Description Pittsburgh Seminary is an approved seminary for the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh and seeks to partner with other dioceses. The Anglican/Episcopal Studies Track is open to PTS students pursuing a Master of Divinity or Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies, who desire a deeper knowledge in specific fields such as church history, doctrine, liturgy, …
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Why This Program? Duke Divinity’s Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) program provides students with academically rigorous training informed by an understanding of theology as critical reflection on Christian practice and belief in the light of Holy Scripture. Entering students work within theological disciplines such as Bible, church history, theology, ethics, homiletics, and Christian formation, and also …
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Keep your job, build community, discern your future vocation, deepen your spiritual practices, and earn a Duke master’s degree Why This Program? The Master of Arts in Christian Practice (M.A.) degree is designed for students to engage in disciplined theological reflection to enrich their Christian service in the church and world. The degree, which combines …
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Program Overview Curriculum The M.T.S. program features a two-year curriculum that covers foundational areas of history, theology, and Scripture with the flexibility to pursue electives in one’s area of interest. Students also complete a thesis under faculty direction during their final year. The M.T.S Core curriculum requires the completion of 7 core courses and is appropriate …
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The Certificate in Theology and Health Care (THC) is a one-year course of study designed to equip Christian health care practitioners with the training to embrace that calling and live into it with theological clarity and spiritual joy. The certificate combines foundational courses in Christian theology, scripture, and church history with courses engaging the practical …
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Summer Term 2020 Course Syllabus Course Description This course is designed to explore the ministry of the vocational diaconate and how it has grown and shifted (or failed to shift) to meet the needs of the Church through the ages. The course will examine the biblical perspective on servant-hood; trace the development of the diaconate …
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Join John D. Witvliet as he teaches this online course through Calvin University for three academic or audit credit hours. High school and university students and life-long learners are invited to register. Location: virtual event (attend online) Introduction to Christian Worship (3 Credit Hours) A study of the history, theology, and practice of Christian worship. …
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We return to a regular rhythm of day-long retreats in the City. These six days offer a wide introduction to classic contemplative prayer forms in the Christian tradition. Each day will include an opportunity to connect with other seekers, an introduction to the history and context of the prayer form, an experience of the prayer, …
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In this session, we will explore the group model related to the classic model of one-to-one spiritual direction.  The day will include an overview of the model within the broader framework of Christian spiritual direction, an opportunity to learn relevant contemplative skills such as listening, responding, sharing, waiting, and beholding, and an actual experience of …
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Description: For over two millennia, Christians have been praying. We will trace the cultural history of the Christian spiritual life from the beginning and follow the story to the present. Encounter the most vital historical traditions, gain perspective, and learn the dangers and opportunities for the Christian today who wishes to pray well. By the …
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