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The Civil Rights Movement and its Young Leaders

Posted on February 28, 2023March 2, 2023 by ptsblog
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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…

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Shrinking Before the Mystery of Death

Posted on February 21, 2023February 16, 2023 by ptsblog
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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…

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Sweethearts of PTS

Posted on February 14, 2023February 3, 2023 by ptsblog
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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…

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