I grew up in the Methodist Church as well (for what it's worth) but that had nothing to do with my selection of SMU for my undergraduate education. That said, I would not want to change the name, rather continue to marginalize church involvement except as it relates to Perkins School of Theology.

Unbelievable victory for the Ponys!!!!
Wish I had been there in person

Ponys 35 Bobcats 10