Pittsburgh Theological Seminary will host its annual Albright-Deering Lectures in Methodist Studies Thurs., April 26, 2012 and the The J. Hubert Henderson Conference on Church and Ministry Fri., April 27, 2012. These lectures are free and open to the public.

Edward P. Wimberly, Jarena Lee Professor of Pastoral Care at Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Ga., will present two lectures on the theme "No Shame in Wesley’s Gospel: A 21st Century Pastoral Theology." Special lectures include "No Shame in Wesley’s Gospel: The Shame Factor" at 2:00 p.m. and "Public Theology, Civil Rights, and the Wesleyan Spirit" at 3:45 p.m. Lecture Brochure

The Henderson Lectures will feature keynoter R. Gustav Niebuhr, associate professor in religion and the media at Syracuse University. He will address "The Church and the News Media: A Difficult, Necessary, and Inseparable Relationship." Lectures include "Bound Together by the First Amendment” at 11:00 a.m., “The Problem of Differing Directions in Storytelling” at 2:00 p.m., and “Common Challenges in Contemporary Culture” at 4:00 p.m. Lecture Brochure

Contact the Office of Continuing Education at 412-924-1345 or with questions or for more information.

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a graduate professional institution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Founded in 1794, the Seminary is located in Pittsburgh, Pa. and approximately 310 students are enrolled yearly in the degree programs. The Seminary prepares leaders who proclaim with great joy God’s message of good news in both word and deed. PTS is rooted in the Reformed history of faithfulness to Scripture and commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary will host its annual Albright-Deering Lectures in Methodist Studies Thurs., April 26, 2012 and the The J. Hubert Henderson Conference on Church and Ministry Fri., April 27, 2012. These lectures are free and open to the public.

Edward P. Wimberly, Jarena Lee Professor of Pastoral Care at Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Ga., will present two lectures on the theme "No Shame in Wesley’s Gospel: A 21st Century Pastoral Theology." Special lectures include "No Shame in Wesley’s Gospel: The Shame Factor" at 2:00 p.m. and "Public Theology, Civil Rights, and the Wesleyan Spirit" at 3:45 p.m. Lecture Brochure

The Henderson Lectures will feature keynoter R. Gustav Niebuhr, associate professor in religion and the media at Syracuse University. He will address "The Church and the News Media: A Difficult, Necessary, and Inseparable Relationship." Lectures include "Bound Together by the First Amendment” at 11:00 a.m., “The Problem of Differing Directions in Storytelling” at 2:00 p.m., and “Common Challenges in Contemporary Culture” at 4:00 p.m. Lecture Brochure

Contact the Office of Continuing Education at 412-924-1345 or with questions or for more information.

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a graduate professional institution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Founded in 1794, the Seminary is located in Pittsburgh, Pa. and approximately 310 students are enrolled yearly in the degree programs. The Seminary prepares leaders who proclaim with great joy God’s message of good news in both word and deed. PTS is rooted in the Reformed history of faithfulness to Scripture and commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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