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Mar 18

Dr. Picos Lee to Speak at Boston University's "Women in the World" Conference

Since 1985, the Boston University Shaw Center has hosted an annual spring conference to explore experiences of women’s ministries in the church and society.
Jan 06

Palmer Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Mitchell Lectureship

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its Frank B. Mitchell, Jr. Lectureship on February 5, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The annual Mitchell Lectureship is the keystone event of the Seminary's celebration of African Heritage Month.
Oct 09

Dean David Bronkema Featured on Bridges 4 Mission Podcast

Palmer Theological Seminary Dean Dr. Bronkema was featured on Bridges 4 Mission Podcast (B4M), a podcast series produced by Short-Term Missions of International Ministries that centers around answering questions and bringing light to the world of missions.
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...
Jun 22, 2018

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 ...
Apr 04, 2018

Dr. Neville George Callam 2018 Commencement Speaker

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is excited to announce Dr. Neville George Callam as the May 11, 2018 commencement speaker. In 2007, ...

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Apr 12

New Testament Resurrection Reflection: I Want One of Those

Another four stanzas of “Christ the Lord is risen today, Al----le-lu-ia”, another planting of tulips and lilies, another reading of resurrection appearance stories, another shout of “Christ is risen!
Apr 12

Old Testament Resurrection Reflection: To Sleep or not to Sleep

I still remember being surprised in seminary when Dr. McDaniel explained to us that one understanding of death in the Old Testament is that you simply go to sleep and never wake up, there is no concept of life after death!
Mar 17

Returning Home to Rest

As the pandemic has forced us to slow our pace down, I wonder if we can hear God’s voice inviting us to return to a place of surrender and resting in God.
Nov 29, 2020

Featured Alumni Podcast: “Clinging to Gratitude through Disappointments & Setbacks”

Palmer Seminary alums are contributing to a wide variety of conversations around the world and making an impact in countless ways. This month we’re sh...
Nov 20, 2020

Alumni Story: The du Plessis family

Growing up, I had a grandfather who had a beautiful farm. Once a year we would visit, and it was his custom to go around the table and tell all the ki...
Nov 02, 2020

What Peace Are You Missing?

True peace, the kind that satisfies our souls, can only be found when we seek after the One who gives it freely. Shalom: Most visible the moment every...
Jun 04, 2020

Holy Moments in the Holy Land: Palmer and Eastern Attendees Reflect on their Trip to Israel

It’s hard to think of a more memorable way to ring in a new decade than waking up on the first day of 2020 in the Holy Land. This is the experience th...
Feb 26, 2020

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...
Aug 14, 2019

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...
Aug 14, 2018

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...
Aug 14, 2017

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 ...
Jul 15, 2016

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 ...