Union Theological Seminary (UTS) in the City of New York has a long history of preparing religious and spiritual leaders for lives committed to creating a more just and peaceful world for all. This commitment is not just one among many; it is core to our very identity. In line with this, we have long
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The book contends that the faith tradition’s commitment to collaborate with other Christian communities is at odds with its willing involvement with white supremacy and colonialism. New York, NY – Today, Rev. Gary Dorrien – a revered theological ethicist, political theologian, historian, and professor at Union Theological Seminary – published a new book exploring the
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Thanks to years of careful cultivation and intentional investment, Union Theological Seminary is home to a vibrant, one-of-a-kind Buddhism program. The Thich Nhat Hanh Program for Engaged Buddhism (BIE) teaches students how to understand social justice through Buddhism, engage each other in faith without causing harm, and use Buddhist principles to address the world’s most
Read MoreOn Sunday, April 21st, Union Theological Seminary (UTS) students invited President Rev. Dr. Serene Jones to participate in a worship service at the encampment on the lawn at Columbia University at 5:30 pm. The small worship group was accompanied by UTS alumni and local clergy. Upon arriving at the Columbia campus, President Jones asked NYPD
Read More Dear Union Community, Given the twisting of truth, outright lies, and relentlessly hateful speech that our present social media culture encourages, I have become increasingly less confident that writing public letters is a useful way to achieve meaningful change. That said, today, as the sirens blared by my window and hundreds of NYPD flood onto
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The award was established to honor leaders who advance positive social change through nonviolent means. New York, NY – Rev. Gary Dorrien – a revered theological ethicist, political theologian, historian, and Reinhold Niebuhr Professor of Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary – was recently honored with the Gandhi-King-Mandela Peace Prize from Morehouse College. The award
Read MoreRev. David A. Hart, Union Alumnus ’79, Dies at 69 David Hart died in “Paradise” (as he called Sri Lanka) on March 1st, 2024, one month before his 70th birthday. He was a very liberal Anglo-Catholic priest, gay activist, teacher, writer, and inter-faith enthusiast. While an Anglican chaplain at Loughborough University, he attended the second
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Throughout its rich history, Union Theological Seminary has consistently stretched the traditional bounds of theological education and created new, innovative schools of thought. UTS’ new Master of Arts in Social Justice (MASJ) program, which officially launched in 2022, builds on this legacy. It all began with a core question: What’s next for UTS? UTS recognized
Read MoreWhat defines a chapel service? At most faith institutions, this question would have a rigid answer. But not at UTS. According to Dr. Sandra Teresa Soledad Montes Vela, Dean of Chapel at UTS, a chapel service “can be absolutely anything.” It just needs three elements: First, people feel like they belong. They can see their
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Dr. Su Yon Pak started her journey at Union Theological Seminary in 1994. Since then, she has been an integral member of the UTS community – serving in various instrumental roles at the Seminary. There’s no question: UTS would not be the same without her commitment, passion, and innovation. Dr. Pak first heard about UTS
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