Fuller Seminary’s School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy (SOPMFT) is celebrating its 60th anniversary and will mark the milestone with a celebration weekend event on October 3 and 4, 2025. Since its beginning, Fuller’s SOPMFT has been a pioneer in integrating psychology and Christian theology while equipping students for vocations in clinical excellence, research innovation, and academic distinction.
The 60th Anniversary Celebration Weekend will gather alumni, students, faculty, and others for organized events including a Celebration Dinner at the University Club of Pasadena and a special continuing education workshop titled “Sex Therapy Trends and Insights from 50 Years of Clinical Practice,” led by Dr. Clifford Penner and Joyce Penner. Dr. Penner, a Fuller alum, will be honored for his legacy of work in revolutionizing the understanding of intimacy, connection, and sexuality in faith communities through groundbreaking work with his wife Joyce.
Dr. Cynthia Eriksson, SOPMFT dean, stated that for 60 years the school has been equipping therapists, researchers, scholars, and consultants to bring hope and healing to their communities. She emphasized pride in this legacy and the importance of stewarding it well into the future, noting that the world faces challenges that can seem insurmountable but that hope in Christ and the call as healers centers them for next steps.
Registration for the 60th Anniversary Celebration Weekend is open, though ticket sales to the Celebration Dinner will end on September 18, 2025, due to venue requirements. The event promises to celebrate six decades of teaching, research, and training while recognizing the ways Fuller alumni have impacted the world.
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