Faculty Focus
Dr. Ben Hartley Encourages Students To Stay Curious Beyond The Classroom
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is pleased to welcome Dr. Ben Hartley as Professor of Methodist Studies and Mission, beginning July 1, 2026. A historian, biographer, and ordained United Methodist deacon, Dr. Hartley brings a passion for deep discussions and exploring the many surprising stories that shape the global Christian movement. Dr. Hartley’s scholarship centers…
Read MoreDr. Aaron Stauffer Brings A Passion For Forming Leaders For Public Witness To Saint Paul
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is pleased to welcome Dr. Aaron Stauffer as Assistant Professor of Social Ethics and Community Leadership, beginning July 1, 2026. A scholar of social ethics with a deep commitment to congregational life, Dr. Stauffer brings an interdisciplinary vision of theological education rooted in conversation and critical reflection. In the classroom,…
Read MoreForming the Future of Seminary Learning with Dr. Andriette Jordan-Fields
Dr. Andriette Jordan-Fields has accepted Saint Paul’s invitation to serve as interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. Dr. Jordan-Fields will assume her responsibilities on April 1, 2026 and continue in the office until June 30, 2027. Dr. Jordan-Fields possesses considerable experience in this role. She served as a Doctor of Ministry Cohort Lead…
Read MoreSigmon Receives Promotion and Tenure
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is proud to announce the promotion and granting of tenure to Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon. Effective July 1, 2025, Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon will be tenured and promoted to the title of Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship.  In granting tenure, the seminary recognizes the value of Rev. Dr. Sigmon’s…
Read MoreRev. Dr. Heesung Hwang Joins Saint Paul Faculty
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. Heesung Hwang as Assistant Professor of Christian Religious Education. Dr. Hwang earned her Ph.D. in Christian Education and Congregational Studies from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in 2019. She holds a Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary; a certificate in TESOL (Teaching…
Read MoreDr. Jacob Randolph Joins Saint Paul Faculty as Assistant Professor of History of Christianity
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is pleased to announce that Dr. Jacob Randolph has accepted the position of Assistant Professor of History of Christianity. Dr. Randolph earned his Ph.D. in the History of Christianity (Reformation Studies) in 2022 from Baylor University. He holds a Master of Arts degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Church History…
Read MoreSaint Paul Offers Grateful Farewell to Bishop Hayes
Oklahoma City, OK – ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø announces the departure of Bishop Robert E. Hayes, Jr. as Bishop-in-Residence effective August 9, 2022. Bishop Hayes is a retired Bishop in the United Methodist Church who served the Oklahoma Conference and was instrumental in the expansion of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø to Oklahoma City.…
Read MoreProfessors Knight and Brandt Announce Retirement Plans
Dr. Jim Brandt, Professor of Historical Theology, and Dr. Hal Knight, Donald and Pearl Wright Professor of Wesleyan Studies and E. Stanley Jones Professor of Evangelism, have announced their plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 academic year. In sharing news of their plans, Dr. Jeanne Hoeft, Vice President for Academic Affairs and…
Read MoreNew Faculty Members Bring Unique Expertise to Saint Paul Community
With the fall semester in full swing, students at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø are discovering new opportunities for learning and growth as they advance their ministry work. We are also pleased to welcome our newest faculty members as they share the insights they’ve gained from years of experience in faith communities and in the…
Read MoreDr Jeanne Hoeft Will Retire As Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean
From the desk of President Neil Blair: With mixed emotions, I write to report that Dr Jeanne Hoeft, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, has announced her decision to retire from her administrative duties at the conclusion of the 2021 – 2022 academic year. Her absence from the Dean’s Office will be keenly felt…
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