Saturday Morning Courses

The annual Perkins Summit for Faith and Learning offers a wide range of theological mini-courses for laypersons, community leaders and clergy. Somewhere between seminary and Sunday School, Summit leverages the rich learning community of Perkins School of Theology to provide a unique, self-paced experience in theological education—for the church and world. Come for a half-day or spend the whole two days with us. Participants are free to design a customized Summit plan!

Houston Summit August 23-24, 2024

Registration Opens May 31!

photo of April Johnson Bristow

Praying Again, for the First Time

Rev. Dr. April Johnson Bristow, Associate Director of the Intern Program and Advising

How is your prayer life? Thriving? A little dull? What prayer life? No matter your response, you are invited to this dynamic 3-hour experiential class designed for the longtime person of faith or those new to faith, those who are flourishing in faith and those whose prayer life is stagnant. Create, re-create, renew, or deepen your prayer life through a blend of interactive activities, scriptural exploration, and theological engagement. Embark on a journey of rediscovery, exploring different types of prayer and rekindling a vibrant connection with God. Participants will leave with prayer practices to add to their spiritual growth toolkit. 

Indigenous Perspective on the Kingdom of God: Rescuing the Gospel from the Cowboyscernment in an Age of Noise

Terry Wildman

The Gospel and Native Spirituality will be explored through storytelling, music, group and individual activities, and Q&A.  

Learning Objectives:

The Genesis of the FNV New Testament

1. FNV Translation Philosophy and Goals

2. FNV Translation Process and Collaboration

3. The Power of Storytelling

4. Translating your own Psalm from the Scriptures

5. Decolonizing Western Theological and Ecclesiastical Hegemony

6. Building Theological Bridges and Finding Common Ground

7. Re-imagining the Future

Social Holiness: Exploring our Wesleyan Roots

Rev. Dr. Hugo Magallanes, Dean ad Interim

The short course will offer a brief examination of Wesley’s theology and ministry in response to the needs of the poor in church and society; and it will provide helpful tools to develop a Wesleyan identity of solidarity with the poor as well as tentative responses to poverty related issues from a Wesleyan perspective.

  1. Students will be able to identify the importance and connections between personal and social holiness

  1. Students will be able to provide examples, based on Wesley’s life and ministry, social holiness.

  1. Students will be able to articulate social holiness as solidarity with the poor.

Please note that online registration will close August 9, 2024. Refunds (less $25 fee) will be available up to 7 days prior to the event.