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“The Stirred” Word

Posted on September 26, 2013March 22, 2021 by ptsblog

  In the beginning were “the stirred,” and “the stirred” were with God. Seminary chapel bells ring in a new school year, and “the stirred” file into their classes. As a first year seminary student, I have already learned a few essential lessons: First, hermeneutics is not that rash that Uncle Ned contracted in 1998….

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A Senior’s Reflection: Anthony Hita

Posted on May 23, 2013April 2, 2021 by ptsblog

After three years here at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, the time has come to move on to the next step as I graduate. Looking back over the last three years, the comment I heard most frequently from collogues and classmates is that seminary does not seem to prepare us for ministry in the “real world.” The degree…

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A Senior’s Reflection: Amanda Maguire

Posted on May 15, 2013April 2, 2021 by ptsblog

  “It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31: 8 If life had a rewind button, I would rewind back to my first year of seminary and assure myself that everything will be okay. I…

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