Participating in God's ongoing mission in the world, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a community of Christ joining in the Spirit's work of forming and equipping people for ministries familiar and yet to unfold and communities present and yet to be gathered.
Since 1794 Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has been preparing students in the way of Jesus. We welcome neighbors; share meals, differences, and experiences; expand our minds; and expect to be challenged by the broad range of beliefs we bring to the table.
The established academic rigor of more than 200 years of theological education, and the depth and diversity of our faculty, ensure our student community learns, grows, and flourishes on a path to practical ministry. Our students prepare to engage in God's work with parishes, nonprofits, and institutions specific to their call.
From our extensive theological library, archaeological museum, and printed and digital publications, to welcoming participation in our robust continuing education program, mission-related opportunities, and youth ministry institute, the Seminary models what it means to be a valuable resource for the church and the world.
When you give to Pittsburgh Seminary, you invest in men and women who, in and out of the classroom, are preparing to participate with Christ in the transformative work of gospel ministry around the globe—whether in traditional church settings, entrepreneurial church plants, or missional initiatives. Your giving supports student scholarships, faculty development, educational programs such as the World Mission Initiative, Center for Adaptive and Innovative Ministry, and Metro-Urban Institute, and much more.
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary was founded in 1794.
It is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
The Rev. Dr. Asa Lee is the Seminary’s seventh president and professor of theological formation for ministry
The Seminary is located on a beautiful 10-acre campus in the East Liberty/ Highland Park section of the city of Pittsburgh.
The Barbour Library is the largest theological library in the three state region, offering more than 300,000 volumes for research and exploration. Additionally, the Library houses the desk at which Karl Barth wrote his theological works and an autographed copy of his Kirchliche Dogmatic I/1.
Seventeen full-time faculty members provide a low student/faculty ratio.
During their Middler year, students in the M.Div. program participate in Field Education in a variety of settings including churches (urban, suburban, and rural), hospitals, and other nonprofits and special agencies.
Resident students live in one of the four apartment buildings or the residence hall. Apartments range in size from efficiency to four bedroom.
Annual full-time master’s tuition in 2020-2021 is $470/credit.
The Seminary awards financial aid in the forms of merit scholarships, need-based tuition grants, housing grants, and work-support to master’s students.
Aid is available to both full- and part-time students.
Students who qualify for aid can also participate in the work-support program and typically receive $10.25 per hour for up to 10 hours of on-campus work per week.
Residence hall and apartment living areas are available at the Seminary at rental rates below market value for the area. PTS underwrites the cost of providing food services.
Students supplement the Seminary-provided funds with income from field work, gifts from home congregations and judicatories, support from parents and others, and student loans.
Doctor of Ministry tuition is $358/credit.
Full-time D.Min. students can also qualify for need-based aid.
