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(Online Conference) Called to Justice: Seeking Change within the Classroom, Congregation, and Community

…we prepared to say about what we see? Are we prepared for any negative reactions that might be directed at us when we speak truth to power?   3:00-4:30 P.M. EST- Online Workshop#2 Teaching Social Justice in Comfortable Congregations Led by: Dr. Rebecca Davis, Associate Professor of Christian Education, Union Presbyterian Seminary This workshop will explore practical ways church leaders…

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President Search

…Presbyterian Seminary Presidential Search Committee Co-Chairs Dr. Steve Allred, Trustee, Co-Chair; Academic Affairs Committee, University of Richmond Professor of Law, Emeritus; sallred@richmond.edu Rev. Lori Archer Raible (’06), Co-Chair; Trustee, Academic Affairs; Pastor, Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC; loriaraible@gmail.com Other Members Ryan G. Atkinson, Charlotte student; Interim Student Pastor, Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC Elizabeth McNair Ayscue (’89), Trustee,…

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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: February 2023

…pursue them. I am the living embodiment of the phrase “mixed emotions.” What is undiluted and unchecked is my continuing affection and love for the community of the faithful that is the Union Presbyterian Seminary Family. I am particularly grateful to the company in our community who make up the Black Alumni Association. Since day one of my presidency, even…

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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: 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 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)

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)

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: Womanist Biblical Interpretation

This is an online course is offered as part of the Womanist Leadership Institute, a program co-sponsored by The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership and the Leadership Institute of Union Presbyterian Seminary. This program is a series of online courses to promote and support Womanist scholarship and leadership within a continuing education and lifelong learning environment. Participants can…

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Online Workshop: Email Communication — A Crash Course

…International Relations and French Literature from the University of South Carolina. Online Format: This two-session workshop will use Zoom technology to meet online in order to allow for presentations by the leader as well as interaction among participants. Participants will need an electronic device equipped with a reliable Internet connection, built-in or external microphone, and a built-in or external webcam….

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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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: This Womanist Work– Models of Womanist Leadership

…complete the courses; however, no course grades or degree credits will be provided. Course participants do not have to be pursuing a certificate of completion in the program in order to take any of the courses listed in the program. Cost: $175 per individual, if register by July 4, 2022. (Note: Beginning, July 5, 2022, individual price increases by $50….

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2017 Sprunt Lectures

…Columbia Theological Seminary Mendenhall is an ordained preacher in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and was previously president of Columbia Theological Seminary. She holds degrees from Austin College (B.A.), the Presbyterian School of Christian Education (M.A.), San Francisco Theological Seminary (M.Div.), Austin Theological Seminary (D.Min.) and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in 2000 by Austin College. Throughout her career, Mendenhall has…

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Black Alumni Association Newsletter: February 2022

…Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond campus, one of three significant centers conceived by and established under the leadership of President Brian Blount. Let us not forget Brian K. Blount The Reverend Dr. Brian K. Blount is the first African American to become president of Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond. At the end of the first year of his presidency, the former…

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Online Course: Womanist Ways of Worship

This is an online course is offered as part of the Womanist Leadership Institute, a program co-sponsored by The Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership and the Leadership Institute of Union Presbyterian Seminary. This program is a series of online courses to promote and support Womanist scholarship and leadership within a continuing education and lifelong learning environment. Participants can…

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Presbyterian Polity, Program, and Mission

…program and mission of the PC(USA).   Required Reading Book of Confessions, Study edition. Online version is at http://www.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/oga/pdf/boc2014.pdf or on course documents, Blackboard Book of Order, 2013-2015 edition. Online version is at http://www.pcusa.org/resource/book-order-2013-2015/ or on course documents, Blackboard Historic Principles, Conscience, and Church Government, adopted by 195th General Assembly (1983) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) http://www.pcusa.org/resource/historic-principles-conscience-and-church-governme/ or on course…

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