What is Reproductive Justice?
Who are Students for Reproductive Justice?
How do faith communities play a role in the Reproductive Justice movement?
What's going on in the Reproductive Justice movement?
If you have ever contemplated these questions or have an interest in them now, come to an informal informational meeting
Tuesday, May 7 in the Hatch Room beginning at 12:00 Noon.
We will buy your lunch!
Grounded in religious faith and conviction, Students for Reproductive Justice work for reproductive health, justice, and freedom for all people. This isn't just a middle age white woman concern anymore!
Kelli Clement, Executive Director of Minnesota's Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, and UTS graduate will be our guest to lead us in conversation and be available to answer our questions.
All are Welcome! Hope to see you there!
Approved changes in requirements to four concentrations
At their April meeting, the Academic Council voted to approve changes in the curricular requirements four concentrations and to electives. The following changes are effective immediately. Students are encouraged to read through the note about electives, found at the end of this news article.
Justice and Peace Studies Concentration - M.Div.
The following requirements enable M.Div. students to reach the learning goals of the concentration:
- Foundational Course: TR522 Theories of Justice and Reconciliation
- CS255 Justice and Peace Ministry Practicum with a placement with an organization engaged in justice- and peace-making work (this replaces the requirement to take CS254 or CS253)
- Three elective courses. * (See note on elective courses below)
Justice and Peace Studies Concentration - M.A.
The following requirements enable M.A. students to reach the learning goals of the Justice and Peace Studies concentration:
- Foundational Course: TR522 Theories of Justice and Reconciliation
- CS255 Justice and Peace Practicum with a placement with an organization engaged in justice- and peace-making work (prerequisite of CS251 is waived for MA students)
- Two elective courses. * (See note on elective courses below)
- Thesis focus on a topic in the area of Justice and Peace Studies
Leadership Toward Racial Justice - M.Div.
The following requirements enable M.Div. students to reach the learning goals of the concentration:
- Foundational Course: TR331 Antiracism Dialogue: Theory and Practice
- Four elective courses. * (See note on elective courses below)
Leadership Toward Racial Justice - M.A.
the following requirements enable M.A. students to reach the learning goals of the concentration:
- Foundational Course: TR331 Antiracism Dialogue: Theory and Practice
- Three elective courses. * (See note on elective courses below)
- Thesis focus on a topic in the area of Leadership Toward Racial Justice
Theology and the Arts - M.Div.
The following requirements enable M.Div. students to reach the learning goals of the concentration:
- Foundational Course: TR271 Theological Interpretation of the Arts
- TR272 Arts Practicum (upon meeting course prerequisites)
- Three elective courses in theology and the arts. * (See note on elective courses below)
Theology and the Arts - M.A.
The following requirements enable students to reach the learning goals of the concentration:
- Foundational Course: TR271 Theological Interpretation of the Arts
- TR272 Arts Practicum
- Two elective courses in theology and the arts. * (See note on elective courses below)
- Thesis focus on a topic in the area of Theology & the Arts
Women's Studies: Religion, Theology, Ministry - M.Div.
The following requirements enable M.Div. students to reach the learning goals of the concentration:
- Foundational Course: TR408 Introduction to Feminist Theologies
- Four elective courses in women's studies and religion. * (See note on elective courses below)
Women's Studies: Religion, Theology, Ministry - M.A.
The following requirements enable M.A. students to reach the learning goals of the concentration:
- Foundational Course: TR408 Introduction to Feminist Theologies
- Three elective courses in women's studies and religion. * (See note on elective courses below)
- Thesis focus on a topic in the area of Leadership Toward Racial Justice
* Elective courses may be chosen from the list of electives approved for a specific concentration, or you may ask a faculty member to include a track in another course that would explicitly address one or more of the concentration educational goals. Faculty have discretion to decide that tracking is not appropriate for a given course. If the faculty member agrees, some course readings and /or assignments would be tailored to allow the course to meet a concentration elective requirement. This would be noted on your registration form.
Are you planning to graduate in 2014?
If you are planning to graduate in 2014, you need to complete the Petition to Graduate form and give it to Susan Hastings by May 31, 2013. Prospective MA grads also need to complete the MA Thesis Registration form (due May 31, 2013) and the MA Thesis Proposal and Preliminary Bibliography form (due June 30, 2013). Included with these forms is information about United specific guidelines, and instructions for setting up your document in MS Word.
If you have Word 2003 please download and save these forms.
If you have Word 2010 these are the ones you need.
If you have questions about any of the forms, please contact Susan at 651.255.6120 or shastings@unitedseminary.edu.
New Bees Have Arrived! 
It was a rough winter on our Bee friends at UTS. The one hive we tried to overwinter did not make it. Over the weekend, despite terrible weather conditions, we were able to install 4 new colonies of bees. They have come all the way from Chico, CA and are very chilly so pray for warm weather! Feel free to visit the bee yard behind the McMillan Center near the pine trees. You won't see much activity until temperatures reach the fifties, but pay them a visit this spring and see all the colors of pollen they are gathering. For more information and or involvement contact Brandon Krosch at bkrosch@unitedseminary.edu.
Applying for Financial Aid for 2013/14
FAFSA's for the 2013/14 academic year
are now available at www.fafsa.gov.
If you plan to apply for need based aid and/or a federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford student loan and you will be enrolled at least half time in a Masters Degree program (Doctor of Ministry students can apply for student loans) at UTS you must complete the FAFSA. The UTS school code is G02386. Need based aid from UTS is awarded on a first come first served basis. There is no guarantee that funds will be available if you wait too long to complete the FAFSA. If you have any questions contact Michelle Turnau at mturnau@unitedseminary.edu or 651.255.6117.
Sunday, May 19 at 3:00 PM
Plymouth Congregational Church, Minneapolis
Click here for commencement weekend information.
Graduate invitations are ready for pickup at Deb Olsen's desk.
Please note:
- Please register online for Spring Banquet by May 15. Graduates + 1 guest are free. Adults = $15, Children 2-10 = $10, Children<2 - Free. Register, select a menu item and pay online or at the door. Contact Deb Olsen with questions.
- Graduates should plan to meet with Martha Postlethwaite for an exit interview. A schedule is posted on her office door.
- MA and MDiv graduates are required to complete the Graduating Student Questionnaire. Contact Deb Olsen if you didn't receive the email message with log-in information.
- Save the date for the Farewell to Seniors Chapel service - 11:35 AM on Thursday, May 16.
Go Fly a Kite?
Interested in participating at commencement by flying one of the liturgical kites, the seminary's banner, or serving as an usher? Volunteering for the 2013 commencement service is a chance for undergrads to "pay it forward." Kite training provided - contact Deb Olsen to volunteer.
