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

…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: 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 Workshop: Pastoral Care within a Pandemic

…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 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: Preaching (Pathways Online Course)

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: Church History (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: Church History, Pathways Online Course Led by: Dr. Christine Luckritz Marquis, Associate Professor of …

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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: Teaching the Bible (Pathways Online Course)

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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Online Course: Mission & Evangelism (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: Mission & Evangelism, Pathways Online Course Led by: Dr. Adrian Bird, Course Instructor Course …

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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: Mission & Evangelism (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: Mission & Evangelism, Pathways Online Course Course Description: During a seminary class in Christian Mission …

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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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Black Alumni Association Newsletter: February 2022

…academic freedom in higher education. However, now academic freedom is also being challenged and tenure is being denied or eliminated entirely in some states. The narrative will be the only thing allowed to be taught in institutions of higher education. I must ask the question, who is going to teach our children our story, for many of us have only …

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Host Site Coordinator/Stated Supply–Presbytery of Transylvania–Eastern Kentucky

…area. These 5 churches are all in communities hit HARD by a significant (and that’s an understatement) flood in July 2022. This is a 3 year, ordainable position with a manse. It will be hard work, but we believe this person has the real ability to shepherd lasting change for these congregations and communities. For more information please visit: https://clc.pcusa.org/mdp/10361/view/ …

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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: MAY 2022

…a pandemic. What I learned from these courses helped me to provide congregational and community care in creative and meaningful ways, mostly online and in person. Right now, I’m a full-time classroom teacher; however, I am open to where God is leading and calling me next. I love preaching and teaching and caring for people. It remains to be seen …

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(FREE) Webinar: Death & End of Life Issues

…care and grief counseling for dying patients and their families. Her area of research and practice is trauma-responsive psychotherapy and spiritual care in families and relationships. She is the author of Caring for Single Black Mothers: Unveiling Trauma and Loss (Pickwick Publications, 2021) and Pastoral Care for Grief and Loss in Pandemics, a chapter in an upcoming edited volume for …

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Online Event: Virtual Clergy Self-Care Retreat

…practices attendees can embody in their personal lives. Tips for self-care techniques will be modeled to assist participants with building their own care regimen. Time and space will also be provided to discover encouragement amongst peers as well as experience rejuvenation within a supportive community of care-givers and care-seekers. The two-hour virtual retreat will include various elements, including presentations from …

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Pastoral Care – Pathways Online Course

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 Event: Clergy Self-Care Virtual Retreat

…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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Expanding access to healthy food: Shalom Farms at Union

…Union matters! podcast: Perils of peacemaking How to revitalize a church through music and drama One of the largest urban farms in Virginia is sprouting just a cabbage-throw away from Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond. Shalom Farms is growing food in the heart of the city’s Northside on five acres of the seminary’s Westwood Tract. It’s the second farm for …

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