Dear Union Community, Friends and Supporters, At Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York, we stand in unwavering solidarity with the Right Reverend Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, in her courageous, beautiful, and heartfelt sermon offered at the inaugural prayer service at the Washington National
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Immigrants are facing unprecedented threats of mass deportation. These gut-wrenching policies are poised to shatter livelihoods, families, and communities in every corner of our nation. Faith communities have a long history of supporting and uplifting migrants – and are well-positioned to continue this charge. So last week, Union Theological Seminary, Jewish Theological Seminary, Riverside Church,
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This spring, we celebrated the graduation of Union’s Master of Arts in Social Justice (MASJ) first-ever graduating class. The MASJ, a fully online program that launched in Fall 2022, is among the only degrees of its kind, preparing graduates to think critically, intersectionally, and creatively about human and planetary flourishing and the ongoing pursuit of
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A little over a decade ago, Ruth Wooden was searching for her next adventure. She had already spent 40+ years working in communications and nonprofit management and wanted to apply her skills in a new and meaningful way. But she was met with an enormous challenge: Our society doesn’t offer many new learning and career
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Written by union student Daniel-JOsÉ Cyan When you walk toward the Burke library, the elevator, or the morning coffee table, it’s hard to miss the gift-wrapped open box by the free library. Posted above it and in many other places on Union’s campus is a flyer with a coat graphic that reads “UTS x New
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From a young age, Ali Hameed had a deep curiosity about faith. Born and raised Muslim, he felt a calling to uncover more about his religion. “Religion has always fascinated me,” he recalled. He was particularly interested in how religious communities advanced social justice goals. After learning more about Union Theological Seminary’s social-justice orientation, he
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“We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Union’s beloved Henry W. Luce Visiting Professor of World Christianity from 1976-1977, the Rev. Dr. Gustavo Gutiérrez, also known across the world as the “father of liberation theology.” His passing represents a tremendous loss for our community and the broader universe. Dr. Gutierrez’s incredible legacy lives
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Driven by a myriad of factors, Union Theological Seminary’s campus is amid a dramatic revitalization. For one, the planet is facing a climate crisis – one that requires swift and significant action from every institution. Simultaneously, UTS’ campus needs significant upgrades to properly accommodate all community members – and reduce overall costs. As such, UTS
Read More This year, UTS received generous funding from the Lilly Foundation’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative. The 5-year, $5 million grant will transform UTS’ internal operations, unlock new partnership opportunities and expand existing ones, and enable theological schools and faith-based organizations to forge technology-driven innovation. As David Gastwirth – Vice President of Online Education and Learning
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Union Theological Seminary is excited to welcome Dr. Christopher Gillett as an Assistant Professor of Reformation and Early Modern Histories. President Serene Jones shares, “We are excited to welcome Dr. Christopher Gillett to Union. We look forward to his joining our faculty and our students benefiting from his scholarship and teaching. We are thrilled to
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