Reconstructing Counter Theological Narratives from/in the Margin Date: May 16, 2017 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Venue: Stewart Hall Join Rev. Dr. Dhyanchand Carr as he discusses the important difference in perspectives and commitment to liberation between Ambedkar and Gandhi.
Marie Alford-Harkey Fri. 9/15, 1– 6pm; Sat. 9/16, 9am –5pm Theorizing and theologizing about sexuality and gender happens in many progressive seminaries, but how do seminarians, recent graduates, and new clergy take these topics into
Su’ad Abdul Khabeer is a scholar-artist-activist who uses anthropology and performance to explore the intersections of race and popular culture. Her latest work, Muslim Cool: Race, Religion and Hip Hop in the United States (NYU
Shawn Copeland is Professor of Theology at Boston College. Her interests include theological anthropology, political theology, and African American intellectual history and religious experience. She also teaches in Boston College’s acclaimed Pulse Program which educates
This event is being rescheduled. Dates are TBD. Please check back soon. Jonathan Soto New York City is witnessing a surge of grassroots’ multi-faith activism that is pushing local government to adopt more just policies on issues
Nahum Ward-Lev Fri. 10/13, 1– 8pm; Sat. 10/14, 9am –1pm Living in Berlin in the mid-1930’s Abraham Heschel saw that some of the basic “presuppositions and premises” of contemporary thought had led to the disaster
Donna Schaper Fri. 10/20, 1– 6pm; Sat. 10/21, 9am –5pm This course will explore how the minister navigates the interesting waters between the material and the spiritual. It will be offered in two parts. The
Union invites you to join this public conversation about what it will take to birth a new America, a nation in which every life and every voice truly matters. The last presidential election was a
Got Sermon? Got Sermon?, Union’s lectionary study series, bringing the talents of our faculty to our alumni/ae, students, and neighbors who “pastor” church congregations. This semester, please join us for Preparing for Advent with Dr. Lisa Thompson, Assistant
A conversation featuring Sharon Salzberg, angel Kyodo williams, and Robert Wright. How can we harness meditative practice and the principles of Buddhism to more effectively engage in political arenas ranging from social justice to foreign
Rosemary Lloyd & Kate DeBartolo Fri. 11/3, 1– 6:30pm; Sat. 11/4, 9am –5pm Clergy have a vital role in guiding and caring for people as the sacred cycle of life draws to a close. Yet
The Spirituality of Beliefs, Behaviors, and Impact SpiriTalk is a discussion group on “Spirituality” facilitated by either student(s), faculty, staff and/or special guests. Facilitators begin the discussion by sharing their own understanding of God and/or
Donna Schaper Fri. 11/10, 1– 6pm; Sat. 11/11, 9am –5pm This course will explore how the minister navigates the interesting waters between the material and the spiritual. It will be offered in two parts. The
Rich Hong & Beverly Dempsey Fri. 12/1, 1– 6pm; Sat. 12/2, 9am –5pm People today are both connected and mobile. The ramifications of this are vast. Too many believe that technology is just “taking the
Come join us for a reception and conversation highlighting Union’s newest program in Islam and Interreligious Engagement as part of the Master of Divinity Degree! Check out the program here. Light refreshments will be provided.
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