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Who Is My Neighbor? Fr. Michael Sorial on Parish Fellowship as Christ’s Healing Ointment

Posted on May 22, 2024December 13, 2024 by ptsblog

At Pittsburgh Seminary, we seek to participate in God’s ongoing mission in the world by seeing and getting to know people as our neighbors. Challenged by Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan and inspired by (Mister) Fred Rogers ’62, who sang, “I have always wanted to have a neighbor just like you!”, I am writing…

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What’s the Difference Between a DMin and a PhD?

Posted on December 1, 2020January 4, 2022 by ptsblog

People often wonder what makes a Doctor of Ministry different from a PhD. Perhaps they’re considering pursuing a DMin or PhD and want to make sure they have all the facts straight. Here are some of the primary differences, with a special emphasis on the PTS Doctor of Ministry program. Two Hallmarks of a DMin…

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What Doctor of Ministry Focus is Right For Me?

Posted on December 6, 2019January 4, 2022 by ptsblog

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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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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