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OUR MISSION
Prepare people to be leaders of gospel-inspired transformative change in pursuit of a more just and compassionate world.
Our Voices
A Community Bound by the Love of God
Stories
“I returned to Union Presbyterian Seminary for my M.Div. after completing my Master's in Public Theology here because I knew it was the right place to continue preparing for ordained ministry. This journey has allowed me to remain rooted in my home community while staying deeply connected to the UPSem community that continues to shape my calling. The diversity, intellectual curiosity, and genuine love of the faculty, staff and students make it a place where faith, compassion, and justice meet - forming leaders who love God, serve others, and work so that all may flourish.”
Cris Rivera
Class of 2024
“My experience at Union has been invaluable to my pastoral identity, formation, and call. Every class, assignment, and project has been practical and immediately transferable to my full-time call as a church educator. My time at Union has equipped me with the tools necessary to continue growing as a lifelong learner as I prepare to graduate, pursue ordination, and seek to follow God's call on my life.”
Liz Corsig
Class of 2026
“The classroom setting at the graduate level can be intimidating and daunting, but at Union, it has been a place of ministry for me and so many others. I cannot thank every one of our professors enough for the ways they consistently pour into their students and express the heart of God in and through their pedagogies.”
Briana Windhausen
Class of 2026
“They really care for you here. The faculty love you – through not only your coursework but also your life. We have one of the best Christian Education departments in the counttry. This degree will help me prepare for preaching, for teaching, and for parish ministry.”
DiAndra Jeffries
Class of 2025
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ABOUT US
For the Church in the World
Union Presbyterian Seminary participates in God's New Creation, the liberation, wholeness, and flourishing that God reveals in Jesus Christ and intends for all.
Upcoming Events
What's Happening at UPSem
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June 27
Union Presbyterian Seminary will hold commencement exercises on Saturday, June 27, at Sharon Presbyterian Church (next to the Charlotte campus )
- Sharon Presbyterian Church
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September 8
- Charlotte & Richmond campuses
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July 6
- Charlotte & Richmond campuses