Bridwell Library, Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University

Perkins School of Theology, in Dallas, Texas, is one of Southern Methodist University’s three original schools. It offers Master’s degrees in divinity, theological studies, church ministries, sacred music, and religious studies; and doctoral degrees in ministry and religious studies. The Bridwell Library is one of the leading theological research collections in the United States. It is named for its benefactor Joseph Sterling Bridwell, an oilman and rancher who was a neighbor of the Perkinses in Wichita Falls.

Randomly chosen program from the Bridwell Library:

Description: The Rev. Dr. Cecil Williams (1929-2024) talks to the Senior Retreat at Perkins School of Theology in 1969. He speaks about the way political coalitions work in relation to civil rights. He had spoken in the afternoon, and this was a talk following dinner. After his talk, he took questions from the students.

Length: 55:59
Recording Date: 3/7/1969
Recorded at: Dallas, Texas