2024-2025 Academic Calendar

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Seminarians for Social Justice

…we are given opportunities to put what we have learned into practice in the real world, my work with the CSJR has enriched my seminary education. The CSJR has also given other organizations, such as the Reimagining America Project (RAP), a launchpad.” — Ryan Atkinson “In my mind, seminary training and social justice education cannot be separated. Understanding God’s vision …

Jane Davis Rourk, former Union Seminary trustee, dies

RICHMOND, VA (January 4, 2021) – Mrs. Jane Davis Rourk, Former Union Trustee for 11 years (1/1/1994 to 12/31/2005) passed away on January 3, 2020, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She also served on the seminary’s President Advisory Board from 2005 to 2018 and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Durham, NC. “Jane was a remarkable woman. Her …

Dr. Robin McCall Named Seminary Librarian

Richmond, VA (January 31, 2023)—Welcome to Dr. Robin C. McCall, our new Seminary Librarian and Assistant Professor of Bibliography and Research! Robin received her B.A. from the University of Virginia, her M.Div. from the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and her Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary. Robin also received her M.L.I.S. from the University of North Carolina—Greensboro. Her most recent …

Seminary Luncheon at Massanetta Bible Conference

Thirty-five alumni and friends gathered for a UPSem luncheon on Thursday, July 25, 2019 during the annual Bible Conference at Massanetta Springs, in Harrisonburg, VA. Dr. John Carroll was guest speaker at the luncheon. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament. His address focused on “Jesus and the other Abrahamic Faiths: Common Ground and Sticking Points.” …

President Blount statement on passing of Rev. Dr. Willie Woodson

RICHMOND, VA (December 8, 2020) – Union Presbyterian Seminary President Brian K. Blount made the following statement on the passing of alumnus, former trustee, and President Advisory Board member Rev. Dr. Willie Woodson (M.A. ’84 and D.Min.’08). Woodson died December 4. He was pastor of Trinity Ghanaian Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia.   “Willie was a genuinely kind, gracious, caring …

Leadership Institute Book Clubs

…for each book club will be $40. Those who participate in book club meetings may earn CEUs. Please contact Chris Burton if you would like a certificate of completion at the end of each book club.   Current Book Clubs Future Book Clubs coming your way!   Past Book Clubs Practicing Resurrection Book Club This book club read Practicing Resurrection: …

Dr. Richard Voelz publishes book on preaching in challenging times

…of preaching and teaching, and equips the reader to accomplish both. It will be the newest addition to a collection called The Artistry of Preaching Series. In a divided and weary world, preachers struggle with the choice of any number of “images” to describe their preaching identity. Responding to social crisis after social crisis, preachers most often lean toward the …

Supervised Ministry and Vocational Planning

Supervised ministry is a vital part of theological education during which students are given the opportunity to integrate theory and the practice of ministry, explore vocation, experience leadership in the church and the world, and develop ministerial identity and competencies.

Bibliography

…(1914-1984): an informal history. Richmond, Va.: Presbyterian School of Christian Education. Monument Avenue Commission. Retrieved from https://www.monumentavenuecommission.org Oast, J. (2015). Institutional Slavery: Slaveholding Churches, Schools, Colleges, and Businesses in Virginia, 1680–1860. New York: Cambridge University Press. Princeton Theological Seminary. Princeton Seminary and Slavery: A Report of the Historical Audit Committee. Retrieved from https://slavery.ptsem.edu/ Princeton University. Princeton and Slavery Project: An …

Apply Now

…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   …

Admissions & Aid

Become the leader God calls you to be! Scripturally and historically informed, theologically grounded, spiritually nourished, culturally sensitive, mission focused, transformation oriented and passionate about renewing the church. …

Dr. Richard Voelz awarded grant to strengthen preaching preparation

…the program is generously supported by Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. Founded in 1937, the endowment’s major areas of programming are religion, education, and community development. For more information on the grants program, including a complete list of this year’s grants recipients, please see https://worship.calvin.edu/grants/. ###   Richard Voelz photo MEDIA CONTACT Mike Frontiero Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu …

Accreditation

…Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website. Union Presbyterian Seminary’s accreditation was reaffirmed by the SACS Commission on Colleges in December 2022 for a period of ten years, until 2032. Union Presbyterian Seminary’s accreditation was reaffirmed by the ATS Commission on …

Coronavirus Alerts

Updated information on COVID-19 Campus Covid Protocols-January 25 2023 FAQs Centers for Disease Control World Health Organization Virginia Department of Health NC Department of Health and Human Services EEOC COVID-19 Guidance   …

MACE

MACE degree in Global Format Students enrolled in the MACE degree in Global Format will complete their degree in 2 years of full-time study. Their first year of study will occur on the Richmond campus, where they will enroll in 7 courses (Biblical Interpretation: Old Testament; Biblical Interpretation: New Testament; Introduction to Theology; an Education Core course and 3 focused …

Union Sunday

  Order of Service VIDEOS Full Order of Service Welcome Call to Worship Confession & Pardon Time with Young Disciples Prayer for Illumination Gospel Reading Sermon manuscript Anthem Affirmation of Faith Minute for Mission Rev. Dr. James Taneti Rev. Melanie Jones Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler, Jr.   Prayers of the People Hymn Charge and Benediction SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS Adult Lesson …

“He Has Risen, Indeed”

…Bible. Dr. Sadler served as a visiting lecturer and interim co-director of the Office of Black Church Studies at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina, and was an associate minister in Durham, North Carolina. He is an associate professor of Bible and director of the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation on the Charlotte campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary. …

Professor Melanie Jones to Keynote Richmond Hill Clergy Conference

Professor Melanie C. Jones will serve as keynote speaker at the Clergy Conference at Richmond Hill on October 17, 2019. Melanie C. Jones is Instructor of Ethics, Theology and Culture and Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership. …

Church History, Pathways Online Course

…course is designed to provide an overview of and an appreciation for the history of Christian traditions, the broader contexts in which they are developed, and their continued significance for the life of the church. Participants will study select crucial historical moments (e.g., early Christian movements, church councils, Reformation, Christianity in America). For more information or to register, click here. …