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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.
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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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October 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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October 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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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
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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! 🏳️🌈
October 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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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
Speaker Interview: Rev. Cody J. Sanders
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October 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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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
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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
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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/.
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
September 13, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Phillips is proud to celebrate MDiv student Am’re Ford, who composed the music for the newly released single “Trust” by Corey Weaver! We are proud of him for utilizing his creativity and musical ability to contribute to this track’s sound and impact. Stream “Trust” by Corey Weaver at bit.ly/46XFIAr
September 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Phillips extends congratulations to Professor of New Testament Dr. Warren Carter for the release of his new book “Early Judaism and the New Testament: Troubling Misunderstandings.” Co-authored by Carter and Ariel Feldman, the book can be purchased at bakeracademic.com/p/Early-Juda...
September 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Tune in to the latest episode of the Future Christian podcast to hear Phillips president Dr. Doug Powe discuss reimagining seminary and revitalizing church life with Loren Richmond Jr. #ChurchRevitalization #Theology

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September 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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"For many students, theological education is as much about spiritual growth as it is about intellectual development. The Seminary Scholars Program takes this into account by placing a strong emphasis on Spiritual Formation,” Jay Williams.

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September 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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RSVP for Pride @ Phillips Oct. 13! This LGBTQ History Month event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a reception. We'll hear from the Council Oak Men's Chorale. Cody J. Sanders, PhD, presents his lecture, "Recovering Absent Pasts, Repairing Foreclosed Futures: Queer Stories for Survival." ptstulsa.edu/events/
September 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Joining Oklahoma United Methodist Bishop Laura Merrill's three cabinets (Arkansas, Oklahoma and Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference), Phillips President Doug Powe had the privilege of visiting the Greenwood Rising Museum with the group, offering a glimpse into Tulsa's rich history.
September 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Attention Students!
Fall 2025 registration is now open.

Be sure to register by August 29, that’s the last day of the first week of classes. This deadline applies to all classes, including October intensives and weekend sessions.

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August 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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We’re highlighting our very own the Rev. Dr. Eric J. Gill, Director of Theological Field Education, who’s been named one of “50 for 50” World Leaders by Alfred Street Baptist Church! He will be preaching at The Convening in the DC Metro area.
The Convening – On Preaching and Leadership
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August 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Phillips will be closed each Friday through today, August 1. We look forward to giving our faculty and staff an extra day out of the week to enjoy their summer! ☀️ Find our business hours and more at ptstulsa.edu.
August 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM