SEE THE SCHEDULE SIGN ME UP GROUP REGISTRATION CONTACTS Registration Information Sheridan Taylor 804-278-4221 Union Presbyterian Seminary Rev. Mairi Renwick 804-291-8314 Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond Dr. Melissa Fallen 804- 204-1208 Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University Dr. Deborah Martin 804-257-5674…
Read MoreFOCUS Magazine
The magazine of Union Presbyterian Seminary Fall 2017 Winter 2016-17 Spring 2016 Summer 2015 Winter 2015 Summer 2014 Winter 2013 Winter 2013 (Insert) Summer 2013 Winter 2012-13 Summer 2012 Winter 2011-12 Spring/Summer 2011 Spring 2010 Winter 2010…
Read MoreDangerous Dialogues: Humanity, Equality and the Lives of Palestinians
Dangerous Dialogues: Humanity, Equality and the Lives of Palestinians. Conversation will be held via Zoom webinar (link to come) on March 26th at 12 noon….
Read MoreParables of Jesus
Led by Dr. John Carroll Wednesdays | April 17-May 15 | 7:00-8:45 p.m. (Eastern Time) To register, click here. One of the signature features of Jesus’ teaching was His use of parables to communicate His message. What is a parable? What are the distinctive themes in Jesus’ parables? How does each Gospel focus central themes in its narrative about Jesus…
Read MoreAlumni Luncheon – Massanetta Springs Bible Conference
…registered for the Bible or Church Music Conferences. For those not registered, tickets are only $12 at the door. Dr. John T. Carroll will be our guest speaker at the luncheon. Carroll is the Harriet Robertson Fitts Memorial Professor of New Testament. His lecture will be on “Jesus and the Other Abrahamic Faiths: Common Ground and Sticking Points.” REGISTER NOW…
Read MoreSprunt Registration
Registration for this year’s Sprunt Lectures is open now! The alumni office would like to invite you to attend this year’s Sprunt Lectures. Come and take advantage of this opportunity to hear a world-class lecturer and to fellowship and connect with other attendants. Register here before May 1st! Series Fee: Alumni: $55 BAA Member: $40 Friend: $55 Faculty/Staff: $55…
Read MoreParables of Jesus
Led by Dr. John Carroll Wednesdays | April 17-May 15 | 7:00-8:45 p.m. (Eastern Time) To register, click here. One of the signature features of Jesus’ teaching was His use of parables to communicate His message. What is a parable? What are the distinctive themes in Jesus’ parables? How does each Gospel focus central themes in its narrative about Jesus…
Read MoreDr. Yust speaking at Manakin Episcopal Church
…– 10:00 a.m. Manakin Episcopal Church, 985 Huguenot Trail, Midlothian, VA 23113 We live in a time of accelerating social and technological change, both locally and globally. These changes can feel like a threat to our faith and well-being. Come explore various social and biblical perspectives on change and explore how we can respond to change in life-affirming ways. …
Read MoreReadings from “Writing Our Way Out: Memoirs from Jail”
“Writing Our Way Out: Memoirs from Jail” by David Coogan, associate professor of English and co-director of the Open Minds Program at Virginia Commonwealth University, explores racial conditions, economic traps, and turning points on the path to imprisonment in modern America. William Smith Morton Library will host a series of readings featuring Coogan, Naji Mujahid, Tony Martin, and Stanley Craddock,…
Read MoreParables of Jesus
Led by Dr. John Carroll Wednesdays | April 17-May 15 | 7:00-8:45 p.m. (Eastern Time) To register, click here. One of the signature features of Jesus’ teaching was His use of parables to communicate His message. What is a parable? What are the distinctive themes in Jesus’ parables? How does each Gospel focus central themes in its narrative about Jesus…
Read MoreParables of Jesus
Led by Dr. John Carroll Wednesdays | April 17-May 15 | 7:00-8:45 p.m. (Eastern Time) To register, click here. One of the signature features of Jesus’ teaching was His use of parables to communicate His message. What is a parable? What are the distinctive themes in Jesus’ parables? How does each Gospel focus central themes in its narrative about Jesus…
