Commissioning & Hooding Service 2023

Apr 13, 2023

June 8 | 7-9 PM

Please join us as we honor and commission our Seminary graduates. Family and friends are welcome. We'll enjoy a reception afterward so our graduates' families and friends can celebrate together.

Business casual attire is suggested. 

This event is free and will include a reception afterward. We will video-record and live-stream this event (https://spu.zoom.us/j/99529867316).

Book Celebration 2023

Mar 30, 2023

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | 4–5:30 pm I- Fine Center (First Free Methodist Church)
Join us as we feature and celebrate books recently published by School of Theology faculty.

Steele Lecture

Feb 8, 2023

May 16, 2023 - 7:00 pm - Upper Gwinn
Rev. Dr. Richard Steele will offer a lecture entitled, “Theological Education as Therapeia Psychēs,” as he anticipates his retirement. 

Walls Lecture 2023

Feb 8, 2023

April 25, 2023 - 7:00 pm - Upper Gwinn
Join us for our annual Walls Lecture, “Holiness Abolitionism: Christians Modeling Racial Justice,” a Dialogue on Race and Faith. This lecture will be live-streamed and video-recorded. 

Envision Your Future - Discern Your Call

Oct 19, 2022

Discernment Days Autumn 2022

If you’ve ever wondered whether seminary was for you, Seattle Pacific Seminary invites you to explore your calling and vocation at Discernment Days on Wednesday, November 9, or Thursday, November 10. Discernment Days offers teaching, prayer, discussion, and thoughtful challenge with Seattle Pacific Seminary faculty, along with others who are considering seminary.

Frank Anthony Spina Lectureship on Christian Scripture

Oct 19, 2022

Nov. 9, 2022 - 7:00 p.m. - Upper Gwinn (Third Floor)

Dr. Frank Spina will offer his inaugural lecture at the Frank Anthony Spina Lectureship on Christian Scripture. His presentation is entitled, “Multiplying Divisions: A Divided Israel, A Divided Church, A Divided University.” 

2022 Summer Intensives

May 11, 2022

Join current graduate students, alumni, and community members for stimulating courses from Seattle Pacific Seminary this June.

Immersion 2022

Mar 10, 2022

If you've ever wondered whether seminary was for you, or want to deepen your understanding of Christian faith, join Seattle Pacific Seminary for Immersion, in-person on Thursday, April 21 or online Friday, April 22 or Friday, April 29, 2022.

Immersion will offer an opportunity to learn more about the various Seminary programs and hear from faculty and staff. The event will be a great opportunity to meet other prospective students, and to get a sense of an SPS course via a class visit.

Both domestic and international students who attend Immersion will receive a $500 scholarship for their studies. Learn more and register.

SPS Prospective International Student Event

Mar 10, 2022

During these difficult times our world is now facing, we need theologically informed and educated ministry leaders more than ever.

Consider becoming a student at Seattle Pacific Seminary in a fellowship of learning, discipleship, worship, and mission, where you and your study of theology can flourish. With a unique model of theological education we call “Academy, Abbey, Apostolate®,” Seattle Pacific Seminary will equip you for transformational ministry in the church and world.

Register now for our virtual international prospective student event on Friday, April 1, 2022, 7–9 p.m. PT.

Discernment Days - Winter Quarter

Jan 13, 2022

February 2 and 3 | In-person and online via Zoom

Do you know of anyone who would be interested in exploring Seminary? Encourage them to join us to explore their calling and vocation at Discernment Days on Wednesday, Feb. 2, or Thursday, Feb. 3. Click here for more information.