Finding Your Path

Celebrating Black History Month at Perkins

Perkins School of Theology is proud to have been the first school at Southern Methodist University to welcome students of African American descent into our classes and worships.

Celebrating the Seven Last Words of Christ

A special Good Friday service, called “Seven Last Words,” is an African American tradition woven around the last utterances of Christ before his death on the cross.

What is Church Ministry and How Can I Get Involved?

Church ministry lived out well means giving all these same assets to serve the church and to serve Christ. Church ministry also serves their congregation to inspire the laity toward a deeper commitment to Christ. 

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. 

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.

Is a Hybrid Degree Program Best For Me?

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. 

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.

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. 

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.