United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
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Preparing innovative and compassionate leaders for the equipping of churches, other faith communities, and society toward justice and peace.
Art has the tremendous power to restore us in a time when our world seems to make no sense and we need a moment of respite and encouragement from our daily struggles. A single photograph of a flower or a laughing child can buoy our spirit to carry on.
🎨 Art by Sheryl Schwyhart (’20)
🎨 Art by Sheryl Schwyhart (’20)
November 26, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Art has the tremendous power to restore us in a time when our world seems to make no sense and we need a moment of respite and encouragement from our daily struggles. A single photograph of a flower or a laughing child can buoy our spirit to carry on.
🎨 Art by Sheryl Schwyhart (’20)
🎨 Art by Sheryl Schwyhart (’20)
Profiled in our Fall 2025 VOICES, Cas Burr felt drawn to ministry early on. “United appealed to me,” Cas says, “because of how the faculty and staff communicated with me right from the start.… [G]reat relationships were at the forefront of United’s mission.”
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Student Cas Burr Gains Inspiration from United’s Gifted Faculty & Relational Ethos
Student Cas Burr, who is pursuing an MDiv in UU Studies, credits United's gifted faculty, scholarship support, and CPE opportunities for providing a transformative seminary experience.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Profiled in our Fall 2025 VOICES, Cas Burr felt drawn to ministry early on. “United appealed to me,” Cas says, “because of how the faculty and staff communicated with me right from the start.… [G]reat relationships were at the forefront of United’s mission.”
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Rachel Bly, a former oncology nurse, decided to move into patient care as a chaplain. At United, she found the connections and resources she needed to make that transition.
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Rachel Bly, a former oncology nurse, decided to move into patient care as a chaplain. At United, she found the connections and resources she needed to make that transition.
Act now! United has extended the priority deadline for the Spring 2026 term. Apply for a master's or DMin degree program by December 1, and earn a $1,000 scholarship. Answer the call and take the first step toward working for the common good.
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Admissions - United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Ready to apply to one of United Theological Seminary's graduate degree programs? Our admissions team is ready to answer your questions.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Act now! United has extended the priority deadline for the Spring 2026 term. Apply for a master's or DMin degree program by December 1, and earn a $1,000 scholarship. Answer the call and take the first step toward working for the common good.
⚽ Visit buff.ly/j5IqRAk to get the ball rolling!
⚽ Visit buff.ly/j5IqRAk to get the ball rolling!
“The faith leader, ” observed Dr. Jim Kucher during his October 2 seminar (“Sacred Spaces as Social Enterprise”), “often isn't trained well in how to address the operating challenges” of running a church—basically, a small business.
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Sacred Spaces as Social Enterprise (Dr. Jim Kucher) | United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
On Thursday, October 2, Dr. Jim Kucher, an adjunct professor of Social Entrepreneurship at United, shared insights about the financial challenges that churches often face, including the challenge of…
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November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
“The faith leader, ” observed Dr. Jim Kucher during his October 2 seminar (“Sacred Spaces as Social Enterprise”), “often isn't trained well in how to address the operating challenges” of running a church—basically, a small business.
📽️ Visit buff.ly/vkFiEcq to view the seminar in full.
📽️ Visit buff.ly/vkFiEcq to view the seminar in full.
Music was Yolanda Williams’ (’20) first passion. She is an accomplished pianist and professional singer. As a teenager, she also found God, but she didn't act on that impetus until more recently.
November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Music was Yolanda Williams’ (’20) first passion. She is an accomplished pianist and professional singer. As a teenager, she also found God, but she didn't act on that impetus until more recently.
If you've felt a calling to ministry or religious study, you know. If it's time to answer that call for the spring term, apply for a master's or DMin degree program by December 1. We extended the deadline and the guaranteed $1,000 scholarship.
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🎓 Visit buff.ly/j5IqRAk to take that first step!
Admissions - United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Ready to apply to one of United Theological Seminary's graduate degree programs? Our admissions team is ready to answer your questions.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
If you've felt a calling to ministry or religious study, you know. If it's time to answer that call for the spring term, apply for a master's or DMin degree program by December 1. We extended the deadline and the guaranteed $1,000 scholarship.
🎓 Visit buff.ly/j5IqRAk to take that first step!
🎓 Visit buff.ly/j5IqRAk to take that first step!
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Eleven years ago, United celebrated the release of Rabbi Amy Eilberg's (’16) book, “From Enemy to Friend: Jewish Wisdom and the Pursuit of Peace.” Reflections were shared by Marilyn Salmon (Professor Emerita of New Testament Theology, 1989–2014, of blessed memory)
Eleven years ago, United celebrated the release of Rabbi Amy Eilberg's (’16) book, “From Enemy to Friend: Jewish Wisdom and the Pursuit of Peace.” Reflections were shared by Marilyn Salmon (Professor Emerita of New Testament Theology, 1989–2014, of blessed memory)
November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
THROWBACK THURSDAY
Eleven years ago, United celebrated the release of Rabbi Amy Eilberg's (’16) book, “From Enemy to Friend: Jewish Wisdom and the Pursuit of Peace.” Reflections were shared by Marilyn Salmon (Professor Emerita of New Testament Theology, 1989–2014, of blessed memory)
Eleven years ago, United celebrated the release of Rabbi Amy Eilberg's (’16) book, “From Enemy to Friend: Jewish Wisdom and the Pursuit of Peace.” Reflections were shared by Marilyn Salmon (Professor Emerita of New Testament Theology, 1989–2014, of blessed memory)
Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, joined other religious leaders to issue a landmark statement in support of trans, intersex, and gender-expansive people.
