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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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From John Wesley to Regionalization: Exploring the Spirit of Methodism

Finding your vocation and being confident in God’s call for your life can lead you through open doors to pursue faith more effectively, hone your gifts, and grow spiritually. At the end of the day, your personal calling is between you and God, but we’ve compiled a few first steps to discerning your vocation.

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Ask Faculty: What’s It Like Teaching the Old Testament Scholars and Teachers to Students?

Perkins students come from a range of Christian backgrounds. They enter Perkins from the broader culture, where some dismiss the Bible as entirely irrelevant and others insist each word must be honored. We asked Perkins’ Bible scholars to reflect on the challenges and joys of teaching theology students.

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Perkins’ Own Collaborated on NRSV Updated Edition

Abraham Smith, Professor of New Testament at Perkins, was part of the team of scholars who collaborated for two years on an updated edition of the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV). 

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The Art of Servant Leadership: The Painting of Jesus Washing Feet

An art display in Prothro Hall at Perkins School of Theology offers visitors a chance to contemplate the story of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, inviting consideration of how the ancient biblical story speaks to the here and now.

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What Does it Mean To Be An Elder in The Church?

When working in the church, there are many roles you can fulfill that provide different levels of involvement. Being an elder in the church means carrying a large responsibility, but it comes with great reward. An elder, or a leader in the church, varies from each denomination. The elder is responsible for the primary leadership and oversight of a church. 

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How Jazz Theology Debuted in the Church

As sacred spaces go, Perkins Chapel has always been rather austere and stately. But on May 20, 1959, it showed it could swing. That day, Perkins Chapel hosted the first-ever jazz liturgical service.

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How Perkins is Creating Christian Leaders of Tomorrow

Perkins School of Theology is Wesleyan by tradition, United Methodist by affiliation, inclusive of diverse Christian expressions and welcoming of all. Continue reading to learn how Perkins is creating Christian leaders of tomorrow.

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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.

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