written by Union’s Latinx Caucus Photos by Emily Farthing “Mama Leeeeeo, Mama Leeeeeo,” accompanied with drum beats were the calls and invocation of Mama Leo’s spirit from the Latinx and Hispanic community as two students from the Latinx Caucus unveiled a portrait of Mama Leo, by Nuyorican artist Manny Vega in the rotunda of the
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There are many ways to celebrate the holidays at Union. This Christmas season we spoke with three Union faculty members and sat in on a Union class to get a sense of how some of our scholars and students are thinking about this holiday. Whether Christmas is a significant observance for you or a day
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Looking for meaningful gifts this holiday season? Union’s faculty and staff have authored so many wonderful titles over the last few years that will make thoughtful and inspiring gifts for the ones you love. With book subjects ranging from dance to economic injustice, Christian nationalism to Advent devotionals, Black Lives Matter to chaplaincy, Latinx religious
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Union Theological Seminary is proud to announce two prestigious book honors awarded to faculty members from our Union community. The Very Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas ’82, ’88, Dean of Episcopal Divinity School at Union and Bill and Judith Moyers Chair in Theology at Union, has been named the 2023 winner of the prestigious Grawemeyer
Read More We are thrilled to announce that the Very Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas ’82, ’88, Dean of Episcopal Divinity School at Union and Bill and Judith Moyers Chair in Theology at Union, has been named the 2023 winner of the prestigious Grawemeyer Award in Religion for her book Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives
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7 min read Since 2018, Union Theological Seminary and Trinity Church Wall Street have been proud to offer the Trinity Union Scholars Program. Thanks to a generous grant from Trinity Church Wall Street, the Trinity Union Scholars program offers faith leaders from India and China the opportunity to come to New York City for
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Union Theological Seminary receives a $5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Establish Technology, Innovation, and Digital Engagement Lab – “TIDEL” and to Build and Expand Shared Services with Partners Union Theological Seminary (UTS) received a grant of $5 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help create a collaborative space lab (Technology, Innovation, and
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Dear Union Community, Friends and Supporters, It seems like it was only yesterday that we were starting the school year with a beautiful and meaningful Convocation ceremony. And already, Thanksgiving is here. I hope that at Thanksgiving all of you find some time to rest, recharge, and relax with loved ones! While Thanksgiving is a
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Nathan Sheppard is a U.S. Army Veteran and a second year Master of Divinity student at Union Theological Seminary. Concentrating in Buddhism and Interreligious Engagement, Nathan’s studies at Union are pointing him toward a career in military chaplaincy. Nathan generously offered his time (during midterm season, nonetheless!) to talk with us about his military service,
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The spiritual care generalist course trains healthcare workers to better understand the significance of spirituality for many patients, be able to conduct basic spiritual assessments and provide referrals to chaplains — “spiritual specialists” — when warranted. The course is asynchronous and facilitated by a senior spiritual care provider. Next Cohort Launches on May 15 20
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