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September 27, 2018

“I am going to make what the spirit brings me:” Alumna Amoke Kubat on Art, Spirituality, and the Theology of Prince

Yoruba priestess, community activist, and local artist, Amoke Kubat graduated from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2017 with a Master’s of Arts & Leadership and a concentration in Black Church Leadership. I first met Amoke when I was a new student and she was a recent alumna. We grew to know each other better as the semester continued as she was auditing a class I was taking: Theological Interpretation of the Arts. (more…)

September 27, 2018

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Charge to the Graduates

This address was given by Demian Wheeler, Assistant Professor of Philosophical Theology and Religious Studies, to the 2017 graduating class of United Theological Seminary on May 7, 2017. You, the graduating class of 2017, will always be very special to me. You are my first students. My father, who taught high school English for 35 years, assures me that you will be etched in my memory for the rest of my life. (more…)

August 3, 2018

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Video of In Conversation with Craig wright and Dominic Papatola

On June 5 and 6, 2017 , United hosted In Conversation with Craig Wright and Dominic Papatola, both alumni of the seminary, who have gone on to incorporate their ministry into the arts, particularly theatre. Below is the full video of the conversation with Wright from June 5. (more…)

August 3, 2018

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United Theological Seminary Call for Public Comments

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is seeking comments from the public about the seminary in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. United will host a visit December 4–5, 2017, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission. United has been accredited by HLC since 1977. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation. (more…)

June 29, 2018

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“The role of a religious or spiritual leader is …to inspire and create wonder:” President Lew Zeidner Addresses the Graduating Class of 2018

Commencement for the graduating class of 2018 was May 6. Reiterating what it means to pursue theological education, the following is President Lew Zeidner's address to the graduates and their families. (more…)