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The Calendar

General Information

  • SMU Statement of Mission
  • Academic Accreditation
  • The Mission of Perkins School of Theology
  • History and Facilities
  • Community Life

Admission

  • Degrees Offered
    • Houston/Galveston Program
  • The Admission Process
    • Admission by Transfer
    • Admission with Advanced Standing
    • Admission with Advanced Placement
    • Withdrawal, Re-entry, and Re-admission
    • Change of Degree Program
    • Combined Degree Programs
    • Admission of Nondegree Students and Auditors
  • Other Programs of Study
Degree Programs
Special Programs for Academic Credit
  • Basic Graduate Theological Studies
  • The Mexican American Program
  • Global Theological Education
  • The Hispanic Studies Program
  • Certificate in African American Church Studies
  • Certificate in Anglican Studies
  • Graduate Certificate in Pastoral Care
  • Certificate in Urban Ministry
  • Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies
  • Spiritual Formation
Financial Information

Academic Regulations and Procedures

  • The Academic Year
  • The Course Load
  • Course Work
  • Academic Responsibility
  • Students With Learning Disabilities
  • Grades
  • Academic Probation
  • Exceptional Cases

Right To Know

Course of Study

Special Programs and Services in Continuing Education
  • The Mexican American Program
  • Annual Lectureships
  • Continuing Education Programs
  • The Course of Study School
  • Perkins Youth School of Theology
  • The Council of Southwestern Theological Schools
Fellowships, Awards, and Prizes
Administrative Officials and Faculty
Course of Study School Faculty
Intern Program Mentor/Mentor Pastors