The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology welcomes Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza— Transqueer, Latinx public theologian, activist-scholar—as they discuss their new book “Body Becoming: Our Path to Liberation.” Pointing to the increasing disconnection from our bodies and from one another, Body Becoming takes a critical look at which bodies count in this country and offers […]
The purity movement of the 1990s is usually seen as a grassroots pushback against the sexual revolution—a return to “biblical values” in a more permissive culture. But that view misses something important: purity culture actually grew out of a much longer effort by evangelicals, spanning about a century, to figure out how to respond to […]
On January 11, 2025, The Seattle School hosted its third annual community-wide Day of Scholarship on campus in Seattle during our Winter Residency, connecting community members to the wider disciplinary and interdisciplinary conversations across our institution. This year’s theme “Engaging (An)other” emphasized the work of Dr. Esther Meek and her contributions as our current Senior […]
Our hope at The Seattle School is to be led by our alumni and their stories–how they labor to live out their calling among the people and communities they serve. Recently we had the opportunity to listen to Nicole Hagerty MACP ’15 and learn more about hope, flourishing, and the impact of The Seattle School. […]
We are grateful for this conversation with Emme Wagner, dual degree student in our Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and Master of Arts in Theology & Culture programs. What brought you to The Seattle School and how did you choose your degree program? Coming to The Seattle School is a fulfillment of many dreams—some […]
Watch the video above or read the transcript below: Who Is Your Neighbor? A few weeks ago, at 7:48 in the evening, I received a text that caught me off guard: “Hi Derek, sorry to bother you, but I’m not feeling well. I’m sitting on your neighbor’s steps to the right. Would you walk me […]
Our hope at The Seattle School is to be led by our alumni and their stories–how they labor to live out their calling among the people and communities they serve. Recently we had the opportunity to catch up with Cairn Yakey MACP ’16 and understand how The Seattle School helped shape their path. What brought […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bio Dr. Gadson is a licensed professional counselor, consulting therapist, educator, and podcast host. She received her B.S. in Business Management from The University of Alabama, her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy State University, her M.S. in Spirituality and Counseling from Richmont Graduate University, and her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy […]
Our hope at The Seattle School is to be led by our alumni and their stories–how they labor to live out their calling among the people and communities they serve. Charlie Howell received his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (MACP) from The Seattle School in 2016. Recently we had the opportunity to catch up […]