Dr. Ron Ruthruff, Associate Professor of Theology & Culture at The Seattle School, has released his second book, Closer to the Edge: Walking with Jesus for the World’s Sake. In the book, Ron wonders how the world’s perceptions of Christians—and, therefore, its perception of Christ—might change if our way of doing justice work is as […]
We love the work that Megan Peters-February (MA in Theology & Culture ‘13) is doing through Cedar & Soul, a wellness site dedicated to yoga, trauma recovery, healing, and faith. Here, Megan writes about the difficulty of transitions—and the possibility that transitions might offer an essential glimpse into the most fundamental parts of ourselves. This post […]
Recently, The Seattle School community was invited to participate in a special advanced screening of the film Room, based on the 2011 bestseller by Emma Donoghue. Here, Kate Davis—who recently graduated with her Master of Divinity and is now Human Resources Generalist at The Seattle School—writes about the universal themes of captivity, transitions, gratitude, and […]
The falling leaves and the afternoon’s fading light mark the approach of another season of Advent. As a community that savors the seasons through storytelling, we are preparing to launch our second annual Advent series, featuring reflections from students, faculty, and staff about everything that this season holds, and everything that it calls us to. […]
For many of us, engaging the tangible, felt brokenness of humanity around us can be easier than stepping into the spiritual mysteries of our lives and the lives of others. Here, Joshua Longbrake (MDiv ‘10) reflects on what he learned about prayer and pastoral care from a woman on a pier. This post originally appeared […]
Is there room for each of us to contribute and thrive? What are the messages we consume about the need to be smarter, better, more successful, more popular than everybody else? Here, Matthias Roberts, a second-year MA in Theology & Culture and MA in Counseling Psychology student at The Seattle School, writes about learning to […]
Next week, November 2-3, we will be welcoming constructive theologian Dr. Shelly Rambo to The Seattle School for the annual Stanley Grenz Lecture Series. Dr. Rambo will discuss her concept of “Resurrection Wounds,” an understanding of trauma and healing that goes far beyond the traditional notions of redemptive suffering. Here, in an interview that originally […]
When I heard that October is Theological Libraries Month, I was thrilled. As Content Curator for The Seattle School, I’m in charge of gathering content for this blog, and a topic like “theological libraries” felt like a goldmine. With so many thoughtful, creative, spiritually minded people (like Kate Davis and Daniel Tidwell) in one place, […]
On October 10, we celebrated the one-year anniversary of The Allender Center Podcast, a weekly feature in which Dr. Dan Allender engages the issues that are at the heart of the work of The Allender Center. When we launched the podcast last year, our desire was to offer weekly, 20-minute glimpses into The Allender Center’s […]
In celebration of Theological Libraries Month, former Assistant Librarian Erin Quarterman asked The Seattle School’s faculty and staff to recommend texts and films that have influenced movement in their theology. Here, Alumni Programs Coordinator Daniel Tidwell (Master of Divinity, ’10) reflects on some of his recommendations. And in case you missed it, check out Kate […]
Is it possible for a work of fiction—a story that is technically not “true”—to illuminate truth as deeply and poignantly as any number of scholarly articles and arguments? As we continue Theological Libraries Month, Kate Davis (Master of Divinity, ’16), Program Manager for Community Partnerships, reflects on how fictional narratives have framed her approach to […]
Last weekend, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology was invited to participate in the National Summit on Reimagining Theological Education. The summit, which exists to highlight innovation and foster conversation about new, sustainable forms of theological education, is an initiative of the Convergence Movement and is funded through a grant from the Carpenter Foundation. […]