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August 24, 2023

Noted Author, Theologian to Deliver Abraham Memorial Lecture on Oct. 3

Dr. Paul Gavrilyuk – an internationally renowned theologian, philosopher and author – will deliver this year’s William J. Abraham Memorial Lecture at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3.

July 12, 2023

Perkins Invites Nominations for 2023 Distinguished Alumnus/a Award

Perkins School of Theology is accepting nominations for its 2023 Distinguished Alumnus/a Award. The deadline to submit is Thursday, Aug. 31.

May 31, 2023

Dr. Frederick Aquino to Join Perkins as Professor of Systematic Theology on August 1

Dr. Frederick Aquino, a noted scholar and theologian who has served on the faculty of Abilene Christian University since 1998, has been named Professor of Systematic Theology at Perkins School of Theology.

May 01, 2023

Applications Open May 1 for Third Cohort of Perkins Testimony HQ Congregational Initiative

Applications opened May 1 for congregations interested in joining the third cohort of Perkins School of Theology’s Testimony HQ grant-funded initiative. Up to 10 churches will be selected for the third and final cohort, which launches January 1, 2024.

February 28, 2023

Perkins Names 2023 Seals Laity Award Recipients

Two long-serving United Methodist laypersons from Missouri and Arkansas – Dr. Yvette Richards and Shelley Lee – have been selected as the 2023 recipients of the Woodrow B. Seals Laity Award.

February 09, 2023

Registration Open for Perkins Summit for Faith and Learning

Come experience a wide range of theological mini-courses for laypersons, community leaders and clergy at the annual Perkins Summit for Faith and Learning with a diverse panel of speakers, to be held March 24-25.

January 19, 2023

Nominations Open Through Feb. 15 for 2023 Woodrow B. Seals Laity Award

Nominations are now open for the 2023 Perkins School of Theology Woodrow B. Seals Laity Award and will be accepted through February 15, 2023. The annual award is presented to a layperson in the United States who exemplifies an exceptional commitment of service to Christ through faith and action in the church, community and world.

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