Phillips Theological Seminary
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Phillips Theological Seminary offers theological education dedicated to learning the way of Jesus in order to cultivate vital congregations, communities, conversations, and the public good.
Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Okla. has selected the Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson as interim executive director of its Center for Religion in Public Life, beginning January 1, ptstulsa.edu/2025/11/04/c....
Phillips Names the Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson as Center for Religion in Public Life Interim Executive Director - Phillips Theological Seminary
Phillips Theological Seminary welcomes the Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson as interim executive director of the Center for Religion in Public Life. She will begin her two-year term on January 1, […]
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December 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Okla. has selected the Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson as interim executive director of its Center for Religion in Public Life, beginning January 1, ptstulsa.edu/2025/11/04/c....
We are dedicated to ensuring our students have the utmost support as they walk the path of their seminary journey. This is why we are proud to offer a $21,000 annual living stipend to select students!
Application deadline is January 15, 2026. Visit ptstulsa.edu/prospective-... to learn more.
Application deadline is January 15, 2026. Visit ptstulsa.edu/prospective-... to learn more.
Seminary Scholars - Phillips Theological Seminary
Seminary Scholars Program The Phillips Seminary Scholars Program awards eight annual full tuition scholarships, plus an annual living stipend of $10,500-$21,000 to select applicants. Awardees must be…
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December 15, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We are dedicated to ensuring our students have the utmost support as they walk the path of their seminary journey. This is why we are proud to offer a $21,000 annual living stipend to select students!
Application deadline is January 15, 2026. Visit ptstulsa.edu/prospective-... to learn more.
Application deadline is January 15, 2026. Visit ptstulsa.edu/prospective-... to learn more.
We want your "Hot Take!"
What’s something you wish you knew before starting seminary? Share your wisdom, laughs, and lessons for our incoming Seminary Scholars who are curious about what seminary life. Leave your comments below.
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What’s something you wish you knew before starting seminary? Share your wisdom, laughs, and lessons for our incoming Seminary Scholars who are curious about what seminary life. Leave your comments below.
If you’re curious go to ptstulsa.edu/prospective-... for info.
December 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We want your "Hot Take!"
What’s something you wish you knew before starting seminary? Share your wisdom, laughs, and lessons for our incoming Seminary Scholars who are curious about what seminary life. Leave your comments below.
If you’re curious go to ptstulsa.edu/prospective-... for info.
What’s something you wish you knew before starting seminary? Share your wisdom, laughs, and lessons for our incoming Seminary Scholars who are curious about what seminary life. Leave your comments below.
If you’re curious go to ptstulsa.edu/prospective-... for info.
Master of Divinity student, Julia Gaughan, defended her master's thesis, “Stuck: The Current State of Progressive Christian Racial Justice Work and the Need for White Identity Reformation.” Those overseeing Julia’s research were Dr. Peter Capretto, and Drs. Kathy McCallie and Joe Bessler as readers.
December 12, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Master of Divinity student, Julia Gaughan, defended her master's thesis, “Stuck: The Current State of Progressive Christian Racial Justice Work and the Need for White Identity Reformation.” Those overseeing Julia’s research were Dr. Peter Capretto, and Drs. Kathy McCallie and Joe Bessler as readers.
The wait is almost over... you are cordially invited to the ribbon cutting of Bedford House! The ribbon cutting on Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. will be followed by light refreshments and building tours. Learn more at ptstulsa.edu/bedfordhouse
Bedford House - Phillips Theological Seminary
Bedford House Opening Soon Phillips Theological Seminary is creating a new “place of belonging” called Bedford House on our Tulsa, Okla. campus near historic Route 66 to support students, wherever […]
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December 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The wait is almost over... you are cordially invited to the ribbon cutting of Bedford House! The ribbon cutting on Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. will be followed by light refreshments and building tours. Learn more at ptstulsa.edu/bedfordhouse
Meet our second speaker, A. Robert Jaeger. He co-founded Partners for Sacred Places in 1989. Previously, he worked with the Philadelphia Historic Preservation Corporation as Senior Vice President for the Historic Religious Properties Program. Learn more at
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December 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Meet our second speaker, A. Robert Jaeger. He co-founded Partners for Sacred Places in 1989. Previously, he worked with the Philadelphia Historic Preservation Corporation as Senior Vice President for the Historic Religious Properties Program. Learn more at
Your next great adventure could be waiting for you right here in Tulsa, Oklahoma! Step into something bold and meaningful by becoming a Seminary Scholar.
