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Dec 22

Online Information Session: January 22

Faculty and staff will be presenting information on Palmer Theological Seminary and answering questions related to the programs and application process.
Dec 08

Christians for Social Action Elevates Justice Work at CCDA and Beyond

Christians for Social Action (CSA) recently helped catalyze major conversations on Christian formation, justice, and public witness across several national platforms.
Dec 15

Palmer Theological Seminary Launches New 100% Online Certificate in Theological Studies

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is excited to announce the launch of its Certificate in Theological Studies, a new 100% online graduate-level certificate designed to offer accessible, academically rigorous theological education to ministry leaders, community leaders, and laypersons.
Jun 01, 2020

President Matthews Dedicates a Day of Grief, Lament, and Hope for our Nation

President Matthews invites the community to a day of prayer and fasting in light of recent events. "We must intercede, intervene, and interrupt the ha...
Mar 20, 2020

Palmer Launches Alumni Care Initiative

Amidst this time of global crisis, with gratitude Palmer announces the Alumni Care Initiative--a new ministry of care and connection for its alumni.
Mar 16, 2020

A Letter to Palmer Students: Hope in the Grief

Over the past few days, your inboxes have been flooded with news and logistics surrounding COVID-19 and its abrupt ramifications for you as students. ...
Feb 12, 2020

2020 Conversations on Church and Community: Feb 27

Palmer Theological Seminary is celebrating African Heritage Month with The Inaugural Palmer Consultation: Conversations on Church & Community, taking ...
Oct 07, 2019

Palmer Launches 100% Online Master of Divinity Program

Palmer Theological Seminary is excited to announce that the Master of Divinity program has added a fully online option, allowing students the flexibil...
May 29, 2019

Dr. Ron Sider's Legacy Celebrated at Retirement Event; New Book Coming

Dr. Ron Sider, influential Christian leader, professor, and author, retired from Palmer Theological Seminary on May 3, 2019. A celebration was held on...
Mar 14, 2019

Bishop Gregory Vaughn Palmer Announced as 2019 Commencement Speaker

Palmer Theological Seminary is pleased to welcome Bishop Gregory Vaughn Palmer as the May 16, 2019 commencement speaker.  Bishop Gregory Vaughn Palmer...
Jan 31, 2019

Mitchell Lectureship to Feature Rev. Dr. Marvin A. McMickle

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is pleased to announce the Frank B. Mitchell Lectureship will be held on Friday, February 1, 2019 at...
Jan 04, 2019

Mitchell Lectureship To Be Held February 1, 2019

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is pleased to announce the Frank B. Mitchell Lectureship will be held on Friday, February 1, 2019. T...
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...

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Dec 04

The Kerygma Initiative: Opening Eyes & Hearts

The Kerygma Initiative is equipping preachers to awaken imagination, deepen proclamation, and help communities see God at work in the world.
Dec 04

Palmer People: The Ministry Journey of Rev. Yana Cruz-Pagan

Rev. Yana J. Cruz-Pagan (MDiv '06) shares her courageous journey through chaplaincy, addiction recovery work, cross-cultural pastoring, and finding "family" in the Palmer community.
Dec 04

Palmer On Mission: Kerygma Cohorts at Work

Two diverse clergy cohorts are gathering each month to explore innovative preaching practices, learn from leading scholars, and strengthen gospel witness.
Nov 28, 2023

Palmer on Mission: Addressing Sexual Abuse in Congregations

The 2015 film Spotlight, tells the story of a team of journalists investigating and exposing the pervasive and systemic child sexual abuse in the Roma...
Nov 28, 2023

Wholeness and Chronic Illness

Mark 5:25-34 tells the story of a woman who has been bleeding for twelve years. She seeks medical attention, again and again, but her suffering only i...
Nov 28, 2023

Palmer People: Embodied Grace with Dr. Calli Micale

Dr. Micale observes that we talk about faith in a way that implies individuals need a cognitive understanding or concept about Christ before they can ...
Oct 25, 2023

Embracing a Legacy of Waymakers

There is perhaps no greater story that formed the Hebrew imagination than the Exodus from Egypt, and in particular the crossing of the Red Sea.
Oct 24, 2023

Symposium Highlights: AI's Impact on Faith and Community

The third annual Palmer Theological Seminary Science and Religion Symposium is in the books, and what a wonderful event it was.
Oct 24, 2023

Palmer People: Arman Brown

Every fall, it brings us immense joy to welcome new students into the Palmer community to discover their unique talents, passions, and above all, thei...
Sep 19, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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 Pa...
Aug 11, 2023

Alumni Story: Marilyn Marsh

Marilyn Marsh currently serves as the Executive Dean of Esperanza College of Eastern University.  Marilyn's life was significantly shaped by her exper...