Supervised Ministry and Vocational Planning

Integrating Theory and Practice in Contextual Learning

Supervised ministry is a vital part of theological education during which students are given the opportunity to integrate theory and the practice of ministry, explore vocation, experience leadership in the church and the world, and develop ministerial identity and competencies.

Internship Basics

Internship Basics

Supervised Ministry

Supervisor & Mentoring Team Guidelines

Supervisor & Mentoring Team Guidelines

Supervisor and Mentor Guidelines

Clinical Pastoral Education

Clinical Pastoral Education

Clinical Pastoral Education

Internship Sites

Internship Sites

Internship Sites

Ministry Openings and Residencies

Ministry Openings and Residencies

Ministry Openings and Residencies

Vocational Planning

Vocational Planning

Vocational Planning

Upcoming Deadlines

Upcoming Deadlines

Super Ministry Calendar

Forms

Forms

Upcoming Deadlines

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Contacts

Charlotte Campus

Sung Hee Chang

Associate Professor of Supervised Ministry and Director of Supervised Ministry & Vocational Planning

schang@upsem.edu

980-636-1681

Richmond Campus

Dorothee E. Tripodi

Assistant Professor of Supervised Ministry and Director of Supervised Ministry & Vocational Planning

dtripodi@upsem.edu

804-278-4220

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Commencement brought smiles to @upsem students an

Commencement brought smiles to @upsem students and their families last Saturday in RVA Union Presbyterian Seminary Enjoy the photos on the Seminary’s FlickR page! https://www.flickr.com/photos/upsem

After 40+ years of service, Elaine and Bob Hooley

After 40+ years of service, Elaine and Bob Hooley are retiring from the Seminary Union Presbyterian Seminary Most recently, Bob worked in the mailroom and Elaine in the library...they will be missed @upsem

Welcome to new faculty member Rev. Dr. Joshua T. M

Welcome to new faculty member Rev. Dr. Joshua T. Morris @joshtmo who will be Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at the Seminary's @upsem Charlotte campus. Read the entire press release at this link...https://www.upsem.edu/newsroom/joshua-t-morris-named-assistant-professor-of-practical-theology/

Union Presbyterian Seminary is closed on May 29 fo

Union Presbyterian Seminary is closed on May 29 for Memorial Day. @upsem

It's been a busy morning at First Presbyterian Chu

It's been a busy morning at First Presbyterian Church practicing for tomorrow's graduation in Richmond @upsem

Recently, a student at Union Presbyterian Seminary

Recently, a student at Union Presbyterian Seminary shared a project: “Perfect Progress” is a crocheted piece made entirely out of second hand yarn in a variety of materials including cotton, acrylic, and artificial silk. Modeled after a widely-used pride flag, the variations in color represent the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. As different materials come together to create a flag, the individuals come together to create a community. Flaws were intentionally left within this project to remind us that progress is never truly perfect, but it can be “perfect enough” said the artist, Jensen Brushwood. @upsem

Welcome Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty to @upsem!

Welcome Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty to @upsem! An accomplished author, scholar, teacher, and an alumni of the Seminary, she will be the newest faculty member. Based in Charlotte Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte/NC Dr. Hinson-Hasty is a Professor of Theology and Ethics Union Presbyterian Seminary Congratulations! Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty Read the full press release at https://www.upsem.edu/newsroom/rev-dr-elizabeth-hinson-hasty-named-professor-of-theology-and-ethics/

During last week's beautiful spring weather the Se

During last week's beautiful spring weather the Seminary's staff, students, and faculty celebrated Brian Blount's upcoming retirement. We'll miss you! @upsem