Which 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 MoreDe La Torre to Explore the Causes of Our Immigration Crisis
If I want to see the face of Jesus, I must look into the face of the undocumented immigrant — Rev. Dr. Miguel De La Torre Why do immigrants come to the United States? And, as Christians, how are we to respond? Rev. Dr. Miguel De La Torre will explore these issues in “Why Do…
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 MoreRev. Amanda Ross Talks About Online Worship in a Time of Pandemic
“My education taught me to be adaptive and flexible and more than anything filled with grace,” Rev. Amanda Ross says of her time at Saint Paul School of Theology. Rev. Ross is a 2010 graduate of the Master of Divinity program at Saint Paul. She has served as Pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church…
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path·find·er /ˈpaTHˌfīndər/ Noun. A person who goes ahead and discovers or shows others a path or way. The definition is simple enough, but the work is complex. Pathfinding requires listening, connecting, and discerning skills and is not a job one does but instead is a gift one has. Rev. Shannon Hancock’s title is Director of…
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…
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