Union Presbyterian Seminary

Union Presbyterian Seminary Preparing people to be leaders of gospel-inspired transformative change in pursuit of a more just and compassionate world.

Grounded in the Reformed tradition, committed to inclusive, ecumenical learning, with campuses in Richmond, VA, and Charlotte, NC. Since its formation in 1812, Union Presbyterian Seminary has sustained the intention of its founders to provide education for Christian ministry that is scholarly, pastoral, and engaged with contemporary life. The seminary occupies a 56-acre campus in historic Ginter P

ark in Richmond's Northside, with classroom buildings, a mix of student housing options, landscaped grounds, and one of the finest theological libraries in the United States. The campus is on the national historic registry. Worship is held several times a week when classes are in session. Students organize and lead worship, with additional participation and leadership from faculty, alumni, and staff. In addition, the community participates in meals, formal and informal fellowship gatherings, lectures and discussions, community service opportunities, social events, and athletic programs. Students are encouraged to become involved in the life of local congregations. Union offers programs at a second campus in Charlotte, NC. The curriculum at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte is designed especially for second-career students who continue full or part-time work while pursuing theological study. The fellowship of the student cohorts along with the leadership and support of the faculty and staff is a particular strength of the program.

09/02/2026

Join us for a Day of Discernment in Charlotte! Sep 12 · Oct 10 · Nov 14 · Dec 5. Register today at bit.ly/dayfordiscernment

How do we build trust across religious differences?Join instructor Jonathan Zur for Multifaith Allyship & Solidarity, a ...
09/01/2026

How do we build trust across religious differences?
Join instructor Jonathan Zur for Multifaith Allyship & Solidarity, a 6-week Leadership Institute course on building coalitions, navigating challenges, and learning from leaders across faith traditions.

Starts October 19 · $160. Register today at commons.upsem.edu

Introducing God is Love: An Intergenerational Curriculum!Inspired by the creative work of the participants at our 2025 S...
08/31/2026

Introducing God is Love: An Intergenerational Curriculum!

Inspired by the creative work of the participants at our 2025 Symposium, Critical Conversations on Curriculum, the God is Love intergenerational Bible study series is a dynamic, engaging curriculum for all ages that seeks to focus on the foundational stories of the Bible while fostering deepened relationships between participants of all ages.

What we love about it:
-A full 3-year scope and sequence
-A spiral structure, repeating the same scripture passage over four sessions, starting with a basic understanding and expanding to a more complex and dynamic view of the story as the sessions progress
-The first three sessions in the study have an education focus, while the last session of the study centers on an intergenerational worship experience
& so much more!

Check out the Scope and Sequence, Sample Lesson, and the first two Studies on Curriculum Connection: https://cece.upsem.edu/brand/god-is-love

Before they helped lead Union Presbyterian Seminary, they were little ones with big futures ahead. This summer, we’re sh...
08/28/2026

Before they helped lead Union Presbyterian Seminary, they were little ones with big futures ahead. This summer, we’re sharing baby photos from our senior leadership team and celebrating the gifts they bring to our community today!

What does it look like for Black youth to thrive?Join instructor Gina Robinson for Youth Ministry and Womanist Futurism,...
08/26/2026

What does it look like for Black youth to thrive?
Join instructor Gina Robinson for Youth Ministry and Womanist Futurism, a 6-week Womanist Leadership Institute course imagining ministry that nurtures identity, faith, spiritual gifts, and community.

Starts September 15 · $170. Register today at commons.upsem.edu

Join us tomorrow for our next Collaborative Conversation on Online Worship Practices!Rev. Natalie Owens-Pike, Associate ...
08/26/2026

Join us tomorrow for our next Collaborative Conversation on Online Worship Practices!

Rev. Natalie Owens-Pike, Associate Pastor for Ministry to the Online Campus at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City, views hybrid ministry as a holy playground. Rev. Owens-Pike will lead our conversation on Thursday, August 27 at 12:00pm EST on Zoom as we discuss practices for welcoming, engaging, and including those who choose digital access for worship.

More info & Zoom link: https://cece.upsem.edu/research/collaborative-conversations/

We were honored to have colleagues and friends from the Taiwan Graduate School of Theology join us on the Richmond campu...
08/25/2026

We were honored to have colleagues and friends from the Taiwan Graduate School of Theology join us on the Richmond campus today!

MEET THE LEADERSDave Csinos: Frameworks & Focus on Preaching LeaderDave is Associate Professor of Practical Theology at ...
08/25/2026

MEET THE LEADERS

Dave Csinos: Frameworks & Focus on Preaching Leader

Dave is Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is the author of "A Gospel for All Ages: Teaching and Preaching with the Whole Church" and "Church Together: An Essential Guide to All-Age Ministry."

Register now: bit.ly/4vJnFaU

Discounts are available for teams from the same congregation.

“If we had a mutually enriching dialogue between theology and these other conversations in economics and business and le...
08/24/2026

“If we had a mutually enriching dialogue between theology and these other conversations in economics and business and leadership studies, we might be able to come up with a very progressive theologically-informed new way of creating change and building the trustworthiness of our institutions." - The Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty on A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast (from Unbound: and Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.))

Listen in and read about the conversation:

LOUISVILLE — The J. Roy Davis Family Chair of Theology and History at Union Presbyterian Seminary, the Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty, recently joined the hosts of “A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast” to discuss an increasingly important topic in Hinson-Hasty’s research: navigating the int...

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