A key component of United’s community is curiosity. From the classroom to the chapel, students learn to question their beliefs and deconstruct contexts to become more mindful, ethical, and creative in their work as faith leaders. And this community value of curiosity doesn’t stop when students graduate. (more…)
“United Seminary helped me figure out how to use my gifts, talents, and passions to serve my congregation and the denomination I love.” - Andrea Johnson, MDiv ’17, current DMin student. (more…)
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United students and alums don’t take a class that explicitly prepares them for leading in days like today. Yet we have seen them step into this precarious and unprecedented time in compassionate, creative, and ethical ways. From online worship, daily email communications, prayer services, and more, they have demonstrated the depth and breadth of their gifts as leaders. (more…)
United celebrates 2019 distinguished alum Meg Riley. Meg has focused her ministry around world peace and justice for over 25 years. She has inspired and mentored many church leaders in this community and beyond. Her mantra is, “live out your faith and values in your own life and in ministry.” (more…)
Rev. Lorna Halaas was recently elected bishop of the Western Iowa Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Halaas is a 2008 graduate of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, where she received her MDiv. Halaas chose United for its ecumenical context and educational approach. (more…)
The Susan Draper White lectures at United were established in 1991, when United alum Cil Braun's grandmother died and left her some inheritance. Cil used $10,000 to establish a 10-year lectureship in women's studies in honor of her grandmother, Susan Draper White. (more…)
Rabbi Dr. Amy Eilberg (D.Min. ’16) has been a trailblazer in ministry throughout her life. (more…)