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Inaugural Symposium Celebrates Center for Excellence in Christian Education at UPSem’s Charlotte Campus

November 13, 2023

…tomorrow by cultivating a MORE THAN imagination that constructs new patterns, models, and approaches in Christian Education so that faith formation shapes identity, nurtures meaning-making, and engenders faithful living in today’s world.” The symposium will conclude on Dec. 1 at 3:00 p.m. Registration and the complete schedule for the CECE Inaugural Symposium is online at https://bit.ly/CECE23   # # # …

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Joshua T. Morris Named Assistant Professor of Practical Theology

June 1, 2023

Richmond, VA (June 1, 2023)—Union Presbyterian Seminary welcomes Rev. Dr. Joshua T. Morris as Assistant Professor of Practical Theology. Dr. Morris is a B.A. graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas. He received an M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary and an M.A. from the Claremont School of Theology. He received his Ph.D. in Practical Theology from Claremont in 2019. Ordained in …

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Online Course: Pastoral Care (Pathways Online Course)

September 1, 2021

…in a ministry of care. Topics covered in brief are listening, the role of self in a ministry of care, family systems theory, grief (and loss), the significance of ritual in pastoral care, and care as it relates to rites and sacraments in the life of the church. The course will include special focus on what care in a post-pandemic …

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Online Course: Introduction to Pastoral Care (Pathways Online Course)

October 19, 2022

This is an online course that is open to all. This 6-week course includes weekly online class meetings, on Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course will include both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Introduction to Pastoral Care, Pathways Online Course Led by: Dr. Rubén Arjona, Assistant Professor …

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Scholarships and Awards

April 15, 2020

…to the glory of God. Jacob Hord III, Gastonia, North Carolina Selina Malherbe, Charlotte, North Carolina Michele Nierle, Henrico, Virginia Cat Parler, Charleston, South Carolina Margaret Smerko, Raleigh, North Carolina Eric Tang, Kernersville, North Carolina Serenitye Taylor, Pineville, North Carolina Mollie Trainum, Gloucester, Virginia The Wade and Lou Boggs Scholarship The Boggs Scholarship is awarded annually by the faculty to …

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Online Workshop: Pastoral Care within a Pandemic

August 24, 2020

…Theology in Denver, CO. Dr. Arjona’s research interests include the pastoral care of men, the intersections of pastoral care and liberation theologies, the care of couples and families, the care of LGBTQ+ individuals, and Erik H. Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. One of his deepest passions is the care of theological students, which for him includes accompanying some of his …

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Online Event: Virtual Clergy Self-Care Retreat

December 10, 2020

…LLC. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Licensed in NC), a Certified Yoga Instructor, and a Certified Personal Trainer. She received her Bachelor of Art in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received her Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. As a cognitive behavioral therapist, Andrea is …

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Online Event: Clergy Self-Care Virtual Retreat

July 8, 2021

…North Carolina. She is also the Founder of Phanta Lansden Ministries, based in Charlotte, where she helps people explore healing of emotions and build confidence and self-care practices so they may discover their authentic voice and thrive in life emotionally, spiritually and mentally. She is a graduate of Union Presbyterian Seminary (MDiv) and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Ministry …

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Pastoral Care – Pathways Online Course

October 14, 2020

This is an online course that is open to all. This course includes five (5) online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Pastoral Care, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course will provide participants with a basic …

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Online Course: Polity & Administration (Pathways & CE Certification Online Course)

June 23, 2020

…addition to the live class meetings, this course will include both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Polity & Administration Led by: Rev. Carson Rhyne, Adjunct Instructor of Practical Theology, Union Presbyterian Seminary Course Description: This course will engage the Presbyterian Church (USA) Book of Order, its underpinnings, and its implication for mission and ministry. As part of the …

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Online Course: Biblical Interpretation (Pathways & CE certification online course)

Online Course Title: Biblical Interpretation This online course is open to all. The Biblical Interpretation course is a part of the seminary’s Pathways online course program, and this same course has also been approved for those seeking to become a Certified Christian Educator. This 8-week course includes bi-weekly online class meetings, on Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. …

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Online Course: Reformed Theology (Pathways Online Course)

September 1, 2021

This is an online course that is open to all. This 6-week course includes weekly online class meetings, on Monday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course will include both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Reformed Theology, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course is designed to provide students …

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Online Course: The Christian Life (Pathways Online Course)

This is an online course that is open to all. This 6-week course includes weekly online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: The Christian Life, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course is designed to provide knowledge …

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Online Course: The Christian Life (Pathways Online Course)

October 19, 2022

This is an online course that is open to all. This 6-week course includes weekly online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course will include both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: The Christian Life, Pathways Online Course Led by: Dr. Cindy Kissel-Ito, Associate Professor of …

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Online Course: Church History (Pathways Online Course)

August 24, 2021

This is an online course that is open to all. This 6-week course includes weekly online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course will include both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Church History, Pathways Online Course Led by: Dr. Christine Luckritz Marquis, Associate Professor of …

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Online Course: Mission & Evangelism (Pathways Online Course)

October 21, 2022

This is an online course that is open to all. This 6-week course includes weekly online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course will include both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Mission & Evangelism, Pathways Online Course Led by: Dr. Adrian Bird, Course Instructor Course …

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Online Course: Preaching (Pathways Online Course)

This is an online course that is open to all. This 6-week course includes weekly online class meetings, on Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course will include both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Preaching, Pathways Online Course Led by: Dr. Richard Voelz, Associate Professor of Preaching and …

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Online Course: Preaching (Pathways Online Course)

February 9, 2021

This is an online course that is open to all. This six-week course includes weekly online class meetings, on Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Preaching, Pathways Online Course Course Description: Students will consider the “why” of preaching and learn …

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Online Course: Mission & Evangelism (Pathways Online Course)

September 1, 2021

This is an online course that is open to all. This 6-week course includes weekly online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course includes both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Mission & Evangelism, Pathways Online Course Course Description: During a seminary class in Christian Mission …

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Online Course: Worship & Sacraments (Pathways Online Course)

This is an online course that is open to all. This 6-week course includes weekly online class meetings, on Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course will include both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Worship & Sacraments, Pathways Online Course Led by: Paul Galbreath, Professor of Theology, Union …

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Online Course: Teaching the Bible (Pathways Online Course)

June 24, 2020

This is an online course that is open to all. This six-week course includes weekly online class meetings, on Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST. In addition to the live class meetings, this course will include both reading and written assignments. Online Course Title: Teaching the Bible, Pathways Online Course Led by: Dr. Cindy Kissel-Ito, Associate Professor of …

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Pathways Online Course — Pastoral Care

November 12, 2019

…Thursdays, January 9 – February 6, 2020, led by Dr. Carol Schweitzer, Associate Professor of Pastoral Care Emerita Tuition: $100 per course. Note: If register within two weeks of the first class meeting, registration increases by $25. To visit our Pathways Online Courses page to view the full schedule, click here. To REGISTER, for a Pathways Online Course, click here. …

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