Red Brick Building: The Liminal Space by Sunghee Kim This fall, our second-floor gallery at 2501 Elliott Ave. features watercolors created by Sunghee Kim, a second-year student in the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program. Through the Artist Statement and interview below, she shares more about her experiences as a Seattle School student and […] The post Red Brick Building: The Liminal Space by Sunghee Kim appeared first on The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology ..read more

In September, Lisa Sharon Harper joined us on campus to speak on the Christian call to engage the tragedies in Gaza. Grounded in theology and a biblical vision of shalom, she shared a history of the conflict, beginning from Genesis into today’s violence, adding ethical and legal lenses from her studies. Dr. Dwight Friesen, Professor […] The post A Call to Christians: Look Towards Gaza with Lisa Sharon Harper appeared first on The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology ..read more

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology announces a new Certificate in Scripture & Society, a 12-month online program beginning in January 2025. Through live, interactive sessions taught by theological scholars and practitioners, students will engage in the study of biblical literature and use interpretive tools to explore fresh insights and practical applications relevant for […] The post The Seattle School Announces New Certificate in Scripture & Society appeared first on The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology ..read more

On June 22, 2024, The Seattle School conferred 74 degrees in our Master of Divinity, MA in Theology & Culture, and MA in Counseling Psychology programs. Faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and families marked these important transitions together in a ceremony that was both solemn and joyful. At Town Hall in Seattle, our graduating students […] The post Gallery: Commencement 2024 appeared first on The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology ..read more

For our final Faculty Friday update in 2024, please join us in welcoming our newest core faculty member, Dr. Elizabeth (Lizz) Barton! We look forward to getting to know her more in the coming year. To begin, here’s Dr. Barton’s bio and a brief interview from this summer. Bio: Dr. Barton is a licensed clinical […] The post Faculty Friday: Dr. Lizz Barton appeared first on The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology ..read more

Our next Faculty Friday highlight is Professor of Counseling Psychology and Founding President Dr. Dan B. Allender. Dr. Allender received his MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary and his PhD in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University. Before moving to Seattle, he taught in the Biblical Counseling departments of Grace Theological Seminary and Colorado Christian University. […] The post Faculty Friday: Dr. Dan Allender appeared first on The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology ..read more

Today’s Faculty Friday interview is with Dr. Ron Ruthruff, Associate Professor of Theology & Culture. Dr. Ruthruff has served homeless and street-involved youth and their families for the past 30 years. He has provided case management services, designed programs, and educated the community on the issues that impact this vulnerable population. Ron’s career goal is to […] The post Faculty Friday: Dr. Ron Ruthruff appeared first on The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology ..read more

Some of us here at The Seattle School play outside a lot…a whole lot. When there is swell (and we have money for gas), some of us like to surf. When the snow has melted in the mountains, some might even go for long-distance backpacking trips. And, as the cold, dark nights of winter reign, […] The post Seattle Parks and the Great Outdoors appeared first on The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology ..read more

Some of you are uprooting lives in other states, and even other countries, to plant yourselves in Seattle and seek roots at The Seattle School. Part of Seattle’s charm is that it is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct character. It’s helpful to have a sense of which neighborhood might be a […] The post So You’re Moving to Seattle… appeared first on The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology ..read more

Today’s Faculty Friday is an introduction to Dr. Doug Shirley, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology.  Doug previously worked as adjunct faculty at The Seattle School, having taught Practicum I and II, Interpersonal Foundations, and History and Therapeutic Perspectives before becoming core faculty in the Counseling Psychology program in 2016. Doug now serves as Listening Lab […] The post Faculty Friday: Dr. Doug Shirley appeared first on The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology ..read more