BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Union Presbyterian Seminary - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Union Presbyterian Seminary
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.upsem.edu
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Union Presbyterian Seminary
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250710T160405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T182943Z
UID:10000708-1776366000-1776373200@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:25-26 WLI Course: Womanist Pastoral Theology
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis course explores pastoral care through a Womanist lens\, centering the lived experiences\, wisdom\, and spiritual practices of Black women. Students will engage theological\, psychological\, and cultural frameworks that affirm Black women’s dignity\, resilience\, and holistic healing. Drawing on Womanist theology\, African-centered psychology\, and Black feminist thought\, the course equips pastoral caregivers to practice care that is liberative\, justice-oriented\, and culturally relevant. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nRev. Dr. Danielle “Danie” J. Buhuro is Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta\, Georgia. She is also Executive Director and lead CPE Supervisor at Sankofa CPE Center which offers innovative online Clinical Pastoral Education programming along with unique social justice-oriented clinical work settings and prepares clergy chaplains for board certification. Dr. Buhuro is passionate about issues of race\, gender and sexuality. She is author of “Spiritual Care In An Age of #BlackLivesMatter: Examining the Spiritual and Prophetic Needs of African Americans Living In A Violent America.” \nDr. Buhuro attended Chicago Theological Seminary\, where she earned the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theology\, Ethics and Human Sciences with a focus on Pastoral Theology. Dr. Buhuro also holds a Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity degrees respectively and has served on the national board of directors for ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education. She facilitates numerous workshops nation-wide on African American Pastoral Care and African-centered psychology. \nRev. Dr. Buhuro is committed to excellence and community partnership. Her philosophy of education embraces a pedagogy of helping students enhance their pastoral identity and pastoral competence while improving their pastoral reflection. \nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, April 9 – May 14\, 2026 \nRegistration closes on April 7\, 2026\, 2 business days before the first class meeting. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \nUse this link to register for the course \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “WLIWPT: 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-wli-course-womanist-pastoral-theology/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:KGCCWL,Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wliwpt-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250707T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T163141Z
UID:10000696-1776798000-1776805200@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Church History
DESCRIPTION:Pathways Online Course instructed by Dr. Christine Luckritz Marquis: Church History\nCourse Description \nThis course is designed to provide an overview of and an appreciation for the history of Christian traditions\, the broader contexts in which they are developed\, and their continued significance for the life of the church. Participants will study select crucial historical moments (e.g.\, early Christian movements\, church councils\, Reformation\, Christianity in America). \nMeet the Instructor \n \nDr. Christine Luckritz Marquis is Associate Professor of Church History\, having been at Union Presbyterian Seminary since Fall 2013. Previously\, she taught at Duke University\, Lehigh University\, and Moravian Theological Seminary. She is the recipient of several awards\, including the Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship from 2010-2012. \nHer teaching and research explore early Christian communities and their practices\, especially those founded in Egypt\, Syria\, and the Arabian Peninsula. Her first book is “Death of the Desert: Monastic Memory and the Loss of Egypt’s Golden Age” (University of Pennsylvania Press\, 2022). The book explores how memory and spatial practices were transformed by acts of violence among Egyptian ascetics. She has also co-edited and translated The History of the Great Deeds of Bishop Paul of Quentos and Priest John of Edessa: Texts from Christian Late Antiquity volume 29 (Piscataway\, New Jersey: Gorgias Press\, 2010). She contributed to Melania: Early Christianity Through the Life of One Family (University of California Press\, 2016). Her translation work is found in the first two volumes of More New Testament Apocrypha and on the Coptic Scriptorium webpage. \nDates: Tuesdays\, 7-9pm EST\, April 14 – May 19\, 2026 \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \n\n\n \n\nRegistration closes on April 10\, 2026\, 2 business days before the first class meeting. \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. If you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWCH: Financial Aid.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-church-history/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20260123T171852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T171852Z
UID:10000770-1776943800-1776949200@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Grab some lunch and stop by our campus swag store in Richmond Hall! We’ll have sandwiches (grilled cheese and chicken salad)\, soups\, and cookies.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/campus-cafe-13/
LOCATION:Campus Cafe at Richmond Hall\, 1007 Melrose Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23227\, United States
GEO:37.578918;-77.448257
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Campus Cafe at Richmond Hall 1007 Melrose Avenue Richmond VA 23227 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1007 Melrose Avenue:geo:-77.448257,37.578918
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250710T160405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T182943Z
UID:10000709-1776970800-1776978000@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:25-26 WLI Course: Womanist Pastoral Theology
