Science & Theology Focus

In October 2009, the new Science & Theology Focus began, drawing from our faculty strengths in science and technology and an invited cadre of guest lecturers.  President Carl, as a part of his leadership at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, has encouraged a refreshing engagement between science and religion. There are on-campus lively debates and a growing recognition that we are poised to provide vital leadership to and for pastors.

Taking clues from the gospel narratives, the purpose of the Doctor of Ministry Program Science & Theology Focus is to create opportunity for pastors and scientists to be in conversation, to share concerns, to listen, to research new ways of working together, and to prepare pastors to model and shape an interdisciplinary approach. What science and religion does share, as John Polkinghorne says, is that throughout the years of honest truth-seeking, an important component of the faith and science debate will be “the demonstration that theology is as much concerned with the search for truth attainable through motivated belief as is the case in science.”

If you are a pastor who wishes to participate in the leading edge of an exciting and engaging set of seminars, please contact the Rev. Dr. Susan Kendall, Director at 412-924-1421 or doctorofministry@pts.edu.

Science & Theology Brochure

New cohort group is scheduled to begin in June 2013. Applications are now being accepted.

Calendar to be posted soon.