Black Alumni Association News | August 2023

Juneteenth Although it’s only recently been declared a federal holiday, Juneteenth is an important day in history. Learn more at this excellent article online.   Gems for the Journey: Scripture with Practical Meaning by Rev. Veronica M. Thomas MSW, Virginia Commonwealth University ’73; M.Div, Union-PSCE ’07 I came across these practical words of wisdom with scripture backing and wanted to…

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It Feels Good to Give!

…line with your name if you give online and on the memo line if you send a check. “For God loves a cheerful giver” (Cor. 9:7b)! See the website for giving opportunities. For tracking purposes, when you give write “BAA” on the line with your name if you give online, and on the memo line if you send a check….

Living COVID While Black and George Floyd

…from my home. I work as a health sciences associate dean and I also teach health sciences courses. My university closed face-to-face classes and moved to a virtual online college experience. At first, I thought “How cool” this is going to be to work from home and still get paid. It wasn’t very long before I realized that everyone did…

Class of 2018 profiles: Sara Pantazes can’t wait to dive in

…she has this piece of advice for those who may be in the same situation she was. “Follow the Lord. If God calls you to this, then God will make it possible. If you have a calling, it’s not going anywhere, be true to what God is calling you to do.” When Pantazes started her online program at Union, she…

Class of 2018 profiles: Pamela Fusting will close no door

…serve, and a Master of Arts in Christian Education degree she earned conveniently online from her home in Baltimore, Maryland. A California native, Fusting’s career path began as an economist after graduating from UCLA before working in a church. In 2008, she stepped in to assist as an interim director of family ministry at her church in Severna Park, Maryland,…

Hispanic Summer Program

…all members of our community a unique opportunity to connect with a national, scholarly community that seeks to build the next generation of Latinx theological leaders. To learn more about the HSP visit www.hispanicsummerprogram.org. To learn more about how you can participate as a member of the Union Presbyterian Seminary community, speak to our HSP Board representative, Dr. Rubén Arjona….

Consortium marks 50th anniversary with renewed commitment to strengthen theological education

…come from diverse personal and professional backgrounds, but share a common quest — to uniquely and authentically answer their call to Christian ministry. Learn more at www.vuu.edu/theology Baptist in heritage, ecumenical in nature, inclusive in outlook, Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond provides advanced theological education and training for effective leadership in the various ministries of the church for those men…

NEW — Master of Arts in Theological Studies

…cannot be submitted online. Faculty interviews can be conducted in person on either campus, by Skype, or by phone. You may contact Sheridan Taylor, admissions assistant, at 804-278-4221 or by email at staylor@upsem.edu to arrange your interview.   Residency & Time Requirements The M.A.T.S. program ordinarily takes two years to complete.   Course Requirements The degree requires 51 total credit…

International Applicants

…to our Richmond campus in the following degree programs: Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.), M.Div./M.A.C.E. dual degrees, and Master of Theology (Th.M.). (Our Doctor of Ministry and Master of Arts in Public Theology programs, and all programs on our Charlotte campus, are not open to international students. We are not currently offering any online…

NEW — Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.)

…credential from another country. Required steps for a complete M.A.T.S. application include: 1. Completed application 2. Application fee 3. Three letters of reference 4. Transcripts 5. Background check 6. Personal Disclosure Statement 7. Faculty interview 8. Conversation with Admissions Director Visit our applications page for forms and moreinformation about the M.A.T.S. application. M.A.T.S. applications cannot be submitted online. Faculty interviews…

Capital Campaign

…skills. To date, more than 1,700 church members and leaders have been served. Library Without Walls Technology: $560,000 Outcome: The Library Without Walls makes Union library resources available online for alumni and churches around the world. Evangelism Program: $480,000 Outcome: The Evangelism Program teaches students and churches about church revitalization and development. Two presbyteries and 15 churches, along with Union…

Responding to death & end of life issues

Death and end-of-life issues affect all of us, and yet we are often reluctant to address them honestly, even in churches. Rather than facing our mortality, we often talk about ways to prolong our days, surgeries that will restore youthful appearances, and how quickly we can “move on” from the loss of a loved one. Five experts known for their…

Dr. Galbreath to keynote North American Association for the Catechumenate

…in turning toward God in action and behavior. As a community of worship, study and prayer we will turn our minds and hearts to appreciate the deep structures of the Lenten journey for our own ministries of baptismal formation. Registration will open in January 2017. See our website for information on a concurrent raining event for parish teams. www.catechumenate.org  …

Kairos Ministries Team Day

Dr. Lakisha Lockhart will be the main presenter for Kairos Ministries Team Day. https://www.kairosinitiative.org/…

Social Justice Workshop Keynote Event – Building a Firm Foundation

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19th Annual Joe Ward Union Presbyterian Seminary Golf Tournament

…year! The event raises money to sponsor students who are interested in theological education but have not yet committed to pursuing ministry. The entry fee is $110 for a Captain’s Choice format, sponsoring a hole is $100 and corporate sponsorships are $150. Come and join us for a great day of golf! More information here: https://www.upsem.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-SPC-Joe-Ward-Scholarship-Golf-Tournament3.pdf If you have any…

Seminary for a Day 2019

  Take this excellent opportunity to engage in important and relevant theological topics with Seminary faculty. Participants will gather for two keynote addresses over the course of the day and select one morning and one afternoon workshop to attend. Cost is $25 (includes lunch), and the event is open to all. To register, please visit: www.eiseverywhere.com/semforaday. KEYNOTES Morning Keynote Rodney…

(Cancelled) Worship & Sacraments – Christian Educator Certification course

This is a hybrid course which will meet requirements for Christian educator certification in the PC(USA). The hybrid format includes at-home/online work as well as in-class time on Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Richmond campus. At-home work begins on April 20, 2020; in-class time is May 19-21, 2020. Course: Worship & Sacraments Location: Union Presbyterian Seminary, Paisley Hall, Richmond, VA 23227 Led…