Capital Campaign

…salaries to sustain the mission of the 205-year-old seminary. Charlotte Campus Construction: $7.2 million Outcome: The construction of a permanent campus in Charlotte means we are able to provide theological degree training for 75 second-career students and 150 that graduated from the program; an educational resource for area pastors, educators, and churches; and a spiritual center for over 500 people. …

Student explores what America’s (dis)trust in Hillary & Donald might mean for the church

…mainstay. I still remember my dad teaching me Reagan’s famous quote: “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.’” As far back as I can remember, distrust in government was almost a given. Fast-forward to my middle school years of watching foreign policy play out in Iraq, or my …

Alex Evans is tested police chaplain

…car wreck, child abuse, any number of things. One attendee said, ‘I shot someone. My department sent me here for that, but that’s not what bothers me. There was a car wreck years ago, and I saw this kid…and I can’t get him out of my mind.’” “At the conference, there are lectures on trauma, family issues, alcoholism, and addiction,” …

The Bridge for Early Career Preachers

Musical group, The Many, to lead 2019 Carl Howie Center Events for Science, Art, and Theology

The Many, a musical group passionate about creating music for people to sing together about peace and justice and where all belong, are coming to the Richmond campus of Union Presbyterian Seminary, October 14 – 15, to lead the 2019 Carl Howie Center Events. Click here to learn more, including the event schedule and registration info. These events are FREE …

S. Dean McBride Jr. (1937-2020): A Tribute

…Name Theology,” to be published, yet still today, sixty years later, it is standard reading in the field. Over the course of his career, his research explored the Torah, biblical law, Deuteronomy, and the Deuteronomistic traditions. He never abandoned an interest in Israel’s early national epics or its archaic poetry, which was a subject of his mentor, Frank Moore Cross. …

Dr. Voelz to be on a panel exploring Grief, Stillbirth and Pastoral Care

Sunday, July 9th, 2-3:15pm, a panel including Rich Voelz will discuss “Grieving the Loss of Small Souls: Reproductive and Early Parent Loss” at the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Voelz is Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia. …

Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people”

This is post 5 of 12 in the series “Central America travel seminar” Our Central America travel seminar has landed! Central America Travel Seminar: Silencing Christian Justice Central America Travel Seminar: The War Years Central America Travel Seminar: The day we met Jon Sobrino Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people” Central America Travel Seminar: Echoes of Womanists …

Leadership Change and Theological Shifts: John Holt Rice and the Spirituality of the Church

…emancipation was, however, out of the question. Indeed, Rice went on to opine that, “perhaps domestic emancipation will always be impracticable.”8 Like Hoge, Rice believed that the long-term goal should be repatriation of enslaved persons to Africa, because “we never can give them here the rights of citizenship.”9 Ultimately, with Hoge, Rice became a charter member of the American Colonization …

Introduction to Pastoral Care, Pathways Online Course

Tuesdays, January 7-February 11 Instructor: Dr. Rubén Arjona 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 …

Introduction to Pastoral Care, Pathways Online Course

Tuesdays, January 7-February 11 Instructor: Dr. Rubén Arjona 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 …

Introduction to Pastoral Care, Pathways Online Course

Tuesdays, January 7-February 11 Instructor: Dr. Rubén Arjona 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 …

Introduction to Pastoral Care, Pathways Online Course

Tuesdays, January 7-February 11 Instructor: Dr. Rubén Arjona 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 …

Introduction to Pastoral Care, Pathways Online Course

Tuesdays, January 7-February 11 Instructor: Dr. Rubén Arjona 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 …

Introduction to Pastoral Care, Pathways Online Course

Tuesdays, January 7-February 11 Instructor: Dr. Rubén Arjona 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 …

On-Campus Workshop: The Bible and Film

…can be generated upon request at the time of the event. Campus Housing: Housing on campus is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can sign up for housing, for an additional cost, when you register. ************************* To REGISTER for the event, click here. Space is limited, and a waiting list will begin once capacity is reached. Register early!   …

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 …

Writing (Righting) Wrong: Memory, Resistance, Resilience

Location: Paisley Hall on the Richmond campus Led by: Katie Geneva Cannon and Paula Owens Parker Cost: $195 ($150 for those who register by February 27, 2017); includes lunch on April 4 and 5 CEUs: 1.5 *************************** Click here to register for Writing (Righting) Wrong: Memory, Resistance, Resilience *************************** Description: In this workshop we will assess and redress the muted, …

Started UPSem 2017: Rev. Marina Luckhoo (pursuing MDiv)

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Clinical Pastoral Resident Novant Spiritual Care Services Charlotte, North Carolina Growing up in England and the Caribbean, Marina Luckhoo now calls Charlotte, North Carolina, home with her husband and two children. Having felt called to ministry early in life, …

Render Unto Caesar: Terms of Call and Clergy Taxes

Terms of call and clergy taxes can be complicated. This one-day seminar clarifies them for those involved in church finances, ensuring churches, employing organizations, and active clergy take advantage of the available options, all while filing correctly for tax purposes. Attend and learn about:  Board resources for employers and members  Traditional Program benefits coverage & options  clergy …

Black Lives Matter!

…of young Black men by police in the United States of America. I believe it will not stop as long as the police are afraid of young Black men and young Black boys; and, as long as many white Americans still harbor resentments, and in many cases, hatred and racism against Black people because many of African descent have proven …

Webinar: Understanding Islam – An Interfaith Dialogue with Muslim Americans

…three Ottoman Muslim diplomats who introduced him to a significant verse in the Qur’an: “Let there be no compulsion in matters of RELIGION.” (al Baqarah 256) Many Jefferson scholars believe this verse to be Jefferson’s inspiration for his concept of “Freedom of Religion.” Join us in this upcoming FREE Webinar to learn more about the history of Islam in America …