McAfee School of Theology
Instructional Staff Rosters
Fall 2006 Spring 2007  
Fall 2005 Spring 2006
Fall 2004 Spring 2005 Summer 2005
Fall 2003 Spring 2004 Summer 2004

McAfee School of Theology Instructional Staff Rosters
Spring 2007

Name Courses Taught List of Academic Credentials, Qualifications, and Competencies Other Qualifications or Experience
Allen, William Lloyd
(full-time)

CHH 622.10 (G) Church History II

CHH 623.10 (G) Baptist Heritage

SPF 702.20 (G) Spiritual Formation II

PhD Church History—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BS Counseling and Psychology—University of Montevallo
Spirituality studies—Cardiff University, Wales, during sabbatical, 2000–2001

University work in spirituality—Fordham University, 1980
Culpepper, R. Alan
(full-time)
MIN 903.20 (G) Capstone PhD Biblical Studies—Duke University

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Baylor University
30 years of teaching New Testament Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Baylor University, and The McAfee School of Theology
deClaisse-Walford, Nancy L.
(full-time)

SABBATICAL - SPRING 2007

PhD Old Testament—Baylor University

MA Semitic Languages and Literature—Fuller Theological Seminary

BA Ancient History—California State University
2 quarters of course work in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Literature—University of California at Los Angeles
Gannon, J. Truett
(full-time)

SPF 701.10 (G) Spiritual Formation I

MIN 902.20 (G) Mentoring II

DMin—Southeastern Theological Seminary

DD—Mercer University

BD—Southeastern Theological Seminary

AB—Mercer University
49 years as pastor
Garber, David G.
(full-time)

OTH 605.10, 24 (G) Old Testament II (2 sections)

OTH 806.24 (G) Hebrew Exegesis II

PhD Hebrew Bible—Emory University

ThM Biblical Studies and Semitic Languages—Princeton Theological Seminary

MDiv—Princeton Theological
Seminary

BA Religion—Baylor University

Dr. Garber took 6 hours of Hebrew as an undergraduate student, 9 hours of Hebrew at Princeton, and 8 hours of Hebrew exegesis at Emory. He has also studied Ugaritic and Aramaic.
Johnson, Charles F.
(full-time)

PRC 651.24 (G) Introduction to Preaching

SPF 702.20 (G) Spiritual Formation II

MDiv—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BS—Mississippi College
Full-time Pastorates:
West Point Baptist Church of Centertown, KY, 1981-1986
First Baptist Church of Albany, KY, 1986-1989
Second Baptist Church of Lubbock, TX, 1989-2001
Trinity Baptist Church of San Antonio, TX, 2001-2006

Rev. Johnson is an outstanding preacher, a “skilled practitioner” who brings 25 years of experience and ministry to teaching the art and craft of preaching.

Johnson, Ronald W.
(full-time)
NTG 612.10 (G) Paul and the Early Church

NTG 800.10 (G) Special Topics: Sermon on the Mount

PRC 651.30 (G) Intro to Preaching

ThD Missiology—The University of South Africa

DMin Evangelism—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—State University of West Georgia
Pastor, full-time and interim, 16 years

The Sunday School Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 5 years

The Home Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 13 years

Associate Professor, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2 years

Appointed Missionary, The Home Mission Board, 5 years

Author of 4 books on mission and evangelism

Jones, Peter Rhea
(full-time)

NTG 612.10 (G) Paul & the Early Church

NTG 800.10 (G) Special Topics: Sermon on the Mount

PRC 651.30 (G) Intro to Preaching
PhD New Testament—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM—Princeton Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA—University of Mississippi

BA—Union University
21 years pastor of First Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia

11 years professor of New Testament at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Massey, Denise McLain
(full-time)

SABBATICAL - SPRING 2007

PhD Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA Theology—Louisiana College
Certification: Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
Massey, Karen Gwynn
(full-time)

