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Dean Lawrence on Dallas News Faith Blog: October 31, 2012

"Is religion playing a shrinking role in this election?"

October 31, 2012
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  • History
  • Meet the Dean
  • Who Are We?
  • Administration and Staff
  • Executive Board
  • Accreditation
  • Statement of Educational Effectiveness
  • Committee on Academic Programs
  • Perkins Chapel
  • Habito Labyrinth
  • Other Locations
  • Directions

Faculty and Academics

  • Academic Services
  • Bridwell Library
  • Degree Programs
  • Hybrid / Online Degrees
  • Perkins and Memphis Teach-Out Program
  • MDiv Concentrations
  • Faculty Listing A-Z
  • Faculty by Teaching Area
  • Open Faculty Positions
  • Emeritus Faculty
  • Faculty Publications
  • Global Theological Education Immersions
  • Perkins Intern Program

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  • On-Campus & Online Events
  • Apply
  • Affording Seminary

Student Life

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  • Student Resources
  • Connect with Student Life Staff

Alumni and Friends

  • Perkins School of Theology Awards
  • Update Your Records
  • How to Get Involved
  • Make a Gift to Perkins

News and Events

  • Latest News
  • Perkins Perspective Magazine
  • Lecture Series
  • Events Calendar

Programs and Centers

  • Baptist House of Studies
  • Black/Africana Church Studies
  • CASA – the Centro de Acompañamiento, Solidaridad y Adiestramiento
  • Center for Preaching Excellence
  • Center for World Methodism
  • Certificate in Fresh Expressions
  • Certificate in Preaching Excellence (CPX)
  • Certificate in Spiritual Direction
  • Contact Office of External Programs
  • Courses & Certificates for Practical Ministry
  • Course of Study School
  • Curso de Estudio
  • Fresh Expressions House of Studies
  • Perkins Fall Convocation
  • Perkins School of Youth and Children's Ministry
  • Summit for Faith and Learning

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