As a Collective of Students and Alumni, we do not represent Union Theological Seminary. The information below is publicly available, we are simply linking to resources we find helpful and inspiring. Enjoy!

Meet the leaders behind the program.

Rev. Kosen Gregory Snyder and Peace Twesigye, respectively Senior and Assistant Directors of Buddhist Studies and the Thích Nhất Hạnh Program for Engaged Buddhism, discuss Union Theological Seminary's Buddhism and Inter-religious Engagement program. They share their background and vision for their work.

This short interview was filmed in November 2020.

Why go to seminary? And why Union?

Listen to current students and alumni from the Buddhism and Inter-religious Engagement program, during and information session with Admissions and Rev. Kosen Gregory Snyder and Peace Twesigye.

This panel was filmed in November 2020.

 

Is chaplaincy for you?

Many Buddhist students at Union are interested in chaplaincy, although that is certainly not the only course of study and professional formation. Listen to Dr. Su Pak, Dean and Associate Professor of Integrative and Field-Based Education at Union Theological Seminary, discusses chaplaincy at Union, including:

  • Increased visibility of chaplaincy as a profession since Covid-19

  • Movement Chaplains and Union’s history with Occupy Wall Street

  • Chaplains in unconventional spaces

  • Union’s strengths in pastoral theology, psychology and religion and inter-religious engagement

What is Field Education?

For Buddhist Students who undertake the MDiv program, the second year of studies involves a Field Education placement. Host organizations vary widely.

This is a Field Education profile of Ian Case MDiv BIE ‘20, a Zen Buddhist priest, who described his experience working at the Manhattan Detention Complex, and its connection to his studies and practice.

 

Still have questions?

Students and Alumni are happy to share their experience and answer your questions. You can consult our Directory and contact individuals directly.

Alternatively, you can reach out to the Co-Chairs of the Buddhist Collective and we will try and help you.

We also encourage you to contact the Admissions team directly at Union.