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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Carol M. Schreck

Palmer Theological Seminary and College of Eastern University honors the life and legacy of Dr. Carol Schreck, our treasured Emeritus Associate Professor.

Rev. Dr. Charles Lattimore Howard Announced as 2026 Commencement Speaker

Palmer Theological Seminary is pleased to welcome Rev. Dr. Charles Lattimore Howard as the May 14, 2026 commencement speaker.

Online Information Session: August 6

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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Palmer On-Mission: Alumni Party at Lower Merion Baptist Church

As a recent graduate of Palmer and current Alumni Ambassador, the June 2026 Palmer Alumni Party was both encouraging and inspiring.

A Life of Faith and Service: Honoring Dr. Deborah Winters

When Deborah (Deb) Spink arrived on campus as a student at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary over 30 years ago, she had no idea the plans the Lord had for her!

Palmer Person: Rev. Dr. Stanley Smith

For this June edition of Palmer News and Notes, Palmer representative Rev. Mathew D. George sat down with Rev. Dr. Stanley Smith (’06) for a heartwarming, humorous, and inspiring conversation about a lifetime of answering the call.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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