Faculty and Research

That question sparked Frederick D. Aquino’s lifelong scholarly path – one that has taken him from SMU to universities around the world and, ultimately, to the Vatican.

What can psychedelics teach us about healing, spirituality and Christian faith? Jaime Clark-Soles explores the possibilities – and why the church needs to pay attention.

How can the Black Church thrive in the future? Farris Blount III looks to its rich history for answers – and a path forward.

This area highlights faculty research in biblical studies, interpretation, gender, disability, suffering, reception history and the cultural life of Scripture. 

This area highlights faculty research in systematic theology, Christian ethics, public theology, faith and reason, conscience, ecology, AI, race, justice and moral leadership.

 

This area highlights faculty research in Methodist studies, American Christianity, early Christianity, mission history, women’s leadership, denominational identity and global Christian traditions.

This area highlights faculty research and practice in preaching, worship, liturgy, sacred music, church music leadership and the formation of scholar-practitioners. 

 

This area highlights faculty expertise in pastoral care, practical theology, chaplaincy, Doctor of Ministry leadership, spiritual direction, ministry formation, grief, burnout and congregational care.

 

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.