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Mitchell Lectureship to Feature Rev. Dr. Angela D. Sims

ll are welcome to join Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University for the 45th Annual Mitchell Lectureship, which will take place on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Online Information Session: February 19

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

Christians for Social Action Elevates Justice Work at CCDA and Beyond

Christians for Social Action (CSA) recently helped catalyze major conversations on Christian formation, justice, and public witness across several national platforms.

Palmer Seminary to Host 2nd Annual Science and Religion Symposium

Mark your calendars for the Symposium on September 24, 2022! Last year’s event was thought-provoking and exciting, and this year will be even better.

Palmer Consultation to feature Rev. LaKesha Womack

Please join Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University for the Palmer Consultation which will take place virtually on March 3, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Mitchell Lectureship to Feature Rev. Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown

All are welcome to join Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University for the 41st Annual Mitchell Lectureship, which will take place virtually on...

Palmer Theological Seminary Receives $1,000,000 Lilly Endowment Pathways for Tomorrow Award

Eastern University has received a grant of $1,000,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help Palmer Theological Seminary establish the project: “Pathways f...

Resumen de la XI Conferencia E. Orlando Costas

El trabajo del misiólogo y teólogo honrado por el programa de Maestría en Estudios Teológicos Latinos/as en línea de Palmer en Conferencia Virtual.

XI Orlando E. Costas Conference Recap

The work of the Missiologist and Theologian honored by Palmer's Online Master of Theological Studies Latinos/as Program in Virtual Conference.

Symposium Event Recap: Palmer Seminary Sets the Stage For Future Conversations on Science & Religion

The first annual Palmer Seminary Science & Religion Symposium is in the books, and what a weekend it was!

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15- October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, celebrating the heritage and culture of Hispanic and Latinx communities.

Rev. Dr. Kimberlee A. Johnson Appointed Interim Dean of Palmer

Palmer Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Kimberlee A. Johnson has accepted appointment to the position of Interim Dean.

It’s Juneteenth Folks: Let’s Celebrate

June 19 is the annual celebration of Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”), the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in...

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Palmer People: From Obama Administration to Chaplaincy

Rev. Angeline Washington-Clark knew she wanted to go to seminary. “I was seeking more clarity about who God is, and what he wanted me to be.”

Celebrating Legacy & Truth: The Mitchell Lectureship

Palmer Seminary of Eastern University will celebrate the rich legacy of Rev. Frank B. Mitchell Jr. by hosting the 45th Mitchell Lectureship on February 6th at 10 am at Pinn Memorial Baptist Church in Philadelphia.

Palmer Launches Faith & Justice Workshop This February

This February, Palmer Theological Seminary will launch its new Faith & Justice Workshop, a dynamic program designed to equip faith leaders, ministry practitioners, and community advocates to engage the urgent social and spiritual challenges of our time.

Palmer on Mission: Love Whole Persons through Nursing Research

Here at Palmer, we like to highlight how we are living out our mission “The Whole Gospel for the Whole World through Whole Persons.”

Palmer People: The New Director of CARES Wants Your Voice to be Heard

Rev. Mathew D. George may have started as the Director of Alumni Care and Seminary Engagement (CARES) in August, but his relationship with Palmer and ...

Turkey Tour Trip: Dec 28, 2025

On behalf of Palmer Seminary and Narberth Presbyterian Church, Drs Debbie Watson and Diane Chen made arrangements with Tutku Educational Travel to lea...

Unearthing Wisdom: Dr. Wynand de Kock leads new PhD in Professional Practice

Dr. Wynand de Kock first encountered Palmer Seminary (then Eastern Baptist Seminary) in 1988 when he met Dr. Ron Sider in Cape Flat, South Africa.

Caring for the Whole Person in Health Care

When we hear Palmer’s mission “The Whole Gospel for the Whole World through Whole Persons,” do we assume certain boundaries on that wholeness?

Harmonized Horizons

The fusion of Church and Academy parallels the process of making an alloy by melding two metals together in extreme heat, with the goal of creating a ...

Celebrating the Season and Sending Out the Vision: Commencement at Palmer Theological Seminary

May is a month with new beginnings. The sun is making appearances, pushing away the cold rains of March and April.

Palmer on Mission: Blooming in West Virginia

On a hot Tuesday night in Ripley, West Virginia, a room of nearly 80 Palmer students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends were reminded that the semin...

Serving Towards Flourishing: Palmer Welcomes Wes Johnson to the CARES Team!

In May, Palmer Theological Seminary welcomed Wesley A. Johnson II to its Center for Alumni Care and Seminary Engagement (CARES).

Moving Beyond Easter Sunday to a Life Transformed

“HE IS RISEN… HE IS RISEN INDEED!” These words echoed through the halls of churches all around the world on Easter Sunday.

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