The School of Theology and Ministry is a part of Seattle University, a Jesuit Catholic University built on spirituality and social justice, an inclusively Christian school, with dedication to interreligious relationship for the common good. The School of Theology and Ministry offers 6 graduate degrees, 3 professional certificates and professional development courses. When you attend the School of Theology and Ministry you choose to earn more than just a degree, it becomes fulfillment within your community, the confidence to break through barriers and the ability to step out and make a change.
On Thursday, Nov. 8, 7:00 PM, in Pigott Auditorium, Dr. Natalia Imperatori-Lee, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Manhattan College, will offer the Theology and Religious Studies Department’s Ann O’Hara Graff Lecture on “The Latinx Catholic Imagination and the Future of American Catholicism.” Her scholarship focuses on Latinx theology and the role of women in the Catholic Church.
Nov 1, 2018
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Learn how to produce high-quality podcasts on what matters most in life, particularly those that touch upon the human search for meaning and purpose. Students will learn how to research, interview, and edit podcasts with a KUOW podcast producer. The first class will focus on immigration. Undergraduates and graduates are welcome to register through SU Online starting November 13th.
Oct 31, 2018
Father Michael Raschko was born in North Dakota. Luckily he escaped the flatlands of the Midwest when his parents moved west when he was a year old. After a bit of time in exile in Oregon, he finally found his true home in Seattle at the age of five. He has called Seattle home ever since. His main area of teaching is Systematic Theology but he also teaches in the areas of Religion and Science, and the History of the Church. He received Rank and Tenure in 2003 and was promoted to Full Professor in 2010.
Oct 31, 2018
In just a few days, the United States will receive the results of a highly charged mid-term election that has been awash in accusations, vitriol, and the hateful spin-doctoring of every fact. The outcome of the election is still uncertain. It might end up a blue wave or blue ripple. Or, perhaps a red tide or serious red low tide. Either way, we will have victory laps and pity parties on November 6, and analysts will spend weeks explaining why it happened the way it did and what it means for the future.
Oct 31, 2018
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The School of Theology and Ministry invited three leaders in the Greater Northwest area to speak at the first Collaboration: Engaging a theological degree in our world today panel on October 22. Each panelist comes from a different faith background and a broad range of professional and philanthropic experiences. The purpose of the panel was to join these leaders together to open a discussion based on specific challenges in society they would like to address. After remarks from the three panelists, participants were asked to discuss among themselves what it means to engage a theological degree in today’s contemporary context.
Oct 30, 2018
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For students in the School of Theology and Ministry, beginning on a new academic journey is the opportunity to look at their current profession through a more spiritual lens, or the chance to discover a new career path. While they all come into the school with a variety of faiths and beliefs, students discover during their time at STM that they all share a sense of belonging, self-awareness, and deeper connections with faculty and peers.
Oct 30, 2018
The Center for Religious Wisdom & World Affairs’ thematic working groups convened for the first time, along with the Center team, at Seattle University earlier this month.
Oct 29, 2018
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