Eastern Mennonite Seminary student James Akerson found the two weeks he spent this summer helping with clean up from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico a "natural extension" ... read more about Akerson Combines Work and Faith in Gulf Cleanup Efforts
Graduate programs
STEP offers cohort in Philadelphia
Eastern Mennonite Seminary at Lancaster’s STEP program (Study and Training for Effective Pastoral Ministry) will offer its first cohort session in Philadelphia this September. This cohort is a move by ... read more about STEP offers cohort in Philadelphia
‘Visit Three, Apply for Free’ During Virginia Private College Week
EMU is inviting Virginia resident students to discover the delectable menu of educational opportunities available right in their own back yard. EMU is among 25 schools participating in the 14th ... read more about ‘Visit Three, Apply for Free’ During Virginia Private College Week
Seminary Alums Launch Blog for Young Adults
Where do young adults go to discuss what’s right with the church, not just what’s wrong with it? Two Eastern Mennonite Seminary alumni have created a blog and web magazine ... read more about Seminary Alums Launch Blog for Young Adults
In Third Year, Interfaith Peace Camp Keeps Growing
By Tom Mitchell, Daily News-Record As one of the final activities during Interfaith Peace Camp week, children created and flew kites that included each camper’s personal “message of peace.” Photo ... read more about In Third Year, Interfaith Peace Camp Keeps Growing
Seminary Grad Writes Book on Pro-Life Ethics
Consistently Pro-Life:The Ethics of Bloodshed in Ancient Christianity “This is a book about killing.” That’s the opening descriptive line in Eastern Mennonite Seminary grad Rob Arner’s new book. Arner, of ... read more about Seminary Grad Writes Book on Pro-Life Ethics
Campus Peace Pole Celebrates ‘Call to Peacebuilding’
EMU dedicated a peace pole as a symbol of its core values and commitment to diversity in a ceremony held Thursday evening, June 17, on campus. Dr. Anil Solanki of ... read more about Campus Peace Pole Celebrates ‘Call to Peacebuilding’
Interfaith Peace Camp Promotes Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Skills for Area Children
"Building Bridges, Building Peace" is the theme for the third annual Interfaith Peace Camp to be held at EMU June 22-July 2. Children at the 2009 Interfaith Peace Camp enjoyed ... read more about Interfaith Peace Camp Promotes Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Skills for Area Children
Three Generations of Peacebuilding Family from Argentina Study at SPI
Lilian Burlando and grandson Matias Echazu of Argentina between class sessions at EMU’s Summer Peacebuilding Institute. Photo by Jon Styer Three generations of a family have recently attended EMU’s Summer ... read more about Three Generations of Peacebuilding Family from Argentina Study at SPI
Hospital, Seminary collaborate to train ministers
Who cares for your spiritual life when you end up in the hospital? Many hospitals have chaplains on-site to offer spiritual support while your physical needs are being met. Penny ... read more about Hospital, Seminary collaborate to train ministers