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Online Course: Womanist Theology (A Primer)

This is an online course is offered as part of the Womanist Leadership Institute, a program co-sponsored by The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership and the Leadership Institute of Union Presbyterian Seminary. This program is a series of online courses to promote and support Womanist scholarship and leadership within a continuing education and lifelong learning environment. Participants can…

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(Self-Paced, Ongoing) New Testament Bible Survey – Pathways Online Course

…lectures and studying both the New Testament and an accompanying textbook, students explore the historical setting, literary features, theological message, and contemporary significance of the New Testament writings. Students assess their mastery of course material by completing a set of quizzes. Online Course Format: This course is accessed via a Blackboard classroom management site (login credentials provided). The Bible Survey…

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Womanist Leadership Institute Online Courses

…African Sphere   2022-2023 online courses offered: (Core Course) This Womanist Work: Models of Womanist Leadership (Elective) Womanist Ways of Worship (Core Course) Womanist Biblical Interpretation (Elective) Black Women’s Mental Health as Resistance   2021-2022 online courses offered: (Core Course) Womanist Theology: A Primer (Elective) Womanist Activism and Public Witness (Elective) Proto-Womanist Thought (Elective) Womanist Social Ethics      …

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Online Course: Black Women’s Mental Health as Resistance

This is an online course is offered as part of the Womanist Leadership Institute, a program co-sponsored by The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership and the Leadership Institute of Union Presbyterian Seminary. This program is a series of online courses to promote and support Womanist scholarship and leadership within a continuing education and lifelong learning environment. Participants can…

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Online Course: Proto-Womanist Thought

This is an online course is offered as part of the Womanist Leadership Institute, a program co-sponsored by The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership and the Leadership Institute of Union Presbyterian Seminary. This program is a series of online courses to promote and support Womanist scholarship and leadership within a continuing education and lifelong learning environment. Participants can…

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Mission Possible: Embracing the task of strategic visioning

…for your congregation. For church administrators, this workshop will count for 1.8 CEUs toward your certification or retention requirements. Pastors, administrators, educators, and church members will come away with practical strategies in leading your congregation. This event will take place on our Richmond campus. Cost: $250 ($195 for those who register by September 25), including lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday….

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Seminary for a Day workshop “Tiptoeing on Eggshells” led by Dr. McFayden

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. Kenneth J. McFayden Tiptoeing on Eggshells? Navigating our Way in Ideologically Diverse Faith Communities If we value the presence of the church in the world, how do we work with the presence of the world in the church? To what degree are members and leaders able to…

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Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon’s Legacy: A Griot Teaching Griots

…for Dr. Gise-Johnson’s class was Dr. Cannon’s book, “Black Womanist Ethics.” In the fall of 2002, my classmate Natalie Jones and I took our first class with Dr. Cannon, Theology and Culture. In doing so, my passion for life and learning was awakened even more, especially when Dr. Cannon said to the class, “I am giving you the best that…

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Seminary for a Day workshop “Looking for the Truth” led by Dr. Blount

…role in how we determine meaning. Context matters! In this workshop, we will investigate the importance of context in our search for meaning as we engage the biblical texts. Brian is president and professor of New Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA, and Charlotte, NC. For workshop descriptions, click here. To register for Seminary for a Day, click here….

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Seminary for a Day workshop “Freedom and Form in Christian Worship” led by Dr. Voelz

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. Richard W. Voelz. Freedom and Form in Christian Worship: Discerning the Balance for Your Congregation The PC(USA)’s Book of Common Worship identifies the principle of “form and freedom” as a marker of Christian worship. In this workshop, we will consider how the historic form of Christian worship…

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Seminary for a Day workshop “Parables of Jesus” led by Dr. Carroll

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. John T. Carroll Parables of Jesus: Stories to Encourage and Challenge One of the signature features of Jesus’s teaching was his use of parables to communicate his message. This workshop will explore several of the parables, highlighting especially the way in which they leave decision and response…

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Seminary for a Day workshop “Wisdom from the Desert Mothers and Fathers” led by Dr. Luckritz Marquis

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. Christine Luckritz Marquis Who is Our Neighbor? Wisdom from the Desert Mothers and Fathers The early Christian desert mothers and fathers are often seen as separate from and uninterested in the larger Christian community, at best fonts of individual spirituality. This workshop counters that view, discussing the…

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

…impossible to ignore. This workshop will focus on the challenge of religious pluralism for theological education. For what purposes would a seminarian study Islam or any other religious tradition beside Christianity? Stan is the F.S. Royster Professor of Christian Missions at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA. For workshop descriptions, click here. To register for Seminary for a Day, click here….

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Seminary for a Day workshop “Praying the Lord’s Prayer with Theologians” led by Dr. DeVries

Register for “Seminary for a Day” to attend this workshop led by Dr. Dawn DeVries Praying the Lord’s Prayer with Theologians Many of us pray the words of the prayer that Jesus taught several times each week. And yet, many of us perhaps have little understanding of what the various petitions are seeking from God. This workshop will explore the…

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Preaching the Old Testament: Engaging the Whole Canon for a Changing Church

This workshop will be led by current faculty of the Bible and Practical Theology Departments of Union Presbyterian Seminary. Come join a community of learners to explore the the challenges and opportunities of preaching the Old Testament for a changing church. And as the Lenten season will soon follow this workshop, the group will dive into the Revised Common Lectionary’s…

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Reformed Theology/Church History – Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Monday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Reformed Theology/Church History, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course provides a general survey of…

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The Christian Life – Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: The Christian Life, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course is designed to provide participants…

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Pastoral Care – Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Pastoral Care, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course will provide participants with a basic…

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Mission & Evangelism — Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Mission & Evangelism, Pathways Online Course Course Description: Students will be challenged to articulate their…

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Worship & Sacraments (Section 1) — Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Course: Worship & Sacraments, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course provides an introduction and overview of a…

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Worship & Sacraments (Section 2) — Pathways Online Course

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Course: Worship & Sacraments, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course provides an introduction and overview of a…

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Seminary for a Day workshop “Polity Matters for Mission and Ministry” led by the Rev. Rhyne

…how our polity is an opportunity for your church to be involved in mission and ministry for Christ. Carson is the General Presbyter and Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of the James and serves as adjunct instructor of Presbyterian Polity at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA. For workshop descriptions, click here. To register for Seminary for a Day, click here….

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