Alumni and Friends

As alumni and friends of Perkins School of Theology, you have a significant influence upon persons seeking to answer God’s call to ministry through theological education

Stay connected with Perkins.

By participating in Perkins’ various advisory boards, giving opportunities, and public programs, you take on a vital role in preparing women and men for leadership in the church of Jesus Christ. Further, you become a means of connecting former students with one another, as well as with resources to equip and strengthen ministry in the church and world.

Explore the range of avenues and resources by which alums can be in vital partnership with Perkins.

Engagement Opportunities

  • Faith and Business Luncheons

    The Perkins Faith and Business Luncheons provide a forum for business professionals, laypersons, and community leaders to think about how personal faith and theology inform decisions. It allows those in attendance to reflect critically on how theology influences a person’s life and work. Perkins is honored to have SMU Head Football Coach Rhett Lashlee as our guest speaker for the April 15th Faith and Business Luncheon. Learn more about Coach Lashlee and our event.

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    Perkins Scholarship Luncheon

    We are honored to have Mr. and Mrs. James Gibbs as our major supporters for the Spring 2025 luncheon. This event serves as a major fundraiser for student scholarships at Perkins. We are pleased to announce our guest speaker will be Mrs. Cynt Marshall who recently retired as the first Black Female CEO of an NBA team. Since joining the Dallas Mav as CEO in March 2018, Cynt has transformed the organization and left an indelible mark on the greater Dallas community.

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  • Perkins Awards

    Each year, Perkins honors individuals who exemplify leadership, service, and dedication. For the first time, the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Woodrow B. Seals Laity Award are being united under the Perkins Awards, celebrating both alumni and laity in a shared recognition of their impact.

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Publications

Perspective magazine, distributed annually, is the official print publication for alumni/ae, friends, donors and supporters of Perkins School of Theology.

Letters to the editor and contributions to Alumni/ae News are welcomed. Email updates to perspective@smu.edu.

Our monthly e-newsletter, Perspective Online, provides regular Perkins updates including alumni/ae news.

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