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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.

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.”

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.

Palmer Celebrates Clergy Appreciation with Fall Events

Palmer Theological Seminary will celebrate Clergy Appreciation with a wide range of events this fall.

Palmer's Science and Religion Symposium Explores "The Spiritual Brain"

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is excited to host its fourth annual Science and Religion Symposium on September 28th.

New Book Launch from Palmer Seminary Professor Wynand J. de Kock on Theology in the Face of Uncertainty

Palmer is excited to announce the book launch of esteemed Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Openseminary, Wynand J. de Kock.

Dr. Jeffrey Haggray Announced as Commencement Speaker

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is excited to announce Dr. Jeffrey Haggray as the May 2024 Commencement Speaker.

Join us for the 2024 Day of Giving: March 19-20

Join with Palmer Seminary on March 19-20, 2024 for 1,925 minutes and make an impact of the lives of our students and community.

Palmer Consultation to feature Dr. Brittany C. Cooper

Please join Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University for the Palmer Consultation which will take place virtually on March 7, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Mitchell Lectureship to Feature Rev. Dr. Valerie Bridgeman

All are welcome to join Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University for the 43rd Annual Mitchell Lectureship, which will take place on Friday, F...

Palmer Receives $1,250,000 Lilly Endowment Compelling Preaching Initiative Award

Eastern received a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help Palmer Theological Seminary establish the project, “Compelling Preaching for the 21st Centu...

Palmer to Host Science and Religion Symposium: September 30

The Palmer Seminary Science and Religion Symposium is an annual event, exploring the relationship between science and religion and the many ways that ...

Embracing God's Story: Celebrating Palmer Seminary's 98th Commencement

On May 11, 2023, the 98th Commencement of Palmer Theological Seminary took place at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church to celebrate the achievements of th...

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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.

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.

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.

A Century of Calling: Honoring the Centennial Class of 2025

On May 15, 70 graduates walked across the platform of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church to receive certificates, diplomas, and master’s degrees.

Palmer on Mission: A Century of Forming Leaders Who Transform

This year, Palmer Theological Seminary celebrates 100 years of serving the Christian community and reaching thousands for Christ.

Equip the Called: A New Graduate Certificate for Church Leaders

On May 7th, Palmer Theological Seminary launched its Foundations of Theological Education Certificate. This part-time, graduate-level program takes ju...

Be It Resolved!

As we enter the final moments of contemplative remembrance of our Lord’s suffering, I am apt to write in the refrain of my culture’s time-honored home...

Palmer People: Jim Oldham ’75 Reflects on a Lifetime of Ministry & Reconciliation

Jim came to Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1975. He grew up in Staten Island, New York and attended Park Baptist Church, an American Baptist ...

Palmer to Launch 9-month Graduate Program to Develop Leaders in Faith Communities

Palmer Theological Seminary is delighted to announce the launch of the Foundations of Theological Education Certificate.

Centennial Worship Kickoff: Honoring 100 Years of God's Faithfulness

The centennial celebration of Palmer Theological Seminary and Eastern University was marked by a spirit-filled worship service that brought together p...

God’s Design: Community, Diversity, and Belonging

The book of Genesis opens with a universe without form, a blank canvas upon which God begins to create.

The Centennial is Here: President Matthews Reflects on Our Lasting Legacy and Flourishing Future

It is finally upon us! Eastern University is 100 years old! Happy Birthday! I had the pleasure of speaking with University President, Ron Matthews in ...

Honoring 30 Years of Service: Chaplain Dr. Joe Modica Reflects on God’s Faithfulness

Dr. Joe Modica and Dr. Chris Hall attended graduate school at Drew University together before Dr. Hall took a position at Eastern College in 1991.

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