Li Kynvi – St. Lawrence Scholar Li Kynvi is a Master of Divinity student at Starr King School for the Ministry and a candidate for ministerial fellowship with the Unitarian Universalist Association. Li identifies as trans/non-binary. Having experienced religious rejection as an LGBTQ and AIDS activist, Li had never heard of UU and was shocked… Read More
Recent News
Summer and Fall 2022 Courses
We’re delighted to share our Summer and Fall 2022 course offerings with you! We have plenty of returning favorites as well as some exciting new courses. We’ve been conducting classes 100% online since March 2020 but beginning this Summer, some courses will have options for in-person attendance. Early registration for both Summer and Fall semester… Read More
A Special Invitation
Dr. Som Pourfarzaneh (Director, CMRS) invites you to the Center’s inaugural panel discussion titled “Multi-Religiosity in the United States: Buddhist, Hindu, and Muslim Perspectives” on Thursday, April 28. Hosted by Dr. Pourfarzaneh, the panel will feature Dr. Scott Mitchell, Dr. Pravina Rodrigues, and Professor Najeeba Syeed and take place online via Zoom. Learn more about… Read More
Welcome Ellen Plummer!
Please join us in welcoming Ellen Plummer as the Community Development Coordinator at the Center for Multi-Religious Studies! “I’m thrilled to welcome Ellen as the Center’s first Community Development Coordinator as part of her MDiv. field work studies at Starr King School for the Ministry. Ellen’s diverse background in grant stewardship, program coordination, and interreligious dialogue… Read More
Introducing the New Look of Starr King!
We’re thrilled to share with you Starr King’s new look! The past few years have been a time for transition – for the school and for the world at large. At Starr King, we have used this moment to reflect on where we are now and to envision the future we seek to create together.… Read More
Black Futures Month & Black History Month 2022 Recap
Throughout the month of February, we celebrated Black Futures Month and Black History Month by highlighting some of the lesser known influential Black figures in religion and social justice, as well as some Black voices of the future. Below you’ll find a compilation of the individuals we featured on social media. Marsha P. Johnson “Marsha… Read More
Message from the President & VP for Advancement
Dear Ones — I’m writing to share some bittersweet news. Jessica Cloud, our school’s Vice President for Advancement, is leaving Starr King for a new opportunity. On February 14, she’ll begin work as Vice President of Advancement at Coker University in Hartsville, South Carolina, a small liberal arts college with about 1,200 students. For the… Read More
Introducing the Center for Multi-Religious Studies
Starr King School for the Ministry has announced the creation of the Center for Multi-Religious Studies (CMRS), a premier hub for the academic and vocational exploration of multi-religious identity and practice. Officially launched during Starr King’s Annual Symposium on January 8, the Center’s mission is to further the study of multi- religious identities, practices, ritual… Read More
New Beginnings Update
Below you will find a New Beginnings video update from President Rosemary Bray McNatt. Visit www.sksm.edu/newbeginnings for a recap of our New Beginnings process. You can also visit our recently updated New Beginnings FAQ page for answers to some common questions regarding changes at Starr King. Reach out to us at future@sksm.edu with questions, concerns, ideas, or comments. Visit… Read More
Intersession & Spring 2022 Courses
Although some staff and faculty at Starr King have returned to working in their offices, all of our classes have continued to be fully online. Due to the omicron variant, all courses will begin the semester in an exclusively online format and will remain so until it is deemed feasible to gather in a physical… Read More
