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What Doctor of Ministry Focus is Right For Me?

Posted on December 6, 2019January 4, 2022 by ptsblog
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What Doctor of Ministry Focus area at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary makes the most sense for you? One of the distinctive features of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Pittsburgh Seminary is the variety of different focus areas. Passion, purpose, and plan are three important elements in determining the best DMin focus area for you. First…

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Located Leadership: Church Planting as a Lady Pastor

Posted on November 27, 2019January 25, 2021 by ptsblog
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Have you ever tried to find a clerical shirt made for a woman? A quick Google search will inform you that the selection is sparse—and expensive. Perhaps the picture above offers a promising option? Sometimes it feels like conversations and literature about “leadership” fit about as well as those two poly blend shirts look like…

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Can I Really Afford Paying for Seminary?

Posted on November 14, 2019January 25, 2021 by ptsblog
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As an admissions counselor at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, one of the most common questions I receive from prospective students seeking an MDiv, MAPS, or MTS degree is, “What is the cost of tuition?” Another common question is, “Are there scholarships or financial aid opportunities available for applicants?” Because I once was a college and graduate…

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