Giving Tuesday - Nov. 29

Nov 22, 2021

We all know about "Black Friday," the official start of the Christmas shopping season, and "Cyber Monday" where people take advantage of online sales. But there is a relatively new day, "Giving Tuesday," when we set aside consumerism and focus instead on giving to improve the lives of others. This year, Giving Tuesday is on November 29.

Matching Gift Opportunity - Give by 12/31

Nov 22, 2021

Thanks to an anonymous matching gift, every donation for scholarships to Seattle Pacific Seminary prior to December 31, 2022 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000. 

2021 Summer Intensives

May 11, 2021

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

THEO 6950 | Topics: Women in the Bible Dr. Sara Koenig and Dr. Laura Holmes | June 14-18

This course will introduce students to the practice of close reading by examining the stories of women throughout Scripture. By focusing on both commonalities in biblical women’s experiences and the unique accounts of individuals, students will gain an appreciation of the depth and breadth of Scripture’s witness for all.

Note: To take this course for credit (3 credits) at standard seminary tuition rate, please fill out the short application at this link and disregard the registration button below. Use this information: CRN 60254 (online option) or CRN 60125 (in-person option), course THEO 6950 Summer Term. Send your application to skinnera3@spu.edu.

THEO 6741 | Evangelism and Mission Rev. Dr. Laceye Warner (Associate Dean for Wesleyan Engagement at Duke Divinity School) While Dr. Doug Strong is listed as the instructor of record, this class will be taught by Dr. Warner | June 21-25
Students have the choice of taking the course in-person or online

This course focuses on different paradigms and practices in evangelism and mission throughout the history of the Christian church. Additionally, students will learn different theological and literary approaches to understanding and communicating the good news of the kingdom of God. Attention will be given to sociological and cultural influences of postmodernism on popular culture. The course will equip students to generate new strategies for engaging the emerging generation with the gospel.

Note: To take this course for credit (3 credits) at standard seminary tuition rate, please fill out the short application at this link and disregard the registration button below. Use this information: CRN 60122 (online option) or CRN 60255 (in-person option), course THEO 6741 Summer Term. Send your application to skinnera3@spu.edu.

THEO 6952 | Burning Issues: Technology for Ministry
Dr. Michael Paulus and Rev. Dave Sim (Lead Pastor, Renew Church Lynwood) | June 28-July 1
This course will be offered in-person on SPU's campus

This course explores challenges and opportunities for ministry as new and emerging digital technologies continue to transform our lives, relationships, and world. The course will provide a theological orientation to our unique technological moment in history, explore implications for the future of the church, and facilitate reflection on contextually appropriate ministry practices.

Note: To take this course for credit (2 credits) at standard seminary tuition rate, please fill out the short application at this link and disregard the registration button below. Use this information: CRN 60126, course THEO 6952 Summer Term. Send your application to skinnera3@spu.edu.