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Mar 23

Join us for Tony Campolo Legacy Event on April 14

All are invited to attend “Reflecting on the Legacy of Tony Campolo’s Preaching and Ministry,” on April 14th from 7 – 9 pm in Templeton Hall.
Mar 23

Palmer & Kerygma Initiative to Host Preaching Event on April 28

On Tuesday, April 28th, the Kerygma Initiative at Palmer Seminary will host “Prophetic Preaching Today: Technology, Ecology, and Liberating Theologies.”
Apr 25

Online Information Session: May 21

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

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Apr 21

Palmer Waymaker in Service and Ministry Award

Each year, Palmer Theological Seminary acknowledges alumni who are charting new paths in their calling and ministry, reflecting the reign of God in the world.
May 02

The 100th Graduating Class of Palmer Theological Seminary

Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Eastern University, and Palmer Theological Seminary, the Seminary of Eastern University, demonstrate the many changes that happened throughout this centennial.
Mar 12

EUnited, Everywhere!

Eastern University has turned 100 years old! After a full year of celebration, it’s bittersweet to close out this historic Centennial Year.
Apr 12, 2021

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...
Apr 12, 2021

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 appea...
Mar 17, 2021

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 ...
Mar 16, 2021

Joy Ike’s Cadence to Courage

With each word change, the slight tapping of feet, vocal agility, and a stern forward flowing demeanor, Joy Ike led the February Chapel with her “fier...
Jan 21, 2021

Imagining Your Best Life

The Imago Dei in each of us means the beauty of God shines through us to the world. As God’s image bearers, we bring the Kingdom of God into our neigh...
Jan 19, 2021

The Foundation for Our Hope

My mind whirls when I reflect on all the transitions we have experienced over the past twelve months: personally, professionally, politically, and of ...
Dec 01, 2020

Unpredictable Parenthood

Unexpectedly, the phone rang. The person on the other end gushed: “Someone in my childbirth class wants her baby to be adopted by a Christian family; ...
Dec 01, 2020

Jesus, the Light of the World

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, Christmas lights begin to appear around the neighborhood. The tradition of lights may be traced back to the mediev...
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...