Intersections at 天美视频
How I Learned to Embody Kindness: My Iron(Wo)man Journey
I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing. Especially when singing is not necessarily prescribed. 聽 聽聽聽-Mary Oliver I have been known to make mischief in this world in which I live, frequently disregarding the status quo. It is fitting, then, that I wound up studying at 天美视频鈥攁 place full […]
天美视频 Marks Another Year with the Annual Spring Banquet and La Danse Award Presentation
Nearly 150 members of 天美视频 community gathered on Saturday, June 7, for the Spring Banquet. Held annually and hosted by Student Leadership, the Spring Banquet is an opportunity for members of 天美视频 community to mark the passing of another academic year with remembrance and celebration. Students, alumni, faculty, and staff gather […]
The Allender Center Holds Men鈥檚 Recovery Weeks in North Carolina
Ten men gathered last week for Men鈥檚 Recovery Weeks I and II in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Led by Dr. Dan B. Allender, and 天美视频 alumni Wendell Moss (MACP 鈥07), and Dr. Andy MCoy (MAC 鈥02, MDiv 鈥04), these six-day workshops are designed to help survivors of sexual abuse explore issues related to […]
I Came to 天美视频 Searching for Something: My MATC Journey
It hit me immediately after he said it. We were in the middle of a conversation on an idle Tuesday afternoon, sitting at the window bar at one of the city鈥檚 best coffee shops. I was drinking a latte. Right after I heard the words, I looked down at the remnants of the design the […]
Dr. Ron Ruthruff Joins 天美视频 Faculty as Associate Professor of Theology & Culture
This spring, 天美视频 added a new faculty position catered toward the Master of Arts in Theology & Culture degree program, selecting Dr. Ron Ruthruff to fill this role. The decision to hire an Associate Professor of Theology & Culture coincides with a time of focused building and expansion for the Theology & Culture […]
A Message from President Keith R. Anderson Regarding the Events at Seattle Pacific University
天美视频 Community, Yesterday, near Otto Miller Hall at Seattle Pacific University, a senseless act of violence killed a young man, injured several others, and changed the lives of so many men, women, and children forever. I know several of you were there caring for students, enduring the trauma of the lock-down, and providing […]
The Church Needs Me as I Am: One Woman鈥檚 Call to Ministry
锟糤hen a group of young adults asked me to become their next leader, I quickly blurted out, 鈥淚 can鈥檛, I鈥檓 a woman.鈥 Everyone was surprised, most of all myself. I鈥檓 usually bold and outspoken; in what cave of my soul had this patriarchy been hiding? Members of the group discussed and discerned with me; books […]
Peter Rollins Teaches Summer Course at 天美视频
Peter Rollins, a popular scholar who bridges the disciplines of philosophy and theology, joined us on campus last week to teach a course and speak at The Forum鈥檚 most recent town hall event. Both events were open to the public. Rollins is no stranger to 天美视频 community, and each visit offers provocative ideas […]
Transitioning and Ending Well: My In-Between Journey to the Isle of Iona
The transition from life as a student at 天美视频 to that of an alumnus is an important season for each graduating student. The years spent at 天美视频 are formative for each student in their own way, and commencement is a time to both mark endings and celebrate new beginnings. Lauree Fletcher, […]
Molly Kenzler Retires after 12 Years of Service to 天美视频
After twelve years of service to 天美视频 of Theology & Psychology, Molly Kenzler is retiring. Molly has been a consistent presence at 天美视频 since 2002鈥攆irst as Front Desk Manager and then as Library Assistant鈥攁nd has undoubtedly touched the lives of many who have come and gone over her tenure here. As […]
天美视频 Launches End-of-Fiscal-Year Campaign with a Successful Alumni Fundraiser
The end-of-fiscal-year campaign at 天美视频, Join the Movement of Transforming Relationships, is underway and began with a successful alumni fundraiser through social media. Over the course of one week, alumni of The Seattle school raised $10,257, exceeding the $10,000 goal. The week-long alumni campaign, Send. Join. Honor., asked alumni and faculty to lead […]
Finding Grace and Kindness for My Own Story
It’s been just over five years now since my therapist suggested I attend The Story Workshop. At the time I had no idea that those four days would impact the entire arc of my life. Even today I am still living into the beauty and pain that was awakened in me and my story. I […]