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Apr 25

Online Information Session: May 22

Faculty and staff will be presenting information on Palmer Theological Seminary and answering questions related to the programs and application process.
Jan 30

Mitchell Lectureship to Feature Rev. Dr. Obery M. Hendricks

All are welcome to join Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University for the 44th Annual Mitchell Lectureship, which will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Jan 24

Palmer Theological Seminary Launches 100% Online Doctor of Ministry in Contextual Leadership

Offered in Eastern's popular LifeFlex format, the entire degree costs only $11,880, making it an accessible, affordable, excellent option for anyone seeking a doctoral level education in ministry.
May 29, 2019

Dr. Ron Sider's Legacy Celebrated at Retirement Event; New Book Coming

Dr. Ron Sider, influential Christian leader, professor, and author, retired from Palmer Theological Seminary on May 3, 2019. A celebration was held on...
Mar 14, 2019

Bishop Gregory Vaughn Palmer Announced as 2019 Commencement Speaker

Palmer Theological Seminary is pleased to welcome Bishop Gregory Vaughn Palmer as the May 16, 2019 commencement speaker.  Bishop Gregory Vaughn Palmer...
Jan 31, 2019

Mitchell Lectureship to Feature Rev. Dr. Marvin A. McMickle

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is pleased to announce the Frank B. Mitchell Lectureship will be held on Friday, February 1, 2019 at...
Jan 04, 2019

Mitchell Lectureship To Be Held February 1, 2019

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is pleased to announce the Frank B. Mitchell Lectureship will be held on Friday, February 1, 2019. T...
Oct 18, 2018

Dr. David Bronkema Appointed Dean of Palmer Theological Seminary

Palmer Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Dr. David Bronkema has been named Dean of the Seminary. Dr. Bronkema has been serving as Inter...
Jun 22, 2018

Dr. Diane Chen 2018 Lindback Award For Distinguished Teaching Recipient

The 2018 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching recipient is Dr. Diane Chen, a professor of New Testament at Palmer Theological Seminary. Dr. Chen ...

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Apr 26

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.
Apr 26

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 community.
Apr 26

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 homegoing tradition - be it resolved!
Apr 25, 2023

Sharing the Whole Gospel: Takeaways from The Palmer Consultation

On March 2, 2023, the 3rd annual Palmer Consultation gathered dozens of Philadelphia area pastors on Zoom to connect the work of the seminary with the...
Apr 24, 2023

Palmer People: Equipping the Next Generation - The Story of Jonathan Hobbs

Jonathan Hobbs' journey towards a Master of Theological Studies degree from Palmer Seminary began in 2001 after graduating from Eastern University wit...
Mar 24, 2023

Inviting Us Closer to the Heart of God

I recently had a conversation with Dr. Tony Campolo about Jesus’ teaching in the beatitudes. He shared that when we pray “in Jesus’ name”, we are affi...
Mar 24, 2023

Palmer People: A Decade of Serving in Southwest Philly

Rev. Chris Holland (PCUSA) graduated from Palmer Seminary with his MDiv in 2012. When he reflects on the relationships he experienced and witnessed be...
Feb 23, 2023

A Student Reflection on the 43rd Mitchell Lectureship

On February 3, we celebrated 42 years of distinguished African American scholarship honoring the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Frank B. Mitchell, Jr.
Feb 23, 2023

In Pursuit of Wholeness & Restoration: A Retirement Tribute to Dr. Diane Chen

What a pleasure to reflect on Diane Chen and her legacy, appreciated and loved by administrative support and faculty colleagues, students, alumni, and...
Jan 17, 2023

On Holy Ground: Palmer Students Reflect on Visiting the Holy Land

For thirteen days between Christmas and the start of the spring semester, thirty-six pilgrims, made up of Palmer faculty, students, alums, and friends...
Jan 17, 2023

Becoming God's Loving Ambassador

Saroj Chettri, MA ’16, MDiv ’22 was born in Nepal, a beautiful land rich in natural resources and home to the highest mountain in the world – Mt. Ever...
Dec 13, 2022

Enacting Jesus’ Mission of Compassion in the World

“Compassion is deeper than empathy in the sense that it requires the formation of a tension, a psychic stickiness that forges the acceptance of a kind...
Nov 04, 2022

In Search of the Bigger Picture

Journeying 5,000 miles from Alaska, Rev. Dr. Randy Woodley came to Palmer to complete his MDiv in 1989. As a missionary among Alaskan Natives, Woodley...