News And Events
Alumnae/i Days 2013 Photo Gallery
Seminary Hosts Pittsburgh Pastoral Care Conference
PTS Receives Grant for Worship Renewal Project
Series Explores the Idea of Spiritual But Not Religious
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Names Assistant Professor of Homiletics
PTS Welcomes Associate Professor of Leadership and Ministry
Meet our Faculty and Staff in Your Area
Sharon Taylor
Donald G. Miller Librarian and Director of the Clifford E. Barbour Library
Started at PTS: 2007
Contact Info
staylor@pts.edu
412-924-1350
Education
Ph.D., Boston College / Church History 2004
Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary / History of Christian Thought, 1986
M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary, 1983
M.L.S., Florida State University / Library Science, 1972
B.A., Florida State University / History, 1971
Bio
Dr. Sharon Taylor is the Donald G. Miller Librarian and director of the Barbour Library. Before coming to the Seminary in 2007, she served for 17 years as the director of the Franklin Trask Library, Andover Newton Theological School. A native Virginian, she received her B.A. and M.L.S. from Florida State University, her M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary, her Th.M. from Princeton Theological Seminary, and her Ph.D. from Boston College. Taylor has served as president and member of the board of directors of the American Theological Library Association. Other professional activities include membership in the American Academy of Religion and the American Society of Church History. She has also served on several accreditation teams with the Association for Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Her scholarly interests include 19th century American church history, Presbyterian and Congregational history, and the history of missions, particularly the early movements in the United States. She is an ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Church Association
Ordination: PC(USA), 1997 as Elder
Local Church Membership: Shadyside Presbyterian Church (PC[USA])
Professional Competencies
Areas of Expertise
- 19th century American church history
- Presbyterian and Congregational history
- History of missions, particularly the early movements in the United States
Professional Service
Board Service
- American Theological Library Association (Board of Directors 1988-1991, 1995-1998, 1999 -2005)
Leadership for Professional Societies
- American Theological Library Association (former president, former vice president, and former Nominations Committee chair)
- Presbyterian/Reformed Theological Library Association (former president)
- Mississippi Library Association
Additional Resources
Publications
High res image
Barbour Library
Chapel Audio 1