Metro-Urban Institute
The Metro-Urban Institute At Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (MUI) was founded in 1991 as a program of religious leadership development for an increasingly urbanized society. By combining the theory and practice of collaborative community ministry into a program of urban theological education, MUI prepares students for excellence in any context of ministry. This is done through a focus on public issues affecting the urban environment. MUI encourages an interfaith and interdisciplinary approaches to solving social problems and encourage compassionate ministries of justice, service, and advocacy in order to promote systemic change that improves the quality of life within the city.
MUI offers several degree and certificate programs. Students matriculating in either the MDiv or MA programs of PTS may earn a Graduate Certificate in Urban Ministry. Students may also earn the Christian Leadership Certificate (CLC) program, quality theological education for students regardless of academic background.
The MUI also coordinates the Urban Church Network (UCN), a working association congregations and community organizations throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. The UCN's churches, community agencies, and educational institutions covenant with PTS and MUI to address in a holistic fashion the social, environmental, and spiritual realities that affect the quality of life in the city, especially in soio-economically challenged communities.
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