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New Foundations of Theological Education Certificate Launched by Palmer Theological Seminary

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is excited to announce the launch of its Foundations of Theological Education certificate.

Palmer to Host Science and Religion Symposium: September 27

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.

Online Information Session: September 11

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

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.

Symposium Event Recap: Palmer Seminary Sets the Stage For Future Conversations on Science & Religion

The first annual Palmer Seminary Science & Religion Symposium is in the books, and what a weekend it was!

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15- October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, celebrating the heritage and culture of Hispanic and Latinx communities.

Rev. Dr. Kimberlee A. Johnson Appointed Interim Dean of Palmer

Palmer Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Kimberlee A. Johnson has accepted appointment to the position of Interim Dean.

It’s Juneteenth Folks: Let’s Celebrate

June 19 is the annual celebration of Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”), the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in...

Commencement Was Held Outside on Thursday, May 13

Palmer held its Commencement Ceremony for 2020 and 2021 graduates in person on our St. Davids campus, on Thursday, May 13, at 5:30 pm.

Palmer Faculty Visit Faith and Liberty Discovery Center Before Official Opening

Early this month was the grand opening of the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center in Philadelphia. A few of our faculty had the privilege of exploring ...

Palmer Selected to Participate in Science for Seminaries Project

Palmer is delighted to have been selected to participate in the Science for Seminaries Project, a project of the American Association for the Advancem...

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Psychology in the Pulpit: Rev. Dr. Ernest Flores

A common thread through many Palmer stories, and stories throughout the broader university community, is that our students and alumni are equipped in multidisciplinary ways.

West Virginia Campus Centennial Banquet

One hundred years ago, the founding fathers of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (EBTS) envisioned an academic institution where students could pursue a Christ-centered education with the unwavering desire to be resilient vessels of Christian living and leadership in their respective communities.

Nurturing Wholeness in Ministry: New Fall Initiatives from the Flourishing Leader Project

This fall, the Flourishing Leader Project (FLP), an initiative of CARES at Palmer Theological Seminary, is introducing a range of new and renewed offerings designed to support the spiritual, emotional, and vocational health of ministry leaders.

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...

Palmer on Mission

On Thanksgiving weekend 1973, 53 evangelical faith leaders, representing a wide swath of denominations, signed the “Chicago Declaration of Evangelical...

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