CRE 883.10 (G) Church Pedagogy and Church Curriculum

CRE 882.20 (G) Theological Approaches to Christian Education

PRC 652.40 (G) Worship

PhD Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BSEd—The University of Georgia
Served in various ministry positions in churches in Georgia and Kentucky

Taught as adjunct professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and The McAfee School of Theology
McSwain, Larry Lee
(full-time)

MIN 801.35 (G) Understanding Urban Mission

CRE 683.30 (G) Leadership & Church Systems

ETH 641.40 (G) Christian Ethics

STD Interdisciplinary degree in Christian Ethics, New Testament, Church History, and Preaching—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—Southwestern Theological Seminary

BA—Oklahoma State University
 
Slater, Thomas Bowie
(full-time)

NTG 612.40 (G) Paul and the Early Church

NTG 803.24 (G) Greek Exegesis II

PhD Biblical Studies—University of London

DMin Christian Education—Southern Methodist University

MTh—Southern Methodist University

MA New Testament—University of Virginia

BA Journalism—Arkansas Tech University
20 years of ministerial experience
Walker, Graham Brown, Jr.
(full-time)

THP 632.10, 40 (G) Theology and Philosophy II ( 2 sections)

THP 831.20 (G) Christian Theology and Culture

PhD Theology, World Religions, Philosophy—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Florida State University
Templeton Foundation qualification for teaching Science and Religion through Center for Theology and Natural Science, Berkeley, CA, 2001

Graduate course work in Religious Language and Post-Holocaust Jewish Thought—Vanderbilt University

Professional level (stage 6) Tagalog language training—Manila, Philippines
Russell, William
(part-time)
CHH 622 (G) Church History II PhD History of Western Christianity—University of Iowa

MDiv—Luther Theological Seminary

BA—University of Iowa

Visiting Scholar and Adjunct Professor at Candler, 2003-present
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McAfee School of Theology Instructional Staff Rosters
Fall 2006

Name Courses Taught List of Academic Credentials, Qualifications, and Competencies Other Qualifications or Experience
Allen, William Lloyd
(full-time)

CHH 621.10 (G) Church History I

PhD Church History—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BS Counseling and Psychology—University of Montevallo
Spirituality studies—Cardiff University, Wales, during sabbatical, 2000–2001

University work in spirituality—Fordham University, 1980
Culpepper, R. Alan
(full-time)
NTG 812.30 (G) The Passion and Resurrection Narratives PhD Biblical Studies—Duke University

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Baylor University
30 years of teaching New Testament Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Baylor University, and The McAfee School of Theology
deClaisse-Walford, Nancy L.
(full-time)

OTH 604.10, 24 (G) Old Testament I (2 sections)

OTH 603.24A (G) Hebrew Exegesis I

PhD Old Testament—Baylor University

MA Semitic Languages and Literature—Fuller Theological Seminary

BA Ancient History—California State University
2 quarters of course work in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Literature—University of California at Los Angeles
Gannon, J. Truett
(full-time)

SPF 701.20B (G) Spiritual Formation I

MIN 901.20 (G) Mentoring I

DMin—Southeastern Theological Seminary

DD—Mercer University

BD—Southeastern Theological Seminary

AB—Mercer University
49 years as pastor
Garber, David G.
(full-time)

OTH 603.35 (G) Hebrew Exegesis I

OTH 808.40 (G) Social Justice in the Old Testament

PhD Hebrew Bible—Emory University

ThM Biblical Studies and Semitic Languages—Princeton Theological Seminary

MDiv—Princeton Theological
Seminary

BA Religion—Baylor University

 
Johnson, Charles F.
(full-time)
PRC 651.24 (G) Introduction to Preaching

PRC 800.10 (G) Special Topics in Preaching

MDiv—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BS—Mississippi College
Full-time Pastorates:
West Point Baptist Church of Centertown, KY, 1981-1986
First Baptist Church of Albany, KY, 1986-1989
Second Baptist Church of Lubbock, TX, 1989-2001
Trinity Baptist Church of San Antonio, TX, 2001-2006

Rev. Johnson is an outstanding preacher, a “skilled practitioner” who brings 25 years of experience and ministry to teaching the art and craft of preaching.

