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Theology and Education
New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine enjoys quality time with Morey, her labradoodle. Levine is the author of a popular series of books about the New Testament, published by Abingdon Press, an imprint of The United Methodist Publishing House. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

United Methodists embrace Amy-Jill Levine

An Abingdon Press book series by Levine, an acclaimed Jewish scholar of the New Testament, has been a hit with Sunday school classes and other small groups, yielding her speaking invitations from many churches.
Theology and Education
Graphic by Hjvds, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Ask The UMC: What is the purpose of the season after Epiphany?

The Season after Epiphany was created to help congregations get ready for their work of accompanying inquirers and candidates during their Lenten journey toward baptism.
The Rev. Chad Johnson wanted to trace the historical links between his Native American heritage and his Christian spirituality while pursuing his doctorate. Photo courtesy of the North Texas Conference.

Pastor writes on Native American spirituality

The Rev. Chad Johnson, a member of the Chickasaw Nation and a United Methodist pastor, is the author of a new book called “Finding God on the Indian Road: Exploring the Intersectionality Between Native American and Christian Spiritual Living.”
Theology and Education
A 2006 greeting card celebrating Women of Color Scholars captures the vibrancy of the program that since its founding in 1989 has transformed seminaries and universities around the world. Pictured are (top row, from left) Tumani Mutasa Nyajeka, Velma Love, Pamela Lightsey, Beauty Rosebery Maenzanise, Cheryl Anderson, Boyung Lee, Anne Joh, Namsoon Kang, and Debra Mubashsir-Majeed, and (bottom row, from left) Youtha Hardman-Cromwell, Yar D. Gonway-Gono, Linda Thomas, Rosetta Ross, Ai Ra Kim, Traci West, Seong Hee Kim. Image courtesy of the United Methodist Commission on Archives and History.

Women lead way in expanding church scholarship

Through its groundbreaking Women of Color Scholars program, the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry is transforming theological education around the globe.

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