25-26 Pathways: Reformed Theology

Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of and appreciation for the Reformed theological tradition in which the PC(USA) is rooted. The course will explore the central tenets of the Reformed tradition, its contemporary significance for the life of the church, and its relationship to the broader ecclesial and social contexts.

Meet the Instructor

Rachel S. Baard is an Assistant Professor of Theology and Ethics at Union Presbyterian Seminary and directs the Master of Arts in Public Theology Program. Originally from South Africa, her work is influenced by the anti-apartheid movement. She holds a Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary and has published the award-winning book “Sexism and Sin-Talk.” Her research focuses on feminist theologies, Reformed confessions, and the responses of theologians Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Paul Tillich to Nazism.

Dates: Thursdays, 7-9pm, January 8 – February 12, 2025

Registration closes 2 days before the first class meeting on January 6, 2025.

Offered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary

If you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee, please contact Deborah Keyes, subject line “PWRT: Financial Aid”.

UPSem faculty, staff, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty, staff, or student, you can register here using your UPSem email address.