Heads of Major American Religious Traditions Issue Landmark Statement Supporting Trans, Intersex and Nonbinary People
UUA Pres. Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt joins diverse religious traditions issuing landmark statement proclaiming transgender people are worthy of protection
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November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, joined other religious leaders to issue a landmark statement in support of trans, intersex, and gender-expansive people.
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember—in grief and solidarity—our trans and gender-expansive siblings who are no longer with us. May we transform our churches, faith communities, and society such that every trans life is safe, celebrated, and affirmed.
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember—in grief and solidarity—our trans and gender-expansive siblings who are no longer with us. May we transform our churches, faith communities, and society such that every trans life is safe, celebrated, and affirmed.
ICYMI: This fall, United celebrated a record-breaking 73 new students for the fall 2025 term, making it the largest incoming class of degree-seeking students in the seminary’s history. Since fall 2015, student enrollment has grown by more than 94 percent!
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United Celebrates Largest New Class in Seminary’s History
United celebrated a record-breaking 73 new students for the fall ’25 term—the largest incoming class of degree-seeking students in the seminary’s history.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
ICYMI: This fall, United celebrated a record-breaking 73 new students for the fall 2025 term, making it the largest incoming class of degree-seeking students in the seminary’s history. Since fall 2015, student enrollment has grown by more than 94 percent!
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Even while they are enrolled, our students at United are working to apply their education and transform our world. As they speak truth and seek justice in their classrooms and communities, they rely on scholarships and financial assistance made possible by faithful donors!
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Even while they are enrolled, our students at United are working to apply their education and transform our world. As they speak truth and seek justice in their classrooms and communities, they rely on scholarships and financial assistance made possible by faithful donors!
We're delighted to introduce yet another new student who started at United this fall. Chavonn Shen is an accomplished poet who is enrolled in United’s MA in Leadership program through the Sims Scholarship Initiative. Welcome to United, Chavonn!
November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We're delighted to introduce yet another new student who started at United this fall. Chavonn Shen is an accomplished poet who is enrolled in United’s MA in Leadership program through the Sims Scholarship Initiative. Welcome to United, Chavonn!
We stand in solidarity with our neighbors, documented and undocumented, as we vehemently condemn this morning’s federal raid in Saint Paul as immoral, unjust, and a violation of basic civil liberties.
November 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
We stand in solidarity with our neighbors, documented and undocumented, as we vehemently condemn this morning’s federal raid in Saint Paul as immoral, unjust, and a violation of basic civil liberties.
Titled “Terrestrial Interpretation: Earthly Readings of Times of Crisis,” Dr. Jennifer Maidrand’s plenary session during United Days last month investigated parables about trees, and an ancient olive tree that offers important ecological warnings.
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“Terrestrial Interpretation: Earthly Readings of Times of Crisis” by Dr. Jennifer Maidrand | United
During our 2025 United Days, held October 23–24, Dr. Jennifer Maidrand, our Visiting Assistant Professor of Bible, Culture, and Interpretation, supported by the Louisville Institute, presented a…
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November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Titled “Terrestrial Interpretation: Earthly Readings of Times of Crisis,” Dr. Jennifer Maidrand’s plenary session during United Days last month investigated parables about trees, and an ancient olive tree that offers important ecological warnings.
📽️ Visit buff.ly/4ehS7up to view in full!
📽️ Visit buff.ly/4ehS7up to view in full!
The wait is almost over! Join us tomorrow evening at 7:00 PM (November 19) on campus or online to celebrate the launch of Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green II’s ground-breaking new book: “Playing the Game: Embodied Brilliance beyond the Moral Limits of Race in Sport.”
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The wait is almost over! Join us tomorrow evening at 7:00 PM (November 19) on campus or online to celebrate the launch of Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green II’s ground-breaking new book: “Playing the Game: Embodied Brilliance beyond the Moral Limits of Race in Sport.”
Intrigued by the interplay of art and theology? United’s MA in Theology and the Arts degree program features an academic focus that explores justice, spirituality, and the human condition through the lens of art and theology.
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Art & Theology Master of Arts Degree | Minnesota
The MA in Theology and the Arts degree program will prepare you to engage theological questions through the lens of the arts in the U.S.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Intrigued by the interplay of art and theology? United’s MA in Theology and the Arts degree program features an academic focus that explores justice, spirituality, and the human condition through the lens of art and theology.
🎓 Visit buff.ly/gmLX0FG to learn more!
🎓 Visit buff.ly/gmLX0FG to learn more!
