Perkins School of Theology

Perkins School of Theology
TypePrivate
Seminary
Established1911
Parent institution
Southern Methodist University
AffiliationUnited Methodist Church (since 1939)
Formerly Methodist Episcopal Church
DeanCraig C. Hill
Location, ,
United States

32°50′22″N 96°47′09″W / 32.839394°N 96.785867°W / 32.839394; -96.785867
Websitewww.smu.edu/perkins

Perkins School of Theology is one of Southern Methodist University's three original schools and is located in Dallas, Texas. The theology school was renamed in 1945 to honor benefactors Joe J. and Lois Craddock Perkins of Wichita Falls, Texas. Degree programs include the Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Sacred Music, Master of Theological Studies (MTS), Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Theology (Th.M.), Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), and Doctor of Pastoral Music as well as the Ph.D., in cooperation with The Graduate Program in Religious Studies at SMU’s Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences. It is one of only five university-related theological institutions of the United Methodist Church, and one of the denomination's 13 seminaries, offering opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, and accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). There is a hybrid-extension program in Houston-Galveston.