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CE Certification Online Course – Human Growth & Faith Development

CE Certification Online Course – Human Growth & Faith Development

…of psychological and faith development theory for a specific population group. Critically reflect on intersections of psychological and faith development theories with curriculum resources. Course Syllabus: The course syllabus is shared after participants register and within three weeks of the course start date. The list of required texts will be included in the automated confirmation email once registered. Course …

Souvenirs from Switzerland: Our Exchange Year in Bern

Souvenirs from Switzerland: Our Exchange Year in Bern

…other in Sofia, Bulgaria, Siobhan flying home to Connecticut and her family, and me proceeding onward alone to Bern via Budapest and an overnight train. It would be six weeks before we saw each other again. Bern is truly one of the most beautiful places I have ever had the privilege to see or live in. The thin river …

Online Course: Introduction to Pastoral Care (Pathways Online Course)

Online Course: Introduction to Pastoral Care (Pathways Online Course)

…of Pastoral Care, Union Presbyterian Seminary Course Description: An introduction to the theories of pastoral care and counseling. The course offers various theological and psychological perspectives and tools to help participants develop confidence in responding to circumstances of pastoral care and counseling in the context of parish ministry and other institutional settings. Topics include the art of listening, loss and …

The 2018 Carl Howie Center for Science, Art, and Theology: “It’s Showtime! Art, Organizing, and Building Community One Musical at a Time”

The 2018 Carl Howie Center for Science, Art, and Theology: “It’s Showtime! Art, Organizing, and Building Community One Musical at a Time”

…registration is required) The Holderness Dining Room (Richmond Hall) 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Seminar & Conversation, “The Tools of Practice: Shared Stories, Relationships, and Songs” – The Holderness Dining Room (Richmond Hall) 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. – Workshop, “Songs and Stories to Share: It’s Showtime!” – Lake Chapel in the Early Center on the Richmond campus Reception to follow …

Middle East Travel Seminar: Entering the stomping grounds of Jesus

Middle East Travel Seminar: Entering the stomping grounds of Jesus

…into one of the favorites of the trip. Today was one such day for me. On the schedule, it looked like a day dominated by the bus seat — picking up camp in Jericho and driving north along the Jordan River to set up camp in Tiberias in the region of Galilee. The first group activity of the day was …

Online Workshop: Advanced Digital Church Communication

Online Workshop: Advanced Digital Church Communication

…how to increase your open rates and secure your subscribers’ attention – the importance of targeted marketing and the creation of a welcome series for new church members THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 | 1 P.M. ET Search Engine Optimization Growing your church can start with a click. Search Engine Optimization is the process of improving your online presence and bringing …

Alex Evans is tested police chaplain

Alex Evans is tested police chaplain

Alex Evans (M.Div.’87), pastor at Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia, and chairman of the board of trustees of Union Presbyterian Seminary, is flanked by Detective John Walker and Sargeant Carol Adams of the Richmond Police Department. BY JOE SLAY It was Sunday morning, less than a week after the April 16, 2007 massacre of 32 students and teachers …

On-Campus Workshop: The Bible and Film

On-Campus Workshop: The Bible and Film

…8:30-10:30 a.m.: Discussion/Movie Clips 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Accessing Digital/Electronic/Streaming Resources of the Seminary 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Lunch (included) 2:30-5:30 p.m.: Discussion/Movie Clips Dinner on own with free evening/optional group movie Day 3 | Wednesday | March 8, 2023 9:00-11:00 a.m.: Discussion/Movie Clips 11:45-12:30 p.m.: Community Worship (Optional) 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: Community Lunch (Optional) 1:30 p.m.: Depart Cost (includes Monday …

Strange Bedfellows: South Africa and U.S.A.

Strange Bedfellows: South Africa and U.S.A.

