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Online Information Session: May 22

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

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.

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 seeking a doctoral level education in ministry.

Embracing God's Story: Celebrating Palmer Seminary's 98th Commencement

On May 11, 2023, the 98th Commencement of Palmer Theological Seminary took place at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church to celebrate the achievements of th...

Dr. Manfred T. Brauch Announced as 2023 Commencement Speaker

St. Davids, PA: Palmer Theological Seminary is pleased to welcome Dr. Manfred T. Brauch as the May 11, 2023 commencement speaker.

Palmer to Host Eastern PA Conference of the United Methodist Church: March 4

Palmer Seminary is pleased to host the 2023 Tools for Ministry Conference on Saturday, March 4th, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.

Palmer Consultation to feature Rev. Dr. Marvin A. McMickle

Please join us for the 2023 Palmer Consultation on March 2, 2023, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Mitchell Lectureship to Feature Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson

All are welcome to join Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University for the 42nd Annual Mitchell Lectureship, which will take place virtually on...

Conversations on Compassion Book Discussion Webinar: Jan 19

Join Palmer/EBTS alumni and current seminarians for a dialogue on the role of biblical justice and Christian compassion on January 19th at 6:30pm.

Palmer to host ESCM 40th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 28

Join us for music, memories and dinner! The 40th Anniversary celebration will be held on Friday October 28th, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. featuring Rev. Dr. J....

Remembering Dr. J. Deotis Roberts

Palmer Theological Seminary and Eastern University join together in honoring the life and legacy of J. Deotis Roberts, Distinguished Professor Emeritu...

In Memory of Dr. Ron Sider's Life and Legacy

Palmer Theological Seminary and Eastern University join together in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Ron Sider, who passed away Wednesday, July 27 ...

Celebrating 30 Years in West Virginia

What a joy to celebrate what God has been doing through our West Virginia location where we offer the M.Div. and D.Min. degree programs.

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Palmer to Launch 9-month Graduate Program to Develop Leaders in Faith Communities

Palmer Theological Seminary is delighted to announce the launch of the Foundations of Theological Education Certificate.

Palmer People: Jim Oldham ’75 Reflects on a Lifetime of Ministry & Reconciliation

Jim came to Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1975. He grew up in Staten Island, New York and attended Park Baptist Church, an American Baptist community.

Be It Resolved!

As we enter the final moments of contemplative remembrance of our Lord’s suffering, I am apt to write in the refrain of my culture’s time-honored homegoing tradition - be it resolved!

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...

Palmer People: Jennifer Lisowski ‘24

Jen Lisowski entered Palmer Theological Seminary in 2016 as a non-degree student, taking just one class. “After that one class, I knew I wanted to con...

Eastern Alumni Unite at the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) Conference in Portland, OR

Team members from Eastern, Palmer, and the Campolo Institute, along with alumni and prospective students, gathered at the CCDA Conference.

Palmer People: The New Director of CARES Wants Your Voice to be Heard

Rev. Mathew D. George may have started as the Director of Alumni Care and Seminary Engagement (CARES) in August, but his relationship with Palmer and ...

Palmer on Mission: Love Whole Persons through Nursing Research

Here at Palmer, we like to highlight how we are living out our mission “The Whole Gospel for the Whole World through Whole Persons.”

Turkey Tour Trip: Dec 28, 2025

On behalf of Palmer Seminary and Narberth Presbyterian Church, Drs Debbie Watson and Diane Chen made arrangements with Tutku Educational Travel to lea...

Unearthing Wisdom: Dr. Wynand de Kock leads new PhD in Professional Practice

Dr. Wynand de Kock first encountered Palmer Seminary (then Eastern Baptist Seminary) in 1988 when he met Dr. Ron Sider in Cape Flat, South Africa.

Caring for the Whole Person in Health Care

When we hear Palmer’s mission “The Whole Gospel for the Whole World through Whole Persons,” do we assume certain boundaries on that wholeness?

Harmonized Horizons

The fusion of Church and Academy parallels the process of making an alloy by melding two metals together in extreme heat, with the goal of creating a ...

Celebrating the Season and Sending Out the Vision: Commencement at Palmer Theological Seminary

May is a month with new beginnings. The sun is making appearances, pushing away the cold rains of March and April.

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