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Nurturing seeds of faith in churches, individuals through conversation

October 10, 2024Last updated October 8, 2024 by Josette Keelor

Ministry of Outstanding Young Alum Seth Crissman ‘09, MDiv ‘15 builds bridges between communities Harrisonburg, Virginia, resident Seth Crissman ‘09, MDiv ‘15, has been selected by Eastern Mennonite University’s Alumni

EMU welcomes new faculty

September 6, 2024Last updated September 6, 2024 by EMU Communications

Eastern Mennonite University and Eastern Mennonite Seminary welcome five new full-time faculty to the ranks for the 2024-25 academic year. Dr. Tamika Jackson, assistant professor of counselingJackson is an assistant

Board of Trustees approves new Doctor of Ministry program

July 10, 2024Last updated July 10, 2024 by Ryan Cornell

A new doctoral program is set to launch at Eastern Mennonite Seminary next year. The Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Peacemaking and Social Change program, approved by the EMU Board

EMS offers new MA in Theological Studies starting fall 2024

April 30, 2024Last updated April 29, 2024 by EMU Communications

Eastern Mennonite Seminary has expanded its graduate degree offerings with the launch of a new Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) program, which is now accepting applicants for the

In the News: Icon by Derek Yoder ’23 graces cover of Anabaptist World magazine

April 17, 2024Last updated April 17, 2024 by Ryan Cornell

An icon created by Eastern Mennonite Seminary alumnus Derek Yoder ’23, M.Div., graces the cover of the latest issue of Anabaptist World magazine. Yoder designed the digital artwork, titled “Christ

Faith leaders from across country flock to Shalom Academy at Eastern Mennonite Seminary

January 11, 2024Last updated January 11, 2024 by Ryan Cornell

At a time of deepening political polarization in the country, said Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, many churches have embraced one of two extremes. The first extreme, he told the crowd

Shalom Academy builds on legacy of School for Leadership Training

November 14, 2023Last updated November 16, 2023 by Ryan Cornell

As the 2024 presidential election fast approaches and the campaign signs and TV ads begin their blitzes, it may seem the nation is more divided than ever. And, for faith

Eastern Mennonite University receives $1.25 million to support secure parenting

September 12, 2023Last updated September 12, 2023 by Eastern Mennonite Seminary

Eastern Mennonite University has received a grant of $1,248,874 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish Conectere, an interdisciplinary project that supports secure Christian parenting and caregiving. Conectere focuses on

In the News: Seminary student a writer and editor of new Anabaptist children’s Bible

May 6, 2023Last updated May 8, 2023 by EMU Communications

Chrissie Muecke, current Master of Arts in Christian Leadership student at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, is a writer and editor of The Peace Table: A Storybook Bible, a new Bible inspired

Seminary MDiv, MA candidates to present capstones

March 9, 2023Last updated March 13, 2023 by EMU Communications

Candidates for Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Leadership at Eastern Mennonite Seminary are required to complete a capstone or ministry specialization project. Their study, research and exploration

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