Search Union Presbyterian Seminary

Search Results for: 🩹☰ www.NetDoctor.store ☰🩹 köp på nätet Reminyl 16 mg tablet i sverige Brahmi 250 mg billigt Naprelan sverige priser beställ på nätet Cozaar 25 mg pill billig i sverige Diltiazem 60 mg sverige priser

News

Reformation Tour: Geneva, our final stop

…who made it possible for us to worship the way we do today. Without condition, indulgences, and relics we can accept God’s grace. International Monument to the Reformation (Tricia Veseley) It seemed fitting that we finished in Geneva visiting the International Museum of the Reformation, International Monument to the Reformation (featuring stone reliefs of Calvin, Knox, Farrell, and Beze), and…

Page

Seminarians for Social Justice

…What is very clear is that justice is an issue that impacts so many people. There are not many places in our society where justice has no place. And in that spirit, there must always be a willingness to be open as to what participating in justice work may look like. It is written in the book of Micah that…

Page

“What Will We Do Now?”

…trips were originally envisioned as one larger experience, but time and cost considerations intervened and we choose instead to offer them as separate, though related justice-oriented intensive learning trips. The first of these was originally planned for the break between the fall and spring semesters, but was postponed in large part due to the increase in COVID-19 infections in the…

News

Learning how to talk about suicide

…people” because they have lived to see another day. Next, I learned the importance of talking about and destigmatizing suicide. The leaders had us pair up and talk for 90 seconds using the word “suicide” in any way just to get us comfortable with the word. I thought this was a great activity and I plan to use it with…

News

In troubling times, seeing chaos as opportunity

…as Rev. Kershner reminded us, there’s often gloomy news on that front as well—“the church is dying.” “Membership is down.” “The church has too much internal conflict.” The body designed to partner with God in rescuing folks from chaos was, in fact, itself mired in chaos. But what Rev. Kershner illuminated for me and others in attendance was instead of…

News

Union witnesses history at GA

…During the luncheon, the newly elected co-moderators visited to give a quick word to the group. Denise Anderson is a pastor from National Capital Presbytery, and Jan Edmiston is a presbytery executive from Chicago. Over 80 Union and PSCE alums gathered together in fellowship. (Above, President Brian Blount at the National Black Presbyterian Caucus dinner with the new PCUSA co-moderators.)…

News

Gala & picnic kick off “we are ONE” campaign

…Testament Samuel Adams presented an overview of the we are ONE campaign, and library staff member Lisa Janes shared a word about the launch of the Hal Todd Library Without Walls campaign initiative. The gala and picnic were both financed by sponsorship gifts. In the public phase, UPSem is pressing forward to raise the last $6 million of its $53…

News

Seeking God amidst violence, politics, & inequality

…life, death, and resurrection of Jesus in a chaotic world, and who trust in God’s continuing creative and generative promise of new life. Thus, in the chaos, God is not only present, but is at work! We’re called to be in the midst of that chaos and to be a part of God’s continuing creation and regeneration. Shannon encouraged us…

News

Student finds her fit at UPSem Charlotte

by Gregg Brekke | Presbyterian News Service While there may no longer be a standard path for those who enter seminary, Lucy Crain’s journey has taken her to places few will ever see. The second year student at Union Presbyterian Seminary’s satellite campus in Charlotte, North Carolina says until recently she never anticipated she’d be studying for ministry….

