Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Hearing from the people at or near Jesus’ birth

An accomplished storyteller, the Rev. Dr. Ruth L. Boling returned last week to the place she earned her doctorate — Pittsburgh Theological Seminary — for an engaging hybrid discussion on “Season’s Greetings,” her book published ahead of Advent that features letters to modern readers from some of the biblical characters at or near Jesus’ birth, including the Lord himself.

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary launches Certificate in Migrant Ministries program

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary through its World Mission Initiative is proud to announce the launch of its new Certificate in Migrant Ministries program, a six-month online non-credit course designed to equip church leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to support and advocate for migrants in their communities.

Pittsburgh Seminary awarded $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish its Faith Forming Families Network

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has received a grant of $1.25 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Faith Forming Families Network (F3 Network), an innovation lab that will “rebuild the neighborhood” — one of mutual care and flourishing as envisioned by the seminary’s most notable alumnus, the Rev. “Mister” Fred Rogers ’62.

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary celebrates its 227th commencement

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary celebrated its 227th commencement Friday with a joyous gathering at East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh that included rousing musical offerings by bagpiper Palmer Shonk and organist Ryan Croyle.