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Vocational Careers that Open After Theological Studies
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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What is Servant Leadership?
In an era where the need for purposeful, grounded leadership is becoming increasingly apparent, servant leadership has emerged as an innovative approach to leading and empowering others. This leadership philosophy hinges on the idea of serving others first, and putting the needs and well-being of people before the leader's self-interest. At Perkins, this means seeking to emulate the way in which Jesus demonstrated leadership through service.
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What is My Vocation? 4 Ways To Discover Your Vocation
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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Empowering Vocational Ministry: A Student’s Journey at Perkins
Perkins School of Theology stands as a hub of theological exploration, growth and community. Here, we offer the vocational ministries of our students a nurturing environment that encourages individuality and diversity while fostering a strong sense of belonging and purpose.
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The Christian Seminary: What is School Like Through a Student’s Perspective?
Entering the world of a Christian seminary is a transformative experience that shapes individuals into compassionate leaders. It offers a space to delve into theology, foster personal growth and cultivate lifelong connections. In this blog, we take a closer look at the unique journey through Perkins School of Theology, guided by the insights of a passionate student.
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What is Seminary?
Seminary is a longing, a desire, an unresolved internal tension that continually draws students. Christian seminary is part of a vocation. This blog won’t scratch the surface of what the world of seminary education is, but it may provide insight into the transformative experience that is seminary school.
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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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Affording Seminary at Perkins
Are you considering pursuing a theological education at Southern Methodists University’s Perkins School of Theology, but concerned about the financial responsibility? If so, you're not alone. Financing a seminary education can be a challenge, but not impossible. In fact, Perkins School of Theology offers a range of financial aid options that can help you pursue your call to ministry without being burdened by a large debt.
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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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