Intersections at The Seattle School

Dr. Jo-Ann Badley points out that, despite the evidence of the Gospels, our imaginations are captured by the image of the grieving mother Mary. Perhaps because the image of Mary is us, and we are encouraged knowing that our tears and sorrow are met with God’s presence.

This story comes to you from LaFaye Tapper, an MA in Counseling Psychology student who is also an ordained pastor, serving alongside her husband in Everett, WA. We hope LaFaye’s story will be an encouragement as you navigate your own journey in (or thinking about) graduate school, with whatever questions, desires, and uncertainties that entails. […]

A group of staff and students have initiated a weekly Taizé gathering at The Seattle School to help us pause, connect, and reflect together.

Dwight Friesen, Associate Professor of Practical Theology, reflects on how we learn from the places we inhabit—a relational presence that transcends dogma.

We are kicking off a new Matriculate series today! Throwback Thursdays will offer reflections from alumni, current students, spouses, and partners on their journey to The Seattle School. Just like you, they lived into the tension of anticipating graduate studies while navigating big moves and significant lifestyle adjustments. They are excited to share some of their experiences […]

Daniel Tidwell considers how the mingling of ashes and glitter might call us to a form of repentance that affirms the humanity in all people.

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is launching a Concentration in Trauma & Abuse as part of its MA in Counseling Psychology program.

B. Mason Judy writes about his time in Relatio, a collaborative project between The Seattle School and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Ballard.

Dr. Ron Ruthruff and a group of students are headed to Kenya this month as part of our Engaging Global Partnerships class.

Cecelia Romero Likes writes about trying to spend less time on her phone while she’s with her daughter—and the contempt that grows loud in the new silence.

The invitation to pilgrimage and wilderness ultimately leads to the call of serving God and neighbor—two directions of service that are inextricable.

We found a few students after class to chat about the realities of fatigue, how it’s different from tiredness, and how to care for themselves along the way.