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Saint 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…

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Spiritual 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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HLC Continues the Accreditation of Saint Paul

In September 2022, Saint Paul School of Theology hosted a review team from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of Saint Paul’s primary accreditation agencies, as part of the Seminary’s regular reaffirmation cycle.  On November 18, 2022, the Higher Learning Commission notified Saint Paul that the Commission “continued the accreditation of Saint Paul School of…

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Sample Endowed Scholarship Sets Goal of $50,000 for Seminary Education by December 31

We desperately need the healing and prophetic voice of an authentic Christian faith… – Tex Sample, Emeritus Board Chair, Saint Paul School of Theology    The Tex and Peggy Sample Endowed Scholarship, established in the summer of 2022, seeks to support seminary education through an anonymous challenge gift from a generous donor.  According to Vice President…

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MA in Theological Studies Advances Research, Creativity and Faith

God’s call to meet the needs of our changing world can take many different forms. Some are called to a life of ministry as a pastor, deacon or other role within a church. Others fulfill their purpose outside the church by serving as a chaplain, or by working toward a more just and peaceful society. …