Faculty
Faculty
Union Presbyterian Seminary’s faculty are one of its greatest strengths: distinguished scholars, gifted teachers, and trusted mentors whose work joins academic rigor with deep service to students, the church, and the world. They combine published scholarship, faithful classroom teaching, pastoral wisdom, and public engagement to help students grow as thoughtful, compassionate, and courageous leaders. Through accessible mentorship, global and ecumenical perspectives, and a strong commitment to justice, formation, and the life of congregations, UPSem faculty serve not only as educators but as enduring resources for Christian leadership and witness.
Sam Adams
Mary Jane and John F. McNair Chair of Biblical Studies, Director of the Master of Theology Program
Rachel Baard
Assistant Professor of Theology and Ethics, Director of the Master of Arts in Public Theology Program
Sung Hee Chang
Director of Supervised Ministry and Vocational Planning, Associate Professor of Supervised Ministry
Rebecca Davis
Sarah Belk Gambrell Professor of Christian Education, Director of the Master of Arts in Christian Education Program, Director of the Center for Excellence in Christian Education
Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty
The J. Roy Davis Family Chair of Theology & History Professor of Theology and Ethics, Acting Director of the Doctor of Ministry program, Faculty Representative to the Board
Melanie Jones Quarles
Assistant Professor of Ethics, Theology and Culture, Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership
Jacqueline Lapsley
President, Professor of Old Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E. S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs
Rodney Sadler
Professor of Bible, Director of the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation, Faculty Representative to the Board
James Taneti
Director of the Syngman Rhee Global Mission Center, Assistant Professor of World Christianity
Dorothee Tripodi
Director of Supervised Ministry and Vocational Planning, Assistant Professor of Supervised Ministry
Rich Voelz
Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship, Director of The Bridge Center for Early Career Preachers
Karen-Marie Yust
Josiah P. and Anne Wilson Rowe Professor of Christian Education, Director of The Children's Spirituality Hub
Emeritus Faculty
Our faculty emeriti remain a treasured part of the Union Presbyterian Seminary community. Their years of faithful teaching, scholarship, and service have helped shape generations of students and strengthen the Seminary’s witness in the church and the world. Even in retirement, they stand as enduring sources of wisdom, legacy, and gratitude.
Samuel Balentine
Professor Emeritus of Old Testament
Brian Blount
President and Professor Emeritus of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs
Richard Boyce
Vice President and Academic Dean of Charlotte campus, and Associate Professor Emeritus of Preaching and Pastoral Leadership
James Brashler
Professor Emeritus of Bible
Carson Brisson
Associate Professor Emeritus of Bible and Biblical Languages
Charles Brown
Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology
Ronald Byars
Professor Emeritus of Preaching and Worship
Milton Coalter
Professor Emeritus of Bibliography and Research
Thomas Currie
Professor Emeritus of Theology
Dawn DeVries
Professor Emerita of Systematic Theology
Susan Fox
Professor Emerita of Supervised Ministry
Paul Galbreath
Professor Emeritus of Theology
Gwen Hawley
Professor Emerita of Christian Education
Jack Kingsbury
Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology
Cindy Kissel-Ito
Associate Professor Emerita of Christian Education
Pamela Legg
Professor Emerita of Christian Education
Kenneth McFayden
Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology, Vice President Emeritus of Academic Affairs
Carol Schnabl Schweitzer
Associate Professor Emerita of Pastoral Care
Henry Simmons
Professor Emeritus of Christian Education
Stanley Skreslet
Professor Emeritus of Christian Missions
Jane Vann
Professor Emerita of Christian Education
Rebecca Weaver
Professor Emerita of Church History
Louis Weeks
President Emeritus
Beverly Zink-Sawyer
Professor Emerita of Preaching and Worship