Mission and Evangelism, Pathways Online Course

Mondays, April 28-June 2 Instructor: Rev. Dr. Aram Feinberg The overarching goal of this course is to develop a contextual framework to understand mission and evangelism. Students will re-imagine the contours of mission and the task of evangelism, involving a theologically based approach to mission and evangelism and considering the impact of the growing demographic of the “unaffiliated” (or Spiritual …

Mission and Evangelism, Pathways Online Course

Mondays, April 28-June 2 Instructor: Rev. Dr. Aram Feinberg The overarching goal of this course is to develop a contextual framework to understand mission and evangelism. Students will re-imagine the contours of mission and the task of evangelism, involving a theologically based approach to mission and evangelism and considering the impact of the growing demographic of the “unaffiliated” (or Spiritual …

Mission and Evangelism, Pathways Online Course

Mondays, April 28-June 2 Instructor: Rev. Dr. Aram Feinberg The overarching goal of this course is to develop a contextual framework to understand mission and evangelism. Students will re-imagine the contours of mission and the task of evangelism, involving a theologically based approach to mission and evangelism and considering the impact of the growing demographic of the “unaffiliated” (or Spiritual …

Mission and Evangelism, Pathways Online Course

Mondays, April 28-June 2 Instructor: Rev. Dr. Aram Feinberg The overarching goal of this course is to develop a contextual framework to understand mission and evangelism. Students will re-imagine the contours of mission and the task of evangelism, involving a theologically based approach to mission and evangelism and considering the impact of the growing demographic of the “unaffiliated” (or Spiritual …

Worship & Sacraments – Pathways Online Course

…Reformed approach to worship and sacraments. Special attention will be paid to a study of worship practices with an eye towards ways to encourage congregational renewal. Online Course Format: Zoom Class Meetings and Blackboard classroom management site (login credentials provided) Led by: Dr. Paul Galbreath, Professor of Theology Dates: Thursdays, April 16 – May 14, 2020 Cost: $100 per course. …

Online Course: Mission & Evangelism (Pathways Online Course)

…Description: During a seminary class in Christian Mission and Evangelism, one student asked if they were allowed to use the “E” word? Though we frequently hear that the “church is missionary by its very nature,” what exactly does this mean and how may we joyfully claim the “E” word as part of our missional identity? In this course, participants will …

Worship & Sacraments (Section 1) — Pathways Online Course

…Reformed approach to worship and sacraments. Special attention will be paid to a study of worship practices with an eye towards ways to encourage congregational renewal. Online Course Format: 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. Paul Galbreath, Professor of Theology, …

Worship & Sacraments (Section 2) — Pathways Online Course

…Reformed approach to worship and sacraments. Special attention will be paid to a study of worship practices with an eye towards ways to encourage congregational renewal. Online Course Format: 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. Paul Galbreath, Professor of Theology, …

Online Course: Church History (Pathways Online Course)

…Course Program offers ten courses to provide educational preparation toward leading a congregation as a Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE) over a two-year period . Courses are open to all, and one does not need to be pursuing to become a CRE in order to participate. Courses aim to enhance knowledge and practical application to various ministry contexts. ************************* Online registration …

Dr. Gench to lead a workshop at NEXT Church in Kansas City, MO

Dr. Frances Taylor Gench will lead a workshop on “Encountering God in Tyrannical Texts: Helping Congregations Wrestle with Biblical Authority” at the 2017 National Gathering of NEXT Church in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Gench is the Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA. …

Seminary for a Day workshop “Should Seminarians Study Islam?” led by Dr. Skreslet

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. Stanley H. Skreslet. Should Seminarians Study Islam? World Religions and Theological Education In the experience of many congregations, religious pluralism has moved from a theoretical concern to an everyday reality. Not only do most American Christians work alongside close colleagues devoted to a variety of faith commitments, …

The Rev. Dr. Parker to speak on healing history, honoring heritage, renewing hope

…be speaking at the Prayer Conference at Christ Episcopal Church in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The program focuses on the importance of addressing generational trauma. She is the author of Roots Matter, Healing History, Honoring Heritage, Renewing Hope. Dr. Parker, adjunct professor of Spiritual Formation at Union Presbyterian Seminary (Richmond, VA), is also a retreat leader, spiritual director, and healing prayer minister. …

Leggett Foundation Supports United Methodist Students at Union Presbyterian Seminary

…the instruction of Methodist students who seek to be pastors. Although Union does not offer courses specific to the Methodist denomination, the University Senate of the United Methodist Church has approved a partnership among Wesley Theological Seminary, Pfeiffer University, and Union Presbyterian Seminary. The agreement stipulates that United Methodist students enrolled in the master of divinity (M.Div.) degree program at …

Financing Seminary

Government Loans: Although no one wants to borrow money for schooling, sometimes government loans are the only option. Government loans tend to have lower interest rates than private loans, but they may not cover all of your expenses. Be sure to review your offer carefully and consult with the financial aid office for any questions. If you’ve completed the FAFSA, …

Ghana Travel Seminar: Touching the lives of children and teenagers

…them that when they leave the school they will have skills sufficient to be successful in life. In addition to Mawuko, the church also has a school/ home for boys that do not have a parental presence or participation in their home. The school, Nenyo Harboror (Good Group), named by the students, has the capacity for 60. The curriculum is …

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Student spotlight: A second chance at seminary

This is post 1 of 14 in the series “Student Spotlight” Student spotlight: A second chance at seminary Student spotlight: Pay attention to the “bread crumbs” Student spotlight: Relationship leads to Union Student spotlight: The twisting path to seminary Student spotlight: Longtime educator yearns to learn more Student Spotlight: Dana Purdom digs deep Alec Powell: The Unconventional Call Kate Meeks: …

Class of 2018 profiles: Pamela Fusting will close no door

…when the Christian educator on staff took a sudden medical leave. That interim position eventually became permanent and she served in that position for seven years. Fusting was attracted to Union because it allowed her to get the theological training and degree needed for that job online. “Union’s Blended Learning Program allowed me to pursue the education while I was …

The reality of God’s presence when storms of life are raging

Students Letarshia and Eric Robinson explore Denver during the APCE conference.   M.A.C.E. student Letarshia Robinson shares her reflections on attending the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) 2017 Annual Event in Denver, Colorado. The theme of this year’s APCE conference was “God with us in the chaos.” In their plenaries, Nadia Bolz Weber and Dr. Larron Jackson offered encouragement …

Dr. Paul Galbreath publishes book on process of change in Christian worship

RICHMOND, VA (May 3, 2019) — Christian worship is always undergoing change as it adapts to particular contexts and concerns. In his new collection of essays “Re-Forming the Liturgy: Past, Present, and Future,” Union Presbyterian Seminary Professor of Theology Paul Galbreath explores ways that liturgical change happened to address particular historical and theological concerns, that worship and preaching are currently …

Women address gender justice for African-Americans

…Geneva Cannon and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation Paula Owens Parker with the seminary’s Squaring The Womanist Circle Project, a non-profit organization that translates black women’s religious scholarship into community service. “For over three decades, African-American women religious scholars and theologians have engaged in discourse on race, gender, sexuality and social class,” said Cannon. “Yet, a consistent criticism is …