Easter Message 2025
An Easter Message from President Millard “While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them…. But they urged him strongly saying ‘Stay with us’….so he went in to stay with them.” Luke 24:15, 29 April 17, 2025 According to the Gospel of Luke, on the afternoon of Easter Sunday, the […]
Dean David Watson Accepts Leadership Position at Asbury Theological Seminary
Dr. David Watson, United’s senior vice president and academic dean, to become president of Asbury Theological Seminary
Retracing the Steps of Freedom
Retracing the Steps of Freedom Immersion trip to Alabama offers opportunity to engage with the legacy of Civil Rights Movement Students on the Spring 2024 “Enacting the Beloved Community” immersion trip God often grows us through new experiences and faith encounters outside our comfort zones. This is why United requires all Master of Divinity students […]
Rev. Dr. Boise Kimber Begins Term as President of National Baptist Convention USA
Alumnus Begins Term as President of National Baptist Convention USA Congratulations to United alum, Rev. Dr. Boise Kimber who was recently elected President of the National Baptist Convention USA (NBCUSA), the largest predominantly black Protestant denomination in the United States. The NBCUSA Mid-Winter Board Meeting, January 13-16, 2025, is the first denomination-wide gathering under his […]
The Hilliard-Jones “Builders and Bridgers” Doctoral Cohort Travel to England
The Hilliard-Jones “Builders and Bridgers” Doctoral Cohort Travel to England Written by Dr. Christopher Michael Jones Editor’s note: The Immersion Program at United provides unique opportunities for students to encounter other cultures and religions, including diverse expressions of Christianity in the US and abroad. A cross-cultural immersion trip is required for Master of Divinity students […]
Remembering Dr. Donald B. Rogers
Remembering Dr. Donald B. Rogers Thursday, December 5, 2024 With great sadness we share news of the passing of Rev. Dr. Donald B. Rogers (Oct. 17, 1931 – Nov. 20, 2024), Professor Emeritus of Christian Education. Dr. Rogers spent the majority of his teaching career at United Theological Seminary, joining the faculty in 1969 and […]
2024 Heirs of Pietism in World Christianity 2 Conference Highlights
2024 Heirs of Pietism in World Christianity 2 Conference Recap The second Heirs of Pietism in World Christianity conference took place at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, October 23-25, 2024. Sponsored by the Center for The Evangelical United Brethren Heritage, the event featured academic presentations and worship in the spirit of the Pietist heritage […]
Love Your Enemies
LOVE YOUR ENEMIES “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.” (Luke 6:27-28 Today’s English Version) Monday, August 26, 2024 Friends: It is obvious that we live in a deeply divided society, politically, religiously, racially […]
A Look Back at 2023-2024
A Look Back at 2023-2024 Friday, July 26, 2024 Each July marks the start of a new academic and fiscal year at United Theological Seminary. As we begin our “new year,” it is good to look back and thank God for all of God’s blessings we experienced in 2023-24. After the 2024 commencement service, board […]
Debt-Free at Last
DEBT-FREE AT LAST May 15, 2024 Monday, May 13, 2024, is a historic day in the life of United Theological Seminary. On this day, United became debt-free at last. For decades, United has had building mortgages or endowment debts which had to be paid through its annual budget. In 2021, by the grace of God […]