…resist the opportunity to take the seven-minute cable ride up to the summit and look out on the beautiful city! One of the experiences I anticipated most was the boat ride and visit to Robben Island to the now-closed prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated in isolation for 22 of his 27 years. On the Island, we took a bus …

A look back at 2016 in pictures

A look back at 2016 in pictures

…and the presidential election. Board of Trustees Elects New Leadership: Left, The Reverend Alex Evans (M.Div.’87), pastor for Second Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia, was named chairman of the seminary’s board of trustees. Right, Edward L. Roberson, III, the president of Fountain Roberson Anderson Insurance Agency in Tarboro, North Carolina, was named vice chairman. Capital Campaign Gala and Cookout: UPSem …

Loss, lament, and gratitude in the aftermath of Florence

Loss, lament, and gratitude in the aftermath of Florence

…didn’t know whether to offer a lament or thanksgiving. There was reason for both. Hurricane Florence had made landfall on the North Carolina coast on Friday, September 14, and had brought death, destruction, and record-breaking flooding across Eastern Carolina. Hawkins’ inland hometown of New Bern, at the junction of the Trent and Neuse rivers, began feeling the hurricane on Wednesday …

Pastoral Care – Pathways Online Course

Pastoral Care – Pathways Online Course

…understanding of what it means to listen pastorally and provide meaningful pastoral care that is illustrative of a biblical understanding of hospitality. Online Course Format: Weekly class meetings via Zoom Technology, along with assignments posted on Blackboard, the seminary’s learning management system (login credentials provided) Led by: Dr. Carol Schweitzer, Associate Professor Emerita of Pastoral Care, Union Presbyterian Seminary Dates: …

BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: August 2022

BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: August 2022

…lynched leader, Every dashed hope Every dream deferred, Every closed voting center, Every jaundiced banking institution, Every food desert, Every UVALDE, TEXAS; BUFFALO, NEW YORK CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND EVERY RICHMOND, VIRGINIA; JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, DETROIT, MICHIGAN; MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN EVERY CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA; Where guns, gangs and rogue police officers Have ‘unlived’ hundreds, thousands, and dare I say Millions of …

Black Alumni Association Newsletter: November 2021

Black Alumni Association Newsletter: November 2021

…the people who are still running the race, and he’s telling them to move it! He’s swearing at them to move it! Proclaim the message. Preach the word. I don’t care whether people think it’s the right time for this message you’re proclaiming, proclaim the message anyway. Convince. Rebuke. Encourage. Teach. It’s not about whether people are ready to hear …

Richmond Graduates

Richmond Graduates

Master of Arts Christian Education Philip Walter Adams, B.A. Carson-Newman University Sandra Asaro, A.A., B.S., M.Ed. Edison Community College Florida Gulf Coast University Camden Coulter Ashworth, B.S. Auburn University Jillian Marie Lincoln Gatewood, B.S. Michigan State University Mary Catherine Ingalls, B.A. North Carolina State University Angela Lenora Palmer, B.A. Judson University Sarah McCreery Wilson, B.A., M.S., M.Div. University of Maryland, …

The Gospel of Matthew: Challenges and Resources for Preachers Today

The Gospel of Matthew: Challenges and Resources for Preachers Today

Led by UPSem professors John Carroll, Frances Taylor Gench, and Richard W. Voelz Cost: $250 ($195 for those who register by April 4); includes lunch on May 16. CEUs: 1.2 ******************** Click here to register for The Gospel of Matthew: Challenges and Resources for Preachers Today ******************** Workshop Description: In the early centuries of the church’s life, Matthew established itself …

Online Workshop: Email Communication — A Crash Course

Online Workshop: Email Communication — A Crash Course

…is about more than sharing important information and keeping in touch. In these two, 75-minute sessions, we will review: the importance of email marketing software the challenges of church email marketing and how to overcome them how to increase your open rates and secure your subscribers’ attention the importance of targeted marketing and the creation of a welcome series for …

Dr. Carroll to Perform with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra

Dr. Carroll to Perform with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra

Dr. Carroll will perform with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra in two major-works concerts on March 10 and May 5, both on Sundays at 4:00 pm at the Collegiate School in Richmond. The May concert also features guest artists from the Latin Ballet of Virginia. Dr. John T. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union …

Dr. Carroll to Speak on “God Present in the Chaos” during Lent in Richmond, VA

Dr. Carroll to Speak on “God Present in the Chaos” during Lent in Richmond, VA

On Wednesdays, March 22 and March 29 at 6:45pm, John Carroll will be the guest speaker at the Lenten supper programs at Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA. The title of his first lecture on March 22 is “God Present in the Chaos: Insights from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and John” and on March 29 is “God Present in the …

Campus Minister/Director–Winthrop Wesley Foundation–Rock Hill, South Carolina

Campus Minister/Director–Winthrop Wesley Foundation–Rock Hill, South Carolina

…vision and confidence in asking for donations are key skills. Compensation Salary is determined by the South Carolina Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry. Insurance and pension through the South Carolina Conference is provided for qualified clergy. Candidates from outside South Carolina are also encouraged to apply. Interested persons should email a resume, cover letter, and contact information for …

Dr. Carroll to speak on “Meals that Define Us and Unite Us” in Richmond, VA

Dr. Carroll to speak on “Meals that Define Us and Unite Us” in Richmond, VA

…Episcopal Church Adult Forum. On the 5th he will speak on “Meals that Define Us: Jesus at the Table in Luke’s Gospel” and on the 19th he will speak on “Meals that (Should) Unite Us: A Window into Life in Paul’s Churches”. Dr. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. …

Professor Carroll to Perform with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra

Professor Carroll to Perform with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra

There are two opportunities to catch Dr. Carroll playing trombone with the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra this spring: “Viva Italia: Classical to Silver Screen,” at Clover Hill High School, Sunday, March 15 at 4:00pm “Beethoven’s 250th Birthday Bash,” at the Collegiate School, Sunday, May 10 at 4:00pm. John T. Carroll is Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament at Union …

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Union Presbyterian Seminary will be closed July 4,

Union Presbyterian Seminary will be closed July 4, 2024 and July 5, 2024 in observance of Independence Day.

Congratulations are in order for Dr. Jacq Lapsley

Congratulations are in order for Dr. Jacq Lapsley on her confirmation at the 226th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). She is the first woman president @upseminary and we are honored to be guided by her leadership.

"I am about to do a new thing;
now it springs forth; do you not perceive it?" -Isaiah 43:19

UPSem alum Rev. Tony Larson has been named Co-Mode

UPSem alum Rev. Tony Larson has been named Co-Moderator at the 226th General Assembly of the @pcusa He is shown with Rev. Cece Armstrong, co-moderator. Both serve churches in South Carolina. We are so proud...congratulations!

Welcome to the newest alumni @upseminary! Commence

Welcome to the newest alumni @upseminary! Commencement at the Charlotte campus was filled with happy faces as more than 20 new graduates received their degrees. We are so proud of these leaders--congratuiations! Be sure to enjoy the photos on the UPSem Flickr page. The livestream of the graduation services is on the UPSem YouTube channel (link in bio).

Our very own faculty member, Frances Taylor Gench,

Our very own faculty member, Frances Taylor Gench, won an Award of Excellence in Biblical Interpretation for her reflection on female pastoral leadership and the biblical interpretations. The Associated Church Press (ACP) awards recognize the best in faith-based media, and we are so proud they recognized her work! With more than 800 entries, kudos to the @presoutlook for the Best of the Church Press Awards!

Follow the link below to read her reflection:
https://bit.ly/4cgu5V9

If you'd like to start classes this coming Fall, d

If you'd like to start classes this coming Fall, don't forget to submit your applications by July 1 for the following programs:

Master of Divinity
Master of Arts in Christian Education
Master of Arts in Public Theology

Visit the Admissions & Aid tab on our website (link in bio) to apply now!

Let's hear it for our recent graduate, Kirsten Ant

Let's hear it for our recent graduate, Kirsten Anthony Trachsel, for beginning her journey as Director of The Children's Place Preschool at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Texas. We are very proud and excited!

This week, a handful of our faculty and staff were

This week, a handful of our faculty and staff were involved in leading various workshops and conversations at the ATS Biennial meeting. We are so grateful they had the opportunity to speak and connect with others in the ATS community!

Find details on their participation below:

President Jacqueline Lapsley and President Emeritus Brian Blount discussed presidential transitions and the practicalities of doing it well. (Pictured with Andrew Pomerville, President of Louisville Seminary)

Ken McFayden, our Academic Dean, spoke on navigating the opportunities and challenges of teaching in an increasingly digital world.

Rachel Baard, our Director of Master of Arts in Public Theology program, presented on her 'Church in the Public Square' grant with co-presenter, Agnes Chiu of China Evangelical Seminary North America 北美中華福音神學院 CESNA

Shawn Oliver, our Vice President for Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness was appointed to the Appeals Committee of the ATS Board of Commissioners.