On a Saturday morning in late August, nearly 90 people gathered at Eastern University's City Ave location in Philadelphia to celebrate Palmer student-scholars and leaders. The standing-room-only space hummed with excitement, full of seminary students, local church leaders, and those touched by the Palmer community.

Saroj Chettri, MA ’16, MDiv ’22 was born in Nepal, a beautiful land rich in natural resources and home to the highest mountain in the world – Mt. Everest. Yet in spite of its beauty, this landlocked country has been ranked the fourth most corrupt country in South Asia, overwhelmed by poverty, political instability, and extreme natural disasters.

Eastern’s 100-year history is built upon a vision that began with the founding of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (EBTS), whose legacy continues to shape the institution today.

On March 19, 1925, at two in the afternoon, six ministers gathered at 1701 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia to discuss their shared vision of Christ-centered, world-changing education.

From the very beginning, the founders of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary were committed to the spiritual and social implications of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Offered in Eastern's popular LifeFlex format, the entire degree costs only $11,880, making it an accessible, affordable, excellent option for anyone seeking a doctoral level education in ministry.

Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University is excited to host its fourth annual Science and Religion Symposium on September 28th.

The fusion of Church and Academy parallels the process of making an alloy by melding two metals together in extreme heat, with the goal of creating a stronger, more robust substance.

When we hear Palmer’s mission “The Whole Gospel for the Whole World through Whole Persons,” do we assume certain boundaries on that wholeness? Do we expect that a seminary education only equips those who are called to full-time professional ministry?