2024 News and Events

Nakoya Moss has joined Perkins School of Theology as Assistant Dean of Marketing and Communications

Perkins School of Theology Presents: “Faith in a Digital Age” – A Fall Convocation Exploring the Intersection of Faith and Technology

Dr. Michael Greene becomes director of the Black/Africana Church Studies Program at Perkins.

Dallas Gingles is the new Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Perkins School of Theology.

Tracy Anne Allred and Laura Figura assume additional roles aimed at expanding engagement with graduates of Perkins School of Theology.

Rev. Dr. April Johnson Bristow, an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church who has served as a pastor at First UMC Richardson the last 22 years, will join Perkins School of Theology as Associate Director of the Intern Program and Advising beginning June 10.

The project was produced in part with assistance from a Scholarly Outreach Award from Perkins School of Theology.

Rev. Emily Nelms Chastain, an ordained deacon in The United Methodist Church and Ph.D. candidate at Boston University, has been named Instructor in the History of Christianity at Perkins School of Theology. The appointment is effective August 1, 2024.

The annual award is presented to a layperson in the United States who exemplifies an exceptional commitment of service to Christ through faith and action in the church, community and world.