Faculty and Research
Advancing knowledge through faculty research
Perkins faculty are advancing theological research through innovative scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration and global engagement. Their work explores key issues in faith, ethics, justice and leadership, contributing to academic thought and real-world impact through publications, presentations and community partnerships.
Scripture, interpretation and culture
This area highlights faculty research in biblical studies, interpretation, gender, disability, suffering, reception history and the cultural life of Scripture.
Theology, ethics and public life
This area highlights faculty research in systematic theology, Christian ethics, public theology, faith and reason, conscience, ecology, AI, race, justice and moral leadership.
Church history, Methodism and Christian traditions
This area highlights faculty research in Methodist studies, American Christianity, early Christianity, mission history, women’s leadership, denominational identity and global Christian traditions.
Preaching, worship and sacred music
This area highlights faculty research and practice in preaching, worship, liturgy, sacred music, church music leadership and the formation of scholar-practitioners.
Pastoral care, practical theology and spiritual formation
This area highlights faculty and staff expertise in pastoral care, practical theology, chaplaincy, Doctor of Ministry leadership, spiritual direction, ministry formation, grief, burnout and congregational care.
Global Christianity, justice and community
This area highlights faculty research and engagement in global Christianity, immigration, Latinx theology, Black/Africana Church Studies, interreligious relations, justice, community formation and lived theology.
Perkins Faculty Publication
Review the most recent listing of publications by members of the Perkins School of Theology faculty.
