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Breath as Resistance

Posted on December 15, 2020January 20, 2021 by ptsblog
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  The chaos is so loud. This fall has brought photos from the West Coast of ash-covered cars and ruby skylines belonging in a Margret Atwood novel; An unprecedented number of tropical storms have threatened the Southeast, destruction accentuating displacement; Kentucky said that the officers who killed Breonna Taylor did not commit a crime; More…

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Inside the PTS Curriculum: Pastoral Ministry and Healthcare

Posted on December 4, 2020January 20, 2021 by ptsblog
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The “Inside the PTS Curriculum” series gives you an inside look at what students are learning in their courses at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Each article focuses on one class, its subject matter, what students can expect to learn, the required texts, and the kinds of assignments students can expect. We’ll let you know whether the…

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What’s the Difference Between a DMin and a PhD?

Posted on December 1, 2020January 4, 2022 by ptsblog
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People often wonder what makes a Doctor of Ministry different from a PhD. Perhaps they’re considering pursuing a DMin or PhD and want to make sure they have all the facts straight. Here are some of the primary differences, with a special emphasis on the PTS Doctor of Ministry program. Two Hallmarks of a DMin…

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