Perkins School of Theology
Short Story Sandbox Peer Group
Short Story Sandbox is a 5 session preaching peer group focused on reading short stories to vitalize our preaching! (4 zoom sessions/1 F2F)
4 zoom sessions 9:00- 12:30 (October 25, November 29, January 24, and February 21). The final session (March 28, 2023), will be a face- to-face daylong capstone gathering in Salina, KS at a church TBA.
Registration cost is $100. We do not accept checks, just online payments.
If event is SOLD OUT - Please email Sabina Hulem shulem@smu.edu to request to be put on a waitlist.
England/Wesley Immersion, July 17th to July 28th. 2026
This course, led by Dr. Emily Nelms Chastaine and Dr. Hugo Magallanes will bring students through Wesley’s England while simultaneously learning about British Methodism in the 21st century.
GTE Immersion Courses are regular academic courses taught off-campus in culturally complex situations. Students are expected to pay for their tuition, fees, and travel costs.
The GTE program provides travel stipends to cover all or part of travel costs for students. Apply in this form. NOTE: Travel stipends are based on financial need as determined by the student’s FAFSA application. All applicants for travel stipends must be Perkins students and must have a FAFSA on file to apply for a travel stipend.
The GTE program does not provide assistance with tuition and fees. Students should check with the financial aid office for assistance with tuition and fees.
The course syllabus will be provided by the instructors. Travel details will be provided on the GTE website as soon as they are confirmed. All participants will have single rooms unless they request otherwise. Double rooms will be assigned to married couples when available.
The registration deposit is fully refundable before May 15, 2024. The final travel cost will be approximately US $2200.00 plus airfare and some meals. Participants must book and purchase their own air tickets. Full travel details will be available after March 30th on the GTE website.
There are very limited spaces for non-students wishing to go on this trip, and priority will be given to student participants and their spouses/partners. These limited spaces will be allocated on “first come, first served” based on the completion of the GTE registration form and payment
England/Wesley Immersion, July 17th to July 28th. 2026 - Spanish
Este curso, dirigido por la Dra. Emily Nelms Chastain y el Dr. Hugo Magallanes, llevará a los estudiantes a través de la Inglaterra de Wesley, al tiempo que aprenderán sobre el metodismo británico en el siglo XXI.
Los cursos de inmersión GTE son cursos académicos regulares que se imparten fuera del campus en situaciones culturalmente complejas. Se espera que los estudiantes paguen la matrícula (tuition), las cuotas (fees) y los gastos de viaje.
El programa GTE ofrece becas de viaje para cubrir la totalidad o parte de los gastos de viaje de los estudiantes. Solicítelas en este formulario. NOTA: Las becas de viaje se conceden en función de las necesidades económicas determinadas por la solicitud FAFSA del estudiante. Todos los estudiantes residentes en los Estados Unidos deben tener una FAFSA registrada para que se puedan realizar los gastos de viaje a continuación.
El programa GTE no proporciona ayuda para la matrícula (tuition) y las cuotas (fees). Los estudiantes deben consultar con la oficina de ayuda financiera para obtener ayuda con la matrícula y las cuotas.
El programa del curso será proporcionado por los instructores. Los detalles del viaje se proporcionarán en el sitio web de GTE tan pronto como se confirmen. Todos los participantes tendrán habitaciones individuales, a menos que soliciten lo contrario.
El depósito de inscripción es totalmente reembolsable antes del 15 de mai de 2026. El costo final del viaje será de aproximadamente $2200 dólares, más el pasaje aéreo y algunas comidas. Los participantes deben reservar y comprar sus propios boletos de avión. Los detalles completos del viaje estarán disponibles después del 30 de marzo en el sitio web de GTE.
Hay espacios muy limitados para las personas que no son estudiantes y desean participar en este viaje, y se dará prioridad a los estudiantes participantes y a sus cónyuges o parejas. Estos espacios limitados se asignarán por orden de llegada, según la fecha de entrega/sumisión del formulario de inscripción de GTE y el pago correspondiente.
El pago final deberá realizarse el 1 de junio de 2026.
(Depósito debido al momento de la inscripción)
Final Payment 2026 El Salvador Immersion
This is the second and final payment for the El Salvador Immersion 2026. Please pay the amount indicated on the invoice you received.
North Carolina Immersion, July 27 - 31, Dr. Michael Beck and Dr. Elaine Heath
GTE Immersion Courses are regular academic courses taught off-campus in culturally complex situations. Students are expected to pay for their tuition, fees, and any travel costs. Travel stipends are available, and an application can be made below.
Students enrolling in this course will need to consult the faculty leader for details concerning readings, assignments, and specific travel requirements related to physical disabilities.
Please note that the class begins on July 27 with dinner at 6 pm. If students can coordinate their arrival times reasonably close together, the Spring Forest office can arrange a bus pickup for $20. Car rentals and ride shares are options as well. Class will conclude at noon on July 31; students should be able to book a return flight for that afternoon or evening. Students will be responsible for making and coordinating their own transport arrangements to and from Spring Forest, North Carolina.
Students should plan to fly into the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Next Level Preaching: Honing Your Homiletical Skills
A five-session webinar to fine tune your skills at the craft of preaching
Sponsored by the Central TX Conference and the Perkins Center for Preaching Excellence at SMU
Dates: February 14 2023 – May 23 2023
Registration cost is $100. We do not accept checks, just online payments.
Arkansas Immersion - Preaching & Worship in the Small Church: May 18-22, 2026 – Dr. Wes Allen
GTE Immersion Courses are regular academic courses taught off-campus in culturally complex situations. Costs on-site for this immersion are covered by a grant. Students must arrange their own travel to and from the site.
Students enrolling in this course will need to consult the faculty leader for details concerning readings, assignments, and specific travel requirements related to physical disabilities.
Please note that the in-person intensive portion of the course begins at noon on May 18 and ends at noon on May 22.
Perkins Chapel 1 Hour Wedding Extension
Thank you for choosing Perkins Chapel. This payment covers a 1-hour time block; the specific reservation time details can be found in your contract.
Perkins Chapel Wedding Reservation Payment 2025
Thank you for choosing Perkins Chapel. To finalize your reservation, please complete the payment below.
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