Perkins School of Theology
- Perkins School of Theology
One of SMU's three original schools, the theology school was renamed in 1945 to honor benefactors Joe J. and Lois Craddock Perkins of Wichita Falls, Texas.
Areas of Study: Perkins offers Master's degrees in divinity, theological studies, church ministries, sacred music, and religious studies, and doctoral degrees in ministry and religious studies. Affiliation: Perkins is one of five university-related theological institutions of The United Methodist Church, offering opportunities for interdisciplinary learning.
Internships
Perkins devotes four faculty members to full-time direction of the Intern Program.
Specialized Study
The Mexican-American Program is a national training center for students planning to minister in the Spanish-speaking context and culture.
Resources
The Bridwell Library houses a religious studies research collection of more than 385,000 volumes and outstanding rare book, Bible, and manuscript collections.
Notable Alumni/ae
*Kathleen Baskin-Ball
*Kirbyjon Caldwell
*Janice Riggle Huie
*Cecil Williams
Notable Faculty
John C. Holbert, the Lois Craddock Perkins Professor of Homiletics
Marjorie Procter-Smith, the LeVan Professor of Preaching and Worship
Bishops-in-Residence
* William Kenneth Pope
* David J. Lawson
External links
* [http://www.smu.edu/theology/ Perkins School of Theology]
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