Application deadline is January 15, 2026. Visit ptstulsa.edu/prospective-... to learn more.
Application deadline is January 15, 2026. Visit ptstulsa.edu/prospective-... to learn more.
Seminary Scholars - Phillips Theological Seminary
Seminary Scholars Program The Phillips Seminary Scholars Program awards eight annual full tuition scholarships, plus an annual living stipend of $10,500-$21,000 to select applicants. Awardees must be…
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December 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Your next great adventure could be waiting for you right here in Tulsa, Oklahoma! Step into something bold and meaningful by becoming a Seminary Scholar.
Application deadline is January 15, 2026. Visit ptstulsa.edu/prospective-... to learn more.
Application deadline is January 15, 2026. Visit ptstulsa.edu/prospective-... to learn more.
Are you interested in the Seminary Scholars program at Phillips and ready to take the next step? You are invited to our Seminary Scholars virtual open house on Tuesday, December 9 from 6:30-8 p.m.! Register for the Seminary Scholars Open house at our Link in Bio at
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Check out my Link in Bio page to learn more.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Are you interested in the Seminary Scholars program at Phillips and ready to take the next step? You are invited to our Seminary Scholars virtual open house on Tuesday, December 9 from 6:30-8 p.m.! Register for the Seminary Scholars Open house at our Link in Bio at
We’re proud to welcome Dr. Sarah Lund as a keynote speaker for Remind & Renew 2026! Ever since college, Lund knew she wanted to dedicate her life to serving God and helping others.
Learn more about Sarah at
Learn more about Sarah at
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December 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We’re proud to welcome Dr. Sarah Lund as a keynote speaker for Remind & Renew 2026! Ever since college, Lund knew she wanted to dedicate her life to serving God and helping others.
Learn more about Sarah at
Learn more about Sarah at
Ministry is demanding work.
It requires continual renewal.
Phillips Theological Seminary’s Ministry Enrichment Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Program is designed to meet this need by offering structured, affordable opportunities for ongoing learning.
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It requires continual renewal.
Phillips Theological Seminary’s Ministry Enrichment Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Program is designed to meet this need by offering structured, affordable opportunities for ongoing learning.
ptstulsa.edu/events/minis...
October 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Ministry is demanding work.
It requires continual renewal.
Phillips Theological Seminary’s Ministry Enrichment Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Program is designed to meet this need by offering structured, affordable opportunities for ongoing learning.
ptstulsa.edu/events/minis...
It requires continual renewal.
Phillips Theological Seminary’s Ministry Enrichment Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Program is designed to meet this need by offering structured, affordable opportunities for ongoing learning.
ptstulsa.edu/events/minis...
Phillips Theological Seminary is seeking two faculty positions to begin July 1, 2026: Assistant Professor of the History(ies) of Global Christianity(ies) and Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible. Full job descriptions are online at ptstulsa.edu/employment/
October 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Phillips Theological Seminary is seeking two faculty positions to begin July 1, 2026: Assistant Professor of the History(ies) of Global Christianity(ies) and Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible. Full job descriptions are online at ptstulsa.edu/employment/
We are proud to host a group of incredible speakers for our Indigenous North American event “Unraveling Empire at the Kitchen Table: Native Women’s Wisdom” on Monday, November 3! ptstulsa.edu/events
October 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
We are proud to host a group of incredible speakers for our Indigenous North American event “Unraveling Empire at the Kitchen Table: Native Women’s Wisdom” on Monday, November 3! ptstulsa.edu/events
You have a few more days to register for our Phillips virtual open house for our seminary Master’s degree programs! Hosted by Phillips President Douglas Powe and Vice President of Academic Affairs the Rev. Dr. Lisa Davison. Oct. 28 6:30–8 p.m. Register at our Link in Bio linkin.bio/phillipssemi...
