Volume 53, Issue 48
August 25, 2014

 


Job Opportunities
Click here to go to the
Job Opportunities web page to see additional postings for jobs outside of the seminary.  The page includes links to resources and related career opportunity websites.

NEW THIS WEEK:
Director of Youth Ministries
First Presbyterian Church White Bear Lake MN
Click here for more information. 
(8/25)


RECENTLY POSTED:
Children's Ministry Director
Minnetonka United Methodist Church Minnetonka, MN  
Click here for more information.

Hospice Volunteer
Brighton Hospice
St. Louis Park, MN
Click here for more information.

Music Director
Community United Church of Christ,
St. Paul Park MN
Click here for more information.

Context Caf�  

Summer Hours
 
During the Summer Term, the Context Caf� will be serving lunch on the following dates:
 
June 2 - 6
M, T, Th, F
Noon - 1:00 PM
 
June 9 - 13
Monday - Friday
Noon - 1:00 PM
 
June 16-20
M, T, Th, F
Noon - 1:00 PM
 
Please come and enjoy lunch!  There will not be a lot of students around this term so please eat lunch on campus if possible.

Spencer Library Hours

 

FALL TERM

 Sept. 11 - Dec. 12, 2014

M, W, F:     8 AM - 5 PM

T, Th:         8 AM - 9 PM

Sat:          10 AM - 2 PM*

Sun: CLOSED

 

*Extended Saturday hours when hybrid courses meet:

Sept. 20 and Dec. 6

8 AM - 2 PM

 

READING WEEK

Oct. 27 - Nov. 1

Mon.-Fri.: 8 AM - 5 PM

 

SPECIAL HOLIDAY/EVENT CLOSING

Thanksgiving Recess

Close Wed., Nov. 26 at noon

Reopen Mon., Dec. 1 at 8 AM

 

TERM BREAK

Dec. 13 - Jan. 11

Dec. 13 - 21

Mon.-Fri.: 8 AM - 4 PM

Sat. & Sun.: Closed

 

Dec. 21-Jan.4

Seminary Closed

 

Jan. 5-11

Mon.-Fri.: 8 AM - 4 PM

Sat. & Sun.: Closed

 

 

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About us
United Theological Seminary
of the Twin Cities
3000 5th Street NW
New Brighton, MN 55112

Phone: 651.633.4311
Fax: 651.633.4315
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From the President

A Message from Dr. B

A summer of planning for the 2014-2015 school year is coming to a close and we are looking forward to new programming, a new curriculum and new faculty and students. Of course, we are always excited to talk with returning students and faculty about their summer adventures.

 

Our bread oven is finished, thanks to the hard work of Brandon and friends, and Chef Amy is ready to incorporate the loaves and pizzas into healthy meals for the community.

 

United is building upon a legacy of 53 years, strengthening its denominational relationships, while expanding the inner circle to include a wide spectrum of theological perspectives.   We want to hear from you about the new curriculum and the wonderful new projects and programs that are paving the way toward the future.    

News From the Dean

A Word from the Dean   

There's a lot of excitement at United, where the Spirit is moving in new ways for the 2014-15 Academic Year. We can't wait for you to be here! We've moved the informati on you need for the start of the semester online. Instead of the summer letter, we've mailed a postcard with links to information about website pages with important information for students.

 

Can't wait for the postcard to arrive?

Visit http://tinyurl.com/lrcrnp3 to read the dean's welcome  and find out what's new with the curriculum, faculty and programs. Check out the Student Resources page for important information for all students, both new and returning.

 

Important dates:

Orientation Day for new students:

Monday, September 8, 8:30 AM

 

Community Day (registration required) for all students and their families:

Tuesday, September 9, 9:00 AM

 

Opening Communion:

Tuesday, September 16, 11:35 AM

 

Fall Convocation (including installation of new faculty):

Wednesday, September 24, 6:00 PM

 

 

 

Michelle Turnau Appointed as Assistant Dean of Students and Staff

Congratulations to Michelle Turnau, who is now the Assistant Dean of Students and Staff!  In her Assistant Dean of Students capacity, she will handle student issues and concerns, and likewise for staff in her Assistant Dean of Staff capacity.  Michele is in this position in recognition of her natural leadership and experience in the seminary.  All issues concerning faculty in any way should still be directed to Associate Dean Paul Capetz.

