Master of Arts in Public Theology

The purpose of the M.A.P.T. degree program is to deepen the capacity of individuals engaging in Public Theology, a field which draws on biblical, historical, theological, ethical, and practical resources of the Christian faith in order to serve the common good of society. The program is designed for students already engaging issues such as public policy, ecological concerns, economic justice, …

A Litany for Black History Month

By Jabriel Malik Hasan (M.Div., ‘22) One: Source of our being, manifested in Word and Spirit, we enter ever more deeply into your presence, calling on You, because You are our stronghold and our deliverer; You are our rock in a weary land; You are our balm in Gilead, and we praise You. We worship You for your great majesty …

APCE 2019: Revived at the Water’s Edge

…waters” – Isaiah 55:1 The theme of APCE 2019 begins with a shout! “Ho!” It’s a clarion call to those who find themselves in many ways at the edge of their own lives to draw near to the life-giving and life-sustaining waters that only God can offer. As I reflect on my four days at the conference, I realize that …

Master of Divinity/Master of Arts in Christian Education

Students in this program plan to make Christian education a significant part of their ministry, whether or not they seek ordination. Dual degrees graduates serve as associate pastors of Christian education, youth ministers, hospital chaplains, campus ministers, camp and conference directors, “solo” pastors with a full range of responsibilities, and in other roles. …

Doctor of Ministry

D.Min. cohorts alternate between the Charlotte and Richmond campuses. The Fall 2023 cohort will be located in Charlotte. The Fall 2024 cohort will be located in Richmond. The Fall 2025 cohort will be located in Charlotte. In our Doctor of Ministry program, students will articulate advanced understanding of the contemporary church and expressions of culture, and relationships between the two. …

Reformation Tour: Appreciating Luther’s convictions

…visited the imperial city of Worms and the impressive St Peter’s Cathedral, dating to the 12th century. Luther was summoned to Worms to appear before Emperor Charles V in 1521 and asked to revoke his writings. Luther refused and was declared an outlaw and heretic. A large monument dedicated to Luther and his co-reformers (above photo) sits near the site …

President Brian K. Blount: Violence has brought us here

…taken Heather Heyer from all of us, and resulted in the deaths of Lieutenant H. Jay Cullen and Trooper Berke M.M. Bates. We can hope that Heather’s mother, Susan Bro, was right when she said at Heather’s memorial service: “They tried to kill my child to shut her up. Well, guess what? You just magnified her.” We can hope that …

Teachable Spirit

…lives at the right time? Yesterday while sitting in the balcony after church she re-enforced something that I always share with others – “Have a teachable spirit!!!” If God can make a jackass talk, then truly God can speak in innumerable ways to anyone who is willing to listen; and I pray that I stay hypersensitive to God-speak, whether it …

6 things about Katie Thomison’s summer break

…to their own contexts and become engaged with and listen to their own neighborhoods. RR: How does this summer’s job/activity/study fit into your larger education at Union? KT: I came to Union to “be the church in the world” and that includes parts of the world that seem maybe uncomfortable to the privileged. I am learning how congregations can listen …

Faith and Worker Justice Organizer–Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy–Richmond, VA

…Living Wage Certification Program. 2) Provide program, organizing, and policy support for VICPP economic justice agenda (issues such as Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Days, Childcare, Wage Theft). 3) Support Higher Education in Prison (HEP) Outreach. 4) Assist with wage theft advocacy. 5) Build the grassroots capacity of VICPP: 6) Participate in the overall work of VICPP:   Skills and Characteristics …

Martha Daniel Newell (1921-2017)

…at Second Presbyterian Church, O Benjamin Sparks III, now retired, spoke at her memorial service – “Martha was truly ‘larger than life,’ a woman who filled a room with generosity and laughter, with kindness and a sense of humor, with compassion and joy. She was a party goer and a party giver, a capable Bible teacher, a philanthropist, a music …

Director of Community Connection–Reveille United Methodist Church–Richmond, VA

…process to recruit, train, and support servant leaders, helping congregants determine their gifts, passions, and calling to connect to service in and through the church • Identifies, recruits, and equips teams that plan and execute congregational and community events and service opportunities • Evaluates and responds to assistance requests from individuals in the local community • Works with other vision …

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