Theological Education Archives

Montreat College breaks ties with Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities

Posted April 28th, 2017

President says relationship no longer compatible with the college’s mission by Emily Enders Odom | Presbyterian News Service LOUISVILLE – Higher education is the oldest form of Presbyterian Church mission beyond… Read more »

Hacemos realidad el sueño digital

Posted April 25th, 2017

Doris García Rivera, Presidenta del Seminario Evangélico de Puerto Rico, recuerda cuán agradecida estaba, al estar de pie en el escenario, en una reunión reciente de la Junta de la Agencia Presbiteriana de Misión en Puerto Rico.

Making a digital dream come true

Posted April 21st, 2017

Doris Garcia Rivera, President of the Evangelical Seminary of Puerto, remembers how grateful she was, standing on the stage, at a recent Presbyterian Mission Agency Board meeting in Puerto Rico

‘Theological Conversations’ releases ‘Three Fulcrums for Reform,’ latest paper in 2017 series

Posted April 20th, 2017

“Theological Conversations”—a series of papers designed to invite congregational leaders in the PC(USA) into theological conversation wherever they gather as sessions, presbyteries or for adult education in congregations—began as a way to create space for conversations accessible to all church members.

‘Theological Conversations’ releases ‘Words Matter,’ latest paper in 2017 series

Posted March 28th, 2017

‘Theological Conversations’—a series of papers designed to invite congregational leaders in the PC(USA) into theological conversation wherever they gather as sessions, presbyteries or for adult education in congregations—began as a way to create space for conversations accessible to all church members.

Facebook Live video featuring Rick Ufford-Chase now available

Posted March 16th, 2017

In its commitment to provide a variety of opportunities and platforms designed to build and foster relationships with people of other religious traditions, the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s office of Interfaith Relations is continuing its new Facebook Live series, “Third Thursdays — Multifaith Conversations on Concerns of Our Time.”

‘Theological Conversations’ series continues yearlong celebration of Reformation 500

Posted March 14th, 2017

‘Theological Conversations,’ a series of papers designed to invite congregational leaders in the PC(USA) into discussion wherever they gather as sessions, presbyteries or for adult education in congregations, continues its celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation with the release of ‘The First 500 Years’ by the Rev. Dr. Jerry Andrews.

Theological education initiative empowers church planters with new skills

Posted March 2nd, 2017

If the Rev. Karen Rohrer, director of the Church Planting Initiative at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, subscribes to any sort of watchword—outside of the words of Holy Scripture, that is—it might just be that timeworn phrase that “the only constant in life is change.” Because for Rohrer, it absolutely is.

Ash Wednesday Facebook Live event introduces the season of Lent

Posted February 28th, 2017

As another Lenten season begins tomorrow for Christians in the U.S. and across the globe, the Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will offer helpful insights into the history of Ash Wednesday as well as reflections on its contemporary relevance and practice for Presbyterians through a variety of resources.

Enriching the life of the church through global music and theological education

Posted February 27th, 2017

As a professor of music and worship at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, she shared the music of the world with future pastors and others. Melva, now retired, brought this passion to her work as a member of the committee that produced the first hymnal of the newly reunited Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)