Continue Your Journey With Perkins.

Move fully into the life of service to which God has called you.

Connecting spiritual and intellectual resources.

Whether your vocation is pastor, educator, musician or scholar, Perkins is here to provide the essential resources to help you answer your special calling.

The 51°µÍø Perkins School of Theology offers a variety of degree programs, including the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Ministry and the Doctor of Ministry Program. Many of our programs allow the opportunity to create an academic path best suited to your unique call to ministry and service. 

Cultivating faith at Perkins.

Join students from across the globe that have responded to their call to pursue their vocation at 51°µÍø.

David Kim

I got in and received a scholarship, so I felt God made a really clear path for me. Being able to study with people whose names you hear regularly around the United Methodist Church – that’s wonderful.

David Kim (M.Div. ’21), Houston-Galveston Extension Program Student

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A Valuable Investment.

98%

Percentage of master's degree-seeking students receive scholarship assistance from Perkins.

$14,310

Average annual award granted to full-time, degree-seeking students

2 Weeks

Time it takes to receive notification of your scholarship award once your completed application is submitted.

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Answering your call to service.

Meet our students and learn how Perkins can help you realize your graduate theological education goals and reach the full potential of your call to service of God’s people.

Stephanie Bohan

Every time I step on the campus, I feel like I’m becoming a better person and learning to become a better servant.

, M.A.M., Executive Director of The Agape Clinic.

Featured Stories and Events

Perkins School of Theology Annual Advent Service on December 5

Perkins School of Theology Annual Advent Service on December 5

The Perkins School of Theology community will celebrate the season with its annual Advent Service, on Thursday, December 5, at 6 p.m


New Assistant Dean of Marketing & Communications

New Assistant Dean of Marketing & Communications

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

Now accepting applications for Spring '24 and Fall '25!

Now accepting applications for Spring '24 and Fall '25!

Submit your application to Perkins early to maximize your planning options and receive the best scholarship packages.