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Featured in November
Featured in October
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Faculty News
Albers Completes Curriculum on Addiction
Dr. Bob Albers, distinguished visiting professor of pastoral care, will attend a conference in January sponsored by the National Association of Children of Alcoholics. The conference will be held in Rockford, Md. The conference will give Dr. Albers the opportunity to “finalize curriculum for that organization to be used in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic schools of theology on the topic of addiction.”
Dr. Carolyn Pressler at the Biblical Colloquium
The Biblical Colloquium is a small group of Old Testament scholars, archaeologists, and Assyriologists which meets in Baltimore, Md. Dr. Carolyn Pressler, Harry C. Piper Jr. professor of biblical interpretation, presented a paper to the Colloquium on Friday, October 31. The paper was entitled: “Deuteronomic Family Law Revisited: The Question of Women’s Legal Subjectivity.”
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New at United Theological Seminary
JUSTICE AND PEACE STUDIES CONCENTRATION
in the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts Degrees
Through study, analysis, and direct experience,
United graduates who earn a Masters degree with this concentration
will be equipped for a ministry
of action and outreach on justice and peace issues.
When faced with concrete situations calling for action,
these graduates will draw on
theological perspectives, knowledge of the issues, and social analysis
to develop boldly creative and faithful approaches
and mobilize congregations, communities, and organizations
to act prophetically and effectively.
No matter what someone else has done, it still matters how we treat people.
It matters to our humanity…
Justice is not revenge - it’s deciding for a solution that is oriented towards peace,
peace being the harder but more humane way…
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United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
is a progressive and prophetic seminary that cares deeply about the Church.
In partnership with the Church, United seeks faithful responses
to God’s call to be a transforming and renewing presence
in an interfaith and multicultural world.
United’s commitment to social justice
has often found the seminary, its faculty, and graduates
on the leading edge of social change.
This tradition continues with the introduction of this new concentration.
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UPDATE on United’s Worship Renewal Grant
We received a large response from churches interested in our Creating Significant Worship in Times of Change and Challenge project.
The project, funded by a Worship Renewal Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship with funds provided by Lilly Endowment Inc., will involve a cluster of five congregations together with representatives from the seminary over the course of a year for theological reflection and dialogue about what contributes to creating significant worship. Particular to the conversation will be the dynamics of change and how worship fosters spiritual growth and enlivens congregational life in the midst of change.
The seminary is deeply grateful for the interest in this project and the faithfulness of the congregations that applied as evidenced by the excellent applications. We received many worthy applications which made the selection process a very difficult task. After heartfelt deliberation and prayer we selected the following five congregations:
Arlington Hills Presbyterian Church - PC(USA)
Lyndale United Church of Christ - UCC
Minnehaha United Methodist Church - UMC
Parkway United Church of Christ - UCC
Richfield United Methodist Church - UMC
We will post resource information and other materials on our Web site throughout the year.
Also we will share what we learn in our work together during two events next June.
June 8 -12, 2009-- A workshop led by Art Clyde at United’s Summer Institute in Spirituality and the Arts. This will be an in-depth workshop examining the year-long processes and discoveries of the Creating Significant Worship project.
June 11, 2009-- A Creating Significant Worship project closing celebration event. The public will be invited to an evening of sharing of what was learned by the churches participating in the project.
Specific details and information about these events will come later.
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MULTICULTURAL EVENTS
The following fall events and offerings support United’s commitment to be a nurturing, inclusive, and multicultural seminary that reflects the diversity of all individuals locally and internationally.
The Gustafson Lectures, featuring Brian Blount, on Monday and Tuesday, October 6 and 7.
Leadership toward Racial Justice concentration, available in all degree programs and as a stand-alone certificate.
Reflecting on Racism and Antiracism in the Church
Saturdays: October 25 & November 1, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM
Christ United Methodist Church, Rochester, Minn.
 For more information about multicultural events at United please contact Margaree Levy, multicultural coordinator, 651.255.6118.
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