Seminar Title: Holding the High Ground: Notions of Community in Morningside Heights Seminar Description: Join us for a thought-provoking online seminar hosted by Union Theological Seminary (UTS), led by prominent figures from the Morningside Heights Community
The gospels are, to put it frankly, works of art. Someone (or some people) took themselves to writing, and chose what the first words would be? How can we learn to appreciate their final craft
How can we truly live from a sense of the interdependence of all things? How can we keep opening to the vast diversity of people, needs, and liberative practices? How can we integrate a path
This course will provide an overview of moral injury, including what can lead to moral injury; how to recognize it; how it differs from but is related to post-traumatic stress; and the theological, social, and
Where do our belief systems and spiritual practices come from? In this class, we will take the trajectories of the Christian churches following three historic laws: the law of Belief, Prayer, and Ethics. However, given
Please join the Thích Nhât Hanh Program for Engaged Buddhism for an evening of dynamic dialogue and reflection with Palestinian peace activist Mohsen Mahdawi. Mohsen is a peacebuilder currently studying at Columbia University’s School of
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 Christmas Season, Christians, and
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
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,
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
The practice of chaplaincy is characterized by the professional provision of spiritual care within diverse settings. In higher education, chaplains may serve as representatives of their faith group or as care providers within multi-faith contexts.
Debates over the meaning, purpose, and protection of religious freedom are some of the most contentious legal issues today. Seemingly every year, the Supreme Court issues a handful of watershed opinions on religion and public
The course explores the religious, cultural, and historical experiences of Latino Muslims in the United States through a decolonial and theological lens. Students will engage with personal narratives, ethnographic studies, and scholarly works to examine
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