United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities Press Releases

Published on July 7, 2022 - 11:30 GMT

Anti-Racist Initiatives Launched at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

Anti-racist initiatives, under Dr. Green’s leadership, will bring together the places within United where this racial justice work is already being done. SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As an educational institution that has long championed social justice, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is proud to announce the creation of a new position, Director of Anti-Racist Initiatives, which will be held by Rev. Dr. Gary Green II. The Assistant Professor of …

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Published on June 10, 2022 - 15:41 GMT

Teaching Fellows Announced at the Leadership Center for Social Justice

Applications for Leadership for Social Justice Program Due July 1, 2022 SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In preparation for its first cohort of 16 pastors, the Leadership Center for Social Justice at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, has assembled a uniquely experienced cadre of impactful community leaders to help participants develop and deepen sustainable, community-based, social justice ministries within their churches. The inaugural program, for …

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Published on May 12, 2022 - 20:14 GMT

HUMANIST STUDIES DEGREES ESTABLISHED AT UNITED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE TWIN CITIES

Courses Begin Fall of 2022 SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Starting this fall, a unique partnership between United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities (United) and the American Humanist Association’s (AHA) Center for Education in Washington, DC, will make possible two new degree programs: a Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Humanist Studies and a Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) in Humanist Studies at United. Both programs aim to foster “leadership that is …

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Published on May 9, 2022 - 20:10 GMT

Pastors Invited to Apply to Leadership for Social Justice Program at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

Applications Due July 1, 2022 SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thanks to generous funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities’ new Leadership Center for Social Justice—led by Director Rev. Dr. Ry O. Siggelkow—is excited to invite congregational pastors from Minnesota and adjoining states to apply for the inaugural Leadership for Social Justice Program. The program officially launches September …

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Published on May 1, 2022 - 09:00 GMT

Rev. Nikki Darlene Frontz Named Chaplain for United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

Frontz Steps into Her New Role May 1, 2022 SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities (United) is pleased to welcome Rev. Nikki Darlene Frontz as the school’s new part-time seminary chaplain. Her role begins today. Rev. Frontz’s creativity, experience planning and leading worship with diverse communities, passion for seeking what is possible, and pastoral care abilities make her an excellent choice to serve the United student …

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Published on March 3, 2022 - 21:13 GMT

New Eco-Justice Concentration at Minn. Seminary Will Prepare Faith Leaders, Academics in Environmental Care and Justice

United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is answering the call to care for creation as looming ecological crises threaten the earth ST. PAUL, MINN., UNITED STATES, March 3, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities this week announced the addition of an Eco-Justice concentration to its master of arts degree program. The concentration will uniquely prepare students to be faith and spiritual leaders and academics in the areas of environmental ethics, ecological justice …

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Published on January 21, 2022 - 04:53 GMT

Rev. Dr. Molly T. Marshall Named President of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities

ST. PAUL, MN, USA, January 20, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Board of Trustees of United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities this week unanimously selected Rev. Dr. Molly T. Marshall as its president. Previously serving a one-year term as interim president, Marshall began her new role effective January 19, a term of up to three years, to continue the progress the school has experienced under her leadership. “Rev. Dr. Molly Marshall is an effective leader among leaders,” said Rev. Dr. Frank Yamada, …

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Published on December 2, 2021 - 15:44 GMT

United Seminary in Minn. receives $1M grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish Leadership Center for Social Justice

ST. PAUL, MINN., UNITED STATES, December 2, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities has received a grant of $1,000,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish a Leadership Center for Social Justice that will prepare pastoral leaders to involve their congregations strategically in constructive actions that move their communities toward holistic justice. The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative. It is a three-phase …

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