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Online Information Session: October 15

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

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.

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

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

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Tony Campolo

It is with both heavy hearts and deep appreciation that Eastern honors the passing of Rev. Dr. Tony Campolo, one of Eastern's most influential alumni ...

Eastern University’s Palmer Theological Seminary Makes History With Inaugural Cuba Cohort

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University recently celebrated a historic milestone, launching its first-ever cohort in Matanzas, Cuba for the ...

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...

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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.

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.

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.

The Kerygma Initiative: Opening Eyes & Hearts

The Kerygma Initiative is equipping preachers to awaken imagination, deepen proclamation, and help communities see God at work in the world.

Palmer on Mission: Discerning God’s Call through Clarity and Community

Palmer Theological Seminary’s CARES/Flourishing Leader Project partnered with the MinstrElife team of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABH...

Palmer People: Bridging Scholarship and Service with Rev. Dr. Oluwafemi Adeyemi

The journey of Rev. Dr. Oluwafemi Adeyemi '25 (DMin), is one marked by deep spiritual conviction, rigorous academic pursuit, and a pragmatic approach...

A Legacy That Lives On: Palmer’s Centennial Celebration in West Virginia

Eastern University continued its centennial celebration with a special event held in conjunction with the West Virginia Baptist Convention’s Annual Me...

Palmer on Mission: Credible Witness

Christians for Social Action (CSA) and The Sider Center at Palmer Seminary recently launched a new resource in partnership with several others.

Palmer People: Dr. Harry Riggs II and the Call to Authentic Leadership

This month, Palmer News Network is honored to highlight Rev. Dr. Harry Riggs II, a Palmer Seminary alumnus who currently serves as Executive Minister ...

Psychology in the Pulpit: Rev. Dr. Ernest Flores '16

A common thread through many Palmer stories, and stories throughout the broader university community, is that our students and alumni are equipped in ...

Nurturing Wholeness in Ministry: New Fall Initiatives from the Flourishing Leader Project

This fall, the Flourishing Leader Project (FLP), an initiative of CARES at Palmer Theological Seminary, is introducing a range of new and renewed offe...

West Virginia Campus Centennial Banquet

One hundred years ago, the founding fathers of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (EBTS) envisioned an academic institution where students could pur...

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.

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