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Sep 12

Palmer Celebrates Clergy Appreciation Month October 2023

Palmer Theological Seminary will celebrate Clergy Appreciation Month in October with a wide range of events.
Sep 19

Palmer Seminary Online Info Session: October 12

Faculty and staff will be presenting information on Palmer Theological Seminary and answering questions related to the programs and application process.
Aug 25

Palmer to Host Science and Religion Symposium: September 30

The Palmer Seminary Science and Religion Symposium is an annual event, exploring the relationship between science and religion and the many ways that they impact our lives.
Oct 18, 2018

Dr. David Bronkema Appointed Dean of Palmer Theological Seminary

Palmer Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. David Bronkema has been named Dean of the Seminary. Dr. Bronkema has been serving as Inter...
Jun 22, 2018

Dr. Diane Chen 2018 Lindback Award For Distinguished Teaching Recipient

The 2018 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching recipient is Dr. Diane Chen, a professor of New Testament at Palmer Theological Seminary. Dr. Chen ...
Apr 04, 2018

Dr. Neville George Callam 2018 Commencement Speaker

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is excited to announce Dr. Neville George Callam as the May 11, 2018 commencement speaker. In 2007, ...

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Sep 19

A Letter from our Seminary Chaplain: Embracing a Year of Spiritual Growth

Welcome to a new year of seminary study, whether you're a first-timer or returning. We're grateful for this yearly moment of anticipation!
Sep 19

When Caring for Others Means Caring for Yourself: Rob Tennant, Doctorate of Ministry ‘03

Rob’s appreciation for the work of Tony Campolo and Ron Sider also drew him to the seminary. He began the DMin program in 2000.
Aug 25

The Gospel Pursued Together

In 2018, after several years of transition, the faculties of Eastern University’s Christian studies department and Palmer Seminary merged to create Palmer Theological Seminary and College. In fall of 2022, Professor Pete Enns taught his first seminary course in over a decade.
Feb 01, 2021

Join Us in Honoring Black History Month

Today begins Black History Month and I encourage us to engage with the many resources available. As we enter this new month, let us commit to learning...
Jan 21, 2021

Imagining Your Best Life

The Imago Dei in each of us means the beauty of God shines through us to the world. As God’s image bearers, we bring the Kingdom of God into our neigh...
Jan 19, 2021

The Foundation for Our Hope

My mind whirls when I reflect on all the transitions we have experienced over the past twelve months: personally, professionally, politically, and of ...
Dec 01, 2020

Unpredictable Parenthood

Unexpectedly, the phone rang. The person on the other end gushed: “Someone in my childbirth class wants her baby to be adopted by a Christian family; ...
Dec 01, 2020

Jesus, the Light of the World

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, Christmas lights begin to appear around the neighborhood. The tradition of lights may be traced back to the mediev...
Nov 29, 2020

Featured Alumni Podcast: “Clinging to Gratitude through Disappointments & Setbacks”

Palmer Seminary alums are contributing to a wide variety of conversations around the world and making an impact in countless ways. This month we’re sh...
Nov 20, 2020

Alumni Story: The du Plessis family

Growing up, I had a grandfather who had a beautiful farm. Once a year we would visit, and it was his custom to go around the table and tell all the ki...
Nov 02, 2020

What Peace Are You Missing?

True peace, the kind that satisfies our souls, can only be found when we seek after the One who gives it freely. Shalom: Most visible the moment every...
Jun 04, 2020

Holy Moments in the Holy Land: Palmer and Eastern Attendees Reflect on their Trip to Israel

It’s hard to think of a more memorable way to ring in a new decade than waking up on the first day of 2020 in the Holy Land. This is the experience th...
Feb 26, 2020

Anchored in The Spirit: An Interview with Dean David Bronkema

Roots matter — and Eastern’s roots as a seminary are a special part of our history. As the seminary enters its 95th year, we asked David Bronkema, Dea...