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Mitchell Lectureship to Feature Rev. Dr. Obery M. Hendricks

All are welcome to join Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University for the 44th Annual Mitchell Lectureship, which will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Online Information Session: March 20th

Faculty and staff will be presenting information on Palmer Theological Seminary and answering questions related to the programs and application process.

Eastern University Honors the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo

On January 25, Eastern University hosted a Celebration of Life service in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo ’56, BD ’60, ThM ’61, HD ’06, one of Eastern’s most esteemed alumni.

Online Information Session: March 20th

Faculty and staff will be presenting information on Palmer Theological Seminary and answering questions related to the programs and application proces...

Eastern University Honors the Life and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo

On January 25, Eastern University hosted a Celebration of Life service in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo ’56, BD ’60, ThM ’61, HD ’06, one of...

Mitchell Lectureship to Feature Rev. Dr. Obery M. Hendricks

All are welcome to join Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University for the 44th Annual Mitchell Lectureship, which will take place on Friday, F...

Palmer Theological Seminary Launches 100% Online Doctor of Ministry in Contextual Leadership

Offered in Eastern's popular LifeFlex format, the entire degree costs only $11,880, making it an accessible, affordable, excellent option for anyone s...

Centennial Worship Kickoff Service: March 15

Eastern University is excited to kick off its year-long Centennial celebrations with worship and a reception coordinated by Palmer Seminary!

Palmer to host Dr. Emilie M. Townes

Dr. Emilie M. Townes will be speaking on Feb. 21st on the topic of Premeditated Indifference: Facing (In)Justice with the Power of Hope.

Christians for Social Action at Eastern University Joins National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life

Eastern University has received a grant of $4,172,305 from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Li...

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Tony Campolo

It is with both heavy hearts and deep appreciation that Eastern honors the passing of Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo, one of Eastern's most influential alumni ...

Eastern University’s Palmer Theological Seminary Makes History With Inaugural Cuba Cohort

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University recently celebrated a historic milestone, launching its first-ever cohort in Matanzas, Cuba for the ...

Palmer to host the XIV Orlando Costas Conference on Oct. 5

Join us for the XIV Orlando Costas Conference on October 5, 2024. This free online trilingual event will be presented in English, Spanish and Portugue...

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A Century of Faith: Celebrating Eastern’s Lasting Legacy and Flourishing Future

I think part of the excitement of a youthful birthday is that it carries not only a celebration of one more year, but the anticipation of the year ahead and what the future could hold for that person.

Palmer People: Dr. Debbie Watson’s Commitment to Faith, Scholarship, and Community

If you have ever taken a New Testament class at Palmer Theological Seminary, you have likely had the privilege to be taught by Dr. Debbie Watson.

Drum Majors for Justice: Honoring the Legacy of Preaching and Liberation

Rev. Dr. Willie F. Wilson, pastor emeritus of the historic Union Temple Baptist Church in Washington, DC, delivered the sermon for my ordination.

Drum Majors for Justice: Honoring the Legacy of Preaching and Liberation

Rev. Dr. Willie F. Wilson, pastor emeritus of the historic Union Temple Baptist Church in Washington, DC, delivered the sermon for my ordination.

Palmer People: Dr. Debbie Watson’s Commitment to Faith, Scholarship, and Community

If you have ever taken a New Testament class at Palmer Theological Seminary, you have likely had the privilege to be taught by Dr. Debbie Watson.

A Century of Faith: Celebrating Eastern’s Lasting Legacy and Flourishing Future

I think part of the excitement of a youthful birthday is that it carries not only a celebration of one more year, but the anticipation of the year ahe...

Advent Reflection: Longing for Renewal

“Behold, I am making all things new.” In Revelation, Christ utters these words from the throne as the cosmos is remade and a New Heaven and a New Eart...

Palmer On-Mission: Flourishing Leaders, Flourishing Church

When Jesus declared in Matthew 16:18 that “I will build my church”, He was declaring to all who would listen that his ekklesia, i.e., His community, w...

Realizing the Good: A Tale of Two Days

A reflection on hope, opportunity, and the transformative power of education in the prison system. On Monday, August 19, 2024—Humanitarian Day—I had t...

Palmer People: Called to Serve, Lead, and Transform – Rev. Dr. Malcolm Byrd, MTS ’04, MDiv ’07, DMin ’10

Every Palmer People interview begins with some general housekeeping questions like the degree the subject earned and their graduation year.

Disability and God’s Word

In the Scriptures, Moses is not “cured” of his disability. Instead, God illuminates Moses’s gifts and enables him to think differently about his place...

Palmer On Mission: Renewing Leadership in a Changing Church

On the morning of October 8th, 66 pastors from the Philadelphia area gathered at Palmer’s City Line location for one reason: to be celebrated, recogni...

This is Your Brain on God: A Look Back at Palmer’s Science and Religion Symposium

On September 28, Palmer hosted the 4th annual Science and Religion Symposium, which explored the intersection of the latest in neuroscience research a...

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