The Admissions Team is privileged to journey with prospective students as they move through the application process. They love to have conversations with you about the application process, your vocational hopes and questions, and your curiosity about culture, curriculum, and community life at The Seattle School.
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. Some of you are participating via Low Residency, but will no less be making Seattle a part of your identity in the years to come. Part of Seattle’s charm is […]
Today’s Faculty Friday is an introduction to Dr. Doug Shirley, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology. Doug previously worked as adjunct faculty at The Seattle School, having taught Practicum I and II, Interpersonal Foundations, and History and Therapeutic Perspectives before becoming core faculty in the Counseling Psychology program in 2016. Doug now serves as Listening Lab […]
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.
Money. Can’t live with it, can’t live without it. Starting graduate school (and moving to a new city) can put a strain on your budget. Many of you have talked with us about the fears you have around this financial transition. To help ease the stress of figuring your finances out, here are some resources […]
Today’s faculty highlight is Dr. Dwight J. Friesen, Professor of Practical Theology… who just celebrated twenty years with our learning community. Dr. Friesen is passionate about reimagining how people imagine and practice following in the way of Jesus the Christ, personally and collectively. His scholarly work centers on how people convene together in local communities […]
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 […]
Registering for classes isn’t hard, but there are a few steps to take to get you there. One thing to be aware of is that you’re not able to see the “Registration” tab in Populi until registration opens. If you look for it before that date, it won’t be there. Once registration opens, follow these […]
Today’s Faculty Friday interview is with Dr. Paul Hoard, Associate 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 […]
It is important to find ways to rest this summer, knowing that when autumn arrives, your desk will be plenty full with books to read and papers to write. We also know that many in our community enjoy curling up with a good book in the sun to read and reflect. So, we asked students, […]