 

 

New Courses This Fall!

We are excited to announce that the following new courses have been added to the schedule for the fall trimester. (For more information on these and other courses, visit United's

course page.)


 
TR273 Curating as Theological Reflection

Instructors:  Cindi Beth Johnson and Nathan Young

Featured Artist: Wing Young Hue

Mondays: Sept. 22; Oct. 6, 13, 20; Nov. 3 from 1:30-4:30 PM

Course Description: In this class, students will be involved in study, reflection and participation in an arts program at the seminary.  Together we will prepare for and implement a gallery show and related events.  Students will have the opportunity to learn about an artist, meet the artist, and develop their own theological reflections on the artist's body of work and artistic practice.... (more)


 
CL659 The Human Side of Illness

Instructor: Laurence A. Savett

Friday, 1:30-4:30 PM

Course Description:  All of us at one time or another will face the challenges of illness.  This course, a seminar taught by an experienced physician specializing in primary care internal medicine, will concentrate on learning how patients, their families, and people in the caring professions experience illness; how patients' stories become...(more)

 

TR 727 Knowing God: Christian and Muslim Perspectives

Instructor: Christian Collins Winn

Thursday, 5:30-9:00 PM

Course Description: This is a seminar course which will bring into dialogue two seminal thinkers, one Christian and the other Muslim - Karl Barth and Abu Hamid Muhhamad ibn Muhammad al-Ghazali - on the subject of the knowledge of God.  Though located in very different historical and religious contexts both thinkers devoted an enormous amount of intellectual and spiritual energy to thinking through what it means to know and obey God.... (more)

  

 

 

Update: Capstone Seminar  

In addition to being offered this fall, the Capstone Seminar, taken in the senior year, will also be offered in Spring 2015.  If you are new to United but intend to graduate in 2015, I recommend that you take the Capstone Seminar in the spring to give yourself additional time to adjust to the United curriculum.  

 

 


Update: Justice and Peace Concentration and  Leadership Toward Racial Justice Concentration

The Justice and Peace concentration and the Leadership Toward Racial Justice concentrations are being combined into the new Social Justice and Reconciliation concentration.  The foundation course for this new concentration is Theories of Justice and Reconciliation.  All courses taken under the Justice and Peace and the Leadership toward Racial Justice concentrations will count toward the new concentration.  All students enrolled in in either of the previous concentrations will be automatically transferred into the Social Justice and Reconciliation concentration.

Seminary News

Welcome, Emily Geris!

We are delighted to have Emily Geris join the advancement team as the administrative assistant to advancement. Emily has great experience with supporting advancement teams including annual fund, campaigns, special events, and marketing efforts. Emily is excited to bring her enthusiasm and nonprofit experience to United and we are looking forward to her outstanding organizational abilities, strong work ethic, and her professional and friendly manner.

 

Please join us in welcoming Emily to United!

 

 

Lost and Found:  Camera

Did you misplace your camera?  If so, please contact Tom Witt at [email protected].

 

Library News

Library Closed for Labor Day

Just a reminder that Spencer Library will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Da y.

 

Library Hours

Check out the library hours for the Fall term, in the column to the left.  We look forward to seeing you all again soon!

 

Educational Opportunities

 

Sojourners Spiritual Direction Program

There is one opening left in this Fall's Sojourner's Spiritual Direction Program, a unique 15-month training program in spiritual direction for clergy, chaplains, seminarians and others in the helping professions. Starting in October of this year, this small, accelerated program recognizes the significant experience you have through your professional training and work. It brings together progressive currents in theology, cosmology, positive psychology, mind-body practice, and communications theory to as we explore how we deepen spiritual awareness and engagement with ourselves and others.

 

Continuing education hours are offered, and some churches and institutions will offer tuition reimbursement.

 

Visit facilitator Scott McRae's website for more information.