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

…course, participants will review administrative tasks which grow out of the Book of Order (e.g., session meetings, committee meetings, stewardship season, personnel matters and policies, financial matters, presbytery meetings, annual statistical reports). This course will be suitable for CRE candidates in-training, as well as for Christian Educators seeking certification for Presbyterian Polity, Program, and Mission. Online Course Format: Weekly class…

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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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Black Alumni Association Newsletter: February 2022

…come too far! When Lord? BY REV. DR. ANGELA DUNCAN UNION-PSCE M.Div 2003 Habbakuk 1:1- 4 (NRSV) 1 The oracle that the prophet Habakkuk saw. The Prophet’s Complaint 2 O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen? Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save? 3 Why do you make me see…

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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 Course: Religious Education Theory & Practice (for Christian Educator Certification)

…– June 10, 2022 Led by: Dr. Cindy Kissel-Ito, Associate Professor of Christian Education, Union Presbyterian Seminary Instructor Bio: Dr. Cindy Kissel-Ito is Associate Professor of Christian Education at Union Presbyterian Seminary. She also directs the Master of Arts in Christian Education Program at the seminary. Her ministry has consistently embodied the importance of intentional engagement in the Christian Life…

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Online Workshop: Creating a Virtual Choir

Online Workshop: Creating a Virtual Choir Dates: Tuesdays, March 2 and March 9, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. EST (Note: This online workshop is a two-part series). Led by: Douglas Brown, Director of Music and Adjunct Instructor, Union Presbyterian Seminary Workshop Description: This two-part online workshop, led by experienced musician and music director, Doug Brown, is designed to be practical and…

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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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Online Workshop: The New Testament & Current Social Concerns (Two-part series)

Online Workshop: For a Time Such as This — The New Testament and Current Social Concerns Dates: Tuesdays, October 20 and 27, 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…

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Online Course: Womanist Biblical Interpretation

…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 December 25, 2022. (Note: Beginning, December 26, 2022, individual price increases by $50. Register early…

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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: MAY 2022

…am also considering a part-time career as a pre-school director at Transformation Church in Indian Land.” Daniel Awuah (MACE/Richmond) “My most impactful course was Adult Religious Education. It exposed me to different ways of teaching adults in this 21st century. My next plan is to enter into congregational ministry and also further my education.” Melvin Mitchell (M.Div./Richmond) “I’ve enjoyed most…

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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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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: 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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Online Workshop: Preparing Your Leadership and Congregation for A Post-Covid Reality

…to apply the tools to your specific context during the session and get real-time feedback and perspective. This session is perfect for pastors, congregational leaders, and leadership teams as you are thinking about your ministry and future beyond 2020. Online Format: This workshop will use Zoom technology to meet online in order to allow for presentations by the leader as…

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Online Course: Worship & Sacraments (Pathways Online Course)

…Baptism, and Communion as means and experiences of grace and commission. Online Course Format: Weekly class meetings via Zoom Technology, along with assignments posted on Blackboard, the seminary’s learning management system (login credentials provided) Dates: Thursdays, January 12 – February 16, 2023, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Cost: $150, if register by December 28, 2022. (Note: Beginning…

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Black Alumni Association Newsletter: November 2021

…the Pastor, who feels himself poured out, has clearly paid a price. That is why, although it is great to have great success in ministry, success is not the measuring stick of greatness in ministry. Not by itself. Listen one more time to Tom Long. “This is important to say because, in this world, other standards of evaluation compete for…

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Online Course: The Christian Life (Pathways Online Course)

…if register by February 13, 2023. (Note: Beginning February 14, price increases by $25). CEUs: 3.0 The Pathways Online Course Program offers ten courses to provide educational preparation toward leading a congregation as a Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE) over a two-year period . Courses are open to all, and one does not need to be pursuing to become a CRE…

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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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Associate Pastor for Education & Growth–Community of Grace Presbyterian Church–Sandy, UT

…communication with the staff and congregation, through a regular presence in the office. Work with the Pastor to continually improve our church’s goals and offerings. Regularly take time off to care for yourself, your family, and your community. Clearly communicate these needs in coordination with other staff. Set boundaries to preserve the capacity of yourself, the team, and the whole…

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Online Course: Teaching the Bible (Pathways Online Course)

…the seminary’s learning management system (login credentials provided) Dates: Thursdays, October 27 – December 8, 2022, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time No class meeting on November 24, 2022. Cost: $150, if register by October 12. (Note: Beginning October 13, price increases by $25). CEUs: 3.0 The Pathways Online Course Program offers ten courses to provide educational preparation…

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On-Campus Workshop: Multiple Ways of Teaching & Learning

Workshop Title: Multiple Ways of Teaching & Learning THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES Led by: Dr. Lakisha Lockhart, Assistant Professor of Christian Education, Union Presbyterian Seminary Leader Bio: Ordained to ministry in the non-denominational tradition, Dr. Lakisha R. Lockhart recognizes the importance of teaching Christian education for the strengthening of the church. Because she feels that…

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Online Course: Preaching (Pathways Online Course)

…Blackboard, the seminary’s learning management system (login credentials provided) Dates: Thursdays, April 27 – June 1, 2023, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Cost: $150, if register by April 12, 2023. (Note: Beginning April 13, price increases by $25). CEUs: 3.0 The Pathways Online Course Program offers ten courses to provide educational preparation toward leading a congregation as…

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