Phillips Theological Seminary

In the latest edition of "Not too long, worth the read," Trista Soendker Nicholson highlights the theme of National Hispanic Heritage Month... Together We Are More.

Find lots of links to great information, research and stories. She also provides worship resources you are free to use from the Center for Religion in Public Life.

https://crplatphillips.substack.com/p/together-we-are-more?r=8mffv6&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Have you or someone you know been considering a deeper seminary experience? Take a look at our Seminary Scholars program!

In addition to full-tuition scholarships and annual living stipends, Seminary Scholars offers meaningful opportunities to grow academically and professionally. Some of the incentives include:

- Mentorship in their chosen field
- Professional development opportunities throughout the year
-24-hour coworking access at The Root
-Technology support to enhance the student experience

You can learn more at the link below or reach out to our Senior Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Ulysses Allen, for any questions.

https://ptstulsa.edu/prospective-students/scholars/

Remind and Renew 2027 announcement!

Our topic this year is: "Remembering a Painful Past and Renewing for a Healing Future: Historical and Global Impacts of Nationalism"

Join us in January for Phillips Theological Seminary’s annual gathering as we take a thoughtful look at the history, harms, and global impact of nationalism.

We’re honored to welcome keynote speaker Sam Perry, a nationally recognized sociologist whose work explores conservative Christianity and American politics, race, family, and sexuality.

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful conversation and time of reflection. Register today at https://qrco.de/bh1DBn.

After 22 years of dedicated service, our Dean of Library and Research Services, Sandy Shapoval, is retiring!

We’re incredibly grateful for her years of leadership and service. Now we’re looking for the next person to step into this important role.

This position provides leadership for the library, ensuring that its resources are accessible and responsive to the changing relationship between information science and theological education. This is an on-campus position based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

For more information click the link below.
https://ptstulsa.edu/employment/

Our PRIDE event commemorates National LGBTQ+ History Month and National Coming Out Day. PRIDE is more than just an event it's an opportunity for us to:

• Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month and to further our mission of inclusivity, diversity, and understanding.

• Offer a venue for sustained reflection and discussion on these topics.

• Amplify LGBTQ+ voices by providing a platform for speakers, musicians, and panelists.

• Celebrate q***r art and music as a representation of cultural expression and creativity.

• Increase awareness of Phillips Theological Seminary’s mission and values in the regional community.

• Connect with individuals who may be interested in becoming new students.

• Provide an educational experience for Phillips Theological Seminary students and CMLT students.

Join us in this wonderful celebration https://events.ptstulsa.edu/event/pride

Event season is well underway!

Mark your calendars for Remind & Renew 2027! This two-day event features impactful lectures, worship, panel discussions, art, and so much more.

We'd love to see you there. Registration is open https://qrco.de/bh1DBn.

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Our Dean, the Rev. Dr. Lisa Davison, will be speaking at University Congregational Church this weekend in Wichita, KS. She's also speaking at the First Christian Church in Norman, Okla. on Sept. 27. We're grateful to have our Phillips folks present in so many places.

We offer non-traditional paths to continuing education in your ministry. You learn at your own pace. Whether you’re an individual, congregation, or ministry leader, our on-demand continuing education courses are designed to help you keep learning and growing.

The Center of Ministry and Lay Training has four continuing education course offerings:

1. From Burden to Blessing: Rethinking How We Think About Our Church Building
2. Responding to Crisis: The First 90 Minutes
3. Stewardship and Financial Literacy for Ministry Leaders
4. Women Who Changed Christian History

After each course you'll earn a certification of completion. Learn more about each course at https://phillips.myabsorb.com.

We're hiring a new Dean of the Library and Research Services!

This position provides strategic leadership ensuring that library resources, services, and instruction are accessible, timely, mission‑aligned, and reflective of evolving intersections between information science and theological education. This role requires on-site presence at our Tulsa, Oklahoma campus.

For more information click the link below.
https://ptstulsa.edu/employment/