The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology has released its second research report to come from Resilient Leaders Project (RLP)—a report that describes what flourishing leadership and contextually-responsive ministry look like through a series of alumni profiles, all peer-identified as “exemplars in resilience.” “In the first Resilience Report, we looked at the big picture of […]
Hannah Martin (MACP ‘20) worked for Resilient Leaders Project during her tenure as a student of The Seattle School. Here, she reflects on the necessity of acknowledging pain and tending to our wounds in order to move forward into greater resilience. Laura Wade Shirley’s post on “Running as a Spiritual Practice” has been on my […]
One of our alumnae, Lisa Etter-Carlson (MATC ‘11), is the co-founder of Aurora Commons, a “neighborhood living room” (day shelter) in Seattle. Here, she calls us to see how the COVID-19 pandemic exposes systemic racism, poverty, and the criminalization of poverty—particularly among the unhoused. As this Pandemic has spread, it has exposed and exploited the […]
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology has been granted regional accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Appointment of regional accreditation recognizes the impact, missional alignment, and credibility of The Seattle School and its programs as a whole. This designation adds to the school’s accreditation with the Association of Theological Schools […]
A few months ago, the school gathered in a form of a “homecoming” to hear our alumni present on flourishing at our fifth annual Symposia. This year the theme centered around what it means to truly flourish. Today, we’re sharing the second half of their presentations, each inviting us to pause and reflect on the […]
A few months ago, the school gathered in a form of a “homecoming” to hear our alumni present on flourishing at our fifth annual Symposia. This year the theme centered around what it means to truly flourish. Today, we’re sharing the first half of their presentations, each inviting us to pause and reflect on the […]
Resilient Leaders Project, a grant-funded program within The Seattle School, has named its flagship training to Certificate in Resilient Service. The first phase of the program included a high volume of original survey and research material, including a 25-page research report. Once completed, Resilient Leaders Project expanded to provide in-person training to clergy and ministry […]
Our alumni are those who embody text.soul.culture and build transformative relationships far beyond the walls of our red brick building. Corinne Vance (MACS, MACP ‘11) lives with her husband in Birmingham, Alabama. She is the Trauma Therapy Director at The Well House and also serves as the Assistant Director of the Global and Domestic Internship […]
On October 5, 2019, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology hosted our fifth annual Symposia, featuring presentations by twelve alumni and Dr. Chelle Stearns as keynote speaker. The spirit of dialogue and collaboration behind Symposia is rooted in this basic premise: We all have much to offer, and we all have much to learn. […]
Every year at Commencement, a faculty member delivers a charge to the graduating class as they prepare to go and live into their callings. Here, Dr. Angela Parker, Affiliate Faculty for Biblical Studies, charges graduates to leave their career as students here with a changed voice. You can also view the entire Commencement ceremony here. […]
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 […]