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International Applicants

International Applicants

…their call to ministry are transformed by interactions with distinguished and caring professors, research in a world-class library, thoughtfully designed curricula, and innumerable learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom. We treasure and celebrate the insights and experiences international students bring to the classroom and the seminary community, as these enhance the learning/teaching environment on campus. UPSem welcomes international applicants …

Webinar: Understanding Islam – An Interfaith Dialogue with Muslim Americans

Webinar: Understanding Islam – An Interfaith Dialogue with Muslim Americans

…three Ottoman Muslim diplomats who introduced him to a significant verse in the Qur’an: “Let there be no compulsion in matters of RELIGION.” (al Baqarah 256) Many Jefferson scholars believe this verse to be Jefferson’s inspiration for his concept of “Freedom of Religion.” Join us in this upcoming FREE Webinar to learn more about the history of Islam in America …

Seminary for a Day 2019

Seminary for a Day 2019

…of Ethics, Theology and Culture and Director of the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership at the Richmond Campus (Workshop description to be announced.) All the Rage: The Dynamic Power of Anger in Conflicted Relationships Kenneth J. McFayden, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Richmond Campus, and Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development This …

Curso en línea “Senderos” (Online Course in Spanish)

Curso en línea “Senderos” (Online Course in Spanish)

…del ministro, incluyendo su salud espiritual, emocional y física. Además de varias lecturas, las vidas y experiencia de las y los participantes constituirán nuestro texto, es decir, el material fundamental de este curso. Formato del curso en línea: Las clases semanales se llevarán a cabo utilizando la tecnología Zoom. Se proporcionará el enlace correspondiente de Zoom. Los participantes necesitarán tener …

Rev. Mairi Renwick called as chaplain of Union Seminary Richmond campus

Rev. Mairi Renwick called as chaplain of Union Seminary Richmond campus

RICHMOND, Va. (September 19, 2019) – Rev. Mairi Renwick (M.Div.’11), a fifth-generation ordained Presbyterian pastor, has accepted a call to be chaplain of Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Richmond campus where she grew up, returned as a student, and recently served as director of admissions. “I am excited about taking this new call,” said Renwick. “Much of my job in admissions was …

Middle East Travel Seminar: Our trek from desert to sea

Middle East Travel Seminar: Our trek from desert to sea

…the bluffs, basking in the sun, and learning about first century BCE carvings that can be easily ignored if you aren’t looking carefully enough. (left to right) Richmond students Heather Brannon, Rebecca Heilman, and Linda Kurtz on a camel ride. After exploring the wilderness, several members of our group enthusiastically volunteered to ride on a camel caravan near camp. It’s …

Our Central America travel seminar has landed!

Our Central America travel seminar has landed!

This is post 1 of 12 in the series “Central America travel seminar” Our Central America travel seminar has landed! Central America Travel Seminar: Silencing Christian Justice Central America Travel Seminar: The War Years Central America Travel Seminar: The day we met Jon Sobrino Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people” Central America Travel Seminar: Echoes of Womanists …

Introducing Our New Students

Introducing Our New Students

…and shut-in and bringing them monthly communion. He and his wife, Caryl, teach financial freedom strategies at the church. He was drawn to UPSem because of the diversity of cultural and ecumenical experiences. He has been delighted by the open community involvement, especially our partnership with Shalom Farms. Jillian Lincoln came from the farthest away to attend UPSem—she’s originally from …

Started UPSem 2008: Rev. Jonathan Davis (MDiv 2014)

Started UPSem 2008: Rev. Jonathan Davis (MDiv 2014)

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. Pastor Hermon Presbyterian Church Rock Hill, South Carolina A son, brother, husband, and father, Rev. Jonathan Davis (MDiv 2014) is originally from Shulerville, South Carolina. Davis finished high school in Andrews, South Carolina, before enrolling in college at the …

Started UPSem 2007: Rev. Ken Fuquay (MACE 2011 / MDiv 2015)

Started UPSem 2007: Rev. Ken Fuquay (MACE 2011 / MDiv 2015)

…MACE) The following is part of a series of 20 profiles that represent each year that Charlotte has been enrolling students. President and CEO LIFESPAN Pastor Matters to Mission Mount Holly, North Carolina Calling Asheboro, North Carolina, his hometown, Rev. Ken Fuquay (MACE 2011 / MDiv 2015) had many “hometowns” as a kid. His father was a Pentecostal Holiness minister, …

Statement from President Blount on passing of former professor Patrick Miller

Statement from President Blount on passing of former professor Patrick Miller

…Ann. In his last years and months, during illness, Pat was lovingly cared for and strengthened by his physical therapist, Jessica Risher, and by his live-in caregiver, Thembinkosi Madzimure. Each of these women became dear friends, were vital to his comfort and inspired him deeply. Survivors include son, Jonathan, his spouse Suzy and their children Isaac and Claudia; son Patrick …

E. Carson Brisson

E. Carson Brisson

S. Dean McBride Jr. (1937-2020): A Tribute

S. Dean McBride Jr. (1937-2020): A Tribute

…Name Theology,” to be published, yet still today, sixty years later, it is standard reading in the field. Over the course of his career, his research explored the Torah, biblical law, Deuteronomy, and the Deuteronomistic traditions. He never abandoned an interest in Israel’s early national epics or its archaic poetry, which was a subject of his mentor, Frank Moore Cross. …

Central America Travel Seminar: Silencing Christian Justice

Central America Travel Seminar: Silencing Christian Justice

This is post 2 of 12 in the series “Central America travel seminar” Our Central America travel seminar has landed! Central America Travel Seminar: Silencing Christian Justice Central America Travel Seminar: The War Years Central America Travel Seminar: The day we met Jon Sobrino Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people” Central America Travel Seminar: Echoes of Womanists …

