Saint Paul Secures Transformational $1 Million Grant
Saint Paul School of Theology has received a grant of $1,065,405 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish Pause/Play Center for Preachers. The program is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Compelling Preaching Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to foster and support preaching that inspires, encourages and guides people to come to know and…
Read MoreThe Origins of “Chapel”
The origins of “chapel” are interesting, to say the least. Do you know the origin story? “Chapel” came to describe a space for worship that is part of a larger church or set aside for special services in the early 13th century. Some say the word chapel, which means “little cape” in Latin, refers to the…
Read MoreSimmons Appointed Next President of Saint Paul
The Board of Trustees at Saint Paul School of Theology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jay Simmons as the new president effective January 2, 2024. The board finds Dr. Simmons to have the depth of strategic planning, accreditation acumen, and capital campaign leadership necessary to move Saint Paul into its next phase. Dr.…
Read MoreSeminary Students Address Challenges Facing Women in Church & Society
“The challenges women face, although there have been improvements, are relatively the same as they have been for centuries.” That’s the observation of one student in the Women, Society and Church Studies concentration at Saint Paul School of Theology. Available to students in the Master of Divinity and Master of Christian Ministry programs, the specialization…
Read MoreUplifting the Least of These: A Christian Approach to Economic Justice
“Our current economic system does not follow the teachings of Christ…” That is a key understanding when drawing a connection between Christian ethics and economic justice, according to Corey Shirey. Shirey is Executive Director and Campus Minister for the Wesley Foundation at Southwest Oklahoma State University. He is also a student in the Master of…
Read MoreRev. Dr. Heesung Hwang Joins Saint Paul Faculty
Saint Paul School of Theology is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. Heesung Hwang as Assistant Professor of Christian Religious Education. Dr. Hwang earned her Ph.D. in Christian Education and Congregational Studies from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in 2019. She holds a Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary; a certificate in TESOL (Teaching…
Read MoreBishop Delores Williamston to Make Keynote Address at Commencement
Saint Paul School of Theology is honored to share the news that Bishop Delores J. Williamston of the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church will offer the keynote address during Commencement on Friday, May 12, 2023. During Commencement, Bishop Williamston will also receive the 2023 Distinguished Graduate Award. Following a twenty-two-year career in the…
Read MoreDr. Jacob Randolph Joins Saint Paul Faculty as Assistant Professor of History of Christianity
Saint Paul School of Theology is pleased to announce that Dr. Jacob Randolph has accepted the position of Assistant Professor of History of Christianity. Dr. Randolph earned his Ph.D. in the History of Christianity (Reformation Studies) in 2022 from Baylor University. He holds a Master of Arts degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Church History…
Read MoreSaint Paul Revives Judd H Jones Scholarship and Internship at the Hub
The Contextual Education Office at Saint Paul School of Theology is happy to announce the return of the Judd H. Jones Internship for any Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) or Master of Divinity (MDiv) student living in the greater Kansas City area. This internship was launched through a memorial offering in 2000 from…
Read MoreSpiritual Formation Deepens Our Connection to God
Every aspect of our lives is spiritual, and so everything we do forms (or deforms) us spiritually. – Dr. Jim Brandt, Professor Emeritus of Historical Theology (Spiritual Formation Retreat syllabus, 2018) Spiritual formation requires focused intentionality to conduct our lives, both personally and collectively, as the image and likeness of God. According to Dr. Sharon…
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