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Centering People: PTS 2030

Posted on August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 by ptsblog

At Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, we spent time listening, reflecting, and discerning where God is calling us next. Our new strategic plan, PTS 2030, builds on our deep roots while preparing us for a changing world. It’s a plan about forming people for ministry, strengthening our partnerships that extend the mission, and stewarding our place faithfully…

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All God’s Children—Disability Inclusion in the Church

Posted on July 14, 2026 by ptsblog

Above: © Ally Barrett (www.reverendally.org), used by permission. Churches identify themselves as faith communities, and a community consists of many kinds of people. People think and act differently, and people are accepted for being different. But disabled people can often be an exception, and even be looked at as less than fully human. On paper,…

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Pittsburgh Seminary’s Distinguished Alums of 2026

Posted on June 30, 2026 by ptsblog

At Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s 2026 Alumnae/i Days gathering, five alums were honored for their work and recognized as this year’s distinguished alumnae/i. Below, meet these alums and discover the ways in which they each apply their unique gifts to serve God and neighbor. Hear each awardee speak about their work in the video below, or…

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Founded in 1794, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is a graduate theological school of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), offering master's and doctor of ministry degrees as well as certificate programs. Participating in God's ongoing mission in the world, Pittsburgh 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.

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