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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: The Christian Life
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: This course is designed to provide knowledge of Protestant perspectives on the Christian life. Participants will explore biblical and theological foundations that shape an understanding of the Christian life. Reflection on focused experiences of spiritual practices will engage students in critical analysis of their own spiritual lives and nurture opportunities for congregational ministry and leadership. Through assignments\, online discussion\, and class lectures\, participants will engage in vital components of the Christian life. \nMeet the Instructor: Karen-Marie Yust \n \n\n\nKaren-Marie’s work nurtures spirituality and fosters theological reflection across generations. Currently\, she researches the impact of digital culture on spirituality among children\, youth\, and young adults\, using insights from media studies\, psychology\, and education. She examines how online interactions influence identity and community and how the Church can respond to modern realities. She also explores moral development in young children and how adults can nurture their moral sensibilities.\nAdditionally\, she investigates changing dynamics in congregational life\, seeking new approaches to faith formation and educational ministries outside traditional settings\, including online platforms and non-religious spaces. She is an experienced pastor and Christian educator\, ordained in both the United Church of Christ and Disciples traditions. \n\n\nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, May 21 – June 25\, 2026 \nRegistration closes 2 days before the first class meeting on May 19\, 2026. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWTCL : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem 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.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-the-christian-life/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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SUMMARY:Exploring Biblical Languages
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \n“Why are there so many different biblical translations and what’s the difference between them?” “What is the Greek or Hebrew word used here?” “What is an ‘Aorist’?” “What does ‘Jussive’ mean?” Questions such as these often arise when we engage the Bible critically. This course seeks to prepare you to answer them. Exploring Biblical Languages will offer a concise instruction to both Biblical Hebrew and Koine Greek\, surveying grammatical concepts broadly so that readers of the biblical text are prepared for deeper engagement with commentaries and Bible study tools. We will also dive deep into the meaning of key Hebrew and Greek words to appreciate the richness of these ancient languages and how we can apply that appreciation to our lives and ministry. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nRev. Dr. Megan Fullerton Strollo is Assistant Professor of Biblical Languages\, beginning in July 2020. She received both her Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy in biblical studies degrees from Union Presbyterian Seminary in 2012 and 2020\, respectively. Her primary research interests include the Megilloth\, post-exilic literature\, Wisdom literature\, biblical languages\, biblical theology\, women in the Bible\, intertextuality in the Bible\, and feminist biblical interpretation. She has published articles and reviews in peer-reviewed journals and is a contributor in Megilloth Studies: The Shape of Contemporary Scholarship (Sheffield Phoenix Press\, 2016). \nDates: Tuesdays\, 7-9pm\, June 23 – August 4\, 2026 \nClick this link to register\n\n\nRegistration closes 5 business days before the first course meeting. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “SCEBL: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem 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.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/exploring-biblical-languages/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: The Christian Life
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: This course is designed to provide knowledge of Protestant perspectives on the Christian life. Participants will explore biblical and theological foundations that shape an understanding of the Christian life. Reflection on focused experiences of spiritual practices will engage students in critical analysis of their own spiritual lives and nurture opportunities for congregational ministry and leadership. Through assignments\, online discussion\, and class lectures\, participants will engage in vital components of the Christian life. \nMeet the Instructor: Karen-Marie Yust \n \n\n\nKaren-Marie’s work nurtures spirituality and fosters theological reflection across generations. Currently\, she researches the impact of digital culture on spirituality among children\, youth\, and young adults\, using insights from media studies\, psychology\, and education. She examines how online interactions influence identity and community and how the Church can respond to modern realities. She also explores moral development in young children and how adults can nurture their moral sensibilities.\nAdditionally\, she investigates changing dynamics in congregational life\, seeking new approaches to faith formation and educational ministries outside traditional settings\, including online platforms and non-religious spaces. She is an experienced pastor and Christian educator\, ordained in both the United Church of Christ and Disciples traditions. \n\n\nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, May 21 – June 25\, 2026 \nRegistration closes 2 days before the first class meeting on May 19\, 2026. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary\n\n \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWTCL : Financial Aid”. \nUPSem 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.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-the-christian-life/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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SUMMARY:Exploring Biblical Languages
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \n“Why are there so many different biblical translations and what’s the difference between them?” “What is the Greek or Hebrew word used here?” “What is an ‘Aorist’?” “What does ‘Jussive’ mean?” Questions such as these often arise when we engage the Bible critically. This course seeks to prepare you to answer them. Exploring Biblical Languages will offer a concise instruction to both Biblical Hebrew and Koine Greek\, surveying grammatical concepts broadly so that readers of the biblical text are prepared for deeper engagement with commentaries and Bible study tools. We will also dive deep into the meaning of key Hebrew and Greek words to appreciate the richness of these ancient languages and how we can apply that appreciation to our lives and ministry. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nRev. Dr. Megan Fullerton Strollo is Assistant Professor of Biblical Languages\, beginning in July 2020. She received both her Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy in biblical studies degrees from Union Presbyterian Seminary in 2012 and 2020\, respectively. Her primary research interests include the Megilloth\, post-exilic literature\, Wisdom literature\, biblical languages\, biblical theology\, women in the Bible\, intertextuality in the Bible\, and feminist biblical interpretation. She has published articles and reviews in peer-reviewed journals and is a contributor in Megilloth Studies: The Shape of Contemporary Scholarship (Sheffield Phoenix Press\, 2016). \nDates: Tuesdays\, 7-9pm\, June 23 – August 4\, 2026 \nClick this link to register\n\n\nRegistration closes 5 business days before the first course meeting. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “SCEBL: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem 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.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/exploring-biblical-languages/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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SUMMARY:Exploring Biblical Languages
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \n“Why are there so many different biblical translations and what’s the difference between them?” “What is the Greek or Hebrew word used here?” “What is an ‘Aorist’?” “What does ‘Jussive’ mean?” Questions such as these often arise when we engage the Bible critically. This course seeks to prepare you to answer them. Exploring Biblical Languages will offer a concise instruction to both Biblical Hebrew and Koine Greek\, surveying grammatical concepts broadly so that readers of the biblical text are prepared for deeper engagement with commentaries and Bible study tools. We will also dive deep into the meaning of key Hebrew and Greek words to appreciate the richness of these ancient languages and how we can apply that appreciation to our lives and ministry. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nRev. Dr. Megan Fullerton Strollo is Assistant Professor of Biblical Languages\, beginning in July 2020. She received both her Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy in biblical studies degrees from Union Presbyterian Seminary in 2012 and 2020\, respectively. Her primary research interests include the Megilloth\, post-exilic literature\, Wisdom literature\, biblical languages\, biblical theology\, women in the Bible\, intertextuality in the Bible\, and feminist biblical interpretation. She has published articles and reviews in peer-reviewed journals and is a contributor in Megilloth Studies: The Shape of Contemporary Scholarship (Sheffield Phoenix Press\, 2016). \nDates: Tuesdays\, 7-9pm\, June 23 – August 4\, 2026 \nClick this link to register\n\n\nRegistration closes 5 business days before the first course meeting. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “SCEBL: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem 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.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/exploring-biblical-languages/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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SUMMARY:Exploring Biblical Languages
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \n“Why are there so many different biblical translations and what’s the difference between them?” “What is the Greek or Hebrew word used here?” “What is an ‘Aorist’?” “What does ‘Jussive’ mean?” Questions such as these often arise when we engage the Bible critically. This course seeks to prepare you to answer them. Exploring Biblical Languages will offer a concise instruction to both Biblical Hebrew and Koine Greek\, surveying grammatical concepts broadly so that readers of the biblical text are prepared for deeper engagement with commentaries and Bible study tools. We will also dive deep into the meaning of key Hebrew and Greek words to appreciate the richness of these ancient languages and how we can apply that appreciation to our lives and ministry. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nRev. Dr. Megan Fullerton Strollo is Assistant Professor of Biblical Languages\, beginning in July 2020. She received both her Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy in biblical studies degrees from Union Presbyterian Seminary in 2012 and 2020\, respectively. Her primary research interests include the Megilloth\, post-exilic literature\, Wisdom literature\, biblical languages\, biblical theology\, women in the Bible\, intertextuality in the Bible\, and feminist biblical interpretation. She has published articles and reviews in peer-reviewed journals and is a contributor in Megilloth Studies: The Shape of Contemporary Scholarship (Sheffield Phoenix Press\, 2016). \nDates: Tuesdays\, 7-9pm\, June 23 – August 4\, 2026 \nClick this link to register\n\n\nRegistration closes 5 business days before the first course meeting. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “SCEBL: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem 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.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/exploring-biblical-languages/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
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