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis course explores pastoral care through a Womanist lens\, centering the lived experiences\, wisdom\, and spiritual practices of Black women. Students will engage theological\, psychological\, and cultural frameworks that affirm Black women’s dignity\, resilience\, and holistic healing. Drawing on Womanist theology\, African-centered psychology\, and Black feminist thought\, the course equips pastoral caregivers to practice care that is liberative\, justice-oriented\, and culturally relevant. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nRev. Dr. Danielle “Danie” J. Buhuro is Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta\, Georgia. She is also Executive Director and lead CPE Supervisor at Sankofa CPE Center which offers innovative online Clinical Pastoral Education programming along with unique social justice-oriented clinical work settings and prepares clergy chaplains for board certification. Dr. Buhuro is passionate about issues of race\, gender and sexuality. She is author of “Spiritual Care In An Age of #BlackLivesMatter: Examining the Spiritual and Prophetic Needs of African Americans Living In A Violent America.” \nDr. Buhuro attended Chicago Theological Seminary\, where she earned the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theology\, Ethics and Human Sciences with a focus on Pastoral Theology. Dr. Buhuro also holds a Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity degrees respectively and has served on the national board of directors for ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education. She facilitates numerous workshops nation-wide on African American Pastoral Care and African-centered psychology. \nRev. Dr. Buhuro is committed to excellence and community partnership. Her philosophy of education embraces a pedagogy of helping students enhance their pastoral identity and pastoral competence while improving their pastoral reflection. \nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, April 9 – May 14\, 2026 \nRegistration closes on April 7\, 2026\, 2 business days before the first class meeting. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \nUse this link to register for the course \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “WLIWPT: 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-wli-course-womanist-pastoral-theology/2026-04-23/
CATEGORIES:KGCCWL,Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wliwpt-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250707T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T163141Z
UID:10000697-1777402800-1777410000@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Church History
DESCRIPTION:Pathways Online Course instructed by Dr. Christine Luckritz Marquis: Church History\nCourse Description \nThis course is designed to provide an overview of and an appreciation for the history of Christian traditions\, the broader contexts in which they are developed\, and their continued significance for the life of the church. Participants will study select crucial historical moments (e.g.\, early Christian movements\, church councils\, Reformation\, Christianity in America). \nMeet the Instructor \n \nDr. Christine Luckritz Marquis is Associate Professor of Church History\, having been at Union Presbyterian Seminary since Fall 2013. Previously\, she taught at Duke University\, Lehigh University\, and Moravian Theological Seminary. She is the recipient of several awards\, including the Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship from 2010-2012. \nHer teaching and research explore early Christian communities and their practices\, especially those founded in Egypt\, Syria\, and the Arabian Peninsula. Her first book is “Death of the Desert: Monastic Memory and the Loss of Egypt’s Golden Age” (University of Pennsylvania Press\, 2022). The book explores how memory and spatial practices were transformed by acts of violence among Egyptian ascetics. She has also co-edited and translated The History of the Great Deeds of Bishop Paul of Quentos and Priest John of Edessa: Texts from Christian Late Antiquity volume 29 (Piscataway\, New Jersey: Gorgias Press\, 2010). She contributed to Melania: Early Christianity Through the Life of One Family (University of California Press\, 2016). Her translation work is found in the first two volumes of More New Testament Apocrypha and on the Coptic Scriptorium webpage. \nDates: Tuesdays\, 7-9pm EST\, April 14 – May 19\, 2026 \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \n\n\n \n\nRegistration closes on April 10\, 2026\, 2 business days before the first class meeting. \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. If you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWCH: Financial Aid.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-church-history/2026-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20260123T171853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T171853Z
UID:10000771-1777548600-1777554000@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Grab some lunch and stop by our campus swag store in Richmond Hall! We’ll have sandwiches (grilled cheese and chicken salad)\, soups\, and cookies.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/campus-cafe-14/
LOCATION:Campus Cafe at Richmond Hall\, 1007 Melrose Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23227\, United States
GEO:37.578918;-77.448257
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Campus Cafe at Richmond Hall 1007 Melrose Avenue Richmond VA 23227 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1007 Melrose Avenue:geo:-77.448257,37.578918
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250710T160405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T182943Z
UID:10000710-1777575600-1777582800@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:25-26 WLI Course: Womanist Pastoral Theology
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis course explores pastoral care through a Womanist lens\, centering the lived experiences\, wisdom\, and spiritual practices of Black women. Students will engage theological\, psychological\, and cultural frameworks that affirm Black women’s dignity\, resilience\, and holistic healing. Drawing on Womanist theology\, African-centered psychology\, and Black feminist thought\, the course equips pastoral caregivers to practice care that is liberative\, justice-oriented\, and culturally relevant. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nRev. Dr. Danielle “Danie” J. Buhuro is Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta\, Georgia. She is also Executive Director and lead CPE Supervisor at Sankofa CPE Center which offers innovative online Clinical Pastoral Education programming along with unique social justice-oriented clinical work settings and prepares clergy chaplains for board certification. Dr. Buhuro is passionate about issues of race\, gender and sexuality. She is author of “Spiritual Care In An Age of #BlackLivesMatter: Examining the Spiritual and Prophetic Needs of African Americans Living In A Violent America.” \nDr. Buhuro attended Chicago Theological Seminary\, where she earned the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theology\, Ethics and Human Sciences with a focus on Pastoral Theology. Dr. Buhuro also holds a Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity degrees respectively and has served on the national board of directors for ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education. She facilitates numerous workshops nation-wide on African American Pastoral Care and African-centered psychology. \nRev. Dr. Buhuro is committed to excellence and community partnership. Her philosophy of education embraces a pedagogy of helping students enhance their pastoral identity and pastoral competence while improving their pastoral reflection. \nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, April 9 – May 14\, 2026 \nRegistration closes on April 7\, 2026\, 2 business days before the first class meeting. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \nUse this link to register for the course \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “WLIWPT: 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-wli-course-womanist-pastoral-theology/2026-04-30/
