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Connecting spiritual and intellectual resources.

Whether your vocation is pastor, educator, musician or scholar, Perkins is here to provide the essential resources to help you answer your special calling.

The SMU Perkins School of Theology offers a variety of degree programs, including the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Ministry and the Doctor of Ministry Program. Many of our programs allow the opportunity to create an academic path best suited to your unique call to ministry and service. 

Find the right program for you. Check out our guide.

Cultivating faith at Perkins.

Join students from across the globe that have responded to their call to pursue their vocation at SMU.

David Kim

I got in and received a scholarship, so I felt God made a really clear path for me. Being able to study with people whose names you hear regularly around the United Methodist Church – that’s wonderful.

David Kim (M.Div. ’21), Houston-Galveston Extension Program Student

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A Valuable Investment.

98%

Percentage of master's degree-seeking students receive scholarship assistance from Perkins.

$14,310

Average annual award granted to full-time, degree-seeking students

2 Weeks

Time it takes to receive notification of your scholarship award once your completed application is submitted.

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Answering your call to service.

Meet our students and learn how Perkins can help you realize your graduate theological education goals and reach the full potential of your call to service of God’s people.

Stephanie Bohan

Every time I step on the campus, I feel like I’m becoming a better person and learning to become a better servant.

Stephanie Bohan, M.A.M., Executive Director of The Agape Clinic.

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