Princeton Seminar Series
Princeton Theological Seminary's Seminar Series invites participants to explore theology, ethics, Scripture, literature, and the intersection of faith and health. Each seminar engages theological texts, concepts, and voices in a dynamic, discussion-based online format led by expert scholars. Join us to cultivate meaningful conversation, connection, and community. Each four-session seminar is $399.
Spring 2026
Preaching in Lent from the Lectionary: Matthew & John
Thursdays | 2/5 – 2/26 | 12 pm – 2 pm
Explore Lenten lectionary texts from Matthew and John with Dr. Melanie Howard. Sharpen your preaching for the season of reflection, repentance, and renewal.
Holy Improvisation: A Theology of Graceful Creativity
Mondays| 4/6 – 4/27 | 7 pm – 9 pm
Discover the power of grace, play, and adaptability in Christian life and leadership through this 4-week seminar on theology and improvisation.
Leading from Within: Case Studies in Generous Leadership
Mondays | 4/13 – 5/4 | 12 pm – 2 pm
Explore contemporary leadership rooted in generosity and innovation. Learn from real case studies and develop your own leadership model in this online seminar.
Meet our Spring Facilitators
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Samuel Davidson
Samuel Davidson (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is the Postdoctoral Fellow for Digital Learning and Continuing Education at PTS. He is a systematic and constructive theologian whose eclectic interests come together especially through theological engagements with ecology and psychology. He has taught master’s level courses at PTS as well as Truett Seminary at Baylor University, and he is passionate about training church leaders to think deeply and critically about the content of faith and the vocation of the church. He currently lives in Waco, TX with his wife and two small children.
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Melanie A. Howard
Melanie A. Howard
Dr. Howard is Associate Provost and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Simpson University. She holds a PhD in New Testament from Princeton Theological Seminary and has taught at several institutions. Her scholarship focuses on narrative, embodiment, and biblical characters—especially as they relate to contemporary interpretation and application.
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Heather C. Ohaneson
Heather C. Ohaneson
Rev. Ohaneson (Ph.D., Columbia University; M.Div., PTS) is a full-time pastor and seasoned educator in philosophy, theology, and the Great Books tradition. She brings nearly 20 years of college-level teaching experience and a passion for public-facing theology to this seminar.
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Elan Babchuck
Elan Babchuck
Rabbi Elan Babchuck is the Executive Vice President of Clal and Founding Director of Glean Network, where he advances compassionate, connected leadership for a changing world. Ordained in 2012 and holding an MBA from the same year, he is a sought-after speaker—delivering keynotes from TEDx to the U.S. Army—and a widely published thought leader with work in The Atlantic, The Guardian, and The Washington Post. A founding board member of Springtide Research Institute and partner of Starts With Us, he lives in Providence with his family and enjoys rock climbing and gardening in his free time.
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Casey Smith
Casey Smith
Casey Smith is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Princeton Theological Seminary. She holds a PhD in North American religious history, and her research explores the intersections of gender, sexuality, and religious identity in modern American Protestantism, with particular attention to the role of the ecumenical movement in shaping Christian thought and witness.
Dissertation
Responsible Protestants: The National Council of Churches, Family Planning, and the Endurance of Bureaucratic Ecumenism