Summer Studies FacultyResident FacultyBryan Beyer Ph.D., Hebrew Union College
Dr. Beyer came to CIU in 1985 to teach Bible. He served as undergraduate academic dean from 1994 - 2001 and as CIU’s dean of students from 2001 - 2004 prior to assuming his present role on the Seminary... [More] Gordon Brown Ed.D. University of Miami
Gordon Brown, director of the Doctor of Education program, joined the CIU resident faculty in 2003. He previously served as Provost of Simpson College since 1989. He brings twenty years of Christian school administration experience to his instructional supervision... [More] David Cashin Ph.D., Stockholm University Dr. Cashin is professor of intercultural studies at Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of Missions. Dr. Cashin obtained his bachelor of arts degree in history from Gordon College and his master of arts and doctor of philosophy in indology... [More] Anita Cooper Ph.D., University of South Carolina Dr. Cooper directs the Bible Teaching program, a program specifically designed to prepare students to teach the Bible in a school setting. Before coming to CIU, she taught Bible in the public schools in Tennessee and West Virginia in... [More] Bill Davidson Th.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Dr. William Davidson served as professor of church history at Columbia Biblical Seminary & School of Missions for 29 years. Dr. Davidson obtained his bachelor of arts degree from Peabody College for Teachers, his bachelor of divinity degree from... [More] Bob Ferris Ph.D., Michigan State University Dr. Robert Ferris has been on the faculty of Columbia Biblical Seminary & School of Missions somce 1989. He teaches intercultural studies, missions and Christian Education. In 2004, he was appointed Associate Provost of CIU. Dr. Ferris obtained a... [More] Glenn Gentry Ph.D., Baylor University Glenn is a thinker! He models what he challenges students to do: think logically and act consistently. In addition to teaching philosophy, logic, and ethics at the community college level and at the university level before joining the CIU... [More] Don Hamilton D.Min., Bethel Theological Seminary Dr. Don Hamilton specializes in preaching and has taught preaching, church polity, doctrine of the church, and worship. He is also the Doctor of Ministry Program Director for the seminary. His first book, Homiletical Handbook, was published in 1992... [More] John Harvey Th.D., University of Toronto
When John Harvey joined the SSM faculty in 1992, it marked the beginning of his formal teaching experience, but not the beginning of his connection with Columbia International University. After working for nine and a half years as an... [More] Rick Higgins D.Min., Columbia Biblical Seminary Rick Higgins is the associate dean for ministry skills development and field education at Columbia Biblical Seminary & School of Missions. Before assuming that position in 1996, he served Columbia International University as dean of married students from 1992-1996... [More] Igou Hodges Ph.D., University of Edinburgh Dr. Igou Hodges, Ph.D., teaches systematic theology in the Seminary. Dr. Hodges is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature. He is an ordained teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church of America and... [More] Don Howell Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary Don Howell and his wife Melissa served fifteen years (1979-94) in pioneer church planting and theological education in Japan with Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF). He joined the Seminary & School of Missions faculty full time in 1995, first as... [More] Terry Hulbert Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Dr. Terry Hulbert, Th.D., teaches Bible in the Seminary. He came to CBS in 1972 as Dean, a position he held for sixteen years. He then served CIU as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs from 1988 until 1994. During... [More] Roy King D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary
Roy serves Christ by serving leaders. His passion engages him in helping leaders connect their hearts to the transforming power of God, catch God’s perspective for his church, and develop the essential skills of effective leadership. This passion is... [More] Charles Koestline M.A., Miami University Ron Kroll Ed.D., Nova University Dr. Kroll provides leadership for distance education, online and independent learning, and extension sites. His background includes distance support services and technology training at one of the pioneers of non-traditional doctoral education, and two decades of experience in Christian... [More] Bill Larkin Ph.D., University of Durham
William Larkin joined the faculty of Columbia in 1975 after a year of pastoral ministry in Philadelphia and the completion of graduate study in England. His passion is preparing pastors and missionaries, through the study of the Greek New... [More] Warren Larson Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
Warren Larson is the director of the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies at Columbia Biblical Seminary & School of Missions. He also teaches courses related to ministry among Islamic peoples. He joined the CBS faculty in 1996. Due to... [More] Jack Layman Ph.D. University of South Carolina
Jack Layman was raised in a non-Christian, non-religious family in Philadelphia and came to Christ during Elaine Lindsey Ed.D. University of South Carolina
Elaine Lindsey serves as MEd Program Director. Her background and on-going experience in curricular issues, instructional supervision, and curriculum evaluation and development, make her a valuable asset to the MEd programs. ... [More]Alex Luc Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Alex Luc joined the seminary faculty in 1982. A linguist, Dr. Luc draws deeply from his understanding of intercultural issues and comparative religions as he makes the Old Testament come alive for students. A contributor to the The New... [More] Kevin McWilliams M.A., Columbia Biblical Seminary and Graduate School of Having grown up in Ohio, Kevin has spent his adult life thawing out in Florida, the West Indies, and South Carolina. His ministry has included discipling some awesome young people as a youth pastor in Orlando, Fla., helping churches... [More] Connie Mitchell Ed.D. University of Miami Connie has shared her life for 35 years with her husband George. They enjoy reading, traveling, being with students, and just being together. Dr. Mitchell is a frequent speaker and writer for the Association of Christian Schools International, and... [More] Dennis Morgan Psy.D. Rosemead School of Psychology Dr. Dennis Morgan (M.A. and Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Rosemead School of Psychology) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Virginia and is in private practice with Christian Psychotherapy Services in Virginia Beach. He was formerly the Psychological Services Center Manager... [More] Brad Mullen Ph.D., Boston University Dr. Brad Mullen, Ph.D., is Executive Pastor of Calvary Church in Lancaster, PA. As a former long-time faculty member of the CIU Seminary & School of Missions, he brings a wealth of experience to classroom teaching. His passion for... [More] Terry Powell Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Terry is a North Carolina native who enjoys vacations in the N.C. mountains as a respite from Columbia's summer heat. His hobbies include reading historical novels, weight lifting (integral to weight control), and writing poetry to family and friends.... [More] Andre Rogers Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary
Passionate preaching and teaching are the skills that have defined the aspirations of Professor Andre Maurice Rogers through his life. He has sharpened these skills through his dedication to academic success at both CIU and Dallas Theological Seminary. With... [More] Phil Steyne D.Miss., Fuller Theological Seminary Dr. Phil Steyne served with The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM), first as principal of the Florence Christian Academy in Swaziland, and later as principal of the Durban Bible College in South Africa. As a special representative of The Evangelical... [More] Milt Uecker Ed.D. University of Virginia
Dr. Milt Uecker, Ed.D., is the dean of the Graduate School and teaches courses on educational philosophy, early childhood education, and curriculum. He is a national and international conference speaker and a contributor to the Christian Early Education... [More] Junias Venugopal Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Junias Venugopal serves as Dean of the Columbia Biblical Seminary and School of Missions since Jan. 1, 2004. He teaches in the areas of educational ministry, leadership, and research methodology. Junias and his wife, Beth served in India and... [More] Jim Watson Ph.D. Ohio State University
Dr. Jim Watson currently serves Columbia International University as a professor in the Graduate School. Dr. Watson's teaching focuses on classroom assessment, educational research and organizational behavior. He teaches in the Ed.D., M.Ed. and M.A.T. programs. He has served... [More] Joel Williams Ph.D., Marquette University Joel enjoys studying the Bible. It is his vocation, his hobby, and his ambition. He also desires to help students develop the necessary skills for digging into the Bible for themselves, so that they can have a fresh encounter... [More] 
Guest FacultyTom Barbian Ph.D., Cambridge Graduate School Cooley J.D., Washington & Lee University School of Law Ralph Enlow Ed.D., Vanderbilt University Ralph E. Enlow Jr. serves as the Executive Diretor for the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) in orlando, FL. Dr. Enlow served as Columbia International University’s provost from 2000-2005. Before that Dr. Enlow served his first term as... [More] Gibbs Ed.D., University of Georgia Richard Horne D.Min. Westminister Theological Seminary Steve Johnson Ph.D Steve A. Johnson, Ph.D. has had a distinguished career as a Christian scholar and perhaps has gone deeper into Islam than most. He is one of the most knowledgeable people on Islam in the West, especially on knowing how... [More] Steven Masood Ph.D., London School of Theology Steven Masood is a Christian from a sectarian Muslim background. He became a follower of Jesus in April 1973 in Karachi, Pakistan. His testimony has been published in a book called "Into the Light", available in several languages, including... [More] Mark McCann Ed.D., University of Central Florida Dr. Mark McCann was born in Georgia and has spent his life in the Southeast. Mark joined CIU in 2004 after 20 years of ministry in Central Florida. Married for more than 20 years, Mark and his wife Sharry... [More] Don McCurry Founder, Zwemer Institute for Muslim Studies, 1979, and Ministry to Muslims, 1988 Don McCurry is one of the church's most seasoned and respected authorities on Islam and how Muslims can be reached for Christ. He currently spends 40% of his time overseas teaching and training national Christian leaders and missionaires. This... [More] Phil Parshall D. Miss., Fuller Theological Seminary Dr. Parshall has been a missionary in Bangladesh for 21 years; Field Director for most of those years; Founder of the Bangladesh Bible Correspondence School; Founder of an annual spiritual life conference for missionaries in Bangladesh; Vice-president of the... [More] Steve Reel Ph.D. University of South Carolina David Wickstrom
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