Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
Grounded in Faith, Formed in Community
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is stepping into the world of online learning. We’re experimenting with online and hybrid classes, and asking: How does this mode of learning fit into our vision for forming theologically reflective leaders? Old Testament Professor Steven Tuell is currently teaching the first online course in the M.Div. program. Beginning Oct. 6, I…
Many times in our Christian faith we can become spiritually narcissistic internalizing the gospel as a personal salvation experience as opposed to a communal restoration. We try hard to separate our spiritual selves from the broader community, retreating to an isolated faith and distorted reality of Christendom. Our actions may model more so the religiosity…
Today I went to a funeral for I man I’ve never met. Not only have I never met him, but I had never even heard his name before Monday night of this week. A friend posted on Facebook that a professor at the Seminary had died of a heart attack while playing Frisbee with students. “Strange,” I…