October 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
You have a few more days to register for our Phillips virtual open house for our seminary Master’s degree programs! Hosted by Phillips President Douglas Powe and Vice President of Academic Affairs the Rev. Dr. Lisa Davison. Oct. 28 6:30–8 p.m. Register at our Link in Bio linkin.bio/phillipssemi...
We want to extend a special THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Pride@Phillips event last week! We are proud to host quarterly events such as Pride@Phillips that intertwine art and lecture to cultivate powerful conversation that inspire actionable and meaningful work.
October 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We want to extend a special THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Pride@Phillips event last week! We are proud to host quarterly events such as Pride@Phillips that intertwine art and lecture to cultivate powerful conversation that inspire actionable and meaningful work.
For the Fall 2025 semester, Phillips Theological Seminary will provide virtual open house sessions for prospective students interested in enrolling in either the Seminary Scholars or the Doctor of Ministry programs.
Tuesday, November 11 – 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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Tuesday, November 11 – 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
For the Fall 2025 semester, Phillips Theological Seminary will provide virtual open house sessions for prospective students interested in enrolling in either the Seminary Scholars or the Doctor of Ministry programs.
Tuesday, November 11 – 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Link in Bio at linkin.bio/phillipssemi...
Tuesday, November 11 – 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Link in Bio at linkin.bio/phillipssemi...
Phillips is grateful to have Kristin Gentry Hoover as our featured exhibition artist for this year’s Pride@Phillips! Don’t miss your chance to meet Kristin during our open reception of the event at 5:30 p.m. To learn more about Pride@Phillips, visit ptstulsa.edu/events
October 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Phillips is grateful to have Kristin Gentry Hoover as our featured exhibition artist for this year’s Pride@Phillips! Don’t miss your chance to meet Kristin during our open reception of the event at 5:30 p.m. To learn more about Pride@Phillips, visit ptstulsa.edu/events
At Phillips, we would like to highlight our partners and sponsorships for this year’s Pride@Phillips event:
• PFLAG Tulsa
• Youth Services of Tulsa
• Oklahomans for Equality
• Oklahoma Religious Trauma Network
Thank you for helping us make our work to uplift 2SLGBTQIA+ voices possible! 🏳️🌈
• PFLAG Tulsa
• Youth Services of Tulsa
• Oklahomans for Equality
• Oklahoma Religious Trauma Network
Thank you for helping us make our work to uplift 2SLGBTQIA+ voices possible! 🏳️🌈
October 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
At Phillips, we would like to highlight our partners and sponsorships for this year’s Pride@Phillips event:
• PFLAG Tulsa
• Youth Services of Tulsa
• Oklahomans for Equality
• Oklahoma Religious Trauma Network
Thank you for helping us make our work to uplift 2SLGBTQIA+ voices possible! 🏳️🌈
• PFLAG Tulsa
• Youth Services of Tulsa
• Oklahomans for Equality
• Oklahoma Religious Trauma Network
Thank you for helping us make our work to uplift 2SLGBTQIA+ voices possible! 🏳️🌈
Rev. Cody J. Sanders is our keynote speaker for this year’s Pride@Phillips event on Monday, October 13 only at Phillips Theological Seminary. Reception starts at 5:30 p.m., lecture starts at 6:30 p.m. See the interview with Dr. Sanders at youtu.be/mUtfSYwinPU
Register for free at ptstulsa.edu/events
Register for free at ptstulsa.edu/events
Speaker Interview: Rev. Cody J. Sanders
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October 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Rev. Cody J. Sanders is our keynote speaker for this year’s Pride@Phillips event on Monday, October 13 only at Phillips Theological Seminary. Reception starts at 5:30 p.m., lecture starts at 6:30 p.m. See the interview with Dr. Sanders at youtu.be/mUtfSYwinPU
Register for free at ptstulsa.edu/events
Register for free at ptstulsa.edu/events
Phillips Theological Seminary invites you to celebrate the inauguration of President F. Douglas Powe Jr, PhD on Sunday, October 5 at 7 p.m. Join alumni and our community for the ceremony, which will be held at Harvard Avenue Christian Church in Tulsa and streamed. www.youtube.com/live/1hiCLfY...
