Princeton Theological Seminary

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (observed)
2029-01-15, 2028-01-17, 2027-01-18, 2026-01-19 | Wright Library, 25 Library Place, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States
Closed

Closed, Labor Day
2028-09-04, 2027-09-06, 2026-09-07 | Wright Library, 25 Library Place, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United States

Alumni Reunion 2026
2026-05-11 08:00 - 2026-05-13 17:00 (America/New_York) | Princeton Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
We look forward to welcoming alums back to campus in May 2026 for their class reunion! .
Registration and schedule information will be available in early 2026.

Admissions Drop-In Sessions
2026-04-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-30 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-23 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-06 11:00 - 12:00 and 3 more dates | NJ
Drop-In Sessions Information:
Have questions about your application?
Drop in for personalized guidance from Sherry Garrahan, Associate Director of Enrollment Management.
Whether you’re just getting started or putting finishing touches on your materials, we’re here to help.
No registration required! Join at this link on the dates & times below:

Thursday, October 30 @ 10am
Friday, November 14 @ 1pm
Monday, November 24 @ 11am
Wednesday, December 3 @ 3pm
Tuesday, January 6 @ 11am
Tuesday, January 13 @ 12pm
Thursday, January 29 @ 2pm
Friday, February 13 @ 11am
Monday, February 23 @ 3pm
Thursday, March 5 @ 11am
Monday, March 30 @ 2pm
Monday, April 13 @ 3pm

World Christianity Conference
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-13 17:00 | Recife, Brazil, Recife, Brazil
Join us for the Seventh International, Interdisciplinary Conference Co-organized by the World Christianity and History of Religions Program (Dept. of History and Ecumenics) and the Overseas Ministries Study Center, Princeton Theological Seminary.

Sanctuary and Struggle: The Black Church as Refuge Then and Now—The Underground Railroad and Fugitive Slave Act
2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00 | NJ
DescriptionHosted by the Betsey Stockton Center for Black Church Studies, this program explores the intertwined histories of the Underground Railroad and the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. It highlights how the Black Church emerged as both sanctuary and site of resistance.
Through historical narrative, theological reflection, and contemporary analysis, the event will trace how Black communities—enslaved and free—defied state-sanctioned injustice through clandestine networks, embodied faith, and spiritual courage. The conversation will also consider how the moral tensions of that era echo in today’s struggles against mass incarceration, voter suppression, and systemic oppression.
Audience

Attendees of previous Center events

Scholars and faculty of African American Religion

PTS students and seminarians from other institutions

Lecturer: Dr. David Childs, Northern Kentucky University

2nd Annual Seed Swap
2026-01-31 15:00 - 17:00 | NJ
Bring seeds to share that you have saved from your garden or extra commercial seed from the last several years. No seeds? Come anyway! All are welcome to take what they need at the 2nd Annual Seed Swap.
The Seed Swap gathers people and seeds for nourishing community resilience and neighborly connection. Whether you are a new gardener or an experienced seed saver, help build a network for local seed keeping and sharing.
Please bring your seed labeled and packaged. (In bulk is fine.) We will have extra envelopes, pens, markers, tape, and labels. Upon arrival, you will be invited to distribute your seed onto tables labeled by plant type. After a welcome and introductions, the swap will begin!
Don’t miss this potluck-style sharing of seeds on January 31st from 3pm to 5pm on National Seed Swap Day.
We are grateful to co-sponsor this event with The Seed Farm at Princeton.
If you have questions, please email the Farminary at the.farminary@ptsem.edu

Princeton Seminary Alumni Choir Day
2026-01-17 09:00 - 20:00 | Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, United States
A Day of Fellowship, Learning, and Song
Hosted by: Princeton Seminary Office of Alumni Relations
When: Saturday, January 17, 2026, starting starts at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale, Arizona

Princeton Seminary alums are invited to join a special day of community and music with the Seminary Touring Choir, directed by Dr. Martin Tel. We will rehearse beloved Seminary choral favorites (yes, The Call is included!), enjoy Professor Eric Barreto’s lecture Reading the Gospel of Luke with Time by, and connect with fellow alums during breaks and shared meals.
The celebration will culminate in an evening concert, uniting alumni voices with current Princeton Seminary students and the adult choir of Pinnacle Presbyterian Church.
Whether you once sang under Martin Tel (marking 30 years in 2026!), David Weadon, James Litton, or David Hugh Jones—or never had the chance to sing in choir during seminary—you are warmly welcome.

