Eastern Mennonite Seminary provides this reflection written by former professor Sara Wenger Shenk for use in public settings such as worship, Bible studies or Sunday school. Please give credit to ... read more about Communion—a brief historical/theological summary
Graduate programs
A little guide to the workings of the United Nations, from a peacebuilding perspective
[Editor’s note: Originally published in Peacebuilder magazine a year ago, this article on the workings of the United Nations remains more relevant than ever, with UN agencies needing to play a ... read more about A little guide to the workings of the United Nations, from a peacebuilding perspective
CJP grad doing interfaith work in Nigeria
Within North American educational institutions affiliated with one of the three “historic peace churches” – Mennonite, Brethren and Quaker – only Eastern Mennonite University offers a graduate program pertaining to peace. ... read more about CJP grad doing interfaith work in Nigeria
Sunday school materials connect veterans, peace churches
Developers of a new Sunday school curriculum say it goes down a seldom-walked path — where pacifists accompany veterans toward peace. Released on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11, the free six-week ... read more about Sunday school materials connect veterans, peace churches
EMU faculty, staff and students sing “Joy to the World!” to celebrate advent
[Editor’s note: An updated version of the EMU advent greeting was posted Dec. 12. After further consideration we eliminated one section of the video in order to be sensitive to what ... read more about EMU faculty, staff and students sing “Joy to the World!” to celebrate advent
Two recordings of The Walking Roots Band aim at nurturing discipleship and the church, aided by Kickstarter contributions
“The Walking Roots Band has always been about relationships,” says Seth Crissman, student at Eastern Mennonite Seminary and member of The Walking Roots Band. “We started out as a group ... read more about Two recordings of The Walking Roots Band aim at nurturing discipleship and the church, aided by Kickstarter contributions
Planned Phase II of campus solar array captures attention of statewide environmental campaign
Four years after a 104-kilowatt solar panel array on the roof of Eastern Mennonite University’s Hartzler Library came online, the university has announced plans to significantly expand its commitment to ... read more about Planned Phase II of campus solar array captures attention of statewide environmental campaign
Research on the struggles of teenage girls – and the gifts they can offer the church – garners significant national award for Methodist seminary instructor
In her doctoral research, Emily Peck-McClain gathered thoughts from 24 girls from New York area Methodist churches that were both profound and disturbing. “There was a lot of silence from ... read more about Research on the struggles of teenage girls – and the gifts they can offer the church – garners significant national award for Methodist seminary instructor
Unique restorative justice coursework offered to educators in Lancaster area
The restorative justice coursework within Eastern Mennonite University’s MA in education program – the first of its kind in the United States when launched in the fall in Harrisonburg, Virginia – ... read more about Unique restorative justice coursework offered to educators in Lancaster area
What Creates Change?
MA in counseling professors at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) share their opinions about what creates change when working with others. Within EMU’s professional counseling program, we strive to achieve the ... read more about What Creates Change?