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Southern Methodist University Wants to Sever Ties to Its Church. Can the Church Stop It?
The dispute, which some critics say tests the church’s autonomy, reached the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday for arguments.
Southern Methodist University urges Texas Supreme Court to let it split from church
Southern Methodist University urged the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday to throw out a lawsuit by the Methodist Church seeking to regain control of the school. SMU's boa
Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University clash over control reaches Texas Supreme Court
The crux of the issue is who controls the university—its Board of Trustees or the church—following the university’s 2019 attempt to distance itself. This move occurred as the church adopted stricter policies on LGBTQ+ ordinations and marriages.
SMU challenges United Methodist Church's control of university in Texas Supreme Court
The case stems from a lawsuit the United Methodist Church’s South Central Jurisdictional Conference, which runs the church’s congregations in eight states including Texas, filed against SMU 2019 over control over the university.
'They shut the door on us': Texas Supreme Court hears arguments in SMU split from church
The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments on if SMU can split from the United Methodist Church after the board of trustees voted to leave the church in 2019 following the church's refusal to recognize same-sex marriages and ordain clergy who are members of the LGBTQ+ community.
SMU challenges authority of Methodist Church in Texas Supreme Court hearing
Southern Methodist University told Texas Supreme Court justices Wednesday it's controlled solely by its board of trustees, not the United Methodist Church.
SMU moves to sever ties with United Methodist Church as dispute heads to Texas Supreme Court
The Texas Supreme Court will hear a case on Thursday regarding the rift that dates back to 2019, when the church adopted a strict stance against LGBTQ+ rights related to marriage and clergy ordinations.
Miller’s double-double helps lead SMU onslaught in 117-74 win over Miami
Boopie Miller scored 18 points and distributed 10 assists for his first double-double of the season and SMU overwhelmed Miami in a 117-74 win over Miami.
SMU shoots nearly 70 percent, demolishes Miami 117-74
Boopie Miller scored 18 points and dished out a game-high 10 assists as SMU hammered host Miami 117-74 in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon. SMU shot a ...
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No. 3 Notre Dame hosts SMU after Citron’s 21-point outing
No. 3 Notre Dame hosts the SMU Mustangs after Sonia Citron scored 21 points in Notre Dame's 81-66 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
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Transitions: Dillard U. Interim President to Become Permanent; Southern Methodist U. Names New President
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Argentina authorize RRS James Cook research missions in the Southwestern Atlantic
The Argentine Federal Fisheries Council has agreed to grant authorization to Britain’s RRS James Cook belonging to the ... and Simulations): Headed by the University of Exeter, the Project ...
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Orland Park United Methodist Church
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Eastern Mennonite Seminary to its offer first doctor of ministry program
Ministerial professionals looking to enhance their credentials now have a new option offered by a local university.