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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“Online worship has deepened Saint Paul’s connection with one another in profound ways.” That’s how Dr. Casey Sigmon, Assistant Professor in Preaching and Worship, and Director of Contextual Education, describes our weekly virtual chapel services at Saint Paul School of Theology. Services take place on Mondays from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Central time. Before the…

Many people enroll in seminary in response to God’s call to ministry, either in the church or in the world. Still others answer a different call to engage in scholarly work that enhances our collective understanding and spiritual development. The Master of Arts in Theological Studies at Saint Paul School of Theology was designed for…