In this course, we will explore the convergence of two transformative worldviews: Buddhism and Marxism. While both perspectives provide conceptual and practical resources to alleviate suffering and promote human flourishing, they offer distinct paths to
Most classic definitions of a sermon include both preacher and pew, i.e., someone or some people who preach the message and the congregation that receives that message in the context of Christian worship. However, this
Faculty, staff, and students from the Union community will be at the 2026 Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference in Chicago, IL. We are excited to invite all Union alumni to join us for a reception following
Join Union Theological Seminary for a Virtual Lecture & Discussion event, hosted by the Center for Community Engagement and Social Justice (CCESJ). This is a unique opportunity to meet Dr. Guy Shalev, medical anthropologist and
The Lab is an Islam and Muslim centered space for exploring and integrating intellectual, spiritual, aesthetic, and community related topics. Each gathering of The Lab has a general theme. Attendees are invited to informally share
In these times of increasing authoritarianism, polarization, and violence, we are committed to engaging and offering practices that help us collectively maneuver with strength, suppleness, and clarity—without reproducing patterns of violence. Learning to navigate conflict,
This spring, the Technology, Innovation & Digital Engagement Lab (TIDEL) welcomes Dr. Heidi Campbell for a timely Speaker Series conversation, “Networked Theology: Negotiating Faith in Digital Culture.” An author, professor at Texas A&M University, and
Hosted by the RISE Together Mentorship Network, this three-day gathering is a mentorship and leadership development experience for women of color in ministry. In these times of challenge and possibility, we are called to pursue justice,
Book Launch | “Politicking in the Barrio: Essays on Latino Politics in New York” by Elieser Valentin
Union Theological Seminary is hosting a special evening celebrating the publication of Politicking in the Barrio: Essays on Latino Politics in New York by Eli Valentin (’04). This gathering will feature a panel of distinguished
Join Union Theological Seminary for a Virtual Panel & Discussion event, sponsored by the Center for Community Engagement and Social Justice (CCESJ) and moderated by current Union student Ibrahim Sambo Lawan on “The Ramadan Season, Muslims, and Religious Violence in Nigeria.” The panel brings
In a time when the moral fabric of our world feels increasingly strained, this gathering invites us to pause, reflect, and imagine what liberation asks of us now. Co-imagined by Rabbi Mike Moskowitz and Union
Join Union Theological Seminary for a Virtual Lecture & Discussion event, hosted by the Center for Community Engagement and Social Justice (CCESJ). This is a unique opportunity to meet Mahmoud Muna — writer, publisher, and bookseller at the Educational Bookshop in
Join Visions2030 and Union Theological Seminary for a landmark convening. The American Dream and its promise have inspired generations around the world. Reimagining it for the future, as a true and meaningful reality for all,
Saints, spiritual warriors, bodhisattvas, zaddikim — no matter how they are named in a given tradition, they all share a profound wish to free others from suffering. Saints are not beings of stained glass or
Join us for our 45-minute virtual information session to hear about MASJ student experience at Union and get a chance to ask us questions. REGISTER TODAY! Date & Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 6:00 PM
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