Summit for Faith and Learning

The Perkins Summit for Faith and Learning offers a wide range of theological mini-courses for laypersons, community leaders and clergy. Somewhere between seminary and Sunday School, Summit leverages the rich learning community of Perkins School of Theology to provide a unique, self-paced experience in theological education—for the church and world. Come for a half-day or spend the whole two days with us. Participants are free to design a customized Summit plan!

Summit March 2026 Oklahoma
All sessions will be held in person at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church in Norman, Oklahoma: 419 S University Blvd, Norman, OK
 
Friday, March 20, 2026
 
9:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. Friday Morning Courses
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Friday Lunch & Learn Lecture with Terry & Darlene Wildman
1:45 p.m. - 4:40 p.m. Friday Afternoon Courses
 
Saturday, March 21, 2026

 9:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. Saturday Morning Courses
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday Lunch and Closing Celebration


Stay tuned for registration details coming soon!

 

2026 Guest Lecturers

  • Terry and Darlene Wildman

    Terry and Darlene Wildman live in Maricopa, Arizona, on the traditional lands of the Maricopa, Pima, and Tohono O’odham. Terry is the Lead Translator and Project Manager of the First Nations Version. He also serves as the Director of Spiritual Growth and Leadership Development for Native InterVarsity. Darlene, of Irish ancestry, is an honorary member of the Miami Indians of Indiana. Together with Terry, they are the musical duo and recording artists known as RainSong.

Perkins Lecturers

  • O. Wesley Allem, Jr.

    Lois Craddock Perkins Professor of Homiletics at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University. Click HERE for full bio.

  • Dean Bryan Stone

    Dean of Perkins School of Theology. Click HERE for full bio.

  • Emily Nelms Chastain

    Assistant Professor of Christian History & Methodist Studies at Perkins School of Theology. Click HERE for full bio.

  • Kate Hanch

    Director of the Baptist House of Studies at Perkins School of Theology. Click HERE for full bio.

  • Marcell Silva Steuernagel

    Associate Professor of Church Music, Director of the Master of Sacred Music Program and Director of the Doctor of Pastoral Music Program at Perkins School of Theology. Click HERE for full bio.