Read MoreParables of Jesus
Led by Dr. John Carroll Wednesdays | April 17-May 15 | 7:00-8:45 p.m. (Eastern Time) To register, click here. One of the signature features of Jesus’ teaching was His use of parables to communicate His message. What is a parable? What are the distinctive themes in Jesus’ parables? How does each Gospel focus central themes in its narrative about Jesus…
Read More14th Annual Inter-Seminary Ultimate Disc Tournament at UPSem
Travel to Richmond for food, fun, and fellowship with your seminary neighbors as we compete for the coveted Ezekiel’s Wheel trophy. As you may know, Ezekiel’s Wheel has been handed down to ultimate disc champions for the last, well, let’s just say it’s been a while. We anticipate a pool play format wherein each team will play a minimum of…
Read MoreDawe Lecture Book Club
Led by: Dr. Chris Burton Reading: Rebellious Wives, Neglectful Husbands: Controversies in Modern Qur’anic Commentaries, by Hadia Mubarak Description: This text, written by 2024 Dawe Lecturer, Dr. Hadia Mubarak, shows us how colonialism, nationalism, and modernization have impacted conversations about women in the Qur’an. Click here to start a registration….
Read MoreCharlotte Admissions Days of Discernment
Interested in exploring theological education at UPSem Charlotte. Join us for a Day of Discernment on Saturday, October 7, 2023 or Saturday November 4, 2023. To register complete registration form: Days of Discernment Registration…
Read MoreCharlotte Admissions Days of Discernment
Interested in exploring theological education at UPSem Charlotte. Join us for a Day of Discernment on Saturday, October 7, 2023 or Saturday November 4, 2023. To register complete registration form: Days of Discernment Registration…
Read MoreCharlotte Admissions Days of Discernment
Interested in exploring theological education at UPSem Charlotte. Join us for a Day of Discernment on Saturday, October 7, 2023 or Saturday November 4, 2023. To register complete registration form: Days of Discernment Registration…
Read MoreCBF Campus Day
Join the CBFVA staff and Susan Blanchard for campus worship and community lunch. A time for prospective students and pastors to experience UPSem, take a tour of campus, and meet our Baptist students. Also, this is a great opportunity for our students to network with pastors in the CBF VA ecosystem. Please RSVP to sblanchard@upsem.edu…
Read MoreDawe Lecture Book Club
Led by: Dr. Chris Burton Reading: Rebellious Wives, Neglectful Husbands: Controversies in Modern Qur’anic Commentaries, by Hadia Mubarak Description: This text, written by 2024 Dawe Lecturer, Dr. Hadia Mubarak, shows us how colonialism, nationalism, and modernization have impacted conversations about women in the Qur’an. Click here to start a registration….
Read MoreDawe Lecture Book Club
Led by: Dr. Chris Burton Reading: Rebellious Wives, Neglectful Husbands: Controversies in Modern Qur’anic Commentaries, by Hadia Mubarak Description: This text, written by 2024 Dawe Lecturer, Dr. Hadia Mubarak, shows us how colonialism, nationalism, and modernization have impacted conversations about women in the Qur’an. Click here to start a registration….
Read MoreUPSem Alumni Luncheon at APCE 2020
…to attend the luncheon is $20. Register for the luncheon Look at the Union staff and faculty who’ll be joining us! Ken McFayden (D.Min.’86) APCE President Academic Dean, Richmond Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development Cindy Kissel-Ito (Ph.D.’05) Associate Professor of Christian Education, Richmond Director of the Master of Arts in Theological Studies Programs Rebecca Davis…
Read More2024 Dawe Lecture
Presenter: Dr. Hadia Mubarak | Assistant Professor of Religion | Queens University | Charlotte, North Carolina Title of Lecture–“Unlearning Islamophobia: Exploring Muslim Representations in Film” Click here for more information or to register….
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