Registration

Fee: $75 (includes lunch, dinner, and all choral scores)
Travel & Lodging: Participants arrange their own accommodations
Support: Partially underwritten by the David Weadon Memorial Trust

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Carols of Many Nations
2025-12-10 20:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-10 15:30 - 17:00 | The Seminary Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer St., Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Princeton Seminary is excited to announce that our annual Carols of Many Nations services will be held on Wednesday, December 10.
All are welcome to join the Chapel Choir as we celebrate the Christmas Season.
These three identical services will include scripture readings, anthems, and carols offered in various languages that represent the diversity of the Princeton Seminary community.
Services will be led by the Princeton Seminary Chapel Choir and C.F. Seabrook Director of Music Martin Tel.
Times: 3:30, 6:30, and 8:30 pm
All concerts are free and open to the public, but admission tickets are required.
Tickets will be available to the public beginning on Monday, November 10.

Spiritual Leadership in Tumultuous Times
2025-12-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual/Zoom
What does faithful leadership look like in the midst of crisis, uncertainty, and change?
This Advent season, join the Center for Contemplative Leadership at Princeton Seminary for a timely conversation on cultivating spiritual depth, resilience, and clarity in challenging times.
Rooted in practices of contemplation, this session explores how leaders can respond to the demands of the moment—not with haste or fear, but with wisdom, presence, and courage. Whether you’re leading in ministry, education, activism, public life, or among your loved ones, this event offers space for reflection, conversation, and renewal for the work ahead.
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Presbyterian Lecture: From Past Promise to Prophetic Practice
2025-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Princeton Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, 08542, United States
Overview
Building on the theological grounding from the first Presbyterian Pastors’ Roundtable, this second gathering turns toward the practical and pastoral work of leading congregations in times of sustained injustice.
Pastors and ministry leaders will explore strategies for translating liberative theology into congregational formation, public witness, and sustainable ministry practices. The conversation centers on how leaders can faithfully respond to the needs of their communities while nurturing spiritual endurance and collective hope.
Discussion Topics

Discerning when and how to address urgent justice issues from the pulpit
Engaging session and presbytery processes to support public action
Building partnerships with civic and grassroots organizations
Integrating justice commitments into worship, Christian education, and pastoral care
Developing practices of Sabbath, self-care, and mutual support to prevent burnout

Participants will reflect on how Presbyterian leaders can move from sanctuary to public square, embodying prophetic courage and pastoral wisdom in equal measure.
Who Should Attend
This event welcomes:

Previous BTLI participants and alumni of the Betsey Stockton Center
Presbyterian pastors and clergy engaged in public ministry
PTS students and seminarians from other theological institutions

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2025 AAR/SBL Reception
2025-11-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Westin Copley Place, Boston (Essex South – 3rd Floor), 10 Huntington Place, Boston, MA
Join Princeton Theological Seminary for a reception at the 2025 annual AAR/SBL meetings at Westin Copley Place, Boston (Essex South – 3rd Floor). All alums, friends, prospective students, and guests are welcome!
The reception will be held in the The Westin Copley Place, Boston. This reception is a chance to reconnect with Seminary friends, meet new colleagues, and spend time with students, alumni, faculty, and guests from across the academic community. We hope you join us!
Many Princeton Seminary faculty and students are presenting papers, serving as panelists, or presiding over conference units at the annual AAR/SBL meetings. For a complete listing of all conference participants, search for “Princeton Theological Seminary” in the online program booklets below.
AAR Online Program Book
SBL Online Program Book

Funding Your Calling
2025-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual/Zoom
Navigating finances for graduate school isn’t easy. That’s why we are excited to introduce you to our Student Financial Services Team to share more about financial aid opportunities at Princeton Theological Seminary. Participants will have the chance to ask questions about scholarships, student work study, health insurance, and much more.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Register Now.
