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As Black History Month comes to a close, Lecturer in Theology and Ethics Dr. Derek Woodard-Lehman examines parallels between the American Civil Rights Movement and the Anti-Apartheid Movement in South Africa, believing them to be informative for continued racial justice work today.  Julian Bond often summarized the average American’s understanding of the Civil Rights Movement…

In preparation for Ash Wednesday, the Rev. Erik Hoeke offers reflections on the importance of facing our own mortality. In the United Methodist liturgy for a service of death and resurrection, the opening prayer asks God to “give to us now your grace, that as we shrink before the mystery of death, we may see…

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is more than a place for theological education. It’s also a place where many people meet their life partner! On this Valentine’s Day, we celebrate all who found love at PTS. Here are three stories of alumnae/i who are also PTS Sweethearts! Dr. Andrea Hall ’07 and the Rev. Dr. Sean Hall…