“Lift Every Voice and Sing” with Stephen Michael Newby, Part Two
Dr. Chelle Stearns continues her conversation with composer Stephen Michael Newby about his work inspired by Martin Luther King Jr., and how it intersects with our cultural moment.
Intersections at The Seattle School
Intersections is a robust collection of essays, dialogues, critical engagement, and art from faculty, staff, alumni, students, and other thought leaders. Guided by a commitment to understanding narrative, wrestling with complexity, and fostering discourse Intersections seeks to develop and inspire wisdom and imagination for a world in need of complex thinkers and healers.
Throwback Thursday: Rebekah Deitrich
I recently rewatched The Fellowship of The Ring, but this time heard something profound and new. Frodo and Boromir are alone in the woods, and it’s become clear Boromir is fraught with the agony of desire for the ring of power that Frodo wears sacrificially around his neck. He gradually approaches Frodo with such seeming […]
Church Life in Seattle
This post was written by Rachael Clinton, Assistant Director of Organizational Development for The Allender Center, and member of The Allender Center Teaching Staff. As an MDiv alumna from The Seattle School and resident of Seattle for 10+ years, Rachael brings beautiful connection and insight into the church community in Seattle. We are thrilled to […]
Finding Home in an Accelerated Age with Dr. Craig Detweiler
Craig Detweiler talks about six months as President, adaptive resilience, the importance of home, and The Seattle School’s next chapter.
Submission as Resistance: Romans 13 in Light of Psalm 2
Dr. Bob Ekblad writes that Christian notions of submission and resistance must be understood as part of the ongoing narrative of Christ’s victory and destruction of systems of power.
Take Back the Text: Stopping the Mishandling of Texts by Toxic “Christian” Masculinity
Dr. Angela Parker responds to those who use the biblical text to justify silencing, subjugating, separating, or killing others.
Understanding Practicum
As you know, at The Seattle School we believe that who we are is an essential component to what we do vocationally. Our curriculum invites you as students to reflect and consider your personal narrative, and how your story informs and impacts who you are in relationship and what it is that you feel called […]
Ritual for Waking: Staying Close to Our Lives
Brittany Deininger offers a ritual for waking that is helping her learn how to remain close to herself as she begins each new day.
Seattle Art & Music Scene
Seattle has a wonderful local music scene and also attracts artists from all over the world. And it’s not just music – the city’s art and culture cultivation is out of this world! Here we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite music venues, festivals, groups, and museums to keep on your radar. Trust […]
Faculty Friday: Dr. Angela Parker
Today’s faculty highlight is Dr. Angela Parker, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology. Dr. Parker has a Ph.D. in Bible, Culture, and Hermeneutics (New Testament focus) from Chicago Theological Seminary. At this time, Dr. Parker seeks to publish her recent research entitled “Bodies, Violence, and Emotions: A Womanist […]
The Writing Workshop
“A blank page is terrifying…” “The last time I wrote a paper, the year started with 19 not 20…” “Friends ask me to proofread their papers; I love helping people’s ideas come through the written word…” “Am I supposed to already know what APA Style means?” “I like writing for myself, but writing assignments stress/overwhelm/bore […]
Faculty Friday: Dr. Steve Call
Today’s faculty highlight is Dr. Steve Call, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology and Practicum Leader at The Seattle School. Dr. Call hails from Kirkland, Washington and has been a faculty member with The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology for over ten years. He graduated from the University of Washington, holds a Masters degree in […]