CATEGORIES:KGCCWL,Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wliwpt-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20251104T170157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T170803Z
UID:10000741-1777881600-1778086800@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Sprunt 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Sprunt Lecture series this May.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/sprunt-2026/
LOCATION:Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus\, 3401 Brook Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23227\, United States
GEO:37.5789301;-77.4492905
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond Campus 3401 Brook Rd Richmond VA 23227 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3401 Brook Rd:geo:-77.4492905,37.5789301
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250825T153238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T195033Z
UID:10000729-1778005800-1778013000@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Multifaith Allyship & Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nIn a religiously diverse society\, working within and across religious lines requires intention\, persistence\, and care. This course will explore the theory and practice of multifaith allyship and solidarity. We will consider frameworks for fostering trust and building coalitions\, and we will also explore the challenges and pitfalls of multifaith work. Throughout the course\, guest panelists from diverse faith traditions and multifaith leadership roles will share their real-world experiences in building bridges across religious communities. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nJonathan C. Zur is President & CEO of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC)\, an organization that works with schools\, business\, and communities to achieve success through inclusion. An experienced facilitator and consultant on issues of diversity and inclusion\, Jonathan was appointed by the Governor of Virginia to the Commonwealth Commission on Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion\, formed in the aftermath of the tragedy in Charlottesville in August 2017. In 2016\, he was a speaker at the inaugural White House Summit on Diversity and Inclusion in Government. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Richmond and he received a Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. \nDates: Tuesdays\, 6:30-8:30pm EST\, May 5 – June 9\, 2026 \nClick here to Register!\n\nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \nWe believe everyone should have access to this learning opportunity. If you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “SCMAS: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, please contact Deborah Keyes for a promo code you can use to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/multifaith-allyship-solidarity/2026-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SCMAS-featured-image1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250707T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T163141Z
UID:10000698-1778007600-1778014800@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Church History
DESCRIPTION:Pathways Online Course instructed by Dr. Christine Luckritz Marquis: Church History\nCourse Description \nThis course is designed to provide an overview of and an appreciation for the history of Christian traditions\, the broader contexts in which they are developed\, and their continued significance for the life of the church. Participants will study select crucial historical moments (e.g.\, early Christian movements\, church councils\, Reformation\, Christianity in America). \nMeet the Instructor \n \nDr. Christine Luckritz Marquis is Associate Professor of Church History\, having been at Union Presbyterian Seminary since Fall 2013. Previously\, she taught at Duke University\, Lehigh University\, and Moravian Theological Seminary. She is the recipient of several awards\, including the Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship from 2010-2012. \nHer teaching and research explore early Christian communities and their practices\, especially those founded in Egypt\, Syria\, and the Arabian Peninsula. Her first book is “Death of the Desert: Monastic Memory and the Loss of Egypt’s Golden Age” (University of Pennsylvania Press\, 2022). The book explores how memory and spatial practices were transformed by acts of violence among Egyptian ascetics. She has also co-edited and translated The History of the Great Deeds of Bishop Paul of Quentos and Priest John of Edessa: Texts from Christian Late Antiquity volume 29 (Piscataway\, New Jersey: Gorgias Press\, 2010). She contributed to Melania: Early Christianity Through the Life of One Family (University of California Press\, 2016). Her translation work is found in the first two volumes of More New Testament Apocrypha and on the Coptic Scriptorium webpage. \nDates: Tuesdays\, 7-9pm EST\, April 14 – May 19\, 2026 \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \n\n\n \n\nRegistration closes on April 10\, 2026\, 2 business days before the first class meeting. \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. If you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWCH: Financial Aid.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-church-history/2026-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250710T160405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T182943Z
UID:10000711-1778180400-1778187600@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:25-26 WLI Course: Womanist Pastoral Theology
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis course explores pastoral care through a Womanist lens\, centering the lived experiences\, wisdom\, and spiritual practices of Black women. Students will engage theological\, psychological\, and cultural frameworks that affirm Black women’s dignity\, resilience\, and holistic healing. Drawing on Womanist theology\, African-centered psychology\, and Black feminist thought\, the course equips pastoral caregivers to practice care that is liberative\, justice-oriented\, and culturally relevant. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nRev. Dr. Danielle “Danie” J. Buhuro is Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta\, Georgia. She is also Executive Director and lead CPE Supervisor at Sankofa CPE Center which offers innovative online Clinical Pastoral Education programming along with unique social justice-oriented clinical work settings and prepares clergy chaplains for board certification. Dr. Buhuro is passionate about issues of race\, gender and sexuality. She is author of “Spiritual Care In An Age of #BlackLivesMatter: Examining the Spiritual and Prophetic Needs of African Americans Living In A Violent America.” \nDr. Buhuro attended Chicago Theological Seminary\, where she earned the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theology\, Ethics and Human Sciences with a focus on Pastoral Theology. Dr. Buhuro also holds a Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity degrees respectively and has served on the national board of directors for ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education. She facilitates numerous workshops nation-wide on African American Pastoral Care and African-centered psychology. \nRev. Dr. Buhuro is committed to excellence and community partnership. Her philosophy of education embraces a pedagogy of helping students enhance their pastoral identity and pastoral competence while improving their pastoral reflection. \nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, April 9 – May 14\, 2026 \nRegistration closes on April 7\, 2026\, 2 business days before the first class meeting. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \nUse this link to register for the course \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “WLIWPT: 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-wli-course-womanist-pastoral-theology/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:KGCCWL,Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wliwpt-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250825T153238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T195033Z
