The JoJos from left to right: Karen Larson (’12), LuAnn Sulimann (’11), Zoe Kuester (’11), Ruth C. MacKenzie (’11) and Jackie Falk (’12) (more…)
Who gets to claim religious values? In recent debates about Democrat presidential candidate Pete Buttigeig, Franklin Graham ridiculed the religious left: “Using new terms like ‘Progressive Christianity’ & ‘Christian Left’ may sound appealing, but God’s laws don’t change.” Buttigeig is openly gay, a veteran, and self-identifies as progressive. He is also a Christian in the Episcopal denomination. To some, Buttigeig is a contradiction. Evangelical Erick Erickson even implied that the Episcopal Church is not really Christian. As a progressive seminary, United denies that a far right, ultra-conservative Christianity is the only way for people to live out their faiths. Members of the religious left must pursue leadership positions and reclaim what it means to be a person of faith in today’s world. (more…)
Sometimes it's easy to know when it's time to take a new step in life, such as attending seminary. Maybe you're a college student who always knew you'd go straight to grad school after getting your bachelor's degree. Or maybe you're at a transition point in your life, and you have no doubt that you're ready to go back to school. (more…)
Along with being a current student, Cameron Williams is United's digital campaign specialist. Recently, he worked on a quiz that can help prospective seminary students determine what degree program might be the best fit for them based on their interests. Watch the video to get to know Cameron and learn more about the quiz. (more…)