Intersections at The Seattle School

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology has announced the hire of Dr. Angela Parker as a core faculty member and an Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies. Dr. Parker will join The Seattle School beginning in the Fall 2015 term. She completed her Ph.D. in New Testament studies at Chicago Theological Seminary, and her primary […]

We may be on the other side of Lent now, but it is worth remembering that the practices of prayer, silence, and reflection are constant, year-long pursuits. Here, Kate Rae Davis, a writer and Master of Divinity student, reflects on the rhythm of noonday prayer at The Seattle School. Visitors to The Seattle School are often […]

As we conclude the Lenten journey toward Easter Sunday, Sacred Space brings us a final reflection—from second-year MA in Counseling Psychology student Melissa Yakey—on the mystery and wonder of this season. You can read previous posts about Lent here. For as long as I can remember, there has been something anticlimactic about Easter. Though we […]

Tomorrow begins the Easter Triduum of Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday—the culmination of Holy Week and the 40-day journey through Lent. Here, Tanya Lee Hodel, a second-year Master of Divinity student, writes about the painful process of learning to slow down and feel the mystery and glory of the moments between death and […]

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology has announced its first annual benefit gathering, an opportunity to gather together, hear stories of impact, and share vision for the future. The gathering, 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, will feature dinner, drinks, live music, and opportunities to partner with The Seattle School in advancing its mission. […]

We’re just days away from Holy Week, which marks the end of Lent and the culmination of the long road to Easter Sunday, and members of Sacred Space continue to guide us in reflecting on the meaning of Lent as we prepare our hearts for resurrection. Here, Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology student Roseanne Pearson writes […]

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology has released its 2014 Annual Report. The report offers a comprehensive look at the growth and changes that occurred during the 2014 calendar year—including record enrollment numbers in the graduate school and certificate programs, unprecedented participation in The Allender Center’s workshops and conferences, and substantial infrastructure improvements and […]

As we near the final two weeks of Lent, Sacred Space continues to lead us in a series of reflections about this season. Here, first-year Master of Divinity student Alex Mrakovich writes about the empty promise of busyness and the challenge of resting in the wilderness and waiting for resurrection. I’ve always felt the pressure […]

Today on the Stories blog, Carrie Cates, a second-year Master of Divinity student, joins the ongoing conversation about life as an artist at The Seattle School. Here Carrie reflects on worrying about Art, dry-bone valleys, and the animating inspiration of the breath of God. In case you missed them, check out previous entries from Kelly […]

Two weeks ago, MA in Theology & Culture student Allyson Arendsee wrote about the prophetic role of the artist in community. This week, MA in Counseling Psychology student Kelly Pastori is reflecting upon her photography and the labor pains of the creative process. Check back next week to hear from a student-artist in the Master […]

As we continue moving through the season of Lent as a community, Sacred Space facilitator Amber Englund offers her reflections on the two art projects currently lining the hallways on the second and third floors of our building. Lent Threshold: Chaos & Beauty by Caleb Dodson and The Rainier Beach Project: Overcoming Displacement by Zac […]

Last month, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology’s Office of Students & Alumni was awarded a $257,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. The three-year grant, officially titled the Alumni Vocational Care & Formation Program for Early Career Transition, will be used to help build and develop alumni infrastructure and programming. Paul Steinke, […]