UID:10000730-1778610600-1778617800@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Multifaith Allyship & Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nIn a religiously diverse society\, working within and across religious lines requires intention\, persistence\, and care. This course will explore the theory and practice of multifaith allyship and solidarity. We will consider frameworks for fostering trust and building coalitions\, and we will also explore the challenges and pitfalls of multifaith work. Throughout the course\, guest panelists from diverse faith traditions and multifaith leadership roles will share their real-world experiences in building bridges across religious communities. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nJonathan C. Zur is President & CEO of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC)\, an organization that works with schools\, business\, and communities to achieve success through inclusion. An experienced facilitator and consultant on issues of diversity and inclusion\, Jonathan was appointed by the Governor of Virginia to the Commonwealth Commission on Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion\, formed in the aftermath of the tragedy in Charlottesville in August 2017. In 2016\, he was a speaker at the inaugural White House Summit on Diversity and Inclusion in Government. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Richmond and he received a Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. \nDates: Tuesdays\, 6:30-8:30pm EST\, May 5 – June 9\, 2026 \nClick here to Register!\n\nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \nWe believe everyone should have access to this learning opportunity. If you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “SCMAS: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, please contact Deborah Keyes for a promo code you can use to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/multifaith-allyship-solidarity/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SCMAS-featured-image1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250707T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T163141Z
UID:10000699-1778612400-1778619600@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Church History
DESCRIPTION:Pathways Online Course instructed by Dr. Christine Luckritz Marquis: Church History\nCourse Description \nThis course is designed to provide an overview of and an appreciation for the history of Christian traditions\, the broader contexts in which they are developed\, and their continued significance for the life of the church. Participants will study select crucial historical moments (e.g.\, early Christian movements\, church councils\, Reformation\, Christianity in America). \nMeet the Instructor \n \nDr. Christine Luckritz Marquis is Associate Professor of Church History\, having been at Union Presbyterian Seminary since Fall 2013. Previously\, she taught at Duke University\, Lehigh University\, and Moravian Theological Seminary. She is the recipient of several awards\, including the Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship from 2010-2012. \nHer teaching and research explore early Christian communities and their practices\, especially those founded in Egypt\, Syria\, and the Arabian Peninsula. Her first book is “Death of the Desert: Monastic Memory and the Loss of Egypt’s Golden Age” (University of Pennsylvania Press\, 2022). The book explores how memory and spatial practices were transformed by acts of violence among Egyptian ascetics. She has also co-edited and translated The History of the Great Deeds of Bishop Paul of Quentos and Priest John of Edessa: Texts from Christian Late Antiquity volume 29 (Piscataway\, New Jersey: Gorgias Press\, 2010). She contributed to Melania: Early Christianity Through the Life of One Family (University of California Press\, 2016). Her translation work is found in the first two volumes of More New Testament Apocrypha and on the Coptic Scriptorium webpage. \nDates: Tuesdays\, 7-9pm EST\, April 14 – May 19\, 2026 \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \n\n\n \n\nRegistration closes on April 10\, 2026\, 2 business days before the first class meeting. \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. If you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWCH: Financial Aid.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-church-history/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250710T160405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T182943Z
UID:10000712-1778785200-1778792400@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:25-26 WLI Course: Womanist Pastoral Theology
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nThis course explores pastoral care through a Womanist lens\, centering the lived experiences\, wisdom\, and spiritual practices of Black women. Students will engage theological\, psychological\, and cultural frameworks that affirm Black women’s dignity\, resilience\, and holistic healing. Drawing on Womanist theology\, African-centered psychology\, and Black feminist thought\, the course equips pastoral caregivers to practice care that is liberative\, justice-oriented\, and culturally relevant. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nRev. Dr. Danielle “Danie” J. Buhuro is Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta\, Georgia. She is also Executive Director and lead CPE Supervisor at Sankofa CPE Center which offers innovative online Clinical Pastoral Education programming along with unique social justice-oriented clinical work settings and prepares clergy chaplains for board certification. Dr. Buhuro is passionate about issues of race\, gender and sexuality. She is author of “Spiritual Care In An Age of #BlackLivesMatter: Examining the Spiritual and Prophetic Needs of African Americans Living In A Violent America.” \nDr. Buhuro attended Chicago Theological Seminary\, where she earned the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theology\, Ethics and Human Sciences with a focus on Pastoral Theology. Dr. Buhuro also holds a Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity degrees respectively and has served on the national board of directors for ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education. She facilitates numerous workshops nation-wide on African American Pastoral Care and African-centered psychology. \nRev. Dr. Buhuro is committed to excellence and community partnership. Her philosophy of education embraces a pedagogy of helping students enhance their pastoral identity and pastoral competence while improving their pastoral reflection. \nDates: Thursdays\, 7-9pm EST\, April 9 – May 14\, 2026 \nRegistration closes on April 7\, 2026\, 2 business days before the first class meeting. \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \nUse this link to register for the course \n\nIf you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “WLIWPT: 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-wli-course-womanist-pastoral-theology/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:KGCCWL,Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wliwpt-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20260121T173339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T151640Z
