United Methodist Church Elects Phillips Alum, Student to Episcopacy
The Rev. Dr. David Wilson For the first time in Phillips Theological Seminary history, two clergy with ties to the seminary were elected to the episcopacy of the United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dee...
View ArticleFebruary Brings Third Annual Black History & African American Heritage Month...
The Black Church Traditions and African American Faith-Life program (BCTAF) at Phillips offers its third annual worship series during Black History and African American Heritage month. CLICK TO WATCH...
View ArticleMarshall, Special Award Recipients Honored
The alumni association of Phillips Theological Seminary awarded its 2023 Marshall Awards to the Rev. Renee J. Bridwell and the Rev. Dr. Mark W. Pumphrey during the Remind & Renew conference in...
View ArticlePhillips Seminary Welcomes New Art Exhibit with Second Annual Tulsa Race...
The largest exhibition in the region of works by African American artist Harvey Johnson will be on display at Phillips Theological Seminary during its second annual Tulsa Race Massacre Lectureship. The...
View ArticlePhillips Awarded Grant from Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through...
Phillips Theological Seminary has received a grant of $1,236,483 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Worshiping with Children: Imaging and Imagining the Presence of God program. The program...
View ArticleVP of Academic Affairs, Dean Departing Phillips this Summer
Editor’s Note: President Nancy Claire Pittman sent the following message to Phillips Theological Seminary employees, students and board members May 3, 2023. Dear Phillips community, I am writing to...
View ArticleThe Rev. Dr. Lisa Davison Named Interim Dean
Phillips Theological Seminary announces the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Lisa W. Davison as interim dean, effective July 1. Davison, Johnnie Eargle Cadieux Professor of Hebrew Bible at Phillips for...
View ArticleWatch the Phillips Commencement Online
You’re invited to watch the commencement live from Metropolitan Baptist Church in Tulsa, Okla. starting at 11 a.m. Central time on YouTube. Please download the commencement program to more fully...
View ArticleTop 5 reasons Jesus Followers Should Celebrate Pride Month
Editor’s Note: President Nancy Claire Pittman offers this list for celebrating Pride Month. Top 5 reasons cis-gendered, heterosexual followers of Jesus should celebrate Pride Month with queer siblings...
View ArticleArt Exhibit from Trace Logan open through Oct. 20: Special Event Oct. 11
Ghosted Portraits: The Invisible Narratives of Self by Trace Logan August 21-October 20. Public viewing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. What does it mean to be seen? How do we express our...
View ArticlePhillips Seminary Presents Carrie Newcomer in a Free Concert Jan. 25
Phillips Theological Seminary announces an uplifting and inspiring musical evening with the renowned singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer as part of our annual event, Remind & Renew. This year’s...
View ArticleExclusive Visual Art Exhibit Opening April 29 at Phillips
OVERVIEW: “Halim Flowers – Something New, Black Birds (2121)” is a solo exhibit of new works created by internationally known visual artist, spoken word performer, businessman and author of 11...
View ArticlePhillips Theological Seminary Announces New Academic Dean
Phillips Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Lisa W. Davison as the next Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. “Dr. Davison’s new role will keep Phillips...
View ArticlegOD-Talk: Reimagining Faith in the 21st Century coming to Tulsa, April 5
Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Okla. is one of the stops on the multi-city film screening tour of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture’s documentary film,...
View ArticlePresident Nancy Claire Pittman to Retire from Phillips Theological Seminary
The Board of Trustees of Phillips Theological Seminary has announced the upcoming retirement of President Nancy Claire Pittman effective Sept. 30, 2024. “Nancy has faithfully served Phillips in so many...
View ArticlePhillips Theological Seminary Celebrates 2024 Graduates, Awards Honorary...
Phillips Theological Seminary awarded 24 degrees and certificates during its annual commencement ceremony May 18 at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Tulsa, Okla. The senior class reflection was delivered...
View ArticlePhillips Announces Interim President
The Rev. Gary W. Kidwell The Board of Trustees of Phillips Theological Seminary announces the appointment of the Rev. Gary W. Kidwell as interim president beginning Oct. 1, 2024. Kidwell comes to the...
View ArticleIn Memoriam: Dr. Maynard Eugene Boring (1935-2024)
Phillips Theological Seminary mourns the passing of Dr. M. Eugene Boring on June 27, 2024. Dr. Boring became Professor of New Testament and Greek at Phillips University in 1967. He was later named the...
View ArticleSept. 16: Installation of the Rev. Lisa Wilson Davison, PhD as Dean
Phillips Theological Seminary announces the upcoming installation of the Rev. Dr. Lisa Wilson Davison as the new Vice President of Academic Affairs and the seventh Dean of the seminary. The...
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