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Oct 15

Online Information Session: November 12

Faculty and staff will be presenting information on Palmer Theological Seminary and answering questions related to the programs and application process.
Sep 15

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.
Sep 06

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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Oct 24

Celebrating Fellowship and Faith: The 2026 Waymaker Award Dinner

As part of Homecoming 2026, we gathered to celebrate the remarkable journeys of our 2026 Waymaker Award recipients during an evening filled with joyful fellowship and worship.
Oct 24

Christians for Social Action: Amplifying Hope, Faith, and Justice

Through music, interactive art, podcasts, and community gatherings, CSA inspires faithful action in complex times.
Oct 24

Palmer On-Mission: Palmer Theological Seminary and Eastern University at CCDA

Eastern University and Palmer Theological Seminary (EUnited) sponsored an exhibit table at the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) Conference from October 7-10 held in Richmond, VA.
Aug 11, 2023

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...
Jun 23, 2023

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...
Jun 08, 2023

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...
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.