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Rabbi Michael Zedek Joins Saint Paul As Rabbi-In-Residence
Saint Paul School of Theology is excited to announce the return of Rabbi Michael Zedek as Rabbi-in-Residence beginning Fall 2021. After serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and Senior Rabbi at Emanuel Congregation in Chicago, Rabbi Zedek returns to Kansas City Metro Area. Before departing Kansas City to teach and…
Read MoreWhich Theology Degree Should You Pursue At SPST?
As we make our way through times of upheaval, uncertainty and change, many are discerning a call to ministry. Saint Paul School of Theology offers degree programs that prepare graduates for leadership roles in the local church and beyond. Specializations and electives within each program give students the hands-on experience and academic training they need…
Read MoreExplore Your Possible at Saint Paul Virtual Visits
Saint Paul School of Theology is currently hosting Virtual Visits this Spring. Virtual Visits begin at 11:00 am CST with community worship followed by a Q&A session and class visit. And as a perk for being a virtual visitor, when you apply to attend Saint Paul, your application fee is waived. Virtual Visits are available…
Read MoreNeil Blair Extends Contract As SPST President
Leawood, KS – At its meeting on January 28, 2021, the Saint Paul School of Theology Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend President Neil Blair’s contract to June 30, 2024. President Blair has accepted this contract extension. The board’s action comes at the conclusion of the four-year assessment of the President required by school…
Read MoreAnnouncing Spring 2021 Musician in Residence: Odell D. Talley
Saint Paul School of Theology is excited to announce that Odell D. Talley will be our Spring 2021 Musician in Residence! Affectionately called ‘Talley or ‘Bishop’, this anointed musician, songwriter, singer & director’s humble beginnings are rooted in Kansas City, Kansas at the Shiloh Baptist Church on 3rd & Waverly where he was taught by…
Read More#GivingTuesday 2020: Your Generosity Supports Seminary Scholarships
Also: The CARES Act offers tax incentives for donations by year’s end. “The scholarships I have received have made it possible for me to attend seminary. I would not be here without the generosity of those who provide scholarships.” Like all students at Saint Paul School of Theology, Kayla Houck is able to pursue her…
Read MoreRev. Dr. Lois V. Glory-Neal Receives Distinguished Graduate Award
Saint Paul School of Theology is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Lois V. Glory-Neal is the winner of the 2020 Distinguished Graduate Award. Born in the Cherokee Nation, Rev. Dr. Glory-Neal was the first Native American woman to be received into full connection as an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church. She became…
Read MoreVirtual Learning Prepares MDiv Students for Changing Ministry Settings
As churches have moved to online worship, Master of Divinity students at Saint Paul School of Theology have been putting their classroom experience to good use. The curriculum has long offered extensive online coursework and hands-on training, according to Dr. Jeanne Hoeft, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. The result is that students are…
Read MoreDr. Casey Sigmon on Drawing Closer to God Through Online Worship
Just like many faith communities around the world, Saint Paul School of Theology now offers weekly chapel services online via Zoom. The obvious advantage is that it lets us gather safely for worship during a global pandemic. But it’s equally important to recognize how these technologies actually enhance preaching and worship. “At the heart of…
Read MoreScholar Strike for Racial Justice
The faculty of Saint Paul School of Theology stands in solidarity with the #ScholarStrike for racial justice September 8/9. We commit to opening up space in our classrooms on the 8th/9th to speak out about brutalities by police and others, particularly against communities of color, and to affirm the public witness and liturgy of protestors. We…
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