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UTS
Unification Theological Seminary
uts.edu
Catalog 2018-2019
Bridging Religious and Cultural Divides© 2018 Unification Theological Seminary Care is taken to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this publication; the information is susceptible, however, to unintended error and subject to changes or deletions without notification. Policies, rules and regulations of the Seminary are on file in the Administrative offices. The Unification Theological Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, marital status, age or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational programs, educational policies, facilities, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs and activities which it operates.
CONTENTS
Directory ................................................................................................ 4
Founders ................................................................................................. 5
Board of Trustees ................................................................................... 5
Administrative Staff ............................................................................... 5
President's Message ............................................................................... 5
Faculty ................................................................................................... 6
Profile of UTS ........................................................................................ 6
Mission Statement .................................................................................. 7
Accreditation .......................................................................................... 7
History ................................................................................................... 7
Facilities and Resources ......................................................................... 8
Financial Information ............................................................................. 9
Financial Aid ........................................................................................ 10
Institutes at UTS .................................................................................. 12
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Academic Calendar 2018-2019 ............................................................ 14
Academic Programs ............................................................................. 15
Master of Religious Education Program ....................................... 15
Master of Arts In Religious Studies Program ............................... 17
Master of Divinity Program .......................................................... 18
Field Education ............................................................................. 19
Combined Degrees ........................................................................ 19
Doctor of Ministry Program.......................................................... 20
Distance Learning ......................................................................... 20
Certificate Programs ..................................................................... 21
Continuing Education ................................................................... 21
Admissions ........................................................................................... 21
Admission to the Doctor of Ministry Program..................................... 22
Academic Policies and Procedures ...................................................... 23
Community Life and Spiritual Formation ............................................ 27
Student Services ................................................................................... 29
Course Listings .................................................................................... 30
Scriptural Studies .......................................................................... 30
Living Traditions .......................................................................... 31
Theology and Philosophy ............................................................. 33
Religious Education ...................................................................... 35
Ministry......................................................................................... 38
Doctor of Ministry Courses .......................................................... 41
Pastoral Ministry ........................................................................... 43
Management.................................................................................. 45
Theological Languages ................................................................. 46
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Undergraduate Program Notification ................................................... 48
INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity.......................................... 50
Discrimination and Harassment Policy ................................................ 50
UTS FERPA Policy ............................................................................. 51
Social Media and Technology Use Policy ........................................... 53DIRECTORY Academic Dean
Phone: (212) 563-6647 x101
INSTITUTIONAL WEBSITE Fax: (212) 563-6431
Email: k.noda@uts.edu
www.uts.edu
Vice-President
Phone: (845) 752-3000 x235
UTS Main Campus
Fax: (845) 752-3014
30 Seminary Drive Email: mm@uts.edu
Barrytown, NY 12507
Registrar
President Phone: (212) 563-6647 x103
Phone: (203) 260-6801 Fax: (212) 563-6431
Fax: (845) 752-3014 Email: registrar@uts.edu
Email: h.spurgin@uts.edu
Library
Academic Dean Phone: (212) 563-6647 x106
Phone: (845) 752-3000 x244 Fax: (212) 563-6431
Fax: (845) 752-3014 Email: r.wagner@uts.edu
Email: k.noda@uts.edu
Finance Office
Vice-President for Administration Phone: (212) 563-6647 x109
Phone: (845) 752-3000 x227 Fax: (212) 563-6431
Fax: (845) 758-2156 Email: finance.office@uts.edu
Email: mm@uts.edu
Admissions and Financial Aid
Finance Office Phone: (212) 563-6647 x105
Phone: (845) 752-3000 x250 Fax: (212) 563-6431
Fax: (845) 758-2156 Email: h.christopher@uts.edu
Email: finance.office@uts.edu
Recruitment
Registrar Phone: (718) 690-4988
Phone: (845) 752-3000 x225 Fax: (212) 563-6431
Fax: (845) 752-3014 Email: j.theriot@uts.edu
Email: registrar@uts.edu
Director of Student Life
Admissions and Financial Aid Phone: (347) 595-5428
Phone: (212) 563-6647 x105 Fax: (212) 563-6431
Fax: (212) 563-6431 Email : d.kone@uts.edu
Email: h.christopher@uts.edu
Chaplain
Security Office Phone: (212) 563-6647 x113
Phone: (845) 594-8964 Fax: (212) 563-6431
Fax : (845) 758-2156 Email : jacobdavid835@yahoo.com
Email: i.tsumagari@uts.edu
Maryland Extension Site
New York City Extension Center
9135 Piscataway Rd. Ste 410
4 West 43rd Street Clinton, MD 20735
New York, NY 10036
Director of Maryland Extension Site
President Phone: (240) 244-1125
Phone: (203) 260-6801 Fax: (240) 348-7861
Fax: (212) 563-6431 Email: k.winings@uts.edu
Email: h.spurgin@uts.edu
UTS Catalog 2018-2019 4FOUNDERS generation who will provide leadership inter-religious cooperation worldwide
in a troubled world. and pass on a legacy of love, peace and
Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon and The value of UTS will be measured hope to future generations.
Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon by how effective our seminary has been We are in the midst of fundamental
in providing tools for your success in changes in theological education. A
ministry, professional life and seminary no longer consists of hallowed
BOARD OF TRUSTEES interpersonal relationships. During your halls where students separate
studies, you will learn that the path to themselves from the world, commune
Franco Famularo Chair
personal integrity consists of practicing with God, study Holy Scripture, and
Christine Hempowicz Secretary
what the founders of our seminary call prepare to share our knowledge and
David J. Billings, III
“true love,” which means forming a insights with congregants.
Richard Buessing meaningful relationship with God and We are called to serve, as well as to
Crescentia deGoede all people. pray and study. A UTS education has
Dan Fefferman By manifesting “true love”, we can been designed to help you apply divine
Michael Jenkins help to create mutual respect, principles in the everyday life of those
Ki Hoon Kim compassion, peace and harmony, so that around you. UTS has sought to prepare
Ernest Patton the world may become “one family you to address the issues that we face in
Hugh D. Spurgin under God.” We hope that our students the real world.
Thomas Ward will become leaders who will work to UTS is an interfaith seminary. UTS
bring that ideal into reality. stands on Judeo-Christian roots ready to
Trustees Emeriti: UTS graduates are the light of the embrace all faiths and all people. The
Mose Durst world. They are the physicians who care hope is that UTS alumni(ae) will take
for those who are sick – spiritually and the lead and light the path for your
physically. Through them, God seeks to fellow human beings. Through them,
ADMINISTRATIVE realize His will on earth. UTS God wants to bless the world as His
alumni(ae) are ready to be the people dwelling place. They are God’s
STAFF through whom others can know, receive representatives on earth.
Hugh D. Spurgin President and understand the love, truth and heart Today’s technology liberates our
Michael Mickler Vice-President of God. That is the vision of our seminary. UTS is an entrepreneurial,
Keisuke Noda Academic Dean founders. urban seminary offering courses in New
Robin Graham Director of On July 1, 1977, at the first annual York City and worldwide through UTS-
Advancement and commencement, our founder the Rev. Online
Enrollment Moon called it “a day for laying a There are challenges to this method of
Management momentous milestone in God’s history education, but distance learning is the
Kathy Winings Director of Maryland of restoration.” The mission of our wave of the future. In the 1990s, our
Extension Site alumni (ae) is to carry on UTS’s founder indicated that technology has
Director of the D. Min. tradition “to bridge religious and leveled the playing field of education.
Program cultural divides.” We are the The Internet allows young students
Ute Delaney Registrar representatives of God who are destined worldwide to participate in our rich, on-
Frank Zochol Director of Finances to spread the gospel of love, truth and site learning community here in the
Jacob David Director of Field peace to people throughout the world. world’s greatest city.
Education and After the passing of Rev. Moon, Dr. We are encouraged by the worldwide
Chaplain HakJa Han Moon, our co-founder, has response to UTS Online. We are
Henry Christopher Director of been providing strong and inspired inspired that our distance learning
Admissions and leadership. She is asking UTS to raise courses have resulted in breakthroughs
Financial Aid Officer up a new generation of spiritual leaders for students worldwide.
Drissa Kone Director of Student and to instill in them the motivation and But we go forward with our eyes
Life skills to serve God and humanity. open. The advantages of an online
Robert Pumphrey Director of UTS continues on the path of guiding education are obvious. However, these
Information future leaders in a multi-cultural, multi- benefits do not instantly make us perfect
Technology faith world. At UTS, we are pursuing pastors and counselors. To balance high
Robert Wagner Librarian interfaith peacebuilding and education tech intoxication, we need a
Carl Verderber Facilities Supervisor for students of all faith traditions. compassionate heart of love for our
The mission of our graduates is to neighbors and to seek to bring the love
contribute to peace on earth by of God into the lives of everyone.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE educating a new generation of leaders to May God’s blessing be with you.
be people of high moral character who
The mission of UTS is to provide a practice goodwill and service to others. Hugh D. Spurgin, Ph.D.
quality theological education for a new The goal is for our alumni to expand President
UTS Catalog 2018-2019 5FACULTY M.A., Virginia Commonwealth Ministry
University Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Regular Faculty M.A., University of Salamanca
Drissa Kone
Jacob David
Chris Antal Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry
Assistant Professor of Ministry and
Lecturer in Ministry D.Min., Unification Theological
Homiletics
M.A., Yonsei University Seminary
Ph.D., Drew University
M.Div., Unification Theological
Seminary Lillian Miles
Michael L. Mickler
Professor of Church History Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pastoral
Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union Mark P. Barry Ministry
Adjunct Assistant Professor of D.Min., United Theological Seminary
Keisuke Noda Management
Professor of Philosophy M.A., Georgetown University Charles Thomas Phillips
Ph.D., New School for Social Research Ph.D., University of Virginia Adjunct Assistant Professor of
Management
Andrew Wilson Charles Burt Ph.D., Moscow State University
Professor of Scriptural Studies Adjunct Assistant Professor of
Ph.D., Harvard University Management Drew K. Ross
Ed.D., Argosy University Adjunct Assistant Professor of Theology
Kathy Winings D.Min., Ashland Theological Seminary
Professor of Religious Education and Victor Cadette
Ministry Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ministry M. Salih Sayilgan
Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia D.Min., Eastern Baptist Theological Adjunct Assistant Professor of Islamic
University Seminary and Interreligious Studies
Ph.D., The Catholic University of
Faculty Emeriti Demetrius Carolina America
Joseph McMahon Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ministry
Professor of Education and Philosophy, Ed.D., University of Phoenix William Selig
Emeritus Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pastoral
Charles Chesnavage Ministry
Ph.D., St. John's University
Adjunct Assistant Professor of D.Min., Unification Theological
Religious Education Seminary
Affiliate Faculty Ph.D., Fordham University
Ronald Brown Jennifer Tanabe
Adjunct Associate Professor of World Betty Clark Adjunct Assistant Professor of
Religions Adjunct Assistant Professor of Educational Assessment
Ph.D., University of Geneva Counseling and Ministry Ph.D., University of Edinburgh
D.Min. and M.Div., Erskine Theological
Jo Anne Hickman Seminary Terrance Tarver
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Church Adjunct Assistant Professor of African
History Ute Delaney American Studies
D.Min., New York Theological Seminary Lecturer in New Testament Greek Ph.D., Howard University
M.R.E., Unification Theological
Luonne Abram Rouse Seminary Robert Wagner
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ministry Lecturer in Information Literacy
D.Min., Lutheran Theological Seminary M.A., SUNY Stony Brook
Tyler O. Hendricks
M.L.S., CUNY Queens College
Adjunct Associate Professor of Ministry
Theodore T. Shimmyo Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Adjunct Associate Professor of Theology Lynn Walsh
Ph.D., Drew University Lecturer in Family Counseling
John Paul James
M.S.W., Fordham University
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Ministry
Adjunct Faculty D.Min., Unification Theological
Lester Williams
Shair Abdul-Mani Seminary
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Religious
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Islamic Education
Studies Frank Kaufmann
D.Min., Drew University
S.T.B., Seminary of the Two Martyrs Adjunct Assistant Professor of Interfaith
UTS Catalog 2018-2019 6PROFILE OF UTS array of missions around the world in December 1971, Reverend Moon
the church, as well as careers in initiated plans for the establishment of
Founded in 1975 by Reverend and interfaith organizations, social service his young church’s first theological
Mrs. Sun Myung Moon, the Unification agencies, educational contexts, seminary. For this purpose, in 1974 the
Theological Seminary (UTS) offers journalism, law, medicine, politics and church purchased the campus of St.
education for ministry and professional business. Joseph’s Normal Institute, a Christian
life. It confers five accredited graduate Brothers boarding school located in the
and undergraduate degrees: Doctor of Hudson Valley that had recently closed.
Ministry, Master of Divinity, Master of MISSION STATEMENT Dr. David S. C. Kim was appointed to
Religious Education, Master of Arts in establish the Seminary and lead it as its
The Unification Theological
Religious Studies, and Bachelor of Arts first president. President Kim assembled
Seminary offers educational programs
in World Religions and Philosophy. The a faculty and staff, and on September
Barrytown campus is located 90 miles in an interfaith context, which cultivate
20, 1975 UTS welcomed the first class
north of New York City on 250 acres of the heart, mind and spirit; bridge
of 56 students, who enrolled in a two
religious and cultural divides; promote
scenic land overlooking the Hudson year Religious Education Program. In
leadership, service and engagement with
River. It is a spiritual community with a 1980 the Seminary added a three year
the world; and provide tools for success
strong tradition of piety. Barrytown’s Divinity Program to better prepare
in ministry and professional life. UTS
extensive grounds are conducive to students for ministerial leadership.
prayer and reflection. is committed to the Unification vision
Over its first years, Reverend Moon
In addition, UTS serves a broad of one global family under God.
often visited the campus, sharing with
spectrum of denominations through the students in the classroom or on long
New York City and Clinton, MD walks around the 250 acre campus. He
campuses. Located in midtown
ACCREDITATION initiated a tradition of fishing in the
Manhattan, the New York City location The Unification Theological Hudson River, personally showing the
draws students from the New York Seminary is accredited by the Middle students how to prepare fishing nets,
metropolitan area including New Jersey States Commission on Higher and guided the creation of a soccer field
and Connecticut. The Clinton campus, Education, 3624 Market Street, and scenic pond.
located minutes from the nation’s Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284- Reflecting Reverend Moon’s
capital, draws students from Virginia, 5000) The Middle States Commission commitment to bring unity to the whole
Maryland and the District of Columbia. on Higher Education is an institutional human family, interreligious encounters
Interreligious and ecumenical fellow- accrediting agency recognized by the have been a central component of the
ship has been a central component of U.S. Secretary of Education and the school’s history and vision. UTS’s first
the seminary's history and vision. Council for Higher Education faculty, rich in its own diversity,
Numerous scholars and religious leaders Accreditation. encompassed the breadth of the Judeo-
from a wide range of religious Academic degree programs of the Christian tradition, hailing from
backgrounds encountered Unification Seminary are registered by the New Methodist, Reformed, Roman Catholic,
theology for the first time by participat- York State Education Department at the Greek Orthodox and Jewish faiths.
ing in its ecumenical conferences. In Office of Higher Education and the Ecumenical conferences, originating in
working with people of all faiths, UTS Professions Cultural Education Center, February 1977, attracted scholars and
is able to bridge religious and cultural Room 5B28, Albany, New York 12230, religious leaders from a wide range of
divides to promote a sustainable peace (518) 474-5851: denominational backgrounds. Published
based on universal spiritual principles. transcripts of these conferences offered
UTS educates men and women of all Religious Studies -HEGIS 2301.00 insights into the emergence of a new
denominations to be effective leaders Certificates in Unification Christian vision and its encounter with
who live and communicate the love and Leadership, Ecumenical traditional churches and their
truth of God. Religious education, Leadership, and Nonprofit theologies.
pastoral counseling and internship pro- Leadership and Grantwriting, The roster of distinguished scholars
grams provide opportunities for M.Div., M.A. and D.Min.; who visited UTS in the late 1970s and
practical training in skills needed for the Religious Education - HEGIS 2304.00 early 1980s for programs included:
ministry. The Doctor of Ministry M.R.E.; Harvey Cox of Harvard University,
Program is a non-residential advanced Philosophy and Religion - HEGIS Lonnie Kleiver of Southern Methodist
degree program designed for active 1599.10 University, Jewish theologian Richard
ministers, which gives them the B.A. in World Religions and Rubenstein, Martin Rumscheidt,
opportunity to reflect on their Philosophy. President of the Karl Barth Society,
ministries, expand their ministerial Father John Meehen, President of
skills, and enhance their personal Maryknoll Seminary, religious educator
theological and spiritual development. HISTORY James Michael Lee, biblical scholar
The seminary’s more than sixteen Simon De Vries of the Methodist
Less than three years after he began
hundred graduates serve in a broad Theological School, psychologist Albert
his ministry in the United States in
UTS Catalog 2018-2019 7Ellis, folklorist Morton Smith from internships, prepared more than thirty a gift by John D. Rockefeller. At its
Columbia University, Augustine scholar missionaries for service in South center stands the Chapel, the center of
Ernest Fortin from Boston College, America, inaugurated The Journal for the seminary’s spiritual life. As
Theodor Gaster from Barnard College, Unification Studies (1997-), and remodeled by the Christian Brothers in
church historian Robert Handy from attained regional accreditation 1965, the chapel was cited by The
Union Theological Seminary, National Dr. Tyler Owen Hendricks, president Catholic Encyclopedia as a model of
Review editor William Rusher, Buddhist of the Unification Church of America post-Vatican II architecture. Today it
scholar David Kalupahana from the from 1995-2000 and a member of the houses banners created by artist Norman
University of Hawaii, Islamic scholar UTS class of 1978, became the school’s Laliberté that were commissioned for
and martyr Isma’il al-Faruqi from third president in May of 2000. Under the 1985 Assembly of the World’s
Temple University, the Hassidic singing his tenure, UTS gave new emphasis to Religions.
rabbi Schlomo Carlebach, and many strengthening professional skills for The main building houses classrooms,
more. ministry and renewed its commitment to the library, the dining hall, five large
Building on these early conferences, educate students from all churches. To dormitories and a gymnasium, arranged
interfaith initiatives were organized at this end, in September 2000 UTS in four wings around the central Chapel.
UTS, including the Global Congress of established an Extension Center in New Also located here are administrative and
the World’s Religions (1977) and the York City, with an interdenominational faculty offices, group study areas, the
Youth Seminar on the World’s faculty and staff serving students of student lounge, a small chapel,
Religions (1982). The most important of diverse denominations. UTS obtained recreation rooms, and rooms for single
these was the New Ecumenical approval for its Doctor of Ministry students and staff. There are limited
Research Association (New ERA), program, inaugurated in 2006, and a accommodations for married students,
begun in 1979 and guided by then UTS M.A. in Religious Studies, begun in staff and guests.
librarian John Maniatis. New ERA 2009. The Barrytown Conference Center
developed as an interfaith community of In June 2010, Dr. Richard A. Panzer, occupies the northwest wing of the
theologians, guided by an interfaith a graduate of the UTS class of 1979, Main Building. Its facilities include an
board. Its conferences brought together became the fourth President of UTS. auditorium which seats over 400, a
hundreds of religious scholars for wide- Under his leadership, the Seminary lecture hall which seats over 100, a
ranging discussions and to study began development of an undergraduate separate dining area, offices, two dorms
Unification theology. For many, these program that was approved in 2013 by and several guestrooms.
conferences were catalysts for their own NYSED, but is currently not taking
creative advances in ecumenical applications. UTS began its Applied Massena House
thinking. Out of New ERA arose several Unificationism blog in 2013 and a The Massena House is a historical
independent interfaith organizations Clinton, Maryland Instructional Site in landmark. The original building was
based in New York City, among them 2014 focused on expanding ministry constructed in 1796 by Major John
the Religious Youth Service (1986) and opportunities through a collaborative Livingston, a Revolutionary War
the Universal Peace Federation (2001). relationship with Total You Integrative officer. Theodore Roosevelt visited in
These organizations continue to play Medical Center. the summer of 1868 as a young boy, and
significant roles in the world as In May 2015 Dr. Hugh D. Spurgin, a it was here, hiking about the property,
catalysts for peace and interreligious graduate of the first class in 1977, that he began his famous collection of
harmony. became the fifth UTS President. Under insects and animals that would become
In 1986 the Seminary received a his tenure, UTS observed the 40th year the nucleus of the American Museum of
provisional charter from the State of from its founding, reaffirmed its Natural History. After a fire destroyed
New York, and on January 17, 1990 it regional accreditation by the Middle the mansion in 1885, the present
was granted its Absolute Charter. On States Commission on Higher Massena House was constructed on the
November 21, 1996 the Seminary was Education, increased enrollment in its site.
granted initial accreditation by Middle graduate programs, strengthened its
States Commission of Higher relationship with its sponsoring church,
Grounds
Education. This accreditation was placed greater emphasis on its website
reaffirmed in 2003, 2010, and 2016. and social media, and began an online UTS sits on 250 bucolic acres over-
With the retirement of President Kim learning initiative. looking the Hudson River with a view
in May 1994, Dr. Theodore Shimmyo, of the Catskills. Its grounds include a
Associate Professor of Theology and a number of smaller houses and out-
graduate of the UTS class of 1977, FACILITIES AND buildings.
became the school’s second president. Hiking trails wind through forests,
RESOURCES fields, along a pond and down to the
The themes of his administration were
leadership development and the attitude lagoon at the southernmost end of
Barrytown Tivoli Bay, where in 1978 Reverend
of faithful attendance to God. Under his
tenure UTS strengthened its field The main building for the Barrytown Moon led the students in memorable
education program by instituting campus was completed in 1930 through expeditions fishing for carp.
UTS Catalog 2018-2019 8An eleven-circuit Labyrinth and appropriately. Located near the heart of and staff can access the online services
Peace Garden that is open to the public the seat of government for the United and electronic materials of all three
can also be found on the property. States, also known as “the beltway”, the New York Public Libraries.
campus is accessible for students living Patrons can also utilize the full-text,
New York City in the Maryland, District of Columbia, scholarly journals through ProQuest-in-
Located in the heart of Manhattan, the and Virginia region. This area is also Religion, an online database, and
New York City campus was founded as home to one of the largest UTS alumni EBSCO ebook collection from their
a commuter-based campus with an communities. personal computers or terminals
ecumenically rich and diverse student The Maryland campus was developed available in the library.
body. Representing Lutheran, Catholic, out of a need for students to enter the Students have access to online
Evangelical and African-American ministerial and religious education bibliographic citations and LibGuide
denominational backgrounds, many of fields equipped with the necessary course resources. The UTS Library also
the students already have pastorates and knowledge and practical experiences offers individualized research support to
are seeking their academic credentials. that enable them to provide a more students. And, to further serve the needs
Others are exploring the possibility of a holistic ministerial and educational of our patrons, the UTS Library offers
new career in the ministry. Still others approach within their churches and faith extended hours during Exam Weeks.
are looking to enhance their current communities. The Maryland campus is
vocations with a theological/ spiritual unique and its program of study Security
understanding that affirms them integrates the study of Ministry, UTS maintains campus security on
personally and enriches them Religious Education and Theological the main campus through a schedule of
professionally. The Extension Center Studies with today's advances in closing hours and a night patrol. The
offers exciting and enriching field Neuroscience, Counseling and campus buildings meet local fire-safety
education opportunities in the Psychology, and Entrepreneurship. codes, and there are regular fire
international, interfaith, and social Students also have the opportunity to inspections and fire drills. No crimes or
ministry arenas. Because of the unique expand the boundaries of ministry instances of sexual harassment were
opportunities presented by ministry in through the inclusion of holistic health reported on either the Barrytown
the metropolitan area, the Seminary and healing, nutrition, health IT and campus or the Extension Center campus
offers a number of courses that are business and professional certification in the 2016-17 academic year.
particularly relevant to students in an options - all of which provide students
urban context. with vital additional skills to be
The Seminary partners with the effective in today's multidisciplinary FINANCIAL
American Clergy Leadership workforce.
INFORMATION
Conference (ACLC) to sponsor prayer
breakfasts and other clergy-based Library
Estimated Expenses
programs. UTS works also with the The UTS Libraries maintain a
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the collection of approximately 157,000 To facilitate adjustment to seminary
Baha'i Community, the New Synagogue titles (57,000 volumes), which include life, it is recommended that entering
of NYC, and the International Gurukula books, ebooks audio and video media, students carefully anticipate tuition,
Community as part of its commitment and periodicals. fees, basic living expenses and moving
to interfaith dialogue and understanding. The UTS Information Commons is costs, and make provision in advance
located in the Seminary Library (NYC for these financial obligations.
Maryland Extension). Patrons can avail Total cost for students attending the
themselves to computer workstations Seminary will vary according to
The Maryland Campus of the personal needs.
Unification Theological Seminary, and ChromeBooks to conduct personal
classified as an additional location by and academic research, engage in group
projects and participate in Information Cost of Attendance
the Middle States Association of Higher
Education, is situated in the southern Literacy workshops. Doctor of Ministry Program
part of Prince George's County Students at the NYC campus are able
to access over 50,000 books at the One Semester Full Year
Maryland in Clinton, Maryland. It is Tuition & Fees* $3,805 ....... $7,610
housed in a Mind/Body Integrative Barrytown campus through an
interlibrary loan process. New York Room & Board (off campus)
Medical Arts facility, which provides 8,615 ....... 17,230
UTS students with a unique and most City is home to some of the best public
and private libraries in the world. As Room & Board (on campus)
effective opportunity to learn and gain 800 ......... 1,600
unique skills for their ministerial and such, UTS students can utilize the
resources of seminary libraries in the Books/Supplies 800 ........ 1,600
theological vocations. Students are able Transportation 675 ........ 1,350
to register for internships in holistic New York area through our membership
in the New York Area Theological Loan Fees 109 ........... 218
counseling and in helping people learn Personal/Misc. 875 ........ 1,750
and live more effectively and Library Association (NYATLA) and
WALDO. Likewise, faculty, students TOTAL $15,679 .... $31,358
UTS Catalog 2018-2019 9*Based on 7 credits per semester @ Late Registration Fee ................... 70.00 Some local and national churches have
$525 per credit plus $15 per day after the first day of set up generous scholarship programs
Master Programs classes that completely fund students’ seminary
Readmission Fee ....................... 70.00 education.
Tuition & Fees** $4,855 .... $9,710 Replacement of Student ID ............. 5.00 Forms and information are available
Room & Board (off campus) through the Admissions Office.
8,615 ..... 17,230 Room and Board
Books/Supplies 800 ........ 1,600 Types of Financial Aid
D.Min. Intensive Meals ............. 360.00
Transportation 675 ....... 1,350 Financing a college education is a
D.Min. Intensive Room, single
Loan Fees 109 .......... 218 challenge for many families.
Personal/Misc. 875 ........ 1,750 occupancy .................................. 440.00
D.Min. Intensive Room, double Recognizing the cost of an education,
TOTAL $15,929 ..... $31,858 students should consider the total cost
** Based on 9 credits per semester @ occupancy .................................. 340.00
of their education and not just the costs
$525 per credit of the initial year. Besides the usual
Deferred Payment Plan
sources—family assistance, personal
Tuition and Fees Students must pay at least 25% of savings, and summer earnings—there
their tuition at registration. All other exists a variety of ways to pay college
Tuition Graduate and Doctoral Seminary fees must be paid in full at
Programs costs. These are generally referred to as
time of registration, including any past student financial aid. They consist of
Tuition per credit per semester .. $525.00 due balances. The remaining 67% of scholarships, grants, loans, and earnings
(including Dissertation Project credits) deferred tuition must be paid in three from part-time work while in school.
Non-credit continuing education, equal installments the 3 months Loans and scholarships are available
tuition per class hour ................... 165.00 following the first day of classes. A fee at UTS. Most of these forms of financial
Audit fee per credit ..................... 125.00 is assessed for choosing this option. A aid are based on need and are
Continuing Thesis or Project late fee of $35.00 will be assessed per determined by the FAFSA. The amount
Enrollment, per semester ............ 150.00 missed installment. Students will not be of the aid offered is determined by
Continuing Dissertation Enrollment, allowed to register if there is a balance calculations from the Department of
starting with the 5th year of the program, on their account. Education. Scholarship monies are
per semester................................. 200.00 awarded by the graduate Financial Aid
Refunds Committee.
Tuition for Field Education taken during
the summer or winter breaks will be Students officially withdrawing from Please keep in mind:
allotted according to the term in which courses up until the end of the first • All Federal financial aid rules and
week of classes are entitled to a regulations are set out by the
it is registered.
complete refund of tuition. Those Department of Education. These
withdrawing from the second week are federal laws and regulations
Registration Fees Graduate and
through the end of the seventh week of that the UTS Office of Financial
Doctoral Programs
the term may receive a 50 percent Aid is required to follow.
Full-time Students (9 or more credits refund of tuition. No refund will be • UTS does not discriminate on the
Masters, 7 or more credits Doctoral) given to students who withdraw after basis of race, color, national origin,
Registration ............................ $ 130.00 the end of the seventh week of the term. religion, age, or disability.
A student is responsible to pay whatever
Part-time Students (fewer than 9 credits
balance remains after withdrawing. Scholarships
Masters, fewer than 7 credits Doctoral)
All fees are non-refundable.
Registration ............................. $ 105.00 Different partial tuition scholarships
are available to qualified applicants.
Other Fees FINANCIAL AID Scholarships are reviewed annually.
Student Activity Fee (NY Extension Ecumenical Scholarship
Center students only).................. $ 30.00 The Unification Theological
Seminary is committed to helping This scholarship offers a 25%
Application Fee ............................ 30.00
eligible students meet their financial discount of tuition costs for students
Graduation and Binding Fee ..... 100.00
needs. Through scholarships and grants, enrolled in any Master’s Program.
Transcript Fee ........................... 10.00
the Seminary seeks to alleviate the
Transfer Credit Evaluation Fee (Master) financial burden of both domestic and President’s Scholarship
...................................................... 40.00 international students. However, This special scholarship is for students
Deferred Payment Plan (full-time) funding for these programs is limited, who cannot access federal financial aid.
..................................................... 150.00 and they provide only partial coverage
Deferred Payment Plan (part-time) 70.00 of the expenses incurred at UTS. Federal Direct Loan Program
Late Payment Fee, per missed Students are therefore encouraged to The Federal Direct Loan program
installment ................................... 35.00 seek other sources of funding first. assists students who are enrolled at least
UTS Catalog 2018-2019 10half-time (six credit hours per term) in on Entrance Counseling and after the certification process begins.
borrowing directly from the U.S. Complete your Master Promissory Please note, there is a processing
Department of Education. The loans are Note (MPN). Both are listed on the time for all funds that come into UTS.
insured by the federal government. webpage after signing in. UTS will have your funds on your
Returning students: Go to ledger within 3 days of receiving the
Stafford Direct Loans - Unsubsidized www.studentloans.gov and check funds from the DOE. Students will be
Loans to see if your MPN needs to be notified by the Financial Aid Office
Graduate students in the UTS updated. when to come to receive their loan.
programs can apply for the unsubsidized 3. It takes about a week for the
Federal Direct Student Loan program. information to be sent to the UTS Satisfactory Academic Progress
These loans have a set low interest rate Financial Aid Office so that a for Financial Aid
of 3.76%, they do begin to accrue student’s eligibility for a federal Federal Regulations require all UTS
interest from the day they are released loan can be determined, and how students maintain good progress toward
from the lender. The student must select much you can receive for the new receiving a degree in order to continue
one of the following two options: to academic year. to have eligibility for Title IV financial
begin making interest payments on the 4. Contact the UTS Financial Aid aid programs. All semesters will be
loan immediately or to allow the DOE Office for information about an counted toward this progress regardless
to capitalize the interest due, resulting in unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan, if the student did not receive aid in a
a larger loan repayment your eligibility for a loan, and the prior semester.
amount you want to borrow. According to Federal Regulations
To receive federal aid administered 5. Manhattan: 212-563-6647 ext. 105
through the UTS Office of Financial there are three main measurements
Maryland: 240-244-1125 reviewed at the end of each semester.
Aid, you must: Email: Henry Christopher at See the UTS Financial Aid Handbook
1. Be admitted to a degree seeking h.christopher@uts.edu for more detailed information.
program at UTS. 6. The Financial Aid Office will then
2. Effective July1, 2012, new students create an Award Letter for you to GPA
who enroll for the first time after sign, showing the cost of Graduate program graduation
July 1, 2012 must have a high attendance for the year and the requires a minimum of a 2.5
school diploma, GED or equivalent amount of the loan which you want cumulative grade point average. To
to receive federal student aid. to borrow. continue studies at UTS, graduate
3. Be a citizen, permanent resident of It generally takes about a week for the students must maintain a 2.5
the United States, or other eligible loan to be processed through the Federal cumulative grade point average
non-citizen. government. The UTS Bursar will credit starting at 12 cumulative credit hours.
4. Maintain satisfactory academic your account with your loan amount,
progress (SAP) according to SAP deduct the UTS costs, and issue you a Pass Rate
policy for financial aid recipients. check for any remaining amount. Completion Rate: Students must
5. Be in compliance with Selective complete at least 67% of all credits
Service Registration to receive Loan Disbursement and Processing
Policy attempted. Credits attempted include
federal funded student aid. transfer credits, withdrawals, “F” and
6. Be enrolled at least half-time (6 1. FA Solutions Originates and “I” grades.
credits) for federal and state funded
Disburses Funds:
financial aid programs. Maximum Time Frame
7. Resolve any drug conviction issues. A private company hired by UTS
handles all student Federal loans, Students need to complete their
8. Not owe a refund to any federal degree within a maximum timeframe,
grant or loan or be in default on any including originating and disbursing
funds from the DOE for each student. including transfer credits and
federal loan. attempted credits. This timeframe is
The UTS Financial Aid Office
together with FA Solutions determines 150% of the degree program
Procedure to Apply for Federal requirements. In other words, 75
Direct Loans when a student has met all eligibility
requirements for the disbursement of credits for the M.R.E., 72 credits for
financial aid funds. the M.A. and 120 credits for the
1. New students: Fill out your M.Div. degree. For the D.Min degree
FAFSA application at the timeframe is 6 years.
2. UTS Finance Office Disburses
www.fafsa.gov
Returning students: Update your Funds:
Students not in compliance with
FAFSA record at www.fafsa.gov All Loan funds will be disbursed via
the minimum GPA, maximum
This must be done each academic hard copy check by the UTS Finance
timeframe, and/or completion rate
year. Office.
requirement will be put on financial
2. New students: Login at It often takes several days or
aid probation and may lose their
www.studentloans.gov and click longer for UTS to receive the funds
financial aid eligibility.
UTS Catalog 2018-2019 11Repercussions for not meeting the INSTITUTES AT UTS
requirements:
Students who do not meet the above UTS Institute for True Parents’s
listed requirements will first be placed Teachings
on Financial Aid Warning / Probation.
The UTS Institute for True Parents’s
Any student who is placed on Financial
Teachings supports the creation of
Aid Warning will still be eligible for
Unificationist and related texts in
aid for 1 semester in an attempt to repair
exemplary English. Staffed by UTS
their progress.
faculty and utilizing the resources of its
After the Warning or Probationary
library, the Institute has assisted in
period has ended, if the student still does
translations of the Chambumo Gyeong
not meet all 3 requirements, he/she will
Cheon Seong Gyeong, Pyeonghwa
be placed on Financial Aid Suspension.
Gyeong, the Family Pledge, and many
Students that are placed on Financial
of Reverend Moon’s public speeches.
Aid Suspension cannot receive any Title
Another area of the Institute’s work is
IV Federal (or State) Financial Aid until
to produce Unificationist commentaries
they repair their Satisfactory Academic
on scriptures, notably the joint project
Progress status by enrolling for classes
with the Universal Peace Federation that
at their own expense or successfully
resulted in the publication of World
appealing their probation.
Scripture and the Teachings of Sun
Appeal Process for Students Who Have Myung Moon (2007).
Failed to Meet Satisfactory Academic
Progress
Students will be notified by the Office
of Financial Aid that they have lost their
financial aid eligibility.
Students initiate the process by
requesting a one-time appeal. Such
requests should be forwarded to the
Director for Financial Aid within two
weeks of aid loss notification.
Possible reasons for appeal: serious
personal problems, family tragedy,
illness, employment and/or difficult
adjustment to school, and other unusual
circumstances that could reasonably
contribute to a lack of academic
progress. Appeals should include
supporting documentation.
A committee comprised of the
Director for Financial Aid, the
Registrar, and others as needed will
review the appeal request.
Please note, only one appeal will be
granted, whether based on qualitative
and/or quantitative standards. Students
who are not granted an appeal, or those
who have already used the appeal, but
do not have a cumulative GPA of 2.00
or meet quantitative standards, will
regain eligibility once the cumulative
GPA and quantitative standards are met.
UTS Catalog 2018-2019 12Unification Theological Seminary
Graduate Programs
UTS Catalog 2018-2019 13ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2018-2019 Fall Semester 2018 July 1 Start of D.Min. Fall Semester August 6-17 D.Min. Fall Intensive in session August 24 Registration Day and Orientation for new students August 27 First day of classes (Master level programs) September 3 Labor Day - no classes September 4 Last day to add/drop classes October 19 End of D.Min. Fall Semester October 31 Application Deadline for December Graduation November 20-23 Thanksgiving recess December 10 Last day to withdraw from classes December 14 Last day of regular scheduled classes December 17-20 Examination Period December 31 Graduation Spring Semester 2019 January 1 Start of D.Min. Spring Semester January 25 Registration Day January 28 First day of classes February 4 Last day to add/drop classes February 25-March 8 D.Min. Spring Intensive in session April 6 Application Deadline for May Graduation April 15-19 Spring Break (Easter) April 19 End of D.Min. Spring Semester May 3 Theses and Projects due for May Graduation May 10 Last day to withdraw from classes May 17 Last day of regular scheduled classes May 20-23 Examination Period May 25 Graduation Day: 43rd Commencement UTS Catalog 2018-2019 14
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Unification Studies and Theological conflict resolution, church growth,
Studies. It is also an ideal degree for character education and management.
those students wishing to pursue either Field Education is an integral part of
UTS is an interfaith seminary that doctoral studies or further study in a the UTS programs, enabling students to
seeks to serve students from the world’s specific field of theological inquiry. integrate theoretical knowledge with
religions as well as students from a wide The Seminary’s New York location practical experience in a variety of
range of Christian denominational affords students from a wide array of pastoral and educational roles.
families. It offers four graduate degree Christian churches and faith Internship placements are in profes-
programs. UTS also offers certificate communities the opportunity to focus on sional settings under the supervision of
and continuing education programs. Biblical Studies, Urban Ministry, Peace trained supervisors. They may involve
The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) Pro- and Justice Ministry, Interfaith Studies, full-time apprenticeship in a church or
gram is a non-residential program aimed or whatever they need to succeed in non-profit setting for a period of up to 3
at developing ministerial leadership at their chosen ministries. The Seminary’s months. A new feature of the program is
an advanced level. Courses are taught interdenominational and interfaith Clinical Pastoral Education, where
over four two-week intensives over a faculty assures a diversity of faith students fulfill internships as chaplains
two year period. Students then take one perspectives. UTS students can also in hospital or prison settings for the
to three years to complete their prepare for ordination in their respective purpose of becoming a licensed
dissertation project. Student have a denominations by taking any courses chaplain.
choice of two concentrations. required by their denominational bodies Given the powerful influence of the
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) to complete their ordination American media globally, ministers and
Program is a three-year course of study requirements. church workers around the world are
to prepare men and women for pastoral Unificationist students also have the faced with the task of communicating
leadership. opportunity to select courses designed the unchanging truth of God in a world
The Master of Religious Education for in-depth study of their faith saturated by American culture. For this
(M.R.E.) Program is a two-year tradition, including study of Unification reason, many international students
program with two concentrations— Theology and Philosophy as well as come to UTS in order to receive
Religious Education and Interfaith History and Unification Ministry. theological education within an
Peacebuilding and has the flexibility to Each UTS program strives to balance American cultural milieu. This adds to
prepare students for a variety of lay theological instruction with training in the rich diversity of the UTS
ministries. The Interfaith Peacebuilding practical skills. Grounding in the basic community.
concentration develops educators and theological disciplines of Scriptural This catalog reflects the schedule of
peace workers who are equipped to Studies, Living Traditions and Theology programs at the start of the academic
address all the dimensions of is necessary to understand the year. Please check with the Registrar’s
peacebuilding: peace within the complexities and nuances of religious office for updated information after the
individual, peace in the family, and discourse, and to develop an empathetic year begins.
