"I have been a devout Roman Catholic Christian woman all my life. Therefore, ordination is not an option at this time. Teaching will be my ministry, and I believe the most valuable experience has been the diverse exposure to the many different styles of teaching at PTS."

—Nannette Pierson

"Because of some courses like the introductory church history and theology courses, I have a sense of connectedness with the church through the ages that I did not have when I came here. I think the value of that is it shifts the focus to God’s plan and purpose, which I will not always be able to see clearly, rather than to my contemporary ‘best idea,’ programmatic attempts."

—Tom Goodrich

"Field education was by far the most valuable experience that I will take with me from PTS. I worked with and among the population I feel called to—low-income, poverty-stricken, and oppressed people."

—Marcia MacKillop

"Be open and do not try to know everything on the first day. Many of your beliefs will be challenged and changed. Your experience here will become as broad as the world is. With people here from all over the world, there is no way you can be here and remain the same."

—Regina Langley

"They have wined and dined you on the way in. They will wine and dine you on the way out. In between are challenging times and hard work. Still, everyone at PTS already believes in you. You would not be here if the faculty and administration, not to mention family and friends, did not believe that you are up to the challenges."

—David Cook

"Find a close and supportive group of classmates and form strong bonds of friendship."

—Idalia Craig