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Aug 05

Palmer to Host Science and Religion Symposium: September 27

The Palmer Seminary Science and Religion Symposium is an annual event, exploring the relationship between science and religion and the many ways that they impact our lives.
Sep 24

Palmer to host the XIV Orlando Costas Conference on Oct. 4

Join us for the XIV Orlando Costas Conference on October 4, 2025. This free online trilingual event will be presented in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Sep 11

Online Information Session: October 9

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

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Oct 01

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.
Oct 01

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 of the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut.
Aug 28

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 multidisciplinary ways.
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...
Nov 04, 2022

The 2nd Annual Science & Religion Symposium Event Recap

The second annual Palmer Theological Seminary Science and Religion Symposium is in the books, and what a day it was! We took your feedback from last y...
Oct 27, 2022

Apartheid shaped my affections, my desires, more than anything.

Dr. Wynand de Kock is Palmer's Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Openseminary. Originally from South Africa where he studied at Rand Afr...