Intersections at The Seattle School
Intersections features essays, dialogues, critical engagement, and art from faculty, staff, alumni, students, and other thought leaders. Grounded in the hope of fostering faithful dialogue, we are guided by a commitment to understanding narrative, wrestling with intersections, resisting reactivity, and fostering radical hospitality. With that in mind, we seek to feature work from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Therefore the opinions expressed on the Intersections blog are those of the authors and do not purport to reflect an official statement regarding the views or opinions of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. If you would like to offer feedback, respond to a piece published here, or offer your own submission, you can email us at submissions@theseattleschool.edu.
Red Brick Building: The Liminal Space by Sunghee Kim
Red Brick Building: The Liminal Space by Sunghee Kim This fall, our second-floor gallery at 2501 Elliott Ave. features watercolors created by Sunghee Kim, a second-year student in the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program. Through the Artist Statement and interview below, she shares more about her experiences as a Seattle School student and […]
A Call to Christians: Look Towards Gaza with Lisa Sharon Harper
In September, Lisa Sharon Harper joined us on campus to speak on the Christian call to engage the tragedies in Gaza. Grounded in theology and a biblical vision of shalom, she shared a history of the conflict, beginning from Genesis into today’s violence, adding ethical and legal lenses from her studies. Dr. Dwight Friesen, Professor […]
The Seattle School Announces New Certificate in Scripture & Society
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology announces a new Certificate in Scripture & Society, a 12-month online program beginning in January 2025. Through live, interactive sessions taught by theological scholars and practitioners, students will engage in the study of biblical literature and use interpretive tools to explore fresh insights and practical applications relevant for […]
Student Life at The Seattle School
Our mission at The Seattle School is to serve God and neighbor through transforming relationships. The connections we form with one another are what sustain us amidst our learning and vocations. In order to cultivate a context that allows students to get to know one another, build trust, and engage as their full selves, the […]
Gallery: Commencement 2024
On June 22, 2024, The Seattle School conferred 74 degrees in our Master of Divinity, MA in Theology & Culture, and MA in Counseling Psychology programs. Faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and families marked these important transitions together in a ceremony that was both solemn and joyful. At Town Hall in Seattle, our graduating students […]
Faculty Friday: Dr. Lizz Barton
For our final Faculty Friday update in 2024, please join us in welcoming our newest core faculty member, Dr. Elizabeth (Lizz) Barton! We look forward to getting to know her more in the coming year. To begin, here’s Dr. Barton’s bio and a brief interview from this summer. Bio: Dr. Barton is a licensed clinical […]
Your First Assignment
“New Student Orientation” is a familiar concept in the world of academia. When starting school, students know that they can expect information, resources, and tools as well as gatherings and introductions to people and places that will be meaningful to their academic experience. But how do we orient and connect when students and classmates are […]
New Students–Meet Your Matriculation Team!
August is a magical month. Here in the Pacific Northwest, her good gifts can be found in the golden light of sunsets extending for long lingering hours; the burgeoning of cherry tomatoes or summer squash in our gardens and on our balconies; and the sun-ripened blackberries that fill every nook and cranny of our neighborhoods. […]
Faculty Friday: Dr. Dan Allender
Our next Faculty Friday highlight is Professor of Counseling Psychology and Founding President Dr. Dan B. Allender. Dr. Allender received his MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary and his PhD in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University. Before moving to Seattle, he taught in the Biblical Counseling departments of Grace Theological Seminary and Colorado Christian University. […]
An Introduction to Instructional Assistants
We have an excellent team of 10 Instructional Assistants (IAs) who are looking forward to supporting your learning here at The Seattle School both this year and beyond. The role of Instructional Assistant at The Seattle School is somewhat different from what you may have encountered as Teaching Assistants in other academic contexts. All of […]
Faculty Friday: Dr. Ron Ruthruff
Today’s Faculty Friday interview is with Dr. Ron Ruthruff, Associate Professor of Theology & Culture. Dr. Ruthruff has served homeless and street-involved youth and their families for the past 30 years. He has provided case management services, designed programs, and educated the community on the issues that impact this vulnerable population. Ron’s career goal is to […]
Seattle Parks and the Great Outdoors
Some of us here at The Seattle School play outside a lot…a whole lot. When there is swell (and we have money for gas), some of us like to surf. When the snow has melted in the mountains, some might even go for long-distance backpacking trips. And, as the cold, dark nights of winter reign, […]