peace among the world’s peoples, understanding of the beliefs of others.
nations, religions and races. The One pillar of the bridge to interfaith
curriculum is rooted in the premise that understanding is thorough grounding in
peacebuilding requires attention first to one’s own faith; the other pillar is MASTER OF RELIGIOUS
the spiritual causes of conflict as a basis familiarity with the other traditions, EDUCATION PROGRAM
for effective action. The Religious whether in the Christian family or
Education concentration prepares spanning the world’s religions. The Religious education - to communicate
students for educational ministries and theological disciplines address both ideals, beliefs and practice - is a central
work within their faith community and pillars. task of religious leadership. The Master
emphasizes sound principles of Professional courses equip students of Religious Education Program is a
religious educational programming. with practical skills for diverse forms of two-year professional program that
The Master of Arts in Religious ministry. Contemporary religious provide students with the skills,
Studies (M.A.) is a basic graduate leaders must be equipped with a variety knowledge and methods necessary for
degree that prepares students for diverse of skills necessary for their effective educational and ministries.
positions and ministries as well as for a multi-faceted role as pastor, teacher, The program has two concentrations:
strong theological and practical counselor and public figure. The (1) Religious Education
knowledge of religions and their impact Ministry and Religious Education (2) Interfaith Peacebuilding.
on today’s society. The M.A. in curricula include a broad range of
Religious Studies offers students a courses that develop student abilities
choice of four concentrations that
Graduation Requirements
both theoretically and practically.
address life in today’s intercultural and through practical experience. Elective To be awarded the M.R.E. degree,
interreligious global community. The courses provide opportunities to concen- students must fulfill the following
concentrations are Interfaith trate in specific areas of interest and requirements:
Peacebuilding, Non-Profit Leadership, ministry, including pastoral counseling, • 50 credit hours
UTS Catalog 2018-2019 15• A minimum grade point average of in America imparts does more than just promote
2.50 LTR 5311 Parallels of History tolerance of the other; it contains within
• Mid-Program Review LTR 5151 The Unification Movement it the impulse towards harmony and
LTR 5305 African-American Religious peace among all members of the human
• A Religious Education Project family.
History of Harlem
Any denominational history course The curriculum within this
Concentration in Religious concentration includes components,
Education RELIGIOUS EDUCATION which enable the students to examine
Religious education is a vital CURRICULUM critical opportunities and challenges,
component of the life of any church or both generally and within their tradition,
EDU 5101 Foundations of Religious for interfaith encounters. The
faith community. An effective religious Education
education program will support the on- curriculum also includes courses that
going religious development and EDU 5111 or EDU 5112 Models of will allow students to recognize the
spiritual growth of its members as well Teaching impact faith communities have had on
as its guests. The concentration in Two Religious Education electives, ecumenical and interfaith activities and
Religious Education focuses on this including but not limited to: to understand the central principles of
need as it prepares students to be EDU 5121 Effective Religious peace building within their own faith
effective religious educators. The Education for Ministry tradition and in other traditions in
concentration will allow students to moving forward in this work. A unique
EDU 5301 Educational Planning and dynamic of this concentration is that
develop appropriate and effective
Administration students will become literate in a faith
strategies for teaching and designing
EDU 5311 Spiritual Formation tradition beyond their own. The ability
educational programs that will also take
EDU 5313 Spiritual Mentoring to communicate and implement
into consideration the diverse contextual
needs of the learners in the EDU 5321 Brain Based Teaching and guidelines for peace and justice will
congregation. Students will also study Learning also be emphasized.
important theological and scriptural EDU 5411 Children’s Ministry The following course requirements
concepts together with an appreciation EDU 5421 Ministry with Youth and apply to all students taking this
of the leading figures, events and Adolescents concentration. Courses listed are for 3
institutions of the Christian Church. In EDU 5431 Ministry with Young credits unless otherwise noted.
addition, students in this concentration Adults
will also acquire a basic familiarity with EDU 5511 Ministry for Marriage THEOLOGICAL CURRICULUM
the practices, texts and beliefs of the Preparation SCR 5151 World Scriptures and World
world’s religions. EDU 5512 Marriage and Family Peace
The following course requirements Enrichment THE 5132 Theology of Peacebuilding
apply to all students taking this EDU 5601 Practicum in Teaching
concentration. Courses listed are for 3 THE 5141 Ethics and Social Justice in the
EDU 5672 Online Ministries
credits unless otherwise noted. Age of Globalization
MIN 5431 Foundations of Interfaith
Leadership LTR 5141 World Religions
THEOLOGICAL CURRICULUM MIN 5722 Cultural Diversity and LTR 5513 World Religions and Global
Two courses in Scripture / primary texts: Conflict Transformation Conflict
SCR 5131 Hebrew Bible MIN 5724 Interreligious Prayer in One elective course each in two different
Ministry religious traditions other than the
SCR 5141 New Testament
student’s own, e.g.:
Foundations or SCR 5142 New EDU 5190 Religious Education
Colloquium SCR 5131 Hebrew Bible
Testament in Context
SCR 5141 New Testament
THE 5622 Life and Thought of Sun Foundations
Myung Moon and Hak Ja Han Moon FIELD EDUCATION
THE 5131 Systematic Theology
or THE 5631 Divine Principle in MIN 5190 Field Education Internship
LTR 5131 Church History I
Depth (2 credits)
LTR 5402 Jewish-Christian relations
THE 5131 Systematic Theology LTR 5411 Islam
Concentration in Interfaith
LTR 5131 Church History I LTR 5421 Confucianism
Peacebuilding
LTR 5141 World Religions LTR 5431 Buddhism
At UTS, peace education in the LTR 5441 Hinduism
One Church History elective: religious education context is LTR 5151 Unification Movement
LTR 5132 Church History II fundamentally inter-religious, that is, THE 5631 Divine Principle in Depth
LTR 5301 American Religious transcending any single religion, race,
Experience nation or culture. Furthermore, the
LTR 5302 History of the Black Church knowledge that the religious educator
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