Yale lags behind peers in Native American outreach Apr 6, 2008
Jones departure for the Union Theological Seminary underscores the dearth of Native American faculty members in the Yale community, which Smith-Kaprosy explains is an additional barrier to drawing more Native students to campus. Native students on campus have really pushed for more professors and more courses, he said, noting the importance of adding a Native perspective to the academic environment. (Yale Herald, CT)
Faith and Justice Series Spiritual Healing Lecture Series Topic Mar 26, 2008
Last spring, the Rev. Dr. Roger Shinn, a former professor at Union Theological Seminary, spoke about the Congregational Church's history of social activism, from the abolitionist movement to civil rights. In the fall, a Muslim cleric spoke during the church's worship service. (Voices, CT)
A Paradoxical Feeling Mar 25, 2008
Wright's sermons are rooted in the tenets of black liberation theology, the life's work of James H. Cone, a professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York, whose books both informed and inspired Wright. According to Cone, who wrote two of the seminal texts on black liberation theology--Black Theology Power in 1969 and A Black Theory of Liberation a year later--the black community is constantly experiencing conflicts that are virtually irreconcilable. (Forbes)
Understanding violence in the Bible Mar 24, 2008
1987-89; doctorate in Old Testament studies, Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va ... Raised as Southern Baptists, he and his wife, the Rev. Page Creach, switched to the Presbyterian Church after Dr. Creach obtained his doctorate in Old Testament studies at Union Theological Seminary in Virginia. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Music, egg hunts, services: Many ways to mark Easter Mar 22, 2008
He has degrees from Wake Forest University, Southeastern Theological Seminary and Union Theological Seminary. He writes columns for religious publications in North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and Kansas. (Greensboro News Record)
Obama's church espouses controversial doctrines Mar 21, 2008
Today, Cone, a professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York, stands by that view, but also makes clear that he doesn't believe that whites individually are the Antichrist. In an interview, Cone said that when he was asked which church most embodied his message, "I would point to that church (Trinity) first." Cone also said he thought that Wright's successor, the Rev. Otis Moss III, would continue the tradition. (Anchorage Daily News)
HAROLD JACKSON: Black liberation theology appeals to the oppressed Mar 19, 2008
That approach is capsuled in a book that black religion students loved to quote 37 years ago at Baker - "Liberation: A Black Theology of Liberation" by the Rev. Dr. James H. Cone, a professor at Union Theological Seminary in New York. It's been reported this week that Wright, who recently retired as pastor of Obama's church in Chicago, studied Cone and consulted him. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
12 comments Mar 19, 2008
He specifically mentioned Union Theological Seminary, which is theologically and politically liberal. Liberal seminaries teach a social gospel that is more social than gospel and more the earthly agenda of the Democratic Party than the Kingdom of God. (Human Events Online)
The peculiar theologyof black liberation Mar 18, 2008
is a full professor at the University of Chicago's Divinity School; Cone is now distinguished professor at New York's Union Theological Seminary ... Obama referred to this when he asserted in a March 14 statement, "I knew Reverend Wright as someone who served this nation with honor as a United States Marine, as a respected biblical scholar, and as someone who taught or lectured at seminaries across the country, from Union Theological Seminary to the University of Chicago." But the fact the... (Asia Times Online)
The Problem Is Obama's Pastor Does Represent Black America Mar 18, 2008
His philosophy is very similar to a number of honored black theologians, including the esteemed Reverend James Cone of Union Theological Seminary. Indeed, one could argue that Reverend Wright's criticism of racial dynamics in the U.S. and American foreign policy is milder than the biting criticism of American capitalism and imperialism found in the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the last years of his life. (Slate)
Obama condemns Wright's comments Mar 16, 2008
I knew Rev. Wright as someone who served this nation with honor as a United States Marine, as a respected biblical scholar, and as someone who taught or lectured at seminaries across the country, from Union Theological Seminary to the University of Chicago. He also led a diverse congregation that was and still is a pillar of the South Side and the entire city of Chicago. (NPR)
John Dillenberger, authority on Protestantism Feb 22, 2008
