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Listening and Learning in Egypt

…multipronged approach to addressing poverty, especially among women, children, and the disabled. Various directors shared their work in areas ranging from development to microfinance to agriculture to intercultural dialogue.   Recently, CEOSS participated in writing and proposing legislation against hate speech that is now being considered by the Egyptian parliament. Of particular interest to our group was their 80/800 initiative…

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Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty Named Professor of Theology and Ethics

Richmond, VA (May 23, 2023)—An accomplished author, scholar, and gifted teacher, Union Presbyterian Seminary is excited to welcome Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty as the newest faculty member in Theology and Ethics. Dr. Hinson-Hasty is a B.A. graduate of William Jewell College and an M.Div. graduate of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She received her Ph.D. from Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian…

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112th Year of Sprunt Lecture Series Brings Renowned African American Scholar-Authors to Union Presbyterian Seminary

…year since—through two world wars and a pandemic. For a complete schedule of the lectures and receptions, visit https://bit.ly/Sprunt23schedule To register for the Sprunt Lecture Series and the alumni luncheon, visit https://bit.ly/registerSprunt23 Learn more about the Sprunt Lecture speakers and events at this link: https://www.upsem.edu/newsroom/2023-sprunt-lectures-may-1-3-2023/ # # #   Barb Dodd, Director of Communications Union Presbyterian Seminary bdodd@upsem.edu 804.278.4279 direct…

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Arrived in Cairo

We’ve arrived in Cairo! It’s been a long day. After some travel mishaps (the bus we took from Richmond to Washington-Dulles airport leaked, we almost missed our connecting flight, and our luggage didn’t make it), we finally made it to our hotel. I’m sitting on the balcony with my roommate, enjoying a freshly puréed strawberry drink complimentary from the hotel….

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Complex Narratives of the Land

…its meaning. Those who did not try to enter the cave, spent time in the courtyard where they could peek into the cave, where Jerome produced the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible. From there, we went to explore one of the caves of the Shepherd’s Field, where the angels proclaimed the good news of the birth of Jesus…

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Visiting The Pyramids

…a world wonder and with all the mysteries that surround the way they were built, including the new shafts and chambers that archaeologists uncover or believe they will uncover one day. What is surreal for me about the pyramids of Giza and Saqqara is that there is always a new way of thinking about them. This time what struck me…

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The Meaning of a True Pilgrim

…The group then went to Nazareth, starting near the spring that made the town possible. From there, we moved to St. Gabriel, a Greek orthodox church where we got to witness (from the outside) the baptism of a boy who was about 7 years old. The attendees at the church were friendly and welcoming while the church worker who guarded…

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Hospitality in Cairo

…don’t know, koshary is an Egyptian staple dish, consisting of rice, lentils, noodles, chick peas, and tomato sauce and you top it with garlic vinegar sauce and fried onions. I know what it sounds like, believe me, but it was actually so good and really filling! One of the best meals we’ve had thus far! –Kate Brown 2nd Year M.Div/MAPT…

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Valley of the Kings

Egypt is a magical land, there is no other way to explain how we fit so much in a day! Like the setting of the sun, today we traveled west, across the Nile, to the land of the dead. Fourteen adventurous members of our group began their day at 3:30 a.m. to watch the sun rise over the Nile in…

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From Hermon to the Sea of Galilee

…passage Jesus asked, “who do you say I am?” When Simon answered, “you are the Messiah, the Son of the living God,” Jesus gave him the new name Peter, which means “rock.” This name change is echoed in the rocky topography of the place. Upon our return to the Sea of Galilee, we boarded a boat. As we sailed, we…

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Scholarships and Awards

…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 Course: Pastoral Care (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: Pastoral Care, Pathways Online Course Course Description: This course focuses on the art of listening…

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Online Course: Introduction to Pastoral Care (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: Introduction to Pastoral Care, Pathways Online Course Led by: Dr. Rubén Arjona, Assistant Professor…

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Online Workshop: The New Testament and Contemporary Social Concerns–Post-election Perspectives (Two-part series)

Online Workshop: The New Testament and Contemporary Social Concerns — Post-election Perspectives Dates: Tuesdays, February 2 and February 9, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST (Note: This online workshop is a two-part series). Led by: John Carroll, Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament, Union Presbyterian Seminary Workshop Description: Karl Barth famously advocated reading the newspaper alongside the Bible….

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Online Event: Virtual Clergy Self-Care Retreat

  Virtual Clergy Self-Care Retreat Date: Saturday, January 30, 2021, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST Co-leaders: Rev. Phanta Lansden, Associate Pastor, C.N. Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church, and Founder, Phanta Lansden Ministries, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Rev. Kamal Hassan, Pastor, Sojourner Truth Presbyterian Church, Richmond, California Workshop Description: This virtual retreat geared towards clergy and ministry care-givers will offer self-care…

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Online Workshop: Pastoral Care within a Pandemic

…pastoral care resources that might be helpful in the midst of the current crisis. Part of the purpose of this online workshop is to enable participants to explore current pastoral care concerns together within the context of a global pandemic. Online Format: This two-session workshop will use Zoom technology to meet online in order to allow for presentations by 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)

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

This online course is open to all. The Polity & Administration 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 (to fulfill the Polity, Program, and Mission course requirement). This 8-week course includes weekly online class meetings, on Tuesday evenings. In…

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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)

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: 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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