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Rev. Dr. Lisa L. Thompson Named 17th President of Union
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Celebrate Her Legacy!
Please join Union Theological Seminary for a landmark evening honoring the extraordinary 18-year presidency of Rev. Dr. Serene Jones!
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ICE Abuses Exemplify a Cruel Prison System
Read the full op-ed here!
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Applications for all online and on-campus, full and part-time programs beginning in Fall 2026 are now open!
Apply by January 15!
COMMENCEMENT 2026
Join us for the Union Theological Seminary Commencement on Friday, May 15, as we celebrate the graduating class of 2026.
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WHY COME TO UNION?
Union's campus is where faith and scholarship meet to reimagine the work of justice. Its customized curriculum, award-winning faculty, and urban setting provide an unparalleled atmosphere.
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why others chose to enroll.
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"Hope is a refusal, it's an interruption, and sometimes it's a revolution."
- Rev. Dr. Andrea White
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Imagine No Religion: Theories and Genealogies of Religion
"People think they know what they mean by the word religion."
- Dr. John J. Thatanamil
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Perspectives on Culture and Race
"It is important to understand the theoretical and methodological basis for oppressions that we see in the world."
- Rev. Dr. Samuel Cruz
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Contemporary Antisemitism at the Intersection of Racism, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, and White Supremacy
"Differences are enriching."
- Dr. Mary C. Boys
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer and James Baldwin
"Justice is what love looks like in public and therefore you must be able to zero in on mustering the courage love."
- Dr. Cornel West
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Creating Rituals and Community: The Work of Mourning the Earth
"The mother of all struggles is the struggle for the earth."
- Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes
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Latinx Religious Activism in the Twentieth Century
""To be good leaders in the world you need to understand the past." "
- Dr. Jorge Rodríguez
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Parables of Jesus in Agrarian Context
"The parables are not just stories about heaven."
- Dr. Aliou C. Niang
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Social Ethics in the Making
"The Black social gospel is the greatest one that we have in this country."
- Rev. Dr. Gary Dorrien
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Field Education
"What do we know when we are out on the street protesting?"
- Dean & Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Su Yon Pak
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The Bible Beyond Humans: The Bible & Animal Others
"Animals have whole cultures and interior worlds that we as humans can only begin to appreciate."
- Dr. David Carr
NEXT VIDEO:
Preaching & Protest
"You cannot have a revolution without words to back it up."
- Rev. Dr. Timothy Adkins-Jones
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A Union Education
"Social justice has been part and parcel of what Union provides for the world."
- Dr. Isaac Sharp
NEXT VIDEO:
The Politics of Hope with Rev. Dr. Andrea White
Union at a glance
degree programs
Life Long Learning
Admissions
The Union Difference
Union's Future
Union is embarking on a multi-year campus renewal plan to improve our historic facility.
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Union Happenings & News
Campus Chaplaincy: Spiritual Care and Community Belonging
The practice of chaplaincy is characterized by the professional provision of spiritual care within diverse settings. In higher education, chaplains...
Learn More
Apr 9
Religious Freedom & The Law
Debates over the meaning, purpose, and protection of religious freedom are some of the most contentious legal issues today. Seemingly...
Learn More
Apr 12
Elements: Weaving the Earth Through Music, Dance, and Word
This multi-modal performance will weave new music, dance, and spoken word exploring interrelationships of Earth’s elements: air, water, fire, and...
Learn More
Apr 24
Religious Persecution Around The World: Gaps in Community Policing, Nigeria, and Its People
Join Union Theological Seminary for a Virtual Panel & Discussion event, sponsored by the Center for Community Engagement and Social Justice (CCESJ) and moderated...
Learn More
Apr 27
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Rev. Dr. Lisa L. Thompson Named 17th President of Union
Learn More!
Celebrate Her Legacy!
Please join Union Theological Seminary for a landmark evening honoring the extraordinary 18-year presidency of Rev. Dr. Serene Jones!
