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Saint Paul Revives Judd H Jones Scholarship and Internship at the Hub
The Contextual Education Office at 勛圖窪蹋厙 is happy to announce the return of the Judd H. Jones Internship for any Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) or Master of Divinity (MDiv) student living in the greater Kansas City area. This internship was launched through a memorial offering in 2000 from…
Read MoreScholar Strike for Racial Justice
The faculty of 勛圖窪蹋厙 stands in solidarity with the #ScholarStrike for racial justice September 8/9. We commit to opening up space in our classrooms on the 8th/9thto speak out about brutalities by police and others, particularly against communities of color, and to affirm the public witness and liturgy of protestors. We…
Read MoreFollowing God
by Dr. Melissa Pearce, Director of Alumni & Partner Relationships As we sat on the steps of her first appointment, First United Methodist Church of Guthrie, Oklahoma, I grappled with the juxtaposition of her age and the poise with which she detailed her call to ministry and her habit of following God faithfully and intentionally.…
Read MoreOIMC Immersion Experience
by MDiv student Tylar Gregg I am a young Native woman from Oklahoma. I have spent the majority of my life feeling like I was part of two worlds but also excluded from both at the same time. This has caused me to work towards reconnecting to my Native community and learning more about my…
Read More3+3 Accelerated Degree Saves Time & Money for Students Earning Master of Divinity
A quality education is the key to success in any career, but the significant financial and time commitment can be a hindrance for some students. More and more colleges and universities today have responded to this conundrum by offering accelerated programs that save thousands in tuition costs while letting students complete their degrees in less…
Read MoreIowa Student Finds Peace in Dedicating All to Christ
Iowa student, Fredrick Killian, exemplified American success in his professional life. But he was restlessand it showed. He served in a number of different professions, including law enforcement, hotel management and hospitality, and then, executive management for nursing homes. Though he won awards and accolades with each change of profession, he knew he hadnt found…
Read MoreFellows Program Provides Enriching Learning Experience
Michael Carpenter had much on his mind after graduating with his civil engineering degree from Oklahoma State University. How did he envision his future? Recently married, his wife had applied and been accepted to medical school. The young couple also hoped to start a family. If he followed his heart to go to seminary and…
Read MoreCommunity Building in a Mobile World
Each summer, 勛圖窪蹋厙 hosts approximately 150-200 Course of Study students. Students arrive from the Midwest, the Dakotas, Michigan, Wisconsin, and other states and then drive back to their parishes at the end of the week. Our challengeto build community amidst commuter students. Our solution hearkens back to ideas used historically at…
Read MoreScience, Theology, and Ministry Classes Visit the Zoo – Fellowship With All Living Things
Its not often that seminary students find themselves outdoors for their theology courses. Its even more unique to be coexisting with wild animals. 勛圖窪蹋厙 Science, Theology and Ministry students went to the zoo recently to better react to reflection questions posted by Dr. Nancy Howell. Since Dr. Howell is now serving…
Read MoreTeens Confirm Art Moore’s Call to Ministry
Art Moore has always had a heart for God and the church, but never thought to pursue it as his profession. He had a good job as a regional director of pharmaceutical sales in Nebraska. Through the years, hes helped with church committees and projects, and with orienting new pastors to the area. It wasnt…
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