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Perkins School of Theology presents numerous lectures, conferences, and service events throughout the year. Feel free to review the many news articles and join us for events.
Perkins in the News
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Nakoya Moss has joined Perkins School of Theology as Assistant Dean of Marketing and Communications
October 09, 2024
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Perkins School of Theology Presents: “Faith in a Digital Age” – A Fall Convocation Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Technology
September 30, 2024
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Dr. Michael Greene becomes director of the Black/Africana Church Studies Program at Perkins.
September 03, 2024
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Dallas Gingles is the new Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Perkins School of Theology.
August 16, 2024
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Tracy Anne Allred and Laura Figura assume additional roles aimed at expanding engagement with graduates of Perkins School of Theology.
August 15, 2024
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Rev. Dr. April Johnson Bristow, an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church who has served as a pastor at First UMC Richardson the last 22 years, will join Perkins School of Theology as Associate Director of the Intern Program and Advising beginning June 10.
May 16, 2024
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The project was produced in part with assistance from a Scholarly Outreach Award from Perkins School of Theology.
March 19, 2024
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Rev. Emily Nelms Chastain, an ordained deacon in The United Methodist Church and Ph.D. candidate at Boston University, has been named Instructor in the History of Christianity at Perkins School of Theology. The appointment is effective August 1, 2024.
March 19, 2024
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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.
January 31, 2024
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The Perkins School of Theology community will gather for an Advent Evening Prayer service at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, in Cox Chapel at Highland Park UMC.
November 29, 2023
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The Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Pace III (M.Div. ’82) and Rev. Dr. Clayton Oliphint (M.Div. ’88, D.Min. ’96) have been selected as recipients of the 2023 Perkins Distinguished Alumnus/a Award.
October 13, 2023
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A diverse quartet of academics and theologians headlines the 2023 Perkins Fall Convocation, scheduled for Nov. 13-14 at SMU. This year’s theme – “How We Engage the Bible” – focuses not only on our ability to read and interpret the Scriptures but also how we can employ that understanding in your ministry context, whether you are a clergy or a layperson.
September 28, 2023
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The Lilly Endowment-funded initiative at Perkins School of Theology, “Testimony HQ,” has selected 11 congregations for the third and final cohort of developing thriving congregations through the practice of testimony as community engagement.
September 27, 2023
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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.
August 24, 2023
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Perkins School of Theology is accepting nominations for its 2023 Distinguished Alumnus/a Award. The deadline to submit is Thursday, Aug. 31.
July 12, 2023
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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 31, 2023
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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.
May 01, 2023
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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 28, 2023
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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.
February 09, 2023
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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.
January 19, 2023
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The Perkins School of Theology community will gather for an Advent Evening Prayer service on Thursday, December 1 at 6 p.m. in Perkins Chapel on the campus of Southern Methodist University.
November 21, 2022