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D.Min. Student Fights Injustice with Ancestry Research

Posted on October 25, 2022September 29, 2022 by ptsblog

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” This aphorism is commonly attributed in some form to Winston Churchill, Edmund Burke, and others. But PTS Doctor of Ministry student the Rev. Raymond (Ray) Allen will remind you that the quote was originally written by Spanish American philosopher George Santayana in his book…

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Is It Okay to be Emotional?

Posted on October 18, 2022September 29, 2022 by ptsblog

Do you remember the last time you were emotional? Was it an expression of joy, anger, fear, or sadness? There are so many emotions a person goes through in a day, and with these emotional swings, it is difficult to fathom how a person can navigate the turbulent waters of these feelings without getting lost….

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PTS Alumnus Excels All-Around

Posted on October 11, 2022October 24, 2022 by ptsblog

Earlier this year, Dr. Patricia Sharbaugh ‘99 was honored at PTS Alumnae/i Days as the 2022 recipient of the PTS Distinguished Alumna in Academia Award. Area of Concentration: Biblical Theology Patty is an associate professor of biblical theology at Saint Vincent College, where she has taught since 2006. She holds a bachelor of arts in…

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