October 5, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Phillips Theological Seminary invites you to celebrate the inauguration of President F. Douglas Powe Jr, PhD on Sunday, October 5 at 7 p.m. Join alumni and our community for the ceremony, which will be held at Harvard Avenue Christian Church in Tulsa and streamed. www.youtube.com/live/1hiCLfY...
We are thrilled to announce that two of our students, Laticia Lee and Leigh Larson, are 2025–26 Global Theological Fellows through Higher Education and Leadership Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). They join a cohort of 10 fellows from around the world.
October 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We are thrilled to announce that two of our students, Laticia Lee and Leigh Larson, are 2025–26 Global Theological Fellows through Higher Education and Leadership Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). They join a cohort of 10 fellows from around the world.
Phillips Theological Seminary is seeking two faculty positions to begin July 1, 2026: Assistant Professor of the History(ies) of Global Christianity(ies) and Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible. Full job descriptions are online at ptstulsa.edu/employment/.
Employment - Phillips Theological Seminary
Employment Read our Board of Trustees Commitment to Engaged Diversity Board of Trustees Commitment to Engaged Diversity The Board of Trustees of Phillips Theological Seminary believes that the Reign…
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October 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Phillips Theological Seminary is seeking two faculty positions to begin July 1, 2026: Assistant Professor of the History(ies) of Global Christianity(ies) and Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible. Full job descriptions are online at ptstulsa.edu/employment/.
Phillips Theological Seminary invites you to celebrate the inauguration of President F. Douglas Powe Jr, PhD on Sunday, October 5 at 7 p.m. Join alumni and our community for the ceremony, which will be held at Harvard Avenue Christian Church in Tulsa and streamed. www.youtube.com/live/1hiCLfY...
October 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Phillips Theological Seminary invites you to celebrate the inauguration of President F. Douglas Powe Jr, PhD on Sunday, October 5 at 7 p.m. Join alumni and our community for the ceremony, which will be held at Harvard Avenue Christian Church in Tulsa and streamed. www.youtube.com/live/1hiCLfY...
On the latest episode of Committing Faith in Public, Phillips Theological Seminary President Dr. Doug Powe speaks with New Testament scholar Dr. Warren Carter about his new co-authored book, "Early Judaism and the New Testament: Troubling Misunderstandings."
Listen here: ptstulsa.edu/rpli/troubling
Listen here: ptstulsa.edu/rpli/troubling
Early Judaism and the New Testament Troubling Misunderstandings - Phillips Theological Seminary
The relationship between Judaism and the New Testament has often been clouded by misinterpretation and bias. On the new episode of Committing Faith in Public, Phillips Theological Seminary President…
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October 1, 2025 at 3:21 PM
On the latest episode of Committing Faith in Public, Phillips Theological Seminary President Dr. Doug Powe speaks with New Testament scholar Dr. Warren Carter about his new co-authored book, "Early Judaism and the New Testament: Troubling Misunderstandings."
Listen here: ptstulsa.edu/rpli/troubling
Listen here: ptstulsa.edu/rpli/troubling
We’re less than one month from Pride@Phillips! Our keynote speaker, Rev. Cody Sanders, PhD, will deliever a lecture “Recovering Absent Pasts, Repairing Foreclosed Futures: Queer Stories for Survival." Don’t miss our reception featuring the works of Kristin Gentry Hoover. ptstulsa.edu/events
September 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We’re less than one month from Pride@Phillips! Our keynote speaker, Rev. Cody Sanders, PhD, will deliever a lecture “Recovering Absent Pasts, Repairing Foreclosed Futures: Queer Stories for Survival." Don’t miss our reception featuring the works of Kristin Gentry Hoover. ptstulsa.edu/events
We appreciate these wise words from our alum, the Rev. Dr. Lori Walke. @lorimwalke.bsky.social
You can read more on her Substack. bit.ly/4nPEbBN
You can read more on her Substack. bit.ly/4nPEbBN
September 13, 2025 at 11:51 PM
We appreciate these wise words from our alum, the Rev. Dr. Lori Walke. @lorimwalke.bsky.social
You can read more on her Substack. bit.ly/4nPEbBN
You can read more on her Substack. bit.ly/4nPEbBN