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.
Faculty Friday: Dr. Dwight Friesen
Today’s faculty highlight is Dr. Dwight J. Friesen, Associate Professor of Practical Theology. Dr. Friesen brings many years of contextual pastoral experience to The Seattle School. Currently he is serving as the part-time Pastor of Bellevue’s St Luke’s Lutheran Church. He was the community-curate of an Eastside emerging simple church for more than 11 years; […]
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, […]
Faculty Friday: Dr. O’Donnell Day
Today’s faculty highlight is Dr. O’Donnell Day, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at The Seattle School. Dr. Day is originally from north Mississippi, spending most of her young adulthood living on a family farm in Mississippi. After completing her bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University, she joined staff with Campus Crusade for Christ on the […]
So You’re Moving to Seattle…
Originally published April 2019, updated 2022 Some of you are uprooting lives in other states, and even other countries, to plant yourselves in Seattle and seek roots at The Seattle School. Part of Seattle’s charm is that it is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character. It’s helpful to have a sense […]
Faculty Friday: Dr. Paul Hoard
Today’s Faculty Friday interview is with Dr. Paul Hoard, Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology. Dr. Paul Hoard is a licensed counselor, clinical supervisor, and psychoanalytic psychotherapist who holds a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. A “third culture kid,” he was raised in Ankara, Turkey and has provided mental health counseling […]
Working While In School
The Graduate Admissions Team gives incoming students a snapshot of how to coordinate work and school needs while also providing some helpful job searching resources.
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. […]
The Season of (S)ending
At The Seattle School, (S)ending is a season of events and conversations supporting graduating students in their final year. During this transition process, students are invited to thoughtfully engage with their own story, examining both vocational and personal growth and plans. Starting in the fall term, the Office of Students and Alumni (OSA) provides opportunities […]
The Writing Workshop
“A blank page is terrifying…” “The last time I wrote a paper, the year started with 19 not 20…” “Friends often ask me to proofread their papers; I love helping people’s ideas come through the written word…” “Am I supposed to already know what Chicago Style means?” Are any of these thoughts familiar? Entering a […]
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 […]
The Role of Self-Care in Formation
“Learning takes your whole body. ” – Dr. J. Derek McNeil, President & Provost Many of you have been drawn to this learning community at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology by the conviction that the fullness of your being should be heard, met, and taken seriously. Along with this conviction comes a core […]
Alumni Reflections: Dr. Kristie Williams, MACP ’05
Our hope at The Seattle School is to be led by our alumni and their stories—how they embody text, soul, and culture among the people and communities they serve. Dr. Kristie Williams, MACP ’05 has been an incredible leader on our alumni quad, a team of alumni advisors and allies to our alumni community. She […]