“Now Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb.” (John 20:11)

This is how John begins his account of Jesus’ first appearance after the resurrection. Mary Magdalene arrives at the tomb distraught to find the stone rolled away. The disciples follow, approaching death gingerly, then swiftly departin...

How remote study helps students contextualize what they learn in Garrett’s classrooms, to better serve their communities

By Hayoung Suh

I first came to Garrett in 2017 as an international student, to learn about theology and think about my role in the ministry of the church. It was also a time when I began deepl...

The 49th annual Via Crucis procession brings faith and hope to Pilsen, in year it’s sorely needed

“It’s scary, but that’s exactly why we show up for our community in these hard times.” Nellie Quintana is resolute when I ask her about the Via Crucis procession’s importance for Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. For half a century, Good Friday has brought t...

Garrett Seminary is pleased to announce that Meggie Cramer will serve as the school’s new Vice President for Development, a key leadership role as the seminary continues to expand its mission and deepen its impact.

“Ms. Cramer brings significant experience in cultivating philanthropic support for mission-driven, values-based institutions,” says Ga...

Why I’m grateful for community that stretches across oceans

By Shibin Babu

The opportunity to begin theological education remotely in India, while preparing for future in-person study, has been both a gift and a meaningful step in my vocational journey.

My call to study theology emerg...