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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.

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. In the span of several hours, you are probably feeling like your life has been flipped upside down.

Anchored in The Spirit, An Interview with Dean David Bronkema

Roots matter — and Eastern’s roots as a seminary are a special part of our history. As the seminary enters its 95th year, we asked David Bronkema, Dean of Palmer Seminary, to reflect with us on Palmer’s rich history and future.

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.

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. ...

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 ...

Palmer Launches 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...

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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Running: When saying yes to your calling isn't easy

Sometimes you hear God's calling loud and clear. And sometimes, you run from it. At 7 years old, Rev. Dr. Donald Moore, MDiv ’10 first heard God’s calling to be a preacher...

Courage to Reconcile

In her opening remarks, 2017 Commencement speaker Reverend Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil DMin '00 DD '17, said "I want to speak directly to you about what it means to be 'Courageous Christians in catalytic times.'" Rev. Dr. McNeil gave the example of Captain Chuck Yeager, the pilot who broke the sound barrier after many who tried failed.

Positioned to Advance the Gospel

Running up and down, up and down the back stairs of the church. This was common for me. Our overflow room was in the basement, and we could fit 150 church attendees in that space. A small TV with a few speakers allowed those in overflow to hear the message and experience worship.

Anchored in The Spirit, An Interview with Dean David Bronkema

Roots matter — and Eastern’s roots as a seminary are a special part of our history. As the seminary enters its 95th year, we asked David Bronkema, Dea...

Running: When saying yes to your calling isn't easy

Sometimes you hear God's calling loud and clear. And sometimes, you run from it. At 7 years old, Rev. Dr. Donald Moore, MDiv ’10 first heard God’s c...

Positioned to Advance the Gospel

Running up and down, up and down the back stairs of the church. This was common for me. Our overflow room was in the basement, and we could fit 150 c...

Courage to Reconcile

In her opening remarks, 2017 Commencement speaker Reverend Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil DMin '00 DD '17, said "I want to speak directly to you about what ...

Celebrating 35 Years of Mitchell Lecture Scholars & Preachers

The last 35 years have attracted larger-than-life preachers and expositors of black theology, multiculturalism, and social justice advocacy. The main ...

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