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Finding Your Path

Your choice to pursue theological education is only the first step of your higher-ed journey. Now comes the exciting part of connecting, exploring and discerning the ways in which God is calling you. These periodic posts to the Finding Your Path blog offer insight on a variety of topics – from finding the degree program that matches your interests to identifying ways to meet the financial costs – that we hope are equal parts informative and uplifting.

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Theology Degree Hybrid Program: Q&A with Perkins’ Dr. Dallas Gingles

The Perkins hybrid program blends the best of traditional classroom education and online education. Hear from the Director of the program to learn more. 

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8 Questions to Ask Before Applying to Theology School

Deciding to begin a journey through graduate school can be a difficult decision to make. You may question whether furthering your education will make an impact in your life and your career.

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Is a Hybrid Degree Program Best For Me?

Twenty-one percent of colleges have adopted a hybrid model of learning, with 95 percent of students agreeing that online education is satisfying, more fun, and helps them retain information. It’s fair to say that hybrid learning has become popular.

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Practice Becoming A Servant Leader: Perkins’ Internship Program

The Perkins Internship Program provides support, supervision, accountability and resources in preparing women and men to answer their call to ministry and for faithful leadership in Christian ministry. 

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Serving the Church in the Modern World

In the environment of today, the Church is looking for leaders who serve God by investing in others. They lead from the heart and aid individuals in their growth and development, in turn, allowing the community to benefit from the common good.

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Presenting at the Parliament of the World’s Religions Conference

Three Perkins students presented their perspectives in a wide-ranging panel discussion, “Encountering World Religions at a Christian Seminary,” held December 1, 2021, on the Perkins campus. Learn more about their presentations. 

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The Ultimate Guide to Earning an MAM Degree

The Master of Arts in Ministry degree is an ideal pathway for those who have been called and who want to become an ordained Deacon in The United Methodist Church or pursue a similar position in a Christian denomination.

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Exploring Vocation Opportunities with a Master of Divinity

The Master of Divinity degree is designed primarily for students who plan to be ordained clergy and serve in Word, sacrament, service and order. 

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An Inside Look at Earning a Master of Theological Studies

There are many reasons to earn a Master of Theological Studies degree from growing in faith to teaching others. Move fully into the life of service to which God has called you, whether your vocation is educator, youth leader, scholar, pastor, or committed layperson.

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Nurturing Spiritual Formation at a United Methodist Seminary

Do you want to grow a stronger relationship with God but may not know where to begin? Growing in your spirituality with the Holy Spirit does not happen overnight, however, when considered and practiced intentionally, you may begin to feel the closeness that you desire.

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