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Alumni to Reconnect with Upcoming Virtual Class Reunions

Saint Paul School of Theology has always been about intentional relationships. It is central to our core and our teaching. Those relationships include our many treasured alumni.  Saint Paul fosters community beyond graduation in many ways, including class reunions where alumni can share stories and stay up-to-date on what’s new.  While large, in-person gatherings remain…

Saint Paul graduates Rev. Emily L. Stirewalt and Kelli Hansen reflect upon their time as chaplains during the COVID-19 pandemic

Chaplaincy in the Time of COVID-19

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals and other health care facilities have become the front lines, and we have honored and celebrated our health care workers serving our nation’s most vulnerable populations. For the church, the role of chaplain has also been elevated, particularly as most buildings have been shuttered in favor of social-distanced worship and…

Course of study students sharing a meal in the classroom

Online-Only Course of Study Registration Approaching

Fall 2020 registration for the Course of Study program begins in August. This year’s fall session will be available online only. The program is designed for licensed local pastors, those who are certified for ordained ministry and those under appointment in the United Methodist Church.  Course of Study is a specialized continuing education program prescribed…

Young woman leading Bible discussion group

Guiding Emerging Ministers Through Vocational Discernment

People from all walks of life are called to share God’s love with a hurting world, drawing upon their own unique gifts and experiences.  How can faith leaders offer support to those in their churches and communities who may be discerning such a call?  Dr. Anne Walker, Executive Director of the Oklahoma campus of Saint…

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What Is There to Prevent Me? by alumna Rev. Colleen Riley

What is there to prevent me? One’s narrative identity  Acts Ch., 8:27-37 Ethiopian Eunuch Recently I read about a concept called narrative identity as it was described by Dan McAdams, Personality Psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University.  McAdam’s premise is that we use autobiographical narrative to find meaning using our own lived history. …