Good news! We have extended our priority deadline for the Spring term. Apply for a master's or DMin degree program by December 1, and earn a $1,000 scholarship. Let it be the nudge you need to accept the call to seminary.
⁉️Have questions? Visit buff.ly/EkFkhX9 to learn more and take the first step!
⁉️Have questions? Visit buff.ly/EkFkhX9 to learn more and take the first step!
November 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Good news! We have extended our priority deadline for the Spring term. Apply for a master's or DMin degree program by December 1, and earn a $1,000 scholarship. Let it be the nudge you need to accept the call to seminary.
⁉️Have questions? Visit buff.ly/EkFkhX9 to learn more and take the first step!
⁉️Have questions? Visit buff.ly/EkFkhX9 to learn more and take the first step!
It's not too late! If you apply to start your theological adventure through a master's or DMin degree program this spring by December 1, you can still earn a $1,000 scholarship. Contact admissions to get all your questions addressed.
👢 Visit buff.ly/oaWzQQc to take that first step!
👢 Visit buff.ly/oaWzQQc to take that first step!
Admissions - United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Ready to apply to one of United Theological Seminary's graduate degree programs? Our admissions team is ready to answer your questions.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
It's not too late! If you apply to start your theological adventure through a master's or DMin degree program this spring by December 1, you can still earn a $1,000 scholarship. Contact admissions to get all your questions addressed.
👢 Visit buff.ly/oaWzQQc to take that first step!
👢 Visit buff.ly/oaWzQQc to take that first step!
We are excited and honored to introduce yet another new United student! Denise Cormaney, who recently relocated to the Twin Cities area, is pursuing an MDiv in Interreligious Chaplaincy. Learn more about this delightful new student in the panels here.
Welcome to United, Denise!
Welcome to United, Denise!
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We are excited and honored to introduce yet another new United student! Denise Cormaney, who recently relocated to the Twin Cities area, is pursuing an MDiv in Interreligious Chaplaincy. Learn more about this delightful new student in the panels here.
Welcome to United, Denise!
Welcome to United, Denise!
ICYMI, the Fall 2025 issue of United’s VOICES newsletter has been published and can be found online. Learn more about inspiring alums, students, and donors, as well as current events and other updates.
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📰 To access the new issue, visit buff.ly/I4Wrrkw and click on the Current Issue of VOICES link.
Publications - United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
From issues of VOICES to our annual Gratitude Report, there are always ways to keep up with United’s student body, faculty, and alums.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
ICYMI, the Fall 2025 issue of United’s VOICES newsletter has been published and can be found online. Learn more about inspiring alums, students, and donors, as well as current events and other updates.
📰 To access the new issue, visit buff.ly/I4Wrrkw and click on the Current Issue of VOICES link.
📰 To access the new issue, visit buff.ly/I4Wrrkw and click on the Current Issue of VOICES link.
United student Cas Burr is nearly done with his MDiv in UU Studies. In a Fall 2025 VOICES article, Cas shares what led him to seminary and the esteem he holds for gifted United faculty, scholarships, and CPE opportunities.
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📰 Visit buff.ly/wwrbUcW to learn more about his life and aspirations.
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
United student Cas Burr is nearly done with his MDiv in UU Studies. In a Fall 2025 VOICES article, Cas shares what led him to seminary and the esteem he holds for gifted United faculty, scholarships, and CPE opportunities.
📰 Visit buff.ly/wwrbUcW to learn more about his life and aspirations.
📰 Visit buff.ly/wwrbUcW to learn more about his life and aspirations.
At the UMC Gathering at United in May, Rev. Gloria Roach Thomas (’98) offered a meditation. “You see, there is power in the light that Jesus Christ gives us,” she asserted.
November 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
At the UMC Gathering at United in May, Rev. Gloria Roach Thomas (’98) offered a meditation. “You see, there is power in the light that Jesus Christ gives us,” she asserted.
Prepare for the pulpit and beyond with an MDiv from United. We feature many denominational emphases—such as Lutheran, Presbyterian, UU, and UCC—as well as interreligious chaplaincy and other theological foci.
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🎓 Visit buff.ly/VnoZskO to learn more about our diverse and impactful MDiv programs!
Masters of Divinity Degree | Minnesota
The versatile Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree at United will prepare you to be an effective and compassionate faith leader in today's world.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Prepare for the pulpit and beyond with an MDiv from United. We feature many denominational emphases—such as Lutheran, Presbyterian, UU, and UCC—as well as interreligious chaplaincy and other theological foci.
🎓 Visit buff.ly/VnoZskO to learn more about our diverse and impactful MDiv programs!
🎓 Visit buff.ly/VnoZskO to learn more about our diverse and impactful MDiv programs!
In just one week, on Wednesday, November 19, Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green, II—associate professor of Pastoral Theology and Social Transformation and director of Racial Intelligence Systems—will host the formal launch of his new book at United!
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
In just one week, on Wednesday, November 19, Rev. Dr. Gary F. Green, II—associate professor of Pastoral Theology and Social Transformation and director of Racial Intelligence Systems—will host the formal launch of his new book at United!