Mientras explorábamos la zona de Morningside Heights, nos topamos con este seminario y nos llamó la atención al instante lo bonito que es el edificio por fuera. Su arquitectura es imponente y elegante, lo que nos llevó a investigar un poco sobre qué era exactamente.
Resulta que es un seminario teológico donde, según leí, se fomenta un estudio crítico de los textos religiosos y se promueve un fuerte compromiso con los derechos humanos. Como persona no creyente, me parece que esta es la clase de enfoque que ennoblece cualquier institución religiosa: la apertura, el respeto y la búsqueda de la justicia social.
Sin duda, de un lugar con esta filosofía tienen que salir personas brillantes, éticas y con un gran sentido crítico.
Es una joya arquitectónica por fuera y, por lo que parece, una institución aún más valiosa por dentro.
I have devoured all recordings in the Delighting in the Trinity series. Most recordings I've listened to more than once and some three or more times. For the last three years, the one man in the whole world I would most like to spend time with is Dr. Michael Reeves. See you in D.C., May 1, 2025.
Thank you for everything,
Ed Walsh
As someone who was raised in the Pentecostal (Assemblies of God) tradition and pursued both a Master's and a Doctorate in Ministry at a Pentecostal seminary, I sought to deepen my understanding of social justice by enrolling in Union Theological Seminary for an MA in Social Justice. Union has long been a bastion of social justice, known for producing advocates who are driven by their faith to make a difference in the world. This made it a natural choice for someone like me who is passionate about merging faith with justice-oriented work.
At Union, I had the privilege of learning from some of the best theologians and historians in the country. The depth and breadth of knowledge that these professors bring to the classroom are unparalleled. Their teachings have not only expanded my understanding of theology but have also reinforced my commitment to social justice.
One of the things that I appreciate most about Union is its inclusivity. The seminary embraces a wide range of beliefs, which may be shocking to some, especially those from more conservative backgrounds. However, I find it puzzling that inclusivity and diversity of thought would be seen as anything other than a reflection of the gospel's core message of love and acceptance. My time at Union has only strengthened my faith, not weakened it. For those who worry that attending a seminary like Union could lead to a crisis of faith, I would argue that any seminary experience is designed to challenge you. It's a place where deep, critical reflection occurs, and this process can be unsettling. But if one's faith is strong and rooted, it will not be easily shaken.
There is a narrative that some people lose their faith at Union, but I believe this speaks more to the individual's initial faith foundation than to the seminary itself. Union is a place of intellectual rigor and spiritual growth, but it does require bravery. It's not about losing faith; it's about refining and deepening it, sometimes even questioning long-held beliefs to arrive at a more mature and nuanced understanding of God.
Union Theological Seminary is a great institution with a rich history and professors who have left an indelible mark on theological education. For those who are passionate about social justice and seeking to integrate that passion with their faith, I encourage you to be brave and consider Union. My experience here has been transformative, and I am confident that it can be for others as well.
Union Theological Seminary is one of the greatest seminaries in the world, making highly needed connections between the gospel and what's going on in the world. Some of the greatest theologians in modern time, including Dietrich Bonhoeffer and James Cone has taught here. And the worship training here is extra-ordinary, providing the students with liturgical skills for a changing world. I spend a year here, a year that changed my life in profound ways.
If you’re looking for a seminary teaching biblical Christianity then keep on looking. If it’s institutionalized apostasy you are seeking then this is the place.
A lot of bad testimonials about this institute. This institute does not believe in the Bible......very surprising!!! I wonder what theology they teach.
Many people have been warned about this institute.
Union theological seminary revend euan Cameron is a wonderful priest with alot of history from England and is great with worship and is very interesting to me I need to have a priest that I cant talk to and just to feel comfortable to talk and I am not a happy person I cant talk to him no more my names is Susan I knew to talk to him I need to come back to Heavely rest church for service and to talk to different revend and to talk to revend Matt hyde is the rector of that church my name is Susan kenney
Among the best of what it is and what it offers. Excellent Theological Education for the contemporary world. Here, the Mind fully reflects, the Heart utterly passions and the Soul ultimately yearns. From here you are ready to make this a better world. I am proud being a former student.
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