The Road to Damascus
Join us on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1 for The Road to Damascus, a new solo performance piece...
Learn MoreUnion Theological Seminary is absolute in its commitment to be an antiracist, anti-oppressive social justice institution. To this end, The Justice, Equity, and Inclusion (JEI) Committee are committed to the unrelenting work of addressing the interpersonal, institutional, and structural dynamics that perpetuate racism and all forms of oppression.
The JEI Committee is an official seminary committee that operates alongside other institutional committees. However, the work of the JEI Committee falls most actively under Union’s Center for Community Engagement & Social Justice. The JEI Committee works alongside President Serene Jones in the work of making Union a more just institution.
On May 20, 2020, Black faculty, students, and staff convened a virtual town hall to hear the experiences and concerns of Black students while at Union. Afterward, the Black Caucuses jointly submitted formal recommendations to the seminary’s administration. One of the recommendations was for ongoing antiracist and unconscious bias training. A small and diverse committee of faculty, staff and students interviewed potential consultants during the 2021-2022 academic year. Majors Leadership Group was selected, and in the Fall of 2021 the JEI initiative was formally launched. We acknowledge and thank all of our students, alums, faculty and staff who have worked to advance JEI at Union.
Grounded in radical faith and justice, our vision is for Union to be a diverse and inclusive institution where all people (regardless of race; ethnicity; national or geographic origin; religious, philosophical, or political beliefs; gender identity; sexual orientation; age; ability; family structure, socioeconomic status, life experience or any other marginalized group with which they identify, are equipped with the knowledge, support and tools to thrive academically, professionally, personally, and spiritually; as we move toward the embodiment of a beloved community.
Guided by our traditions of ethics and justice, our mission is to hold Union Theological Seminary accountable to its commitment to justice, equity and inclusion, not just in word or speech, but in truth and action. By holding up the mirror to our institutional values, truths, and practices, we aspire to transform Union into a place where each and every individual in our community is fully seen, supported and whole.
As a diverse group representing various groups of Union’s community, the JEI Committee was created to be the voice of institutional accountability and self-reflection, as it relates to antiracism and oppression in all forms at Union. Our work is centered on the following objectives:
Join us on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1 for The Road to Damascus, a new solo performance piece...
Learn MoreOn Tuesday, April 4 from 6:00-7:30pm ET, Join Professor of Theology and World Religions at Union Theological Seminary the Rev. Dr....
Learn MoreJoin us on Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 PM for Dharma and Justice: Solidarity and Accountability in Black and Asian Buddhist Sanghas, featuring Cristina Moon and Rima...
Learn MoreWe are proud to announce the third annual James Cone Lecture in honor of Dr. James H. Cone, the father...
Learn MoreDates/Times: April 14 (1-6pm) and April 15 (9am-5pm) Location: Online Instructors: Kelly Brown Douglas, Karenna Gore, Liz Theoharis Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 5 This...
Learn MorePlease join us on Friday, April 14, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm ET for Re-forming the history of the Reformation?....
Learn MoreJoin Union Theological Seminary and Blue Cliff Monastery on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 6:00pm for Compassion in Action with the Venerable Singing...
Learn MoreOn Wednesday April 19 from 7:30-9:00pm ET, Join Professor of Theology and World Religions at Union Theological Seminary the Rev. Dr....
Learn MoreDates/Times: Friday, April 21 (1-6pm) and Saturday, April 22 (10am-6pm) Location: Online Instructor: Tara Bedeau Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 9 All...
Learn MoreAccommodations | Schedule | RSVP Mark Your Calendars! Reunion 2022-2023 will take place April 26 - 29, 2023 with in-person...
Learn MoreJoin us for special evening co-hosted with The Riverside Church when U.S. Senator & Union alum Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock...
Learn MoreDrawn from across the seminary and include students, staff, Trustee members, and faculty, our 2022-2023 Committee Members are:
If you are interested in learning more about the JEIC, please download the JEIC Handbook for more information.