Johnson, Ronald W.
(full-time)
EVM 661.10, 40 (G) Evangelism & Mission I (2 sections) ThD Missiology—The University of South Africa

DMin Evangelism—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—State University of West Georgia
Pastor, full-time and interim, 16 years

The Sunday School Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 5 years

The Home Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 13 years

Associate Professor, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2 years

Appointed Missionary, The Home Mission Board, 5 years

Author of 4 books on mission and evangelism

Jones, Peter Rhea
(full-time)

SABBATICAL LEAVE FALL 2006

PhD New Testament—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM—Princeton Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA—University of Mississippi

BA—Union University
21 years pastor of First Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia

11 years professor of New Testament at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Massey, Denise McLain
(full-time)

PAC 671.24 (G) Pastoral Care I

PAC 802.10 (G) Pastoral Care and Counseling with Families

PhD Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA Theology—Louisiana College
Certification: Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
Massey, Karen Gwynn
(full-time)

CRE 682.35 (G) Faith Development

PhD Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BSEd—The University of Georgia
Served in various ministry positions in churches in Georgia and Kentucky

Taught as adjunct professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and The McAfee School of Theology
McSwain, Larry Lee
(full-time)

CRE 683.10 (G) Leadership & Church Systems

ETH 641.35 (G) Ethics

EVM COL.30 (G) Colloquium: The City and the Church

STD Interdisciplinary degree in Christian Ethics, New Testament, Church History, and Preaching—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—Southwestern Theological Seminary

BA—Oklahoma State University
 
Slater, Thomas Bowie
(full-time)

NTG 611.10 (G) Jesus & the Gospels

NTG 613.24 (G) Greek Exegesis I

PhD Biblical Studies—University of London

DMin Christian Education—Southern Methodist University

MTh—Southern Methodist University

MA New Testament—University of Virginia

BA Journalism—Arkansas Tech University
20 years of ministerial experience
Walker, Graham Brown, Jr.
(full-time)

THP 631.10, 20 (G) Theology and Philosophy I, 2 sections

THP 632.20 (G) Theology and Philosophy II

PhD Theology, World Religions, Philosophy—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Florida State University
Templeton Foundation qualification for teaching Science and Religion through Center for Theology and Natural Science, Berkeley, CA, 2001

Graduate course work in Religious Language and Post-Holocaust Jewish Thought—Vanderbilt University

Professional level (stage 6) Tagalog language training—Manila, Philippines
Granger, Franklin
(part-time)
CRE 687.20 (G) Ministry to Adults

MDiv—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Furman Unviersity

PhD—University of Georgia, in progress, expected 2008

Currently serving First Baptist Church of Athens, GA as Minister of Education

Green, Jennifer
(part-time)

OTH 603.24B (G) Intro to Hebrew

MDiv—Princeton Theological Seminary

BA Classics—University of Virginia
PhD candidate—Princeton Theological Seminary - expected date of completion Fall 2006

Adjunct professor, Columbia Theological Seminary, Fall 2003-Fall 2004

Taught advanced Hebrew course, Princeton Theological Seminary, Fall 2001

Taught Exegesis of Ecclesiastes, Abilene Christian University, Summer 2000

Morton, Ann White
(part-time)
SPF 701.20A, 30B (G) Spiritual Formation I, 2 sections

MDiv—Emory University

MS Library Science—Emory University

BA—Tift College

Diploma in Advanced Studies in librarianship (DASL)—Emory University

PhD Candidate at Emory University. Dissertation: "Scribal Tendencies in Early Manuscripts of the Apocalypse"

Previous experience as a Greek instructor at Candler and Gordon Conwell

Perry, Sarah Beth
(part-time)
THE 901.30 (G) Academic Research Seminar MLS—Indiana University

MA Christian Education— The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Samford University

