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The Spirituality of Enchantment: A Life that Flourishes

An Introduction by Dr. Kj Swanson: Every other year, The Seattle School offers the course SFD (Spiritual Formation & Direction) 523 Spirituality & the Arts and with each offering, the instructor has focused on a particular form of art as a way to explore spiritual practices and how the arts can inform and sustain spiritual […]

Finding Enchantment and Magic in the Everyday

An Introduction from Dr. Kj Swanson: Every other year the Seattle School offers the course SFD (Spiritual Formation & Direction) 523 Spirituality & the Arts and with each offering, the instructor has focused on a particular form of art as a way to explore spiritual practices and how the arts can inform and sustain spiritual […]

Clayton, Clay

Since 2019, Clay Clayton has served The Seattle School as an Admissions Counselor for the graduate school and Allender Center programs. Passionate about mentoring prospective students and learners through the decisions of graduate study, he loves engaging and offering solutions to deep desires. With more than thirty-five years of sales and marketing experience, Clay has […]

Family Life at The Seattle School

My family’s journey to Seattle has marked our lives in more ways than we could have imagined. After searching for a school that fit my husband’s desire to engage theology and social justice, and to also provide training for mental health counseling, we discovered The Seattle School. After visiting, we felt sure that this was […]

Commencement 2019: A Knowing Beyond and Below Words

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 […]

Commencement 2019: The Marks Beneath My Skin

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 […]

Walkup, Daniel

Daniel Walkup is dedicated to the safety and well-being of The Seattle School Community and the Red Brick Building. As the Safety & Facilities Manager, he enjoys helping wherever he can and gravitates to wherever the need for operational support is greatest. Daniel also serves as Chair of both the Safety and Covid-19 Committees. Daniel […]

What To Do After Graduation

With Commencement coming up next week, we asked alumni to share advice, stories, and resources for what to do after graduation.

The Seattle School’s 21st Commencement Ceremony on June 29

The Seattle School community will gather at Town Hall Seattle on June 29 to celebrate 59 graduating students at the 2019 Commencement ceremony.

Throwback Thursday: Bethany Bylsma

This week’s Throwback Thursday comes from Bethany Bylsma (MACP, ‘16), who looks back on the tools and traveling companions that helped her navigate her Seattle School adventure. Bethany now works as a therapist in private practice, and she recently launched the Tender Wilds, an organization devoted to sharing stories, tapping into deep matters of the […]

Alternative Transportation: Busing, Cycling, and Walking

With no free parking near The Seattle School, many students turn to alternative forms of transportation to get to and from school. To help you plan for that, we wanted to provide some resources for navigating Seattle without a car: Busing Busing is the primary way most people get around Seattle. You can utilize these maps […]

Nurturing Body and Soul Through Rituals, Movement, and Story

Several Seattle School alumni reflect on the rhythms, rituals, and practices that help connect us to our bodies and foster transformation.