Intersections at The Seattle School
The (Wounded) Artist
Central to our work of educating and training therapists, artists, pastors, and leaders is the crucial calling to study and tell the stories of our deepest wounds—and to help others to the same. Here, Paul Quinlivan (MA in Counseling Psychology ‘15 and MA in Theology & Culture ‘14), an Assistant Instructor at The Seattle School, […]
Symposia Video: The Healing Art of Making Meaning
Last October, we hosted the first annual Symposia: An Intersection of Conversation & Innovation, a forum in which alumni of The Seattle School presented the ongoing work they are pursuing at the intersection of text, soul, and culture. Integrative education does not end at graduation, and our alumni are proof of that. Symposia highlighted the […]
What I Learned about Healing from the Seattle Seahawks
Newcomers to Seattle often find it hard to not get swept up in the hometown excitement for the Seattle Seahawks—which, with the Super Bowl just over a week away, feels a bit more like grief these days. Here, Sherri Hainje, an MA in Counseling Psychology student at The Seattle School, writes that her affinity for […]
2016 State of the School Address
Last week, The Seattle School community gathered to hear Dr. Keith Anderson, President, deliver the “State of the School” address. The annual gathering is an opportunity for students, alumni, faculty, and staff to hear an update about institutional changes, big announcements, and how the overall mission of the school is playing out in day-to-day programs […]
The Seattle School Hires Rev. Andrea Saccoccio as Director of Advancement
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology has announced the hire of Rev. Andrea Saccoccio as Director of Advancement. In this new role, Saccoccio will serve as primary fundraiser for The Seattle School, and she will also explore a variety of ways to advance the work of the institution in programs, community engagement, and innovative […]
Art on Our Walls: Maggie Hubbard’s “Chair With”
The Seattle School has reserved a portion of its public space on both the second and third floors to display and honor art created by students, staff, faculty, alumni, and artists from the greater Seattle area. These gallery spaces are curated by students in conversation with faculty and seek to represent an experience of our […]
The Seattle School to Host Denominational Leaders Gathering, February 18-20
The Forum at The Seattle School is partnering with The Missional Network for an intimate, three-day event inviting denominational leaders into an important and timely conversation about the shifting state of church systems and denominations. The Denominational Leaders Gathering, February 18-20, will provide a limited number of West Coast denominational leaders with the frames and […]
Art on Our Walls: Davia Campbell’s “Long Lay the World”
The Seattle School has reserved a portion of its public space on both the second and third floors to display and honor art created by students, staff, faculty, alumni, and artists from the greater Seattle area. These gallery spaces are curated by students in conversation with faculty and seek to represent an experience of our […]
The Curious Risk of Restoring Men
A few weeks ago during a family hike in the foothills of Colorado, my 12-year-old daughter pulled alongside me on the trail. Without warning, she asked me the most stunning (and difficult) question: “Dad, why did you start a ministry focused on men and boys? Aren’t girls important too?” At first my heart broke, knowing […]
An Old Year, A New Year, and Quiet Deaths
As the first week of classes in 2016 comes to a close, we are all still wondering what this new year will hold, wondering what changes and challenges lie ahead. Here, Bethany Foelber, a first-year student in the MA in Counseling Psychology program, writes about the disconnect she feels between the unresolved experiences of the […]
An Unexpected Story
I’ve been thinking lately about the one and only white Christmas I have ever experienced: 1997, Winter Park, Colorado, during a season of record-breaking snowfall. For this Florida boy, Colorado at Christmas was a strange, exciting new world: skiing, snowmobiling, hot chocolate in front of the fire, snowball fights with my siblings, watching a thermometer […]
Illuminate: An Advent Poem
As the mystery of Advent and the frenzy of the holidays culminate in this day, the day we celebrate God’s embodiment in our midst, may we find space for rest and reflection. May the hope of Immanuel grow new life, new joy, and new compassion in our lives and in our communities. And may this poem, […]