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Online Information Session: September 17

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

“God’s Secret Chair” Art Exhibit Invites Participants into a Powerful Encounter with Stories of Faith and Freedom

From September 4 - October 11, 2026, Christians for Social Action at Palmer Seminary of Eastern University will present God’s Secret Chair as part of the National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life.

Join us for Homecoming & Family Weekend: October 7-11

Please join Palmer Theological Seminary at #EUnited Homecoming on October 7th through October 11, 2026.

2022 Palmer Commencement Celebration Recap

The 2022 Palmer Seminary commencement was held at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church on May 12, 2022. Families poured into the beautifully dressed sanctua...

Reverend Ethelyn R. Taylor Announced as 2022 Commencement Speaker

Palmer Theological Seminary is pleased to welcome Reverend Ethelyn R. Taylor as the May 12, 2022 commencement speaker.

2022 Palmer Consultation Recap

Earlier this month, Palmer Seminary of Eastern University hosted its third Palmer Consultation: Conversations on Church and Community. We praise the L...

2022 Mitchell Lectureship Recap

This annual lecture is our keystone lecture during the celebration of African American Heritage Month. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Teresa Fry Brown, shar...

Palmer Seminary to Host 2nd Annual Science and Religion Symposium

Mark your calendars for the Symposium on September 24, 2022! Last year’s event was thought-provoking and exciting, and this year will be even better.

Palmer Consultation to feature Rev. LaKesha Womack

Please join Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University for the Palmer Consultation which will take place virtually on March 3, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Mitchell Lectureship to Feature Rev. Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown

All are welcome to join Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University for the 41st Annual Mitchell Lectureship, which will take place virtually on...

Palmer Theological Seminary Receives $1,000,000 Lilly Endowment Pathways for Tomorrow Award

Eastern University has received a grant of $1,000,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help Palmer Theological Seminary establish the project: “Pathways f...

Resumen de la XI Conferencia E. Orlando Costas

El trabajo del misiólogo y teólogo honrado por el programa de Maestría en Estudios Teológicos Latinos/as en línea de Palmer en Conferencia Virtual.

XI Orlando E. Costas Conference Recap

The work of the Missiologist and Theologian honored by Palmer's Online Master of Theological Studies Latinos/as Program in Virtual Conference.

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Celebrating the Life of Dr. Carol Schreck

Carol Schreck is best described as a radiant light because she lived her life in such a way that the light of Christ shone through her.

Palmer People: Embracing the Whole Gospel with Cindy Babiak

For Palmer Seminary alumni Cindy Babiak, the journey into ministry wasn’t meticulously planned—it was a calling she "fell into" that ultimately reshaped her entire life.

Passing the Mantle: A Pastor’s Summit on Ministry Succession & Clergy Preparedness

Palmer Seminary and the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board cordially invite you to attend “Passing the Mantle: A Pastor’s Summit on Ministry Succession and Clergy Preparedness.”

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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