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Dallas – Perkins School of Theology, ÃÛÌÒ½´Methodist University will host Inside Perkins, a two-day event for prospective degree and non-degree students, February 20–21, 2014, at Perkins School of Theology, 5915 Bishop Boulevard, Dallas, Texas. Inside Perkins offers the opportunity for prospective students to meet faculty, interact with current students, and learn about admissions and financial aid. 

Dean William Lawrence at an "Inside Perkins" Event

“Inside Perkins is the best way to get to know us,” says Tracy Anne Allred, director of Student Services at Perkins School of Theology. “These events give prospective students the opportunity to experience and engage the Perkins community and discover the many resources available here for theological education and preparation for ministry.” View detailed schedule [PDF].

The deadline to apply for merit scholarships is February 1, 2014, and the deadline to apply for need-based scholarships is March 1, 2014. Additionally, Perkins is waiving the usual $50 application fee for prospective students through March 1, 2014. “Right now,” says Herbert Coleman, director of Recruitment and Admissions at Perkins, “there is no cost to apply for admission to Perkins, either  or using the traditional paper .”

A $25 per person registration fee includes meals for all prospective student attendees and their guests. Additionally, hotel accommodations and partial reimbursement of transportations costs are provided for prospective applicants and admits traveling more than 500 miles.

Register online for Inside Perkins at .

For more information, contact Herbert Coleman, hcoleman@smu.edu, 214.768.2139.

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, founded in 1911, is one of five official University-related schools of theology of . Degree programs include the Master of Divinity, Master of Sacred Music, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Church Ministries, and Doctor of Ministry, as well as the Ph.D., in cooperation with  at SMU’s of Humanities and Sciences.