 
Rindge, Matthew
(part-time)
NTG 613.35 (G) Intro to Greek

MDiv—Fuller Theological Seminary

MA—University of Notre Dame

BA—University of California at Santa Barbara

PhD Candidate—Emory University

Adjunct professor, Department of Religion, Emory University, Fall 2005, Spring 2006

Russell, William
(part-time)
CHH 621 (G) Church History I PhD History of Western Christianity—University of Iowa

MDiv—Luther Theological Seminary

BA—University of Iowa

Visiting Scholar and Adjunct Professor at Emory University, 2003-present
Walker, M.
(part-time)
SPF 701.10, 30A (G) Spiritual Formation I, 2 sections

MRE—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Florida State University

(ABD, 1997 - course work completed, prospectus approved) ThD—Asia Baptist Graduate Theological Seminary
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McAfee School of Theology Instructional Staff Rosters
Spring 2006

Name Courses Taught List of Academic Credentials, Qualifications, and Competencies Other Qualifications or Experience
Allen, William Lloyd
(full-time)

CHH 822.24 (G) Classics of Christian Devotion

CHH 623.40 (G) Baptist Heritage

SPF 702.20 (G) Spiritual Formation II

PhD Church History—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BS Counseling and Psychology—University of Montevallo
Spirituality studies—Cardiff University, Wales, during sabbatical, 2000–2001

University work in spirituality—Fordham University, 1980
Culpepper, R. Alan
(full-time)
MIN 903.40 (G) Capstone PhD Biblical Studies—Duke University

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Baylor University
30 years of teaching New Testament Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Baylor University, and The McAfee School of Theology
deClaisse-Walford, Nancy L.
(full-time)

OTH 605.10 (G) Old Testament II

OTH 800.20 (G) Exodus

PhD Old Testament—Baylor University

MA Semitic Languages and Literature—Fuller Theological Seminary

BA Ancient History—California State University
2 quarters of course work in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Literature—University of California at Los Angeles
Gannon, J. Truett
(full-time)

MIN 902.10 (G) Mentoring II

SPF 701.10 (G) Spiritual Formation I

DMin—Southeastern Theological Seminary

DD—Mercer University

BD—Southeastern Theological Seminary

AB—Mercer University
49 years as pastor
Garber, David G.
(full-time)

OTH 605.24 (G) Old Testament II
(2 sections)

OTH 806.24(G) Hebrew Reading: Ezekiel

PhD Hebrew Bible—Emory University

ThM Biblical Studies and Semitic Languages—Princeton Theological Seminary

MDiv—Princeton Theological
Seminary

BA Religion—Baylor University

 
Johnson, Ronald W.
(full-time)
EVM 662.10, 35 (G) Evangelism and Mission I (2) ThD Missiology—The University of South Africa

DMin Evangelism—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—State University of West Georgia
Pastor, full-time and interim, 16 years

The Sunday School Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 5 years

The Home Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 13 years

Associate Professor, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2 years

Appointed Missionary, The Home Mission Board, 5 years

Author of 4 books on mission and evangelism

Jones, Peter Rhea
(full-time)

PRC 651.10 (G) Introduction to Preaching

NTG 803.35 (G) Greek Reading

NTG 818.35 (G) Interpretation of the Parables of Jesus

PhD New Testament—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM—Princeton Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA—University of Mississippi

BA—Union University
21 years pastor of First Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia

11 years professor of New Testament at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Massey, Denise McLain
(full-time)

PAC 672.24 (G) Pastoral Care II

PAC 800.20 (G) Special Topics: Emotional Competence

PhD Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA Theology—Louisiana College
Certification: Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
Massey, Karen Gwynn
(full-time)

PRC 652.35 (G) Worship

CRE 684.35 (G) Church Administration

CRE 682.20 (G) Faith Development

PhD Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BSEd—The University of Georgia
Served in various ministry positions in churches in Georgia and Kentucky

Taught as adjunct professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and The McAfee School of Theology
McSwain, Larry Lee
(full-time)

