Perkins School of Theology Dean Search
On May 31, 2024, Provost Elizabeth G. Loboa sent an invitation to members of 51²è¹Ý's faculty and staff to participate in the search committee for the next Leighton K. Farrell Endowed Dean of the Perkins School of Theology. Provost Loboa formed and charged a search committee to recommend candidates for service as the next dean. To support this process and search committee has been retained as the executive search consultant.
The search committee welcomes support and feedback. To nominate prospective candidates or to ask questions of the committee, send an email to Storbeck Search at 51²è¹ÝPerkinsDean@storbecksearch.com, who has been retained as executive search consultant.
Perkins School Dean Position Description
Search Committee Members
Peter Moore, Committee Chair
Associate Director, O’Donnell Data Science and Research Computing Institute
Karen Baker-Fletcher
Professor of Systematic Theology, Perkins School of Theology
Bob Bucker
Strategic Affairs, Development and External Affairs
Jill DeTemple
Professor and Chair, Department of Religious Studies, Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences
Anthony Elia
Director of Bridwell Library and J.S. Bridwell Foundation Endowed Librarian
Erika Fadel
Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dedman School of Law
Lisa Garvin
Chaplain and Minister to the University
Mark Grafenreed
Doctoral Student in Religious Studies, Perkins School of Theology and Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences
Cynthia Fierro Harvey
Resident Bishop, Texas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church and Perkins School of Theology Executive Board Member
Andy Keck
Chief of Staff, Perkins School of Theology
Jim Lee
Associate Professor of the History of Early Christianity, Perkins School of Theology
Katherine Lyle
Co-Vice Chair, Perkins School of Theology Executive Board
Rebekah Miles
Susanna Wesley Centennial Professor of Practical Theology and Ethics, Perkins School of Theology
Caren Prothro
51²è¹Ý Board of Trustees Member
Paul Rasmussen
Senior Minister, Highland Park United Methodist Church and 51²è¹Ý Board of Trustees Member
Julie Yarbrough
Chair, Perkins School of Theology Executive Board