Union is the theological college of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and a constituent college of the Institute of Theology at Queen’s University Belfast.

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In the heart of the city

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We are situated beside the main Queen's campus, 100 yards from the main university library. So, what is it like to live in Belfast?

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  N.Ireland’s Largest Theological Library

  

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  Royal Charter since 1881

• The Gamble Library

  The largest Theological Library in Northern Ireland, the Gamble Library is an outstanding resource for theological study and research.

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Discover our rich heritage

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Union Theological College, originally known as the Assembly’s College, dates back to 1853.

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From the Inkwells

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Considering Grace: Unpacking the Impact Conference

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Principal Stafford Carson to speak at a conference addressing the issues raised by the book Considering Grace

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In Praise of the Hymnbook

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The installation of large screens and digital projectors has implications for the future of church hymnbooks.

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Regaining my Religion – Sir Roger Scruton (1944–2020)

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Reflections from Sir Roger Scruton (1944–2020) on Psalm 100

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Francis Hutcheson and the 300th anniversary of the beginning of the First Subscription Controversy

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On 9 December 1719 John Abernethy preached a sermon which precipitated the First Subscription Controversy

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Public Lecture by Prof Ian McBride on Francis Hutcheson

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Francis Hutcheson in Ireland, Scotland, and North America (Tuesday 14 January 2020 at 7.30pm)

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Theology for all – Spring 2020

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Union College continues its Theology for All series in February and March 2020

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What our students say about Union

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One of the outstanding features of Union College is the combination of academic rigour, uniquely set within the context of a warm, worshipping community.

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