Resurrection Scholars

Resurrection Scholars at

Saint Paul School of Theology

Saint Paul School of Theology, in partnership with The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, is offering a unique semester-long, intensive program of study in church leadership, evangelism, pastoral care and discipleship.

Summary of the Resurrection Scholars at SPST Program

CHL430 Leadership through Lay and Clergy Partnership: Exploring Partnership Models at The Church of the Resurrection (3.0 credits). Weekly 3-hour classroom instruction on Friday mornings at Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri, featuring presentations from The Church of the Resurrection staff on topics such as church leadership, stewardship, governance, evangelism, pastoral care and discipleship. Drawing upon Resurrection's programs of ministry as an extended case study, students will learn how to integrate the processes, principles and theology of church leadership into a variety of ministry settings. The purpose of this course is (1) to gain skills in planning and administering ministries shared by laity and clergy as partners; (2) to identify and reflect on the possibilities of shared ministries in specific situations; and (3) to develop a theological rationale for the sharing of leadership responsibilities by laity and clergy in the church. This course is open to all students enrolled in SPST. Resurrection Scholars at Saint Paul School of Theology are required to take this course. Instructors: Dr. Robert Martin (SPST) and Rev. Nicole Conard (Resurrection).
IND 230 Independent Study: Church Leadership Service (0.5 Contextual Education credit). Linked to CHL430, Resurrection Scholars will meet for an additional hour to reflect critically and creatively on the integration of their coursework, internship and ministry. Instructors: Dr. Robert Martin (SPST) and Rev. Nicole Conard (Resurrection).
10-hour minimum weekly internship at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. Students will work closely with Resurrection staff in multiple areas of congregational life. Pastoral assignments and schedules can be negotiated according to student interests, with possible release on weekends. Upon selection, Resurrection Scholars at SPST will be granted an internship stipend of $3000 paid by The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection.

Program Requirements

Completion of eighteen semester credit hours minimum toward a Master of Divinity degree in a seminary accredited by the ATS.
Verification of cumulative GPA minimum of 3.0 and good standing at home institution.
Submission of Resurrection Scholars at Saint Paul School of Theology Application.
Recommendation by a faculty member from the applicant's seminary.
Interview with Resurrection Scholars at Saint Paul School of Theology Selection Committee.
Enrollment for credit in no less than nine credit hours at SPST, inclusive of the above courses and internship.

For further information, contact Dr. Robert K. Martin, robert.martin@spst.edu at Saint Paul School of Theology or Rev. Nicole Conard, nicole.conard@cor.org at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection.