Intersections at The Seattle School

In times such as these, to believe in a good God can be a hard thing to “do.” It’s easy to fall back on nihilistic, cynical thinking when we are faced with the seemingly hopeless condition of the world. Sometimes life can be so full of hardship and disappointment that it influences the way we find ourselves believing.

The Board of Trustees of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Craig Detweiler as the school’s third president. Dr. Detweiler will succeed Dr. Keith R. Anderson on January 1, 2018. In April Keith announced his plan to retire after 12 years as Dean/President effective October 2017.

Here, several contributors to The Other Journal gather around a meal to talk about how theology can help us better understand and shape our environmental responsibilities and concerns. This conversation was hosted and curated by Tom Ryan, Master of Divinity ’07 and Executive Editor at The Other Journal.

Dr. Dan Allender and a team from The Allender Center at The Seattle School spent last weekend partnering with Ecclesia church in Houston. They spent time speaking and ministering to individuals who had experienced many levels of trauma during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Here, Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton (MDiv ’10) share a message with the Ecclesia community entitled “A Path Through the Waters,” based on Psalm 77.

Erin (MA in Counseling Psychology ‘09) and Stephen Mitchell, along with their two boys, live in Denver, CO, where they work as therapists in private practice. In this presentation from Symposia 2016, Erin and Stephen joined our community via live stream to reflect on their personal story of miscarriage.

It happens when a loved one is missing in a hurricane. It happens when a husband with Alzheimer’s doesn’t remember the day he married his partner. It happens when a child can’t get the attention of a depressed parent. An unnamable uncertainty creeps up in us. Family therapist Dr. Pauline Boss coined a term for this developing psychological area of study known as ambiguous loss.

What does music reveal about the nature of integration? Why does the conversation between theology and psychology require such deeply personal work? How can we continue to be rooted in our theological traditions and identities while still letting down our walls and inviting other voices to our table? In episode 8 of text.soul.culture, Dr. Chelle […]

Today on episode 8 of the Listening in Place Project, Cassie Carroll (Master of Divinity, ‘16) is in Spring, Texas talking with Reverend Paul Nazarian from Northwoods Presbyterian Church about navigating change as a congregation. On changing course as a church: A principles I follow is: “Bless what has been and then add to it.” […]

Our alumni are those who embody and extend text, soul, and culture far beyond the walls of 2501 Elliott Avenue. Our hope is that The Seattle School will be led by our alumni and their stories—how they labor to live out their calling among the people and communities they serve. David William Rice (MDiv ‘10) […]

The Seattle School’s 19th Commencement ceremony included a special vocal selection. Julie Hall (MACP), joined by husband, Sean and daughter, Lynna performs a song entitled “Bird” (music and lyrics by Sean and Lynna). Bird Got a bird in my hand She fell from the sky I had sent her up there My song of delight […]

What does it look like to relinquish control of our own lives and let the Spirit lead us into adventure and paths unknown? Here, Heather Casimere, a second-year MATC student at The Seattle School, reflects on the process of knowing God’s presence in the thick of the forest. Following the Holy Spirit leaves me more […]

On August 28, 2017, we welcomed the newest cohort of students to The Seattle School. The first day of orientation was filled with excitement and curiosity, readiness and hesitation, hope and doubt. Here, we share some of the images captured throughout the day.