Academic Catalog 2010-2011 - Union Presbyterian Seminary

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The Missionof Union PresbyterianSeminaryUnion Presbyterian Seminary equips Christian leaders for ministry in the world—a sacred vocationthat requires deep learning, commitment to service, and an ability to read culture and circumstancein the light of the rich resources of scripture and theological tradition.MISSION / ACCREDITATIONThe seminary’s core mission is to participate in the mission of the church by forming and equipping leadersfor the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ (Eph 4:12). As a theological institution of thePresbyterian Church (U.S.A.) standing within the Reformed tradition,• We confess the Lordship of Jesus Christ.• We weave together distinctive approaches to theological educationfor pastoral and educational ministries.• We educate, inspire, and empower leaders for congregational life,theological scholarship, and bold Christian service to the world.• We serve as a theological resource for church and society.• We are a catalyst for the transformation of the church,and through the church, the world.ACCREDITATIONUnion Presbyterian Seminary, on both campuses, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools to award degrees at the master’s and doctoral levels. Contact the Commissionon Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4501, for questions about theaccreditation of Union Presbyterian Seminary. The Commission directs schools to indicate that it is to be contactedonly if there is concern that an institution is not in compliance with an accreditation requirement or standard.Union Presbyterian Seminary, on both campuses, is also accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of TheAssociation of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1110; telephone: 412-788-6505), to award M.A.C.E., M.A.T.S., M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D., and D.Min. degrees. Theaccreditation status of the institution is published in Bulletin 48, Part 2, Membership List, of The Association ofTheological Schools, available at http://www.ats.edu/Resources/Publications/Documents/Bulletin/Part2MembershipList.pdf.In 2005 Union Presbyterian Seminary received full site accreditation for the M.A.C.E. and M.Div.degrees, its programs in Charlotte, NC.Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond Campus, is fully accredited by the University Senate of the UnitedMethodist Church for the instruction of United Methodist students who seek to be pastors. Documents describingvi
Union Presbyterian Seminary Academic Catalog 2010-2011the accreditation status of Union Presbyterian Seminary are available for review in the offices of the deans of theseminary.Degree programs of study offered by Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte Campus have been declared exemptfrom the requirements for licensure under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) 116-15(d) forexemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon anyassessment of program quality under established licensing standards.MISSION / ACCREDITATIONvii
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