Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary offers theological education and degree programs aimed at equipping individuals for Christian ministry and service. It provides a range of academic programs, including master's and doctoral degrees, as well as lifelong learning opportunities, self-described as a vibrant community of diverse traditions.

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Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary | 1,941 followers on LinkedIn. Forming Christian servant leaders, changemakers, activists, advocates, and spiritual care professionals since 1902 | A Seminary of the Presbyterian Church (USA) located in Austin, Texas.

Mission Statement:
For the glory of God and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary is a seminary in the Presbyterian-Reformed tradition whose mission is to educate and equip individuals for the ordained Christian ministry and other forms of Christian service and leadership; to employ its resources in the service of the church; to promote and engage in critical theological thought and research; and to be a winsome and exemplary community of God&#39;s people.

Cynthia Rigby

Tiffany Puett, PhD

Advancement Associate

Selina Aguirre

Director, Master of Arts in Youth Ministry & Research Professor in Youth Ministry at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Andrew Zirschky

#FlashbackFriday to Fall Discovery Weekend last week! We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for Discovery Weekend! It was an inspiring time of connection, learning, and reflection as we explored life at Austin Seminary. A special thank you to our amazing prospective students for your openness and willingness to explore a path in ministry. We hope you left feeling encouraged and excited for what’s ahead, and we can’t wait to see some of you join our community soon. #DiscoveryWeekend #AustinSeminary #CalledToServe #SeminaryLife #FaithJourney

"We are in a frightening time....People are afraid, people are scared, especially vulnerable people... "When I look at Scripture, I ask, 'Where is God?' I would suggest that God is near the brokenhearted, and maybe we start with where God is. If we start where God is, then it informs our decisions moving forward, and if we’re near the brokenhearted as the Church, then we’re going to build communities that have moral courage and imagination in the face of any darkness. "It may not be easy, but if we keep doing what the Church does (and is supposed to do), and it gives me abundant hope." - Rev. Dr. Crystal Silva-McCormick, Visiting Assistant Professor of Evangelism and Missions Quote from our Center for Lifelong Learning's Politics and Faith event, held in September. To learn more about Austin Seminary, our exceptional faculty, beloved community, educational offerings, and other timely learning opportunities, please visit www.austinseminary.edu .

Día de los Muertos at Austin Seminary! This week's chapel service celebrated Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a time that holds space for both the sorrow of grief in memory of departed loved ones, as well as for the playfulness, color, and vibrancy in honoring death and in celebrating the fullness of life. The lovely and intricate face paintings of those assisting in worship were done in-house by our very own Sarah Gomez, Director of Auxiliary Enterprises! About Día de los Muertos The Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) tradition extends throughout Latin America, but is most closely identified with Mexico. The native peoples believed that upon death, the individual's soul did not die, and that they continued to live on in Mictlan, a place of rest. In time, this pre-Hispanic celebration merged with the Catholic celebration of All Soul's Day, and has evolved into the present-day Día de los Muertos celebration. As part of the tradition, altars called ofrendas ("offerings"), decorated with traditional offerings and other personal objects and mementos, are set up in homes to welcome home the souls of the dead and as a remembrance of the departed and an expression of love towards life. The ofrenda from this week's worship service will be displayed through this Friday in the Vickery Atrium of the McCord Community Center.

Cast your vote at Austin Seminary on Election Day (Nov. 5)! Austin Seminary will be a Polling Location on Election Day, where you can come vote from 7am to 7pm! Voting will take place in the McMillan Memorial Building, Room #211, with curbside voting options in the front of the building. Parking is available for voters, though limited to spaces marked VISITOR. Questions? Call 512-404-4800 or message us directly! Visit votetravis.gov for more information on Election Day voting, polling locations, wait times, and other helpful resources for voters!

Join us at Austin Seminary on Oct 30 at 11:30 a.m. for our next Science at the Seminary event where we'll dive into "Root Causes: Climate Policy and Our Obligation." How are we called to address the structural issues behind climate change? How can Christians advocate for effective climate policies? Let's explore how our faith shapes our response to this global challenge. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gHpQRUTt #ClimateChange #FaithAndScience #AustinSeminary #ClimatePolicy #Sustainability #ChristianAdvocacy #ScienceAndFaith

You're invited to join us tomorrow at noon in McMillan 210 for this year's Heyer Lecture, "Libraries as Catalysts for Change," delivered by the esteemed Dr. lorraine j. haricombe! Lunch will be provided, no RSVP is needed. Livestream is also available at https://lnkd.in/gu88yUSp . About the Lecturer Dr. lorraine j. haricombe is the Vice Provost and Director of the University of Texas Libraries at the University of Texas at Austin where she provides strategic leadership for twelve library collections, including several storage facilities in Austin and in College Station, Texas. Dr. Haricombe has been a library leader on two continents and speaks and writes about transformation of libraries, leadership, and open access both nationally and internationally. She holds doctoral and master’s degrees in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. About the Heyer Lectures: The Heyer Lectureship was established to honor George S. Heyer Jr., professor emeritus of the history of Doctrine, for his 30 years as a valued member of the Austin Seminary Faculty. The purpose of this annual lecture is to symbolize and advance the important relationship between the academy and the church, to recall the long-lasting cooperation between UT-Austin and the seminary, and also to encourage the positive relationship between faith and knowledge

REMINDER: From November 1-3, we’re inviting all those considering a path in ministry to our Discovery Weekend! This is the perfect opportunity to experience life at Austin Seminary, meet faculty and students, and explore how God may be calling you to serve. Whether you’re curious about theological studies or ready to take the next step, this weekend will help you gain insight and clarity. Don’t miss it—registration is still open! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gwRauTfq #DiscoveryWeekend #SeminaryLife #ChristianEducation #AustinSeminary #FaithJourney #MinistryTraining

Join us for this exciting book launch to celebrate Jorge Lara-Braud's life and legacy. Jorge was an influential Mexican-American minister, social justice advocate, and former professor at Austin Seminary. Written by his wife, Gretchen Lara-Shartle, Dare to Adventure tells Jorge's powerful story of bridging communities and championing justice. Date: Wednesday, November 13 Time: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Location: Wright Hall, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary To register: https://lnkd.in/ggySZq3r The event will feature readings from the book, a panel discussion moderated by former NPR correspondent John Burnett, followed by a book signing. All are welcome! #BookLaunch #DareToAdventure #JorgeLaraBraud #AustinSeminary #SocialJustice

Members of the Faithful Preaching Project's Clergy Cohort gathered at MO-Ranch last weekend, along with coaches Rev. Dr. Carolyn Helsel and Rev. Dr. Mark Jefferson. The preachers engaged in exercises and discussions about their faith journeys and how scripture and faith can be used in preaching. Are you interested in building your own faithful preaching skills? The Faithful Preaching Project invites you to their first of many preaching workshops led by expert facilitators both on the seminary campus and online on Zoom. Find out more and sign up at austinseminary.edu/fpp . Only a few spaces left, so register today!

As Fall Break comes to a close, we pray that our students are well rested and renewed for the upcoming busyness of papers and exams as they round out the semester. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next week. Don't forget to check out some great upcoming events including our youth ministry conference and preaching workshop: https://lnkd.in/g7nQgEjs See you soon! #FallBreak #SeeYouSoon #SeminaryLife #FaithAndRest

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