Perkins School of Theology, Dallas

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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, Master of Sacred Music, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Theology, Doctor of Ministry, 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. There is a hybrid-extension program in Houston-Galveston. ()

Established: 1911 (113 years ago)Coordinates: 32°50'22"N, 96°47'9"W

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Park Cities (University Park)Dallas United States

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Perkins School of Theology – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Highland Park Village, Dallas Country Club, Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Meadows Museum.

1.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Highland Park Village, Dallas
30 min walk • Nestled in the upscale neighborhood of Highland Park, just a few miles north of downtown Dallas, Highland Park Village stands as a beacon of luxury shopping and architectural charm. Opened in 1931, this Spanish Mediterranean-inspired shopping plaza not only provides a...
0.9 miW
Golf
Dallas Country Club, Dallas
24 min walk • Dallas Country Club is a country club located in the town of Highland Park in Dallas County, Texas.
~1170 ftSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas
6 min walk • Gerald J. Ford Stadium is a stadium in University Park, Texas, with a Dallas mailing address. The stadium is used primarily for football, and it is frequently used for local games played by the SMU Mustangs.
~610 ftSE
Works by Spanish masters on SMU campus
Meadows Museum, Dallas
3 min walk • The Meadows Museum, nicknamed "Prado on the Prairie", is an art museum in Dallas, Texas on the campus of Southern Methodist University.
1.1 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Granada Theater, Dallas
29 min walk • The Granada Theater is a theatre located in Lower Greenville, in Dallas, TX. The theatre was built in 1946 as a movie house. In 1977, it was converted to a concert hall, only to revert to a movie theater soon after. In 2004 it was again opened as a concert hall.
0.5 miE
Museum, History museum, Library
George W. Bush Presidential Library, Dallas
12 min walk • The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which opened on April 25, 2013, is a complex that includes former United States President George W. Bush's presidential library and museum, the George W. Bush Policy Institute, and the offices of the George W. Bush Foundation.
~1640 ftN
Colonial revival architecture
Clements Hall, Dallas
8 min walk • Clements Hall, formerly known as Atkins Hall, is a historic building on the campus of Southern Methodist University in University Park, Texas, U.S. It was built in 1915, and designed by Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge in the Georgian Revival architectural style.
~1790 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Auditorium
McFarlin Memorial Auditorium, Dallas
9 min walk • McFarlin Memorial Auditorium is a proscenium style theatre located on the campus of Southern Methodist University. The venue seats 2,386 on three levels. The building is the third oldest on SMU's campus and has hosted a number of notable acts.
0.9 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas
23 min walk • Highland Park Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church in University Park, Texas, with a Dallas post office address. In 2013, HP Pres voted to change its affiliation from Presbyterian Church to ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians.
~770 ftS
Church
Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas
4 min walk • Highland Park United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church in Dallas, Texas.
0.8 miNW
City, Area
University Park, Dallas
21 min walk • University Park is a city in Dallas County, Texas, United States of America, in suburban Dallas. The population was 23,068 at the 2010 census. The city is home to Southern Methodist University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Perkins School of Theology?

Nearby attractions include Meadows Museum, Dallas (3 min walk), Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas (4 min walk), Snider Hall, Dallas (6 min walk), Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas (6 min walk).

How to get to Perkins School of Theology by public transport?

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Light rail

Mockingbird • Lines: Blue, Orange, Red (17 min walk)
Lovers Lane • Lines: Orange, Red (27 min walk)