CRE 683.24 (G) Leadership and Church Systems

ETH 641.10 (G) Ethics

MIN 800.20 (G) Special Topics: Change and Conflict

STD Interdisciplinary degree in Christian Ethics, New Testament, Church History, and Preaching—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—Southwestern Theological Seminary

BA—Oklahoma State University
 
Slater, Thomas Bowie
(full-time)
NTG 612.24 (G) Paul and the Early Church

NTG 803.20 (G) Greek Reading:Revelation

PhD Biblical Studies—University of London

DMin Christian Education—Southern Methodist University

MTh—Southern Methodist University

MA New Testament—University of Virginia

BA Journalism—Arkansas Tech University
20 years of ministerial experience
Walker, Graham Brown, Jr.
(full-time)

Sabbatical Leave Spring 2006 Semester

PhD Theology, World Religions, Philosophy—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Florida State University
Templeton Foundation qualification for teaching Science and Religion through Center for Theology and Natural Science, Berkeley, CA, 2001

Graduate course work in Religious Language and Post-Holocaust Jewish Thought—Vanderbilt University

Professional level (stage 6) Tagalog language training—Manila, Philippines
Bell, David
(part-time)
CRE 686.40 (G) Ministry With Youth MDiv—Princeton Theological Seminary

BA Religion and Philosophy—Samford University
PhD Candidate—Emory University
Bellinger, William
(part-time)
OTH 800.24 (G) Special Topics: Old Testament Theology PhD Old Testament—University of Cambridge, England

MDiv—Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Furman University

 
Green, Jennifer
(part-time)

OTH 603.35 (G) Intro to Hebrew

MDiv—Princeton Theological Seminary

BA Classics—University of Virginia
PhD candidate—Princeton Theological Seminary - expected date of completion Fall 2006

Adjunct professor, Columbia Theological Seminary, Fall 2003-Fall 2004

Taught advanced Hebrew course, Princeton Theological Seminary, Fall 2001

Taught Exegesis of Ecclesiastes, Abilene Christian University, Summer 2000

Hernandez, Juan
(part-time)
NTG 613 (G) Intro to Greek

ThM—Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

MDiv—Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

BSB—Valley Force Christian College

PhD Candidate at Emory University. Dissertation: "Scribal Tendencies in Early Manuscripts of the Apocalypse"

Previous experience as a Greek instructor at Candler and Gordon Conwell

Rindge, Matthew
(part-time)
NTG 613.40 (G) Intro to Greek

MDiv—Fuller Theological Seminary

MA—University of Notre Dame

BA—University of California at Santa Barbara

PhD Candidate—Emory University
Russell, William
(part-time)
CHH 621 (G) Church History I PhD History of Western Christianity—University of Iowa

MDiv—Luther Theological Seminary

BA—University of Iowa

Visiting Scholar and Adjunct Professor at Candler, 2003-present
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McAfee School of Theology Instructional Staff Rosters
Fall 2005

Name Courses Taught List of Academic Credentials, Qualifications, and Competencies Other Qualifications or Experience
Allen, William Lloyd
(full-time)
CHH 822 (G) Classics of Christian Devotion

CHH 623 (G) Baptist Heritage

CHH 621 (G) Church History I

PhD Church History—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BS Counseling and Psychology—University of Montevallo
Spirituality studies—Cardiff University, Wales, during sabbatical, 2000–2001

University work in spirituality—Fordham University, 1980
Claypool, John R. IV
(full-time)

Medical Leave

PhD Theology—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA Religion—Baylor University

 
Culpepper, R. Alan
(full-time)
NTG 814 (G) Jesus in Contemporary Research PhD Biblical Studies—Duke University

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Baylor University
30 years of teaching New Testament Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Baylor University, and The McAfee School of Theology
deClaisse-Walford, Nancy L.
(full-time)

OTH 603 (G) Intro to Hebrew

OTH 800 (G) Special Topics: Psalms, A Close Reading

PhD Old Testament—Baylor University

MA Semitic Languages and Literature—Fuller Theological Seminary

BA Ancient History—California State University
2 quarters of course work in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Literature—University of California at Los Angeles
Gannon, J. Truett
(full-time)
MIN 901 (G) Mentoring I

