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The Moravian Church

Posted on October 4, 2012April 6, 2021 by ptsblog

  One of the most commonly asked questions on the campus of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is What denomination are you?  Though the most common response is Presbyterian, it is equally as common to receive answers such as Baptist, Episcopal, Catholic, Methodist or any of the other one on the spectrum that make up the student…

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Have Thine Own Way, Lord!

Posted on May 18, 2012April 7, 2021 by ptsblog

This is a time of great change for students at PTS. As yet another academic year draws to an end, we begin to transition. Some students anticipate a break from studies by going home to be with loved ones or leave for a vacation. Others will begin summer employment, CPE, and summer languages. For those…

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The Art of Listening

Posted on April 13, 2012April 7, 2021 by ptsblog

As graduation quickly approaches, I can’t help but to feel a sense of responsibility to begin the work of reflecting on my time here at PTS. As the adage goes, “Hindsight is 20/20” meaning, there is clarity when an experience or an event is behind us. Consequently, it feels slightly foolish to start looking behind me…

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