He earned a bachelor of arts degree from Elmhurst College and a bachelor of divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York. He also earned a doctorate from Columbia University in 1948. (Boston Globe)
West speaks on race Wednesday at Central Feb 19, 2008
West has also taught at Union Theological Seminary, Yale, Harvard, and the University of Paris. His latest CD, Never Forget: A Journey of Revelations, is a collection of socially conscience music featuring collaborations with Prince, Outkast, Jill Scott, Talib Kweli. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Rev. Rudolph Roell, 99, led Dedham parish for over 25 years Feb 16, 2008
The preaching life still wasn't on his mind when he first decided to attend Union Theological Seminary in New York City and went to speak with the school's president, the Rev. Henry Sloane Coffin. "I told him frankly that I was not thinking about entering the ministry, but did want to study subjects in religion," he wrote in the Princeton newsletter. (Boston Globe)
Spreading the word in China Jan 28, 2008
A colorful glass at the Nanjing Union Theological Seminary portrays Jesus and his disciples with Chinese characteristics ... Now, she is studying at Nanjing Union Theological Seminary (NJUTS) in Jiangsu province. (Xinhuanet, China)
Rev. John Mack; in '70s, ran Cambridge social aid center Jan 25, 2008
After his military experience, he entered Union Theological Seminary in New York and became an opponent of the Vietnam War. He also met his wife, a fellow student. (Boston Globe)
Theologian who heralded the death of God ponders his own Jan 6, 2008
After the war, Hamilton went to Union Theological Seminary in New York City because Niebuhr invited him. It didn't matter that Hamilton wasn't sure he was a Christian. (USA Today)
Morris, Garner Are Honorees Oct 31, 2007
She serves as the board secretary for the Union Theological Seminary and School of Christian Education in Richmond, Va. is vice chairwoman of the board for Davidson College, and serves on the boards of Sandhills Community College Foundation, Scotia Village in Laurinburg and The Belk Foundation in Charlotte. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Robert Wayne Wegter Oct 28, 2007
Bob attended graduate school at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, receiving his Master's Degree in Religious Education with an emphasis in Drama in 1964. For two years he was Instructor in Speech and Technical Director of Theater at Hope College and a part time Instructor of Homiletics at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Mich. (Knoxville Journal Express, IA)
"Faces Filled with Joy": The 1994 South African Election Oct 10, 2007
Hovey and Don Morlan, both recent graduates of Union Theological Seminary, were assigned to the Tsonga Presbyterian Church/Swiss Mission. Even at an isolated school, Lemana, located some 300 miles north of Johannesburg, they were watched. (allAfrica.com)
University scholars receive distinguished, named professorships Sep 21, 2007
An ordained Presbyterian minister, Gamwell received his B.D. from Union Theological Seminary in 1963, and received both his M.A. and Ph. D. degrees from the Divinity School at the University. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Martha Craig, retired professor, Shakespearean scholar; at 75 Sep 7, 2007
Her mother, Rena Catharine Stebbins, later became dean of women at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Martha completed high school in New Haven, when her father had accepted a teaching position at Yale Divinity School. (Boston Globe)
Lutheran leader re-elected Aug 8, 2007
A graduate of Union Theological Seminary in New York, Hanson served as bishop of the St. Paul area in Minnesota before he was elected to the top church job in 2001. He is also president of the Lutheran World Federation, which represents 67 million Christians in 78 countries. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Letty Russell, 77; feminist theologian Jul 27, 2007
She earned a master's degree from Harvard Divinity School and a doctorate of theology from Union Theological Seminary in New York City. She joined the Yale faculty in 1974 and continued teaching there part time after retiring in 2001. (Los Angeles Times)
Rev. Letty Russell, at 77; feminist theologian at Yale Jul 23, 2007
She later earned another master's degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York in Christian education and theology in 1967. "Her scholarly work and her contributions to the church are huge," said Nancy Richardson, a retired associate dean of Harvard Divinity School. (Boston Globe)
Tamarac pastor's land deals raise questions, but buyers have faith Jun 25, 2007
Less common, said James Cone, professor of theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, is a minister selling land, including to members of his own flock. "In most denominational churches, that would be unacceptable," Cone said. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Episcopalian prays at mosque Fridays, joins in church service Sunday mornings Jun 19, 2007
