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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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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.

Palmer People: A Decade of Serving in Southwest Philly

Rev. Chris Holland (PCUSA) graduated from Palmer Seminary with his MDiv in 2012. When he reflects on the relationships he experienced and witnessed be...

A Student Reflection on the 43rd Mitchell Lectureship

On February 3, we celebrated 42 years of distinguished African American scholarship honoring the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Frank B. Mitchell, Jr.

In Pursuit of Wholeness & Restoration: A Retirement Tribute to Dr. Diane Chen

What a pleasure to reflect on Diane Chen and her legacy, appreciated and loved by administrative support and faculty colleagues, students, alumni, and...

On Holy Ground: Palmer Students Reflect on Visiting the Holy Land

For thirteen days between Christmas and the start of the spring semester, thirty-six pilgrims, made up of Palmer faculty, students, alums, and friends...

Becoming God's Loving Ambassador

Saroj Chettri, MA ’16, MDiv ’22 was born in Nepal, a beautiful land rich in natural resources and home to the highest mountain in the world – Mt. Ever...

Enacting Jesus’ Mission of Compassion in the World

“Compassion is deeper than empathy in the sense that it requires the formation of a tension, a psychic stickiness that forges the acceptance of a kind...

In Search of the Bigger Picture

Journeying 5,000 miles from Alaska, Rev. Dr. Randy Woodley came to Palmer to complete his MDiv in 1989. As a missionary among Alaskan Natives, Woodley...

The 2nd Annual Science & Religion Symposium Event Recap

The second annual Palmer Theological Seminary Science and Religion Symposium is in the books, and what a day it was! We took your feedback from last y...

Apartheid shaped my affections, my desires, more than anything.

Dr. Wynand de Kock is Palmer's Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Openseminary. Originally from South Africa where he studied at Rand Afr...

Introducing the Center for Alumni Care & Seminary Engagement

Jesus said to his disciples, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation”.1 This good news was radical; a gift offering liberatio...

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