UID:10000749-1779094800-1779098400@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Ecumenical Transitional Leadership Training
DESCRIPTION:Ecumenical Transitional Leadership Training\nUnion Presbyterian Seminary’s Leadership Institute\, in partnership with Eastern Mennonite University\, is excited to offer this innovative hybrid program designed to equip pastors and lay leaders across denominations for the vital work of interim ministry. \nScroll down to find FAQs and the registration link. \nProgram Overview\nTransitional ministry—guiding congregations through seasons of change\, loss\, and discernment—requires a unique set of skills that go beyond traditional pastoral formation. This intensive program brings together leading voices in transitional ministry\, congregational systems\, conflict transformation\, and spiritual resilience to provide comprehensive training for those called to serve churches in transition. \nDeveloped with an ecumenical perspective\, this program welcomes participants from all Christian traditions and emphasizes collaborative approaches to ministry that honor the diverse ways congregations navigate change. Whether you’re exploring interim ministry as a calling\, already serving in transitional roles\, or seeking to strengthen your skills in leading through congregational transitions\, this program offers practical frameworks\, theological grounding\, and a supportive cohort experience. \nProgram Format & Schedule\nDue to website limitations in displaying multi-week programs with optional components\, the calendar date for this event may show as a single day. The accurate program dates are listed below:  \nOnline Learning (May 17-23\, 2026) The online course opens May 17\, 2026. During Week 1\, you’ll work through 11 modules in a specific sequence at your own pace\, with approximately 20-25 hours of content including video lectures\, panel discussions\, reflection questions\, assessments\, and participation in peer discussion. All Week 1 modules must be completed by Saturday\, May 23. \nLive Q&A Sessions (May 24-30\, 2026) Week 2 features approximately 7 hours of live Q&A sessions with instructors via Zoom\, plus additional time for peer discussion and working through material. These interactive sessions allow you to engage directly with expert practitioners and theologians\, ask questions specific to your context\, and deepen your understanding of the material. \nOptional In-Person Component (June 3-4\, 2026) The optional in-person gathering takes place at Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Richmond\, VA campus\, running from lunch on Wednesday\, June 3 through closing dinner on Thursday\, June 4. For those staying in on-campus housing Thursday night\, an optional breakfast is available Friday morning by RSVP. This intensive time together includes worship\, deeper engagement with course themes\, networking with your cohort\, and practical skill-building exercises. See the schedule here (subject to small changes) \nWhat You’ll Learn\nOver the course of this program\, participants will engage with 11 modules covering essential competencies for transitional ministry: \n\nWhy Transitional Ministry Matters: Understanding the landscape of transitional ministry today\, the changing church\, and ecumenical approaches to supporting congregations in transition\nThe Path Framework: Exploring the stages of Entering\, Dwelling\, Discovering\, and Emerging that shape the interim journey\nTrauma & Grief: Developing trauma-informed approaches to congregational systems and understanding how communities process loss and change\nFive Focus Points: Learning to guide congregations through examination of Heritage\, Mission\, Leadership\, Connections\, and Future\nFive Process Tasks: Practical application of the focus points framework in real ministry contexts\nHoly Listening and Sharing: Cultivating active listening skills and creating space for congregation members’ voices and experiences\nConflict Transformation: Building capacity to navigate and transform conflict constructively within congregational systems\nSystems Thinking: Integrating family systems theory to understand congregational dynamics\, anxiety\, homeostasis\, and change processes\nTransition Teams: Recruiting\, training\, and empowering lay leadership to participate effectively in transitional ministry\nPractical Matters: Addressing self-care\, professional boundaries\, sustainability\, and denomination-specific considerations for interim pastors\nSoul Care: Grounding practices\, spiritual shifts\, and resilience for the demanding work of transitional ministry\n\nExtended Learning & Community\nParticipants who attend the in-person component unlock significant extended benefits designed to support your ongoing growth and connection: \n\n12 months of course access: Continue engaging with all recorded content\, discussion boards\, and materials\nLibrary resources: Access to Union Presbyterian Seminary’s online library resources for one year\nMonthly content: New podcast episodes and webinars uploaded to the course throughout the year\nCohort community: Ongoing platform for connection\, support\, and collaboration with fellow participants\nContinuing education discount: 10% off all Leadership Institute online courses through the 2026-2027 academic year\n\nQ&A session recordings will be added to the course after the optional in-person component\, during the week of June 8. Online-only participants will lose course access on May 31\, 2026. \nWho Should Participate\nThis program is designed for: \n\nPastors exploring or preparing for interim ministry\nCurrent interim ministers seeking to strengthen their practice\nLay leaders involved in congregational transition processes\nDenominational leaders supporting churches through pastoral transitions\nMinistry professionals navigating organizational change\n\nParticipants from all Christian traditions are welcome. While some content addresses denomination-specific practices (Presbyterian\, Baptist\, Methodist\, Mennonite\, Episcopal)\, the core frameworks and approaches are applicable across traditions. \nRegistration & Pricing\nMultiple registration options are available to ensure accessibility. \nEarly Bird Pricing (Until February 15\, 2026) – $50 off! \nOnline-Only Options: \n\nSubsidized: $299\nStandard: $449\nSustaining: $599\n\nOnline & In-Person Options: \n\nSubsidized: $549\nStandard: $799\nSustaining: $1\,049\n\nStandard Pricing (February 15 – May 1\, 2026) \nOnline-Only Options: \n\nSubsidized: $349\nStandard: $499\nSustaining: $649\n\nOnline & In-Person Options: \n\nSubsidized: $599\nStandard: $849\nSustaining: $1\,099\n\nLate Registration (May 1-8\, 2026) – $50 late fee \nOnline-Only Options: \n\nSubsidized: $399\nStandard: $549\nSustaining: $699\n\nOnline & In-Person Options: \n\nSubsidized: $649\nStandard: $899\nSustaining: $1\,149\n\nAll in-person expenses (meals and programming) are included in registration fees. On-campus housing is available at a discounted rate ($65 per night for single occupancy\, $90 per night for double occupancy). The Sustaining tier of the Online & In-Person Option includes housing. If you indicate on your registration form that you will require on-campus housing for the optional in-person portion of the program\, a separate housing registration form will be sent to you after registering. On-campus housing is limited\, so register soon! \nAfter registration closes on May 8\, participants who selected online-only may upgrade to include the in-person component for an additional flat fee of $250 until May 15. \nProgram Partnership\nThis program represents a collaboration between Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Leadership Institute and Eastern Mennonite University\, bringing together expertise in theological education\, peacebuilding\, conflict transformation\, and leadership development. Contributors include faculty and staff from both institutions\, along with practitioners and denominational leaders from across the country. \n\nReady to Register? Click here\nBy registering for this program\, participants agree to complete a pre-program survey\, post-program survey\, and follow-up survey approximately three months after the program concludes. \n\nFAQs\nRegistration & Pricing\nWhat’s the difference between the subsidized\, standard\, and sustaining pricing tiers? \nAll pricing tiers provide access to the same program content and experience. We offer multiple price points to ensure accessibility for participants with varying financial situations. Choose the tier that reflects what you’re able to contribute—subsidized pricing supports those with limited resources\, standard pricing covers program costs\, and sustaining pricing helps make the program accessible to others. \nNote: The sustaining tier for the “Online & In-Person” option ($1\,099) includes on-campus housing fees. All other tiers require separate payment for housing if you choose to stay on campus. \nCan I upgrade from online-only to include the in-person component after I register? \nAfter registration closes on May 8\, participants who selected online-only may upgrade to include the in-person component for an additional flat fee of $250 until May 15. \nHow do I reserve on-campus housing? \nIf you register for the online & in-person option and note that you will require housing\, a housing request form will be sent to you after registering. \nDo you offer scholarships or financial assistance? \nYes. We’ve designed our tiered pricing structure to provide multiple accessible price points\, and our subsidized tier is available for those with limited financial resources. If you need additional financial assistance beyond the subsidized tier\, please don’t hesitate to contact Deborah Keyes at dkeyes@upsem.edu. We want to work with you to make this program accessible. \nWhat is your refund/cancellation policy? \nParticipants may cancel their registration for a full refund\, minus a $25 processing fee\, until May 1\, 2026. Refund requests received after May 1\, 2026 will not be granted except in cases of emergency or extenuating life circumstances\, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request a cancellation or refund\, please contact dkeyes@upsem.edu. \nProgram Logistics\nWhat sort of time commitment does this program require? \nThe program requires approximately 27-32 hours over two weeks: \n\nWeek 1 (May 17-23): 20-25 hours of asynchronous content\, including video lectures\, panel discussions\, reflection questions\, assessments\, and peer discussion. Work at your own pace\, but all modules must be completed by Saturday\, May 23.\nWeek 2 (May 24-30): Approximately 7 hours of live Q&A sessions via Zoom\, plus additional time for peer discussion and working through material.\nOptional In-Person Component (June 3-4): Runs from lunch on Wednesday through closing dinner on Thursday\, with an optional breakfast on Friday for those staying on campus at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond\, VA. Registrants for the optional in-person component are expected to attend the entire program through closing dinner on Thursday.\n\nDo I need to attend all the live Q&A sessions? \nWhile attendance at live Q&A sessions is not required\, active participation in Week 2 content and discussions is necessary to receive your certificate of completion. If you cannot attend a live session\, please be sure to participate in the discussion boards. Recordings will be uploaded to the course during the week of June 8. Please note that online-only participants will lose course access on May 31. \nWhat technology/equipment do I need to participate? \nYou will need a computer\, internet access\, and Zoom capability to participate in the online portion of the program and attend live Q&A sessions. The online course requires consuming digital material (video and text) as well as participation in peer discussions. A camera is encouraged\, but not required. \nCourse Content & Structure\nCan I complete the modules out of order? \nModules must be completed in order in the allotted time. \nWill I receive a certificate of completion? \nYes. All participants who complete the online portion of the program will receive a certificate of completion worth 3.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Participants who also attend the in-person component will receive a separate certificate at the conclusion of the in-person gathering for an additional 1.5 CEUs\, for a total of 4.5 CEUs. \nWhat denominations is this program designed for? \nThis program is designed to be ecumenical and welcomes participants from all Christian traditions. While the curriculum features content and speakers from Presbyterian\, Mennonite\, Episcopal\, Baptist\, and Methodist traditions\, the core frameworks and approaches to transitional ministry are applicable across denominations. Module 10 includes denomination-specific sessions addressing practical considerations (contracting\, benefits\, denominational resources) for Presbyterian\, Mennonite\, Methodist\, and Baptist contexts\, though participants are welcome to view content from any or all traditions regardless of their own denominational affiliation. \nIn-Person Component\nIs the in-person component really optional? What will it include? \nYes\, the in-person component (June 3-4\, 2026) is truly optional\, but it’s a valuable investment for participants who want deeper peer connections and extended learning opportunities. Programming brings participants together at Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Richmond\, VA campus. All meals during the in-person component are included. See the schedule here (subject to small changes) \nBenefits of attending in-person include 12 months of continued course access\, ongoing monthly content\, access to the library’s online resources\, connection with your cohort through a dedicated platform\, and 10% off Leadership Institute courses through the 2026-2027 academic year. \nCan I commute to the in-person component instead of staying on campus?  \nAbsolutely! There is a section on the registration form where you can note whether or not you will require housing if you are signing up for the in-person portion \nIs childcare available during the in-person component? \nUnfortunately\, we are not able to provide childcare during the in-person component. We recognize this may present a barrier for some participants and encourage you to make arrangements that work best for your family situation. \n\nMore Questions?\nFor more information about the program\, contact: Deborah Keyes Leadership Institute\, Union Presbyterian Seminary dkeyes@upsem.edu
