Programs and Centers
Perkins offers local and global learning opportunities that help equip students and the larger community for their lifelong spiritual journey.
External Programs to Strengthen Your Vocation
We strive to offer you creative learning and research opportunities from the southwestern region to the global community and the Church universal, so that you will be refreshed and equipped for your lifelong spiritual journey.
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课程 and Certificates
我们的 courses and certificates in Practical 部 is a continuing education track designed for persons looking for specialized training in relevant, applicable and practical knowledge that informs and empowers their life-long spiritual journey and ministry.
These courses are great for any students looking to expand and enhance their education related to ministry, both within and without the walls of the church. Explore the courses:
我们也提供 specialized course tracks (two courses in each topic):
- Adult Discipleship
- Church Leadership
- Disability Theology & 部
- 传福音
- Interim 部 (in partnership with Transitional Intentional Interim 部 Specialist Association of The UMC)
- 部 with Children
- 部 with Youth
- 部 with Young Adults
- Faith Formation (dual certification)
- Social Innovation (in partnership with the Oikos Institute's FISHing Differently program)
Perkins offers a solution to our longing for wisdom that we intuitively sense the need for mentors in the Christian life. The formal name for that process is spiritual direction, and those who consciously prepare for the task are called spiritual directors. 发现我们的 certificate in spiritual direction.
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年会
Each year, church and community leaders benefit from Perkins’ programs. Learn about some of our gatherings and decide if you may like to join us:
- 秋天召开: offers lectures and workshops to practicing church professionals
- Perkins Summit for Faith and Learning: highlights seminary professors who are leaders in their fields to facilitate studies in Bible and contemporary issues in theology
- Perkins School of 青年部: brings comprehensive training to family ministry leaders
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Webinars and Hybrid Events - occurring more frequently than once a year, they feature special guests and discuss a range of topics
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Centers and Grant Initiatives
Perkins houses several centers for theological research and education in service to the church, 包括: