Academic Catalog 2010-2011 - Union Presbyterian Seminary

1. OverviewDEGREESUnion Presbyterian Seminary offers five degree programs. The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and the Master of Artsin Christian Education (M.A.C.E.) are the basic professional degree programs. In addition, Union PresbyterianSeminary offers a dual degree: the Master of Divinity/Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.Div./M.A.C.E.).Union Presbyterian Seminary also offers the following advanced degrees: the Master of Theology (Th.M.) andthe Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). An appropriate master’s degree, awarded by an institution of recognizedstanding, is prerequisite for admission into these degree programs.Admission to the Ph.D. program has been temporarily suspended for 2010-11, and will be resumed whencurricular revision, faculty deployment, and institutional resources permit.Known for its rigorous academic program, Union Presbyterian Seminary also offers an extensive network ofsupervised student-in-ministry opportunities. In addition, the school supports continued learning for educatorsand ministers through an array of professional workshops, seminars, and other opportunities.Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte Campus offers classes in three degree programs: the M.Div., theM.A.C.E., and the M.Div./M.A.C.E. dual degree program. Classes in Charlotte, NC, are held on the campus ofQueens University.VOCATIONAL PLANNINGIn cooperation with faculty advisors, the Office of Supervised Ministry and Vocational Planning (SMVPO) assistsstudents in their vocational planning, in securing appropriate supervised ministry opportunities, and in theprocess of seeking calls to ministry after graduation.FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTSThe financial aid program of Union Presbyterian Seminary helps many students attend school full-time andprepare for service in the church without incurring burdensome debt. Need-based grants and merit fellowshipsare available to qualified full-time basic degree students. See chapter 7 for detailed information about financialaid.LIBRARY RESOURCESThe William Smith Morton Library is a spacious facility at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond Campus. Builtto blend architecturally with the historic landmark campus, the facility incorporates the latest electronic technologies.The library’s mission is to provide resources to support faculty research and the curriculum of Union PresbyterianSeminary. The library not only provides for current needs, but develops its collections and programs in anticipationof changing technology, new academic disciplines, and enhanced methods of teaching and learning.The library, with a collection numbering more than 350,000 volumes, offers one of the nation’s finest collections forbiblical studies, theology, Christian education, and church history. Operated by Union Presbyterian Seminary,the library also serves the Baptist Theological Seminary of Richmond. Students have access to other partneracademic libraries in the Richmond area. The library is a member of the Online Computer Library Center,which provides cataloging and interlibrary loan services. The library catalog is accessible on the internet athttp://library.upsem.edu.Students on the Charlotte campus have access to the electronic resources available through the William SmithMorton Library in Richmond. This connection adds depth and breadth to the collection available at Everett Libraryon the campus of Queens University of Charlotte.1-1