Grounded in Faith, Formed in Community
The new CW series The Flash is upon us. With reports of more than 4.5 million viewers for the premiere, chances are that you or some of the people in your congregation were watching this latest show based on a DC superhero. As I’ve discussed in other blogs for Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, I’ve come to…
“I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” Jesus, Luke 12:49 What did Jesus mean? He came to cast fire on the earth, and wished we were already burning. A few decades ago, Catherine Doherty linked these words of Jesus to the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to…
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is stepping into the world of online learning. We’re experimenting with online and hybrid classes, and asking: How does this mode of learning fit into our vision for forming theologically reflective leaders? Old Testament Professor Steven Tuell is currently teaching the first online course in the M.Div. program. Beginning Oct. 6, I…