News

An incredible Sprunt Lectures 2017

…attend the lectures May 8-10 by Dr. Dana Robert, Truman Collins Professor of World Christianity and History of Mission at Boston University School of Theology, and hear the prophetic preaching of the Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. See all the magnificent presentations and photos at the links below. VIDEOS PHOTOS…

Degree Program

Master of Divinity

Students come to seminary for the M.Div. degree program in search of knowledge, skills for ministry, and a profound experience in community of the gospel’s liberating power. Graduates of the Master of Divinity program serve in various capacities and ministerial settings: churches, camps, hospitals, schools, non-profit organizations, conference centers, and ecclesial governing bodies. UPSem has a placement rate of 92%…

News

Student explores what America’s (dis)trust in Hillary & Donald might mean for the church

Growing up in Kansas, it was virtually impossible to learn about American politics free of a certain partisan slant. Bob Dole was ever-present: I remember voting for him in our kindergarten mock election in 1996 (Yes, they had the kindergartners voting—I’m still unsure why). And even into the early 2000s in classrooms and dinner conversations alike, Ronald Reagan was a…

Degree Program

Master of Theology

All Th.M. students will successfully complete 30 semester hours, including a Research Methods course, a Th.M.-specific seminar, and a year-long colloquium. These and all other courses and directed studies are designed to prepare every Th.M. student to write a thesis or summative projects and to construct a final portfolio. Some Th.M. students may choose to concentrate their studies in a…

News

Because God first loved us

…on that figurine and I know the answer to that youth’s question… I told you I love you because God loves you. I told you I love you because God loves me. I told you I love you because that is what I heard Christ say. I told you I love you because that is exactly what I am called…

News

Union creates calendar with Christian education programs, tools, innovations

…We begin our journey today, on Epiphany, with a month of educational “ah-has!” to illumine our path. You are invited each day to follow this link to UPSem’s Epiphany Bytes Calendar and open a door to explore a new idea, a new tool for teaching and learning or a new way the seminary is supporting and strengthening Christian Education. In…

Page

Why We Need Public Theologians

…of Jesus. Many Black Christians that I meet are too caught up in Paul, who in too many instances is accommodating the theology of Rome. If we truly follow Jesus, we would not treat women, immigrants, and our LBGTQ brothers and sisters the way we do. We need more public theologians. Not just on a national level, but in our…

News

Middle East Travel Seminar: Little Petra and glamping(?)

…to enjoy the full moon, the clear skies and some stargazing. As for tomorrow, we look forward to camels, Jeeps and desert adventures. For now, we rest, we eat and we love. We have experienced the greatest hospitality in Jordan. I think I speak for everyone when I say it will be quite difficult to leave in a couple of…

Page

What Is Behind and Beyond: “Thank You for Your Service?”

…Although U.S. forces withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021, the war has not ended for many veterans and their families. The ongoing ramifications of multiple deployments, service-related trauma, an increase in suicidality, and moral injury indicates that something deeper continues to impact our veterans. One of the spaces in which this plays out is access to healthcare. Healthcare in general—and…

Degree Program

Certificate Program in Christian Education

…in a changing Church and world. The Certificate program is designed for persons engaged in educational ministry in congregations and other organizations, as well as those considering such ministries. The flexibility in course selection offers opportunities for educators, pastors and congregational leaders with various levels of educational experience. This flexibility also allows those seeking Educator Certification in the Presbyterian Church…

Page

A Prayer of God’s protection, deliverance, and safety

…our fortress, and our place of protection from dangers and distress. You are also our stronghold and our defense against our enemies. You are the only God whom we serve and only in You will we confidently place our trust. We trust not in our own abilities, nor in our own wisdom or strength; but we trust in You, O…

News

Public Relations Internship

…departments and the news media to help tell its story to students, faculty, staff, alumni, prospective students, donors, and the communities surrounding its Richmond and Charlotte campuses. It uses a variety of communication channels, including social media, videos, livestreaming, podcasts, the web, eblasts, publications, and writing to engage with its internal and external publics. Duties You will work closely with…

Degree Program

Master of Divinity/Master of Arts in Public Theology

…theology (i.e., theology serving the common good) a significant part of their ministry, whether or not they seek ordination. Dual degrees graduates may serve as pastors and/or workers in various forms of public ministry, including advocacy work for causes such as those related to public policy, ecological concerns, economic justice, gender issues, inter-religious dialogue, and issues of race and reconciliation….