Saint Paul School of Theology
Leawood, KS13720 Roe Avenue, Leawood, KS 66224
913-253-5000
Saint Paul School of Theology is a private, non-profit institution of higher education affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It is located in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. The school offers graduate degrees in theology and ministry, including the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Theological Studies, and Doctor of Ministry. It also offers a certificate in Anglican Studies.
Founded in 1866 by Methodists from the Kansas and Missouri Annual Conferences, Saint Paul School of Theology is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Kansas City. The school's founding mission was to train clergy for the Methodist Episcopal Church, which later became the United Methodist Church.
Saint Paul School of Theology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It is also a member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.
The school's campus is located in the historic Country Club Plaza district of Kansas City. The school offers a variety of on-campus and online degree programs.
The school's faculty includes scholars and teachers from a variety of disciplines, including biblical studies, church history, ethics, pastoral care, and practical theology. The school also has a number of affiliated faculty members, including clergy and lay people from the United Methodist Church and other denominations.
The school's library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries. The library's holdings include more than 200,000 books, periodicals, and microfilms. The library is also home to the United Methodist Archives and History Center, which houses the denomination's official archives.
The school's campus includes a number of facilities, including a chapel, a dining hall, classrooms, offices, and a residence hall. The school also has a number of outdoor spaces, including a courtyard, a garden, and a labyrinth.
The school offers a variety of student organizations, including a chapter of the United Methodist Student Movement. The school also offers a number of extracurricular activities, including intramural sports, concerts, and theatre productions.
The school's alumni include a number of notable clergy and lay people, including several bishops of the United Methodist Church.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 101
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.spst.edu/
Financial Aid: https://www.spst.edu/financial-aid