" Redding's embrace of Islam has been affirmed by her bishop, Rt. Rev. Vincent Warner, who thinks the interfaith possibilities are exciting. She has been accepted by the mosque she regularly attends, the Al-Islam Center of Seattle. But Hisham Farajallah, president of the Islamic Center of Washington, is among the Muslim leaders who don't understand how she can remain an Episcopalian. Being both Muslim and Christian "I don't know how that works," he told the Times. Redding says she wants to tell... (WorldNetDaily)
LOCAL MINISTER LEAVES CHURCH, CARRIES AWAY POSITIVE GROWTH EXPERIENCE Jun 18, 2007
It was, however, an out of body experience during an archeological trip that started him on his way to the ministry, although it wasn t until many years later that he attended seminary school at the Union Theological Seminary in New York City. In addition to being part of the church, Sivers has also written several plays for the Oswego Players, which he has been a member of since 1964. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
MASON, 37, AND UNGER, 35 Jun 17, 2007
Unger, an anesthesiologist and attending physician at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, and Mason, a pastoral psychotherapist and community minister, wed at James Chapel in the Union Theological Seminary in their home borough of Manhattan. Afterward, the newlyweds celebrated with 180 family members and friends in the seminary's social hall, where they dined on cod, beef and chicken and danced to the deejay's mixed hits. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
John Macquarrie, 87; Scottish theologian Jun 8, 2007
Macquarrie, a former professor of theology at Oxford University and Union Theological Seminary in New York City, died of cancer May 28 in Oxford, England, according to news reports ... Along with parish ministry work, he was a lecturer at the University of Glasgow until he joined the faculty at Union Theological Seminary in New York City in 1962 and taught systematic theology. (Los Angeles Times)
John Macquarrie, at 87; wrote about faith, existentialism Jun 7, 2007
Father Macquarrie held several posts, including professor of systematic theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York, Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity at Oxford, and canon of Christ Church Cathedral at Oxford. He was born in Renfrew, Scotland. (Boston Globe)
Auburn used to have three different high schools May 27, 2007
Therefore in 1940, it merged with Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Several years later a much-needed building was added to the seminary and was called Auburn Hall. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Chatham Hall to graduate 27 seniors Saturday May 27, 2007
A graduate of Davidson College, Union Theological Seminary in Virginia and Yale University, he has been pastor at Blacksburg Presbyterian since September 1997. For nine years prior to serving in Blacksburg, Evans was pastor of Pickens Presbyterian Church in Pickens, S.C.. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Around the square - Lucky Lindy comes home May 23, 2007
A romantic courtship followed and May 27, 1929, at the Morrow's new home, Next Day Hill in Englewood, N.J., a small number of friends stood before the fireplace as Charles A. Lindbergh and Anne Spencer Morrow were married by the Rev. Dr. William Adams Brown of Union Theological Seminary. Comes now the tragedy: Charles A. Lindbergh Jr., 20 months old, was kidnapped from his home in Hopewell, N.J., on March 1, 1932. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Mayotte quick to swing into action May 6, 2007
Afterward, he stayed in the game as a broadcaster and president of the players' council of the ATP. He later finished his undergraduate degree from Stanford, and earned his master's from Union Theological Seminary. Mayotte was ranked as high as No. 7 in the world in singles , and won a silver medal at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
We need to talk ... Apr 22, 2007
Her father was a Presbyterian minister and later president of the Union Theological Seminary in New York, and she idolised him. Her mother was a homemaker until Lionel was 15 when she started working for the National Council on Churches. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Reginald Fuller, 92, priest and scholar of New Testament Apr 19, 2007
He later taught at Union Theological Seminary in New York before joining the faculty of Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria in 1972. Father Fuller graduated from Cambridge University in England and studied at the University of Tuebingen in Germany for one year before he started his teaching career. (Boston Globe)
Outside the Mainstream Apr 19, 2007
Returning to New York and fascinated by philosophy and religion, he enrolled in Union Theological Seminary, where he began writing songs. Signing with the independent label Shanachie, Mr. Shindell produced three albums and was invited to tour with Joan Baez. (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)
Reginald Fuller, 92; biblical scholar Apr 18, 2007
He later taught at Union Theological Seminary in New York City before he joined the faculty at the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria in 1972. Fuller graduated from Cambridge University in England and went on to study at the University of Tubingen in Germany for one year before he started his teaching career. (Los Angeles Times)
History shows apology can ease pain from misdeeds Mar 25, 2007
" Despite criticism, calls for such apologies are multiplying. In the United States, the Virginia Legislature passed a resolution last month that expressed "profound regret" for the state's role in slavery. Lawmakers in Maryland and Missouri are considering similar resolutions. Previous apologies Collective repentance is not just morally necessary, it's politically wise, says Donald W. Shriver, president emeritus of Union Theological Seminary in New York. "Forgetting in this case is politically... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Benjamin Chavis to speak at Valley Mar 15, 2007
He also has completed course requirements for a doctorate from Union Theological Seminary. Chavis began his career in 1965 as a statewide youth coordinator in North Carolina for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Faith and Justice Lecture SeriesOpens at Program by Dr. Shinn Mar 14, 2007
A native of Germantown, Ohio, Dr. Shinn is Reinhold Niebuhr Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, where he was on the faculty from 1959 to 1985. He was adjunct professor of religion and society at Columbia University from 1962 to 1986 and taught at the New York University Graduate School of Business Administration and the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. (Voices, CT)
National anti-war movement hits close to home Mar 8, 2007
Sundell later earned a master's of divinity degree from the Union Theological Seminary in New York. While there, she was arrested with other seminary students during an anti- war protest in 2003 at the United Nations. (Baltimore Messenger, MD)
Renowned OSU scholar to retire Feb 20, 2007
Inspired and challenged by the scholarly approach to religion he found in one class in particular, Borg accepted an invitation to study for a year at Union Theological Seminary in New York after graduating in 1964. He spent another year at Oxford University in England and earned his master of theology degree. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Committed to making a change: Retiring pastor's 'quiet leadership' praised Feb 17, 2007
Education: B.A., Davidson College, Davidson, N.C. M.Div., Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va. Professional: Pastor of Fondren Presbyterian Church since 1996; served as pastor in churches in Greensboro and Raleigh, N.C., and Lancaster and Donalds, S.C., from 1970-1996. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Rev. William Gray, ex-congressman, steps down from family pulpit Feb 4, 2007
The Rev. Kevin Johnson, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Morehouse College with a theology degree from Union Theological Seminary, comes to Bright Hope from politically active Abyssinian Baptist Church, which was once led by former U.S. Rep. Clayton Powell Jr.. (NEPA News, PA)
Saperstein: Teaching Literalists Jan 22, 2007
An appropriate response to the biblicalliteralist problem might be to point out students" gap in understanding to them-not to try to teach them their own religious traditions but indicating, with appropriate citations, that most religious traditions are much more complex than biblical literalism suggests. Would it be appropriate for a nonreligious professor to bring up this issue in a science class? Would accusations of sectarianism or antireligious bias arise? I have not been handling the... (Zmag.org)
In search of Abraham Joshua Heschel's legacy Jan 12, 2007
He was among the first rabbis to energetically reach out to leaders of other faiths, meeting with Pope Paul VI at the Vatican in 1964 and becoming, in 1965, the first rabbi appointed to the faculty of New York's Union Theological Seminary, a liberal Christian institution. Along with Martin Buber, Heschel is the most widely read 20th-century Jewish thinker at Christian seminaries and Bible colleges. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Recital features Covenant music leaders Jan 12, 2007
His academic credits include earning a bachelor s degree in music from the University of Redlands in California with a piano major and organ minor, as well as earning a master of sacred music degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York City with a major in organ. Dreschel serves as music director at Covenant Presbyterian Church and music instructor at Magnolia Elementary School. (Albany Herald)
