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News & Announcements Perkins honors Stan Levenson, Dallas PR leader, jazz enthusiast and devoted advisor whose energy and generosity left a lasting mark on SMU and the city.

News & Announcements Perkins faculty, staff and alumni attended 31 United Methodist annual conferences in 2025, strengthening partnerships and inspiring future leaders.

News & Announcements Perkins Alumni Council member, Rev. Dr. David Mingus leads a prayer as students start their journey of theological education.

News & Announcements Learn more about Perkins' four-day immersion in service, learning and community engagement in our blog.

News & Announcements Rev. Dr. Joe Cobb (M.Div. ’89), mayor of Roanoke, Va., has had his clergy credentials reinstated after more than 20 years. His journey of family, faith and reconciliation marks a powerful moment in United Methodist history.

News & Announcements Perkins School of Theology welcomed new and returning students for the 2025–26 academic year with worship, service, hybrid learning and a growing, diverse community.

News & Announcements Dean Bryan P. Stone kicked off the academic year in his sermon at the Perkins Feast of Beginnings. Read more about his message covering the importance of hospitality by heading to our blog.

Faculty & Research Learn about the new faces and position changes that occurred at SMU Perkins School of Theology during summer 2025.

Dean's Reflections Dean Bryan Stone reflects on transitions at Perkins School of Theology, celebrating community, new leadership, and a shared calling to serve church and world with faith, hope, and creativity.

Student & Alumni Meet Perkins alumni leading with innovation — from youth programs and recovery communities to bakeries and churches that welcome all. Alongside these stories, we pay tribute to alumni whose ministries shaped the church and world.

News & Announcements Perkins School of Theology celebrated 93 graduates at 2025 Commencement with worship, awards, and recognition of academic achievements.

News & Announcements “The fact that Aquino was one of just two non-Catholic scholars called on to contribute to the Positio, and that his work on Newman, now internationally known, began during his days as a student here, reflects well on the level of excellence and scholarship that Perkins faculty have always embodied,” said Bryan P. Stone, dean of Perkins School of Theology.

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Student & Alumni Ever wondered what goes on at your university during the summer? Read our blog and learn how Calyn Donaldson learned the ins and outs of Perkins as a summer graduate assistant.

News & Announcements Thinking about applying to SMU Perkins School of Theology? Read our blog and learn more about the people who will help you during your application process from start to finish.

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News & Announcements Michaela Calahan, a student at Perkins, pursuing her second master’s degree in theology details how her identity and spirituality developed hand-in-hand.

News & Announcements Discover the significance of Pride Month through the perspectives of a faculty member, a current student and alumni from Perkins School of Theology.

News & Announcements For this Pride Month Spotlight, learn how Rev. Roy Atwood's work promotes a safe and welcoming space for all.

News & Announcements In this Pride Month spotlight, Rev. Randall G. Lucas invites us on his spiritual journey of belonging and reflecting God’s expansive love.

News & Announcements Read how Rev. Dr. Rebekah Miles, a current professor at Perkins, works to cultivate a safe and welcoming center for all students at the university.

News & Announcements Learn how Dean Bryan Stone transferred his ordination credentials to the United Methodist Church, marking a milestone in inclusive Wesleyan leadership

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News & Announcements Rev. Dr. Michael W. Waters brings his deep expertise in ministry and leadership to discuss the theological symbolism of Juneteenth.

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News & Announcements Nakoya Moss has joined Perkins School of Theology as Assistant Dean of Marketing and Communications

News & Announcements Perkins School of Theology Presents: “Faith in a Digital Age” – A Fall Convocation Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Technology

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News & Announcements Dr. Michael Greene becomes director of the Black/Africana Church Studies Program at Perkins.

News & Announcements Dallas Gingles is the new Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Perkins School of Theology.

News & Announcements Tracy Anne Allred and Laura Figura assume additional roles aimed at expanding engagement with graduates of Perkins School of Theology.

News & Announcements 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.

News & Announcements 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.

News & Announcements The project was produced in part with assistance from a Scholarly Outreach Award from Perkins School of Theology.

News & Announcements 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.