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Life as a Library Book

Posted on April 25, 2023January 3, 2024 by ptsblog
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In celebration of National Library Week, we highlight the dedicated work of our staff at the Clifford E. Barbour Library on the PTS campus. With almost 300,000 volumes, 88,000 micro forms, more than 800 periodical subscriptions, and a growing collection of electronic resources, the Barbour Library is one of the largest stand-alone seminary libraries in…

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Intercultural Learning Trip: Guatemala

Posted on April 20, 2023April 18, 2023 by ptsblog
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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s curriculum includes a required intercultural learning trip to help students see their own ministry with new eyes by stepping outside their context. These trips are part of the “Intercultural/Experiential Learning” course (MI310) offered by the Seminary every January Term, organized by the World Mission Initiative. The course provides pre- and post-experience orientation…

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Intercultural Learning Trip: Lebanon

Posted on April 18, 2023March 30, 2023 by ptsblog
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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s curriculum includes a required intercultural learning trip to help students see their own ministry with new eyes by stepping outside their context. These trips are part of the “Intercultural/Experiential Learning” course (MI310) offered by the Seminary every January Term, organized by the World Mission Initiative. The course provides pre- and post-experience orientation…

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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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