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Theological Education: Why Seminaries Should Restore the “Public” in Ministry

Posted on July 3, 2014March 18, 2021 by ptsblog
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There have been a lot of discussions pertaining to the future of public education in this country and Pennsylvania has certainly left its marked on the conversation. Almost two-years ago, the Governor of Pennsylvania cut $1B in state funding from the Commonwealth’s budget leaving distressed school districts further distressed—if not taken over—and public universities crying…

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Melody and Memory: the role sacred music plays in nursing home ministry

Posted on June 26, 2014March 18, 2021 by ptsblog
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When I graduated from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s MDiv/MSW program in 2005, theology and sacred music was not something that I had thought much about. I love music. But considering how it would be a part of my ministry was really not something that I had been challenged with during the course of my studies. I…

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Improving Ministry: What can we learn from Superheroes?

Posted on June 12, 2014August 2, 2021 by ptsblog
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Whether you live in Washington D.C. or Washington Pa., there are cultural concerns that impact you. Superheroes find a way to reflect that. Don’t believe me? Consider this: Feel like the rapid pace of technology has passed you by? Talk to Captain America. What do we fear about the division between the 99% and the…

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