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Perkins School of Theology is one of the 13 seminaries of The United Methodist Church and one of only five university-related United Methodist theological schools, located in the heart of Dallas, Texas, with an extension program in Houston/Galveston.

Professor Priscilla Pope-Levison has received the Saddlebag Award for her book, No Man’s Land, marking her second major ...
10/15/2026

Professor Priscilla Pope-Levison has received the Saddlebag Award for her book, No Man’s Land, marking her second major recognition for the publication this year.

Read the press release here: https://bit.ly/4B1a7u6

Next week is Spiritual Care Week! Join us as we celebrate leaders across various ministries and highlight the many ways ...
10/14/2026

Next week is Spiritual Care Week! Join us as we celebrate leaders across various ministries and highlight the many ways spiritual care supports individuals and communities.

Perkins will host several events throughout the week, welcoming all who practice or appreciate spiritual care.

Register for our upcoming virtual gathering: https://bit.ly/4dHYkae

10/12/2026

Our second cohort for the Master of Divinity in Spanish program is halfway through their first semester! Read about their time at orientation and their first impressions of Perkins in our blog.

Click here: https://bit.ly/4jjUvLV

10/09/2026

Clinical Professor John Potter of SMU Simmons’ Dispute Resolution program will serve as the lead facilitator at this year's Perkins Fall Conovcation on Nov. 9.

Join us at Grace Avenue United Methodist Church in Frisco, Texas, for a day of practical learning and engagement.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4rUQmAr

10/08/2026

Throwback to when Perkins visited Seoul! 🇰🇷 From reconnecting with familiar faces to building new relationships, our time in South Korea was one to remember.

Interested in joining the Perkins community? Registration closes soon for our International Student Webinar on Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. CT!

Connect directly with our admissions team to learn more about the international application process and requirements.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4AUeIhA

With his visionary leadership and distinguished scholarship in early Christianity, Professor James K. Lee will lead acad...
10/06/2026

With his visionary leadership and distinguished scholarship in early Christianity, Professor James K. Lee will lead academic affairs at Perkins starting Jan. 1, 2027.

Read the press release here: https://bit.ly/4yaKm8f

Building on his years of work expanding access to theological education for Hispanic communities, Dr. Hugo Magallanes wi...
10/01/2026

Building on his years of work expanding access to theological education for Hispanic communities, Dr. Hugo Magallanes will transition from associate dean for academic affairs to director of Hispanic initiatives at Perkins School of Theology, effective Jan. 1, 2027.

Read the press release here: https://bit.ly/3TYkz4Z

09/30/2026

Theology Matters: A Perkins Podcast is officially out! 🎙️

Episode 1 features Perkins faculty Rebekah Miles and Farris Blount in conversation with Dean Bryan Stone, sharing how theological education breathes life into today’s world.

Watch episode 1 here: https://bit.ly/47yFMFD

09/28/2026

Coming this week: Episode 1 of Theology Matters, a Perkins Podcast, featuring Professors Farris Blount and Rebekah Miles.

Stay tuned for the premiere on YouTube.

09/25/2026

Dean Bryan Stone has a new monthly conversation series launching this September: Theology Matters: A Perkins Podcast.

"Theology isn't meant to stay in the classroom — or, for that matter, safely tucked away in very large books," says Dean Stone. "It's meant to help us think more clearly and live more faithfully in the real world."

Each episode, Dean Stone sits down with Perkins faculty and guests to talk honestly about the questions shaping faith, ministry and public life today.

Episode 1 launches next week.

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