Learn More
ICE Abuses Exemplify a Cruel Prison System
Read the full op-ed here!
Apply Today!
Applications for all online and on-campus, full and part-time programs beginning in Fall 2026 are now open!
Apply by January 15!
COMMENCEMENT 2026
Join us for the Union Theological Seminary Commencement on Friday, May 15, as we celebrate the graduating class of 2026.
Learn More!
Navigate to previous slide
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WHY COME TO UNION?
Union's campus is where faith and scholarship meet to reimagine the work of justice. Its customized curriculum, award-winning faculty, and urban setting provide an unparalleled atmosphere.
Click to hear
why others chose to enroll.
Skip past videos
"Hope is a refusal, it's an interruption, and sometimes it's a revolution."
- Rev. Dr. Andrea White
NEXT VIDEO:
Imagine No Religion: Theories and Genealogies of Religion
"People think they know what they mean by the word religion."
- Dr. John J. Thatanamil
NEXT VIDEO:
Perspectives on Culture and Race
"It is important to understand the theoretical and methodological basis for oppressions that we see in the world."
- Rev. Dr. Samuel Cruz
NEXT VIDEO:
Contemporary Antisemitism at the Intersection of Racism, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, and White Supremacy
"Differences are enriching."
- Dr. Mary C. Boys
NEXT VIDEO:
Dietrich Bonhoeffer and James Baldwin
"Justice is what love looks like in public and therefore you must be able to zero in on mustering the courage love."
- Dr. Cornel West
NEXT VIDEO:
Creating Rituals and Community: The Work of Mourning the Earth
"The mother of all struggles is the struggle for the earth."
- Rev. Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes
NEXT VIDEO:
Latinx Religious Activism in the Twentieth Century
""To be good leaders in the world you need to understand the past." "
- Dr. Jorge Rodríguez
NEXT VIDEO:
Parables of Jesus in Agrarian Context
"The parables are not just stories about heaven."
- Dr. Aliou C. Niang
NEXT VIDEO:
Social Ethics in the Making
"The Black social gospel is the greatest one that we have in this country."
- Rev. Dr. Gary Dorrien
NEXT VIDEO:
Field Education
"What do we know when we are out on the street protesting?"
- Dean & Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Su Yon Pak
NEXT VIDEO:
The Bible Beyond Humans: The Bible & Animal Others
"Animals have whole cultures and interior worlds that we as humans can only begin to appreciate."
- Dr. David Carr
NEXT VIDEO:
Preaching & Protest
"You cannot have a revolution without words to back it up."
- Rev. Dr. Timothy Adkins-Jones
NEXT VIDEO:
A Union Education
"Social justice has been part and parcel of what Union provides for the world."
- Dr. Isaac Sharp
NEXT VIDEO:
The Politics of Hope with Rev. Dr. Andrea White
Union at a glance
degree programs
Life Long Learning
Admissions
The Union Difference
Union's Future
Union is embarking on a multi-year campus renewal plan to improve our historic facility.
Learn More
Union Happenings & News
Campus Chaplaincy: Spiritual Care and Community Belonging
The practice of chaplaincy is characterized by the professional provision of spiritual care within diverse settings. In higher education, chaplains...
Learn More
Apr 9
Religious Freedom & The Law
Debates over the meaning, purpose, and protection of religious freedom are some of the most contentious legal issues today. Seemingly...
Learn More
Apr 12
Elements: Weaving the Earth Through Music, Dance, and Word
This multi-modal performance will weave new music, dance, and spoken word exploring interrelationships of Earth’s elements: air, water, fire, and...
Learn More
Apr 24
Religious Persecution Around The World: Gaps in Community Policing, Nigeria, and Its People
Join Union Theological Seminary for a Virtual Panel & Discussion event, sponsored by the Center for Community Engagement and Social Justice (CCESJ) and moderated...
Learn More
Apr 27
GET THE LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS IN YOUR INBOX!
Register Here