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Rev. Neil Blair will retire as President of Saint Paul
Dear Community of Saint Paul School of Theology, Over recent weeks President Blair consulted and conversed with the Board of Trustees leadership to discuss his contract and exit plan as president in order to spend more time with his beautiful family. We are so pleased with President Blair’s careful and grace-filled process regarding a transition…
Read MoreScholarships & Financial Aid Help to Make Seminary Affordable
For those discerning God’s call to a life in ministry, obtaining a seminary degree is a major milestone on the way to answering that call. Saint Paul School of Theology remains committed to providing an affordable seminary education for future faith leaders from all walks of life. Every admitted degree-seeking student receives our Each One,…
Read MoreTake the Next Step in Your Discernment: Apply for Spring Admission by November 1
According to Merriam-Webster, discernment means “the quality of being able to grasp and comprehend what is obscure.” In a spiritual context, discernment happens when the obscure becomes the obvious, as we gain clarity in our relationship with God. Choosing a vocation, such as becoming a pastor, is one of the ways we respond to God’s…
Read MoreSaint Paul Offers Grateful Farewell to Bishop Hayes
Oklahoma City, OK – Saint Paul School of Theology announces the departure of Bishop Robert E. Hayes, Jr. as Bishop-in-Residence effective August 9, 2022. Bishop Hayes is a retired Bishop in the United Methodist Church who served the Oklahoma Conference and was instrumental in the expansion of Saint Paul School of Theology to Oklahoma City.…
Read MoreRegarding Dobbs vs Jackson Women’s Health Organization
Given today’s release of the decision in Dobbs versus Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Faculty Council of Saint Paul School of Theology wants to share a reminder about the United Methodist Church’s policy statement regarding women’s reproductive health as found in the Social Principles of the 2016 Book of Discipline. The Faculty Council also wish to bring attention to…
Read MoreLooking for Help Paying for Seminary? Learn About Seminary Scholarships & Financial Aid at Saint Paul
You’ve decided to take the next step in your spiritual journey and enter the ministry. One of the hurdles you may be concerned about is how to finance your seminary education. The cost of seminary has risen in the past few years, along with routine living expenses such as food, housing, and health care. Money…
Read MoreDMin Students Gain Ministry Experience Through Partnerships
Sharing the love of God with the world becomes more challenging during unsettled times. Ministers must find creative approaches for leading congregations through periods of rapid change and intense polarization between communities. One of the best ways to imagine new approaches is through collaboration. At Saint Paul School of Theology, our Doctor of Ministry program…
Read MoreRev. Dr. Sharon Betsworth Joins Saint Paul as the Next Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean
We are excited to announce that Rev. Dr. Sharon Betsworth has accepted an appointment as the next Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean at Saint Paul School of Theology. She will assume her new responsibilities on July 1, 2022. Rev. Dr. Betsworth has been a member of the faculty of Oklahoma City University since…
Read MoreSaint Paul Continues Classroom Innovation with Adoption of Neat Board
The COVID-19 pandemic has spawned a dramatic increase in innovation as the world has adapted to functioning virtually. Saint Paul School of Theology was uniquely prepared for this challenge. Our mission has always been to utilize technology to bring faculty and students together, whether they are on-campus or joining remotely through Zoom. As Director of…
Read MoreProfessors Knight and Brandt Announce Retirement Plans
Dr. Jim Brandt, Professor of Historical Theology, and Dr. Hal Knight, Donald and Pearl Wright Professor of Wesleyan Studies and E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism, have announced their plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 academic year. In sharing news of their plans, Dr. Jeanne Hoeft, Vice President for Academic Affairs and…
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