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 […]
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 Sonja Lund, MDiv 2023 and understand how The Seattle School helped shape her path. How did you […]
Vanessa Ryerse, a current student in the Master of Arts in Theology & Culture – The Arts program, discusses the process of creating her final project for the Constructive Theology course, taught by Dr. Lauren Sawyer. Vanessa shares insight into her creative journey, offering reflections on her approach and the development of her work. Dr. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]