News & Events Events Magazine Stories

FEATURED

Mar 23

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.
Mar 23

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.”
Apr 25

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

All Eastern University Events

Events for:

Today This week This month

Eastern Magazine

Spring 2026 Magazine
Spring 2026
Centennial Magazine: Special Edition
Centennial Magazine: Special Edition
Spring 2024 Magazine
Spring 2024
Fall 2023 Magazine
Fall 2023

Eastern Magazine Archive

View Past Publications

FEATURED

Apr 21

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.
May 02

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.
Mar 12

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.
Jun 08, 2023

Seminary Contextualized

Dr. Mayra Picos Lee greets me over Zoom from Mexico City, where she is joining a cohort of Palmer Seminary students for the first residency portion of...
May 25, 2023

Palmer People: Wanda Harris Cooper's Journey to Seminary

Wanda Harris Cooper found herself at a crossroads, in 2012, contemplating the path of seminary. Despite the well-meaning encouragement of those around...
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...