Perkins School of Theology - Southern Methodist University

This UMC Annual Conference season, we invite you to support the next generation of United Methodist ministry leaders by helping us raise $10,000 during our conference visits to provide critical financial support for students pursuing theological education at Perkins School of Theology at SMU.

For many students like Leah Paige, a Dean's Fellowship is a key factor in making a Perkins education possible.

"It means the world to me. Not only do I experience support and encouragement from faculty and staff, but I’m also experiencing this from one of the top seminaries in the United States."

— Leah Paige '28, current Dean's Fellow

Help make stories like Leah's possible. Support Perkins Scholarships today:

https://bit.ly/3QepdtQ

Registration is now open for The Spiritual Wisdom of Your Dreams Webinar featuring Danielle Shroyer.

A leader in dream work, Shroyer will help spiritual directors and trainees explore how dreams can offer insight, guidance and discernment. Participants will learn practical tools for recognizing meaningful messages within dreams that may otherwise seem random.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/43V7gU5

Perkins faculty joined community leaders at the annual Genesis Luncheon featuring Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU star and advocate for women and children affected by abuse. The event also celebrated Professor Alyce McKenzie as she prepares for her retirement from Perkins this summer.

Left to right: Dr. Jaime Clark-Soles, Dr. Alyce McKenzie, Dr. Susanne Scholz, Dr. Beka Miles, Dr. Karen Baker-Fletcher, Mrs. Gail Turner, Dr. Gerald Turner, and Dr. Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner

As Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to a close, we're celebrating members of the Perkins community whose cultures and mentors shaped their leadership.

In our latest blog, meet Danielle Buwon Kim ’19, Fai‘ana Sofia Prescott-Funaki ’22 and Laureen Kuizon ’27 as they reflect on the importance of AAPI voices in the church.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3RDh42m

What does the Doctor of Ministry dissertation process at Perkins School of Theology actually look like? Step inside the process and see how one dissertation became both an academic and deeply personal journey for May 2026 graduate Abbey Weaver.

Click the link to read more: https://bit.ly/4dPUMBX

What is Apuntes?

Apuntes is an ecumenical, bilingual journal that supports the Hispanic/Latin@ Church through theological, biblical and historical reflection for ministry and the life of the church.

The latest issue features contributions from five students in Perkins School of Theology’s Spanish M.Div. program.

Read the May issue: https://scholar.smu.edu/apuntes/

Spiritual direction begins with listening — to others, ourselves, and the sacred within each one of us.

On June 15 from 5–8 p.m. CT, hear more from our instructors during our second Intro to Spiritual Direction Webinar for those who want to explore this wisdom tradition more deeply and learn about the Certificate in Spiritual Direction program beginning this fall.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4tRnBUH

It’s officially conference season! 🚙💨

Join us as we reconnect with fellow members of the Perkins community at conferences across the country. We’ll also host dinners and mixer events at select locations.

View the full list of conferences and events here: https://bit.ly/4ftodMu