Intersections at The Seattle School

Every year at Commencement, the graduating class and faculty select three students—one from each degree program—to offer words of blessing and calling. Here, we’re sharing the full video and text of the speech by Sarah Steinke (MA in Counseling Psychology),  about celebrating the continuous faithful choice to serve others.. You can also view the speeches […]

Every year at Commencement, the graduating class and faculty select three students—one from each degree program—to offer words of blessing and calling. Here, we’re sharing the full video and text of the speech by Cameron Carter, MA in Theology & Culture, about transitioning from the death of an ending into the resurrection of hope and […]

Every year at Commencement, the graduating class and faculty select three students—one from each degree program—to offer words of blessing and calling. Here, we’re sharing the full video and text of the speech by Stephanie Johnson, Master of Divinity, about bearing witness to the painful marks beneath our skin. You can also experience the speeches […]

Your First Assignment We’re excited to share a special post with you today about your very first assignment as a Seattle School student! For many years we’ve had a tradition of asking our incoming cohort to creatively introduce themselves to our community using a simple sheet of paper. Playfully titled, Who Am I?, this non-graded […]

Rebecca Shirley, Manager of Student Life Programs, introduces incoming students to the events planned to welcome the 2019 cohort into The Seattle School community. Welcome, 2019 cohort!   It is August! Which means that the fall term is just around the corner.  We are thrilled to have you joining us on campus soon. I eagerly anticipate […]

On this episode of text.soul.culture, Dr J. Derek McNeil, Acting President and Provost, sits down with Abby Wong-Heffter (MA in Counseling Psychology, ‘07) for a conversation that leads them to discussing the realities of trauma and the hope to live a more integrated life. Abby: “So many of the people I interact with are desperate […]

In honor of the Pacific Northwest’s beautiful summer weather, we thought we’d highlight Seattle’s park system, which is by far one of the greatest attributes of the city. No matter what neighborhood you live in, you will be in walking distance to a great park space! Each park has different amenities to offer, so take […]

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 the South. After completing her bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University, she joined staff with Campus Crusade for Christ on […]

Seattle has a wonderful local music scene and also attracts artists from all over the world. And it’s not just music – the city’s art and culture cultivation is out of this world! Here we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite music venues, festivals, groups, and museums to keep on your radar. Trust […]

As a student, it’s rare that you will need to go beyond our own library to get the resources you need for school. However, Seattle is home to some spectacular library services that many students find useful even outside of academic needs. They also make great places to study! The Seattle Public Library is one […]

Shauna Gauthier hosts a conversation with Annie Mesaros about Christianity’s impact on American politics, and about Annie’s theological podcast God Help Us.

August 22, 5:00-9:00pm at Golden Gardens Beach Park The Welcome (Back) Cookout is a dearly-loved Seattle School tradition hosted by Student Leadership. All students, spouses/partners, and families are invited! There will be hamburgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs, and we ask that you bring a side dish or dessert to share. Feel free to bring blankets […]