United Theological Seminary

Introducing United’s Doctor of Theology

Introducing United’s Doctor of Theology Doctor of Theology students gather for an intensive, held in July 2024 at United Theological Seminary’s Dayton, OH campus. In summer 2024, United welcomed its inaugural cohort of Doctor of Theology (ThD) students. The new degree program is the fruit of years of dialogue and development between the faculty, staff, […]

Estate Planning Webinar

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May 28, 2024 | Considering a master’s program at United? Join the enrollment team for a virtual Q&A covering your questions about degree programs, financial aid, online options and more.

2025 Commencement

Click here to view the commencement program Join United in celebrating the class of 2024-25! Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Location: Christian Life Center (CLC) 3489 Little York Rd. Dayton, OH 45414 Schedule: 8:00 a.m. | Doors Open 8:00-9:00 a.m. | Robing (West Auditorium) 9:15-9:30 a.m. | Group Photos (West Auditorium) 10 a.m. – Noon […]

ALUMNI/AE SPOTLIGHT

ALUMNI/AE SPOTLIGHT BISHOP THOMAS BICKERTON (DMIN ’94) Get to know Bishop Tracy Smith Malone (DMin ’01), who was welcomed as President Designate of the Council of Bishops of The UMC at the Spring 2022 meeting of the Council. HOW DO YOU SEE GOD AT WORK IN YOUR MINISTRY RIGHT NOW? “God continues to call me and to position […]

ALUMNI/AE SPOTLIGHT

ALUMNI/AE SPOTLIGHT BISHOP THOMAS BICKERTON (DMIN ’94) Get to know Bishop Thomas Bickerton (DMin ’94), who was welcomed as President of the Council of Bishops of The UMC at the Spring 2022 meeting of the Council. HOW DO YOU SEE GOD AT WORK IN YOUR MINISTRY RIGHT NOW? “I am humbled and honored to be able to serve […]

2023 Opening Convocation

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Please return to this page to watch the Opening Convocation service at 12:30 p.m. EST on October 11, 2022. The service will still be viewable on this page after the initial broadcast. Join United in celebrating the start of the 2023-24 academic year! Bishop James Swanson will be bringing a message to mark the beginning of the academic year, […]

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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION My journey of faith at United is indelibly marked by Spirit’s nudges, winks, sometimes outright pushes into unfamiliar but faithful endeavors. One I will highlight here: a sacred vocation in teaching/learning Christian discipleship became, in Spirit’s creativity and tether, something I had never conceived nor imagined: a pathway of Christian discipleship that requires […]

STUDENT SUCCESS

STUDENT SUCCESS CHAD CLARK, DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUCCESS INTRODUCTION Today, I want to talk a little about the ways that United supports student success through our flexible course plans and course offerings. Ensuring that you can pick an individualized plan that adapts to your live and preferred learning styles is crucial to your success. FLEXCHOICE […]

REVEREND DR. ROBERT CHARLES SCOTT

A Visionary, Pastor, Preacher, and sought-after speaker, the Reverend Dr. Robert Charles Scott is a native of Monticello, MS and a resident of Charlotte, NC. He is married to Pier Charisse Scott and they are the parents of Charis Jordyn Scott. He is the Senior Pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC a […]

REVEREND DR. J. ELVIN SADLER

The youngest of five children to Mr. & Mrs. Edward D. Sadler, Sr., and a native of Gastonia, North Carolina, Dr. Sadler received his secondary education from the Gaston County School System. Attended Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina, receiving the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, majoring in General Management.  Dr. Sadler completed […]