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Online Information Session: September 17

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.

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Celebrating the Life of Dr. Carol Schreck

Carol Schreck is best described as a radiant light because she lived her life in such a way that the light of Christ shone through her.

Palmer People: Embracing the Whole Gospel with Cindy Babiak

For Palmer Seminary alumni Cindy Babiak, the journey into ministry wasn’t meticulously planned—it was a calling she "fell into" that ultimately reshaped her entire life.

Passing the Mantle: A Pastor’s Summit on Ministry Succession & Clergy Preparedness

Palmer Seminary and the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board cordially invite you to attend “Passing the Mantle: A Pastor’s Summit on Ministry Succession and Clergy Preparedness.”

A Letter from our Seminary Chaplain: Embracing a Year of Spiritual Growth

Welcome to a new year of seminary study, whether you're a first-timer or returning. We're grateful for this yearly moment of anticipation!

When Caring for Others Means Caring for Yourself: Rob Tennant, Doctorate of Ministry ‘03

Rob’s appreciation for the work of Tony Campolo and Ron Sider also drew him to the seminary. He began the DMin program in 2000.

The Gospel Pursued Together

In 2018, after several years of transition, the faculties of Eastern University’s Christian studies department and Palmer Seminary merged to create Pa...

Alumni Story: Marilyn Marsh

Marilyn Marsh currently serves as the Executive Dean of Esperanza College of Eastern University. Marilyn's life was significantly shaped by her exper...

Palmer People: Christine Lewis's Journey through Seminary and Beyond

Christine Lewis' call to ministry occurred in June 2019. It was during a Women's Conference with American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Delawar...

Pastoral Entrepreneurship

It’s no secret that change is hard, and often brings growing pains that test those caught up in it. What does it take, then, to shepherd a congregatio...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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