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Dorothee Tripodi called to Union Seminary faculty

…Seminary and Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary. After working on the staff as an adjunct professor at Union, the seminary’s board of trustees appointed her to a full-time faculty position effective July 1. “Dr. Tripodi is well known to the seminary community,” President Brian K. Blount said. “Union is indeed fortunate to now have her on the faculty…

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Dr. Rachel Baard’s new book argues for feminist critique and retrieval of sin-talk

…from Princeton Theological Seminary, and she received her BA in Law, BTh (MDiv equivalent), and MTh in Theological Ethics from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa. Her research areas include systematic and constructive theology, theological ethics, and feminist and political theologies. ### book cover image Rachel Baard photo MEDIA CONTACT Mike Frontiero Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary mfrontiero@upsem.edu…

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Susan Blanchard called as first director of Baptist House of Studies at Union Seminary

…Franklin County Public Schools in Virginia. She received Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Education degrees from Union Theological Seminary and the Presbyterian School of Christian Education (now Union Presbyterian Seminary). She also has a Bachelor of Science in biology from Radford University. ### Susan Pierson Blanchard headshot Contacts: Terry Maples CBF Virginia terrymaples4@gmail.com Mike Frontiero Union…

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Susan Hickok, first Charlotte campus employee, former associate VP, dies

…in interior design from Central Piedmont Community College. Mrs. Hickok was a lifetime member and Elder Emerita of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Susan co-founded the Stephen Ministry program at Covenant, providing care and counsel to those in need, and led the program for a decade. Music was central to Susan’s life. She joined the Covenant choir at age 14 and sang…

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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  …

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Union Presbyterian Seminary Alumni Luncheon at the 2023 Virginia Annual Conference for the United Methodist Church

…24016 Room – Roanoke G Union Presbyterian Seminary will host an alumni luncheon at the 2023 Virginia Annual Conference. The luncheon will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 12:15 pm Speaker: Dr. Safwat Marzouk, Associate Professor of Old Testament Union Presbyterian Seminary The cost is $20. Registration is required! Click on the following link to register: https://na.eventscloud.com/umc2023  …

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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.”…

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Dr. Robin McCall Named Seminary Librarian

…in 1812). “We are thankful for Robin and her leadership,” said President Brian Blount. “Her education and experience are an ideal combination for the essential job of Seminary Librarian.” The William Smith Morton Library at Union Presbyterian Seminary offers more than 290,000 physical titles and more than 350,000 eBook titles. It has been recognized as one of the best theological…

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