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Professor Charles E. Brown announces retirement

…in celebrating his many contributions to our seminary, the students he has taught, and the church he has served over the course of his ministry.” Brown’s students honored him at a private celebration in Richmond Hall. Dr. Brown helped Union groundskeeper Mike Hughes mow the Quad in 2016. ### Contacts: Mike Frontiero Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu   …

New grant to study diversity, equity, and inclusion in preaching and homiletics

RICHMOND, VA (May 6, 2022) – The Academy of Homiletics has been awarded a grant to study its efforts to deconstruct whiteness and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching preaching. Union Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship Richard W. Voelz and Lexington Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship Leah D. Schade are co-directors of the project, “Assessing Pedagogical Diversity, …

Union president receives humanitarian award

RICHMOND, Va. (October 23, 2017) – Union Presbyterian Seminary President and Professor of New Testament Brian K. Blount received a Humanitarian Award from the Richmond chapter of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. The honor is presented to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to the promotion of respect and understanding among people of diverse racial, ethnic, and …

Voelz book offers lessons in reaching people dealing with reproductive loss and adoption

RICHMOND, VA (May 10, 2018) — Often those who are in positions of leadership in the church fail to respond to needs or seem insensitive to them, simply because they have no idea what to say or do. We have celebrations and commemorations in the church for traditional holy days and for major transitions of life, as we ought. But …

NEW — Master of Arts in Theological Studies

…cannot be submitted online. Faculty interviews can be conducted in person on either campus, by Skype, or by phone. You may contact Sheridan Taylor, admissions assistant, at 804-278-4221 or by email at staylor@upsem.edu to arrange your interview.   Residency & Time Requirements The M.A.T.S. program ordinarily takes two years to complete.   Course Requirements The degree requires 51 total credit …

NEW — Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.)

Richmond Campus Our new M.A.T.S. program, admitting students for the 2018-2019 academic year, responds to the complex realities of our global context through academic exploration. Our current world highlights the need for more nuanced engagements around the role of religion in political, legal, and social spheres. Students are invited to attend to the question of how we theologically and ethically …

Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership

The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at Union Presbyterian Seminary recognizes the significance of centering Black women’s scholarship as viable sources and resources for theological education. The Center serves as a site of participatory learning for scholars, students, clergy, laity, and community leaders.   Contact Information: Union Presbyterian Seminary 3401 Brook Road Richmond, VA 23227 …

Internship Basics

…fosters excellent pastoral and educational leadership. Supervised ministry courses cultivate theological integration through theological reflection and assessment of ministerial practice enhanced by the interaction between students, supervisors, peers, mentoring teams, and the instructor. In many denominations, supervised ministry in a parish setting is an ordination or certification requirement. Approved internship sites for Charlotte and Richmond are listed on our website. …

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Union Presbyterian Seminary equips Christian leaders for ministry in the world — a sacred vocation that requires deep learning, commitment to service, and an ability to read culture and circumstance in the light of the rich resources of Scripture and theological tradition.

Financial Aid

Admissions application deadlines to be considered for a merit scholarship are December 1 (international applicants), March 1 (Richmond domestic applicants) May 1 (Charlotte domestic applicants) Balancing the call from God with the realities of financial responsibility is no easy task. It may seem daunting, but you are not alone! For two centuries seminarians at Union Presbyterian Seminary have balanced these …

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…conversations about your calling! To learn more about our degree programs and application process, please fill out the following Inquiry Form. Alternatively, you can contact our admissions office at admissions@upsem.edu Director of Admissions, Richmond: Annie Franklin Arvin call/text 804-291-8314 or email annie.arvin@upsem.edu Director of Admissions, Charlotte: Ashlee Anderson call/text 980-475-1066 or email ashlee.anderson@upsem.edu It’s Your Call: Respond with UPSem   …