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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: April 24th

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.

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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God’s Design: Community, Diversity, and Belonging

The book of Genesis opens with a universe without form, a blank canvas upon which God begins to create.

Centennial Worship Kickoff: Honoring 100 Years of God's Faithfulness

The centennial celebration of Palmer Theological Seminary and Eastern University was marked by a spirit-filled worship service that brought together public figures, ecclesiastical leaders, and political dignitaries in a powerful gathering of thanksgiving and praise.

The Centennial is Here: President Matthews Reflects on Our Lasting Legacy and Flourishing Future

It is finally upon us! Eastern University is 100 years old! Happy Birthday! I had the pleasure of speaking with University President, Ron Matthews in anticipation of our centennial celebration.

Campolo Center & Palmer Seminary: Shaping Future Church Leaders Together

If you are someone with only a passing familiarity with Eastern University, there is a strong possibility that you have heard the names Tony and Peggy...

Embodied Love: Pilar Castrillo's Journey as an Ambassador of Christ's Mercy

Pilar Castrillo was first introduced to Palmer Seminary through a good friend in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

Palmer on Mission: Hosting Our Church and Denominational Friends

The offering and sharing of physical space is a seemingly simple act of hospitality. Palmer joined the main campus of Eastern University in 2016.

Welcome to the Table: A Lavish Gift of Freedom

We have all heard the stories and likely have a story of our own, as Hebrews exhorts, about entertaining angels unaware. Maybe your story is one of a...

Palmer People: Biblical Storytelling with Cynthia Pollard

If you have had the opportunity to take the biblical storytelling class, you have had the pleasure of being taught by Cynthia Pollard ‘03 MTS.

Palmer on Mission: Renewal and Connection at the Daylesford Alumni Retreat

It was a cold February day in 2022 at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli, PA as 30 alumni gathered for… in fact many were not sure what.

Embracing the Yes-And Ministry Mindset

There is an improv technique often used in which a person acknowledges what was said by saying “Yes”, then building on it, starting with the word “An...

Palmer On Mission: Nurturing Spiritual Growth and Community

In the first week of January 2024, on the heels of New Year’s celebrations, the U.S. cohorts of the Maestria en Estudios Teológicos (Master of Theolog...

Seeking Shalom: Dave's Path from Questioning to Pastoral Vision

“What do I want to do before I die?” This was David Applegate’s big question. Dave was in a season of self-described deconstruction. He had left a chu...

The Gift of Giving

In my Hispanic/Latino/a culture in the United States, the month of January is often associated with new beginnings: a new calendar year, a new academi...

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