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DMin 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…

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Rev. 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…

Doctor Amos Yong is an expert on interreligious dialogue

Dr. Amos Yong to Focus on Interfaith Dialogue During Upcoming Lecture

In today’s world of rapid change, we all need to hone our skills for engaging in interreligious dialogue. That’s the advice of Dr. Amos Yong, Professor of Theology and Mission, and Dean of the School of Mission and Theology, at Fuller University.  Dr. Yong will share his vision with the Saint Paul community during an…

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Saint 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…

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Professors 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…