Congregational Corner: Take on, A Moment of Silence

Congregational Corner: Take on, A Moment of Silence

…Calm our minds and open our ears, quiet the storms and speak through silence. We are listening, we want to hear. Remind us that you are indeed near. Alumna Jordan B. Davis is associate pastor for youth and young adults at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels …

Worship, Ecology, and Community Revisited

Worship, Ecology, and Community Revisited

…form the theological vocabulary, imagination, and action of participants—especially the ways in which liturgy supports engagement in caring for creation? This question drives Paul Galbreath, Union Presbyterian Seminary Professor of Theology, in his new research funded by a grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. The result of conversations and teaching conducted with six congregations nearly a decade ago, …

Started UPSem 2002: Rev. Lori Raible (MDiv 2006)

Started UPSem 2002: Rev. Lori Raible (MDiv 2006)

…vows to teach and care for the children and youth of the church. After high school, Raible moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to attend Wake Forest University. Upon graduation, she relocated to Denver, Colorado, working as the brewery representative for The Boston Beer Company promoting the offerings of Samuel Adams — the patriot, not the Union Presbyterian Seminary professor. From …

Congregational Corner: God’s Good Time

Congregational Corner: God’s Good Time

…your ministry today, whatever answer you are looking for, whatever chance you are waiting on – seek peace in knowing that all will happen in God’s good time. Alumna Jordan B. Davis is associate pastor for youth and young adults at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels …

Congregational Corner: Time to Slow Down

Congregational Corner: Time to Slow Down

…we all might find moments of peace, hope, love, and joy that will carry us through this joy and grief-filled call which is ministry with God’s children! Alumna Jordan B. Davis is associate pastor for youth and young adults at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church in Cary, North Carolina, and editor of Congregational Corner. Photo by David Whittaker from Pexels …

Central America Travel Seminar: Echoes of Womanists

Central America Travel Seminar: Echoes of Womanists

This is post 6 of 12 in the series “Central America travel seminar” Our Central America travel seminar has landed! Central America Travel Seminar: Silencing Christian Justice Central America Travel Seminar: The War Years Central America Travel Seminar: The day we met Jon Sobrino Central America Travel Seminar: “Power is for the people” Central America Travel Seminar: Echoes of Womanists …

Student spotlight: Pay attention to the “bread crumbs”

Student spotlight: Pay attention to the “bread crumbs”

…community development work in the Southside of Glasgow in Castlemilk. She spent a day each week in a church-founded carpenters workshop where community members come in and learn basic carpentry skills and share a meal together. “It rocked my notion of what church currently is and allowed me to see what church can be when we live out the Gospel …

Congregational Corner: The hidden life of the transitional pastor

Congregational Corner: The hidden life of the transitional pastor

…when Christ has truly carried me. When you hear that call though, when you feel that tug on your life so hard that you almost can’t breathe, you do what you have to do. You even stay awake, knowing it was a long day and is leading into another, because you can’t sleep until you write your thoughts down. You …

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Today, we had the opportunity to celebrate @clayma

Today, we had the opportunity to celebrate @claymacaulay and thank him for his eight years of service as our Alumni Director. Starting tomorrow, Clay will be serving as an interim pastor for @rrpc_rva and we could not be more excited for the next step in his journey with God!

It’s been a busy week campus…you can see highl

It’s been a busy week campus…you can see highlights of President Lapsley's inauguration at this quick video https://youtu.be/RHV43pEExOY
Or check out all the photos of the Sprunt Lectures, the symposium, and the inauguration on the UPSem FlickR account at
https://www.flickr.com/photos/upsem/albums

Congratulations to the first woman president of Un

Congratulations to the first woman president of Union Presbyterian Seminary, Dr. Jacqueline E. Lapsley! Enjoy this quick recap video of her inauguration on May 8 @upseminary and be sure to check out all the photos on the UPSem Flickr account!

Yesterday, the Richmond campus of @upseminary was

Yesterday, the Richmond campus of @upseminary was buzzing with excitement as President Jacq Lapsley led a symposium preceding her inauguration as the eighth president of UPSem. If you missed them, you can watch both of the events at https://www.youtube.com/@UPSem/streams

Today, May 8, is a historic day as the first woman

Today, May 8, is a historic day as the first woman is inaugurated as the eighth president of @upseminary ... congratulations to Dr. Jacqueline E. Lapsley and UPSem! The ceremony will be live-streamed on the UPSem YouTube channel or you can see it at https://youtube.com/live/0QH-etnEJ6w

The 2024 Sprunt Lectures are wrapping up this morn

The 2024 Sprunt Lectures are wrapping up this morning—the final worship service is at 11a with Rev.Dr. Craig Barnes as the preacher. Tune into the UPSem YouTube channel or visit https://bit.ly/SpruntLectures24 to watch the livestream! Here are a few photos from events on the Richmond Campus @upseminary...enjoy!

On Wed. at 2p, President Jacq Lapsley will join re

On Wed. at 2p, President Jacq Lapsley will join renowned scholars and pastors in a symposium preceding the inauguration ceremony. Do you have questions for the Symposium panel? Submit them via the link in bio.

Audio Visual is being set up by @lightingandsoundc

Audio Visual is being set up by @lightingandsoundco for President Lapsley's Inauguration! We are so excited to formally welcome her! If you are unable to attend in person, be sure to check out the livestream on our website and Youtube channel!