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/ecumenical-transitional-leadership-trainings26/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250825T153238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T195033Z
UID:10000731-1779215400-1779222600@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Multifaith Allyship & Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nIn a religiously diverse society\, working within and across religious lines requires intention\, persistence\, and care. This course will explore the theory and practice of multifaith allyship and solidarity. We will consider frameworks for fostering trust and building coalitions\, and we will also explore the challenges and pitfalls of multifaith work. Throughout the course\, guest panelists from diverse faith traditions and multifaith leadership roles will share their real-world experiences in building bridges across religious communities. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nJonathan C. Zur is President & CEO of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC)\, an organization that works with schools\, business\, and communities to achieve success through inclusion. An experienced facilitator and consultant on issues of diversity and inclusion\, Jonathan was appointed by the Governor of Virginia to the Commonwealth Commission on Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion\, formed in the aftermath of the tragedy in Charlottesville in August 2017. In 2016\, he was a speaker at the inaugural White House Summit on Diversity and Inclusion in Government. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Richmond and he received a Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. \nDates: Tuesdays\, 6:30-8:30pm EST\, May 5 – June 9\, 2026 \nClick here to Register!\n\nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \nWe believe everyone should have access to this learning opportunity. If you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “SCMAS: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, please contact Deborah Keyes for a promo code you can use to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/multifaith-allyship-solidarity/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SCMAS-featured-image1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250707T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T163141Z
UID:10000700-1779217200-1779224400@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:25-26 Pathways: Church History
DESCRIPTION:Pathways Online Course instructed by Dr. Christine Luckritz Marquis: Church History\nCourse Description \nThis course is designed to provide an overview of and an appreciation for the history of Christian traditions\, the broader contexts in which they are developed\, and their continued significance for the life of the church. Participants will study select crucial historical moments (e.g.\, early Christian movements\, church councils\, Reformation\, Christianity in America). \nMeet the Instructor \n \nDr. Christine Luckritz Marquis is Associate Professor of Church History\, having been at Union Presbyterian Seminary since Fall 2013. Previously\, she taught at Duke University\, Lehigh University\, and Moravian Theological Seminary. She is the recipient of several awards\, including the Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship from 2010-2012. \nHer teaching and research explore early Christian communities and their practices\, especially those founded in Egypt\, Syria\, and the Arabian Peninsula. Her first book is “Death of the Desert: Monastic Memory and the Loss of Egypt’s Golden Age” (University of Pennsylvania Press\, 2022). The book explores how memory and spatial practices were transformed by acts of violence among Egyptian ascetics. She has also co-edited and translated The History of the Great Deeds of Bishop Paul of Quentos and Priest John of Edessa: Texts from Christian Late Antiquity volume 29 (Piscataway\, New Jersey: Gorgias Press\, 2010). She contributed to Melania: Early Christianity Through the Life of One Family (University of California Press\, 2016). Her translation work is found in the first two volumes of More New Testament Apocrypha and on the Coptic Scriptorium webpage. \nDates: Tuesdays\, 7-9pm EST\, April 14 – May 19\, 2026 \nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \n\n\n \n\nRegistration closes on April 10\, 2026\, 2 business days before the first class meeting. \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. If you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “PWCH: Financial Aid.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/25-26-pathways-church-history/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250825T153238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T195033Z
UID:10000732-1779820200-1779827400@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Multifaith Allyship & Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nIn a religiously diverse society\, working within and across religious lines requires intention\, persistence\, and care. This course will explore the theory and practice of multifaith allyship and solidarity. We will consider frameworks for fostering trust and building coalitions\, and we will also explore the challenges and pitfalls of multifaith work. Throughout the course\, guest panelists from diverse faith traditions and multifaith leadership roles will share their real-world experiences in building bridges across religious communities. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nJonathan C. Zur is President & CEO of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC)\, an organization that works with schools\, business\, and communities to achieve success through inclusion. An experienced facilitator and consultant on issues of diversity and inclusion\, Jonathan was appointed by the Governor of Virginia to the Commonwealth Commission on Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion\, formed in the aftermath of the tragedy in Charlottesville in August 2017. In 2016\, he was a speaker at the inaugural White House Summit on Diversity and Inclusion in Government. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Richmond and he received a Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. \nDates: Tuesdays\, 6:30-8:30pm EST\, May 5 – June 9\, 2026 \nClick here to Register!\n\nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \nWe believe everyone should have access to this learning opportunity. If you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “SCMAS: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, please contact Deborah Keyes for a promo code you can use to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/multifaith-allyship-solidarity/2026-05-26/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SCMAS-featured-image1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250519T152742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T144331Z
UID:10000630-1779994800-1780002000@www.upsem.edu
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/2026-05-28/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tcl-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250825T153238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T195033Z
UID:10000733-1780425000-1780432200@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Multifaith Allyship & Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nIn a religiously diverse society\, working within and across religious lines requires intention\, persistence\, and care. This course will explore the theory and practice of multifaith allyship and solidarity. We will consider frameworks for fostering trust and building coalitions\, and we will also explore the challenges and pitfalls of multifaith work. Throughout the course\, guest panelists from diverse faith traditions and multifaith leadership roles will share their real-world experiences in building bridges across religious communities. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nJonathan C. Zur is President & CEO of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC)\, an organization that works with schools\, business\, and communities to achieve success through inclusion. An experienced facilitator and consultant on issues of diversity and inclusion\, Jonathan was appointed by the Governor of Virginia to the Commonwealth Commission on Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion\, formed in the aftermath of the tragedy in Charlottesville in August 2017. In 2016\, he was a speaker at the inaugural White House Summit on Diversity and Inclusion in Government. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Richmond and he received a Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. \nDates: Tuesdays\, 6:30-8:30pm EST\, May 5 – June 9\, 2026 \nClick here to Register!\n\nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \nWe believe everyone should have access to this learning opportunity. If you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “SCMAS: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, please contact Deborah Keyes for a promo code you can use to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/multifaith-allyship-solidarity/2026-06-02/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SCMAS-featured-image1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250519T152742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T144331Z
UID:10000631-1780599600-1780606800@www.upsem.edu
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/2026-06-04/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tcl-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250825T153238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T195033Z
UID:10000734-1781029800-1781037000@www.upsem.edu
SUMMARY:Multifaith Allyship & Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Course Description: \nIn a religiously diverse society\, working within and across religious lines requires intention\, persistence\, and care. This course will explore the theory and practice of multifaith allyship and solidarity. We will consider frameworks for fostering trust and building coalitions\, and we will also explore the challenges and pitfalls of multifaith work. Throughout the course\, guest panelists from diverse faith traditions and multifaith leadership roles will share their real-world experiences in building bridges across religious communities. \nMeet the Instructor \n \nJonathan C. Zur is President & CEO of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC)\, an organization that works with schools\, business\, and communities to achieve success through inclusion. An experienced facilitator and consultant on issues of diversity and inclusion\, Jonathan was appointed by the Governor of Virginia to the Commonwealth Commission on Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion\, formed in the aftermath of the tragedy in Charlottesville in August 2017. In 2016\, he was a speaker at the inaugural White House Summit on Diversity and Inclusion in Government. Jonathan is a graduate of the University of Richmond and he received a Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. \nDates: Tuesdays\, 6:30-8:30pm EST\, May 5 – June 9\, 2026 \nClick here to Register!\n\nOffered by the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary \nWe believe everyone should have access to this learning opportunity. If you are in financial need of a discounted registration fee\, please contact Deborah Keyes\, subject line “SCMAS: Financial Aid”. \nUPSem faculty\, staff\, and students can register for this class for free. If you are a UPSem faculty\, staff\, or student\, please contact Deborah Keyes for a promo code you can use to register.
URL:https://www.upsem.edu/event/multifaith-allyship-solidarity/2026-06-09/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SCMAS-featured-image1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250519T152742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T144331Z
UID:10000632-1781204400-1781211600@www.upsem.edu
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/2026-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tcl-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250519T152742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T144331Z
UID:10000633-1781809200-1781816400@www.upsem.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tcl-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250822T132133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T151451Z
UID:10000772-1782241200-1782248400@www.upsem.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SCEBL-featured-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250519T152742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T144331Z
UID:10000634-1782414000-1782421200@www.upsem.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/tcl-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250822T132133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T151451Z
UID:10000773-1782846000-1782853200@www.upsem.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SCEBL-featured-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250822T132133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T151451Z
UID:10000774-1783450800-1783458000@www.upsem.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SCEBL-featured-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144055
CREATED:20250822T132133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T151451Z
UID:10000775-1784055600-1784062800@www.upsem.edu
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/
CATEGORIES:Leadership Institute
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SCEBL-featured-image.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR