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Oct 15

Online Information Session: November 12

Faculty and staff will be presenting information on Palmer Theological Seminary and answering questions related to the programs and application process.
Sep 15

Palmer to host the XVI Orlando Costas Conference on Oct. 3

Join us for the XVI Orlando Costas Conference on October 3, 2026. This free online trilingual event will be presented in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Sep 06

Join us for Homecoming & Family Weekend: October 7-11

Please join Palmer Theological Seminary at #EUnited Homecoming on October 7th through October 11, 2026.

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Sep 24

2026 Waymaker Award Winners: Making Ways for God’s Kingdom

Palmer Theological Seminary proudly honors four exceptional members of its alumni community as the 2026 Waymaker Award Winners.
Sep 24

Palmer Person: Reverend Rebecca Sommons

Reverend Rebecca Sommons, a 2016 Master of Divinity graduate from Palmer Theological Seminary, is stepping into a dynamic new season of life and ministry.
Sep 24

Mission Integral: Toward A World Without Gender Violence XVI Conference Orlando E. Costas

The Orlando E. Costas Conference was established to honor the work of the late missiologist and theologian Orlando E. Costas and build relationships with Latino churches.
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 ...