SPF 701 (G) Spiritual Formation I

MIN 800 (G) Special Topics: How to Be An Effective Pastor

DMin—Southeastern Theological Seminary

DD—Mercer University

BD—Southeastern Theological Seminary

AB—Mercer University
49 years as pastor
Garber, David G.
(full-time)
OTH 604 (G) Old Testament I
(2 sections)

OTH 603 (G) Intro to Hebrew

PhD Hebrew Bible—Emory University

ThM Biblical Studies and Semitic Languages—Princeton Theological Seminary

MDiv—Princeton Theological
Seminary

BA Religion—Baylor University

Mr. Garber took 6 hours of Hebrew as an undergraduate student, 9 hours of Hebrew at Princeton, and 8 hours of Hebrew exegesis at Emory. He has also studied Ugaritic and Aramaic. Advanced graduate students in biblical studies are often allowed to teach the first semester course in Biblical languages in seminaries.
Johnson, Ronald W.
(full-time)
EVM 661 (G) Evangelism and Mission I (2) ThD Missiology—The University of South Africa

DMin Evangelism—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—State University of West Georgia
Pastor, full-time and interim, 16 years

The Sunday School Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 5 years

The Home Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 13 years

Associate Professor, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2 years

Appointed Missionary, The Home Mission Board, 5 years

Author of 4 books on mission and evangelism

Jones, Peter Rhea
(full-time)

NTG 611 (G) Jesus and the Gospels

PRC 651 (G) Introduction to Preaching

MIN 800 (G) Special Topics: How To Be An Effective Pastor

PhD New Testament—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM—Princeton Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA—University of Mississippi

BA—Union University
21 years pastor of First Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia

11 years professor of New Testament at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Massey, Denise McLain
(full-time)

MIN 903 (G) Capstone

PAC 671 (G) Pastoral Care

PhD Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA Theology—Louisiana College
Certification: Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
Massey, Karen Gwynn
(full-time)

PRC 652 (G) Worship

CRE 682 (G) Faith Development

PhD Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BSEd—The University of Georgia
Served in various ministry positions in churches in Georgia and Kentucky

Taught as adjunct professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and The McAfee School of Theology
McSwain, Larry Lee
(full-time)

CRE 683 (G) Leadership & Church Systems

ETH 641 (G) Ethics

STD Interdisciplinary degree in Christian Ethics, New Testament, Church History, and Preaching—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—Southwestern Theological Seminary

BA—Oklahoma State University
 
Slater, Thomas Bowie
(full-time)
Sabbatical Leave PhD Biblical Studies—University of London

DMin Christian Education—Southern Methodist University

MTh—Southern Methodist University

MA New Testament—University of Virginia

BA Journalism—Arkansas Tech University
20 years of ministerial experience
Walker, Graham Brown, Jr.
(full-time)

THP 631 (G) Theology/Philosophy I (2 sections)

OTH 836 (G) Special Topics: Religion, Science & the Sacred Self

PhD Theology, World Religions, Philosophy—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Florida State University
Templeton Foundation qualification for teaching Science and Religion through Center for Theology and Natural Science, Berkeley, CA, 2001

Graduate course work in Religious Language and Post-Holocaust Jewish Thought—Vanderbilt University

Professional level (stage 6) Tagalog language training—Manila, Philippines
Ficklin-Alred, Robin
(part-time)
CRE 685 (G) Ministry to Children

PhD Practical Theology—Emory University

MDiv—Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary

BS—Mississippi University for Women

Instructor, Candler School of Theology, Spring 1994, Spring 1995, Fall 1995, Fall 1996, Fall 1997, Spring 1998

Green, Jennifer
(part-time)

OTH 603 (G) Intro to Hebrew

  PhD candidate—Princeton Theological Seminary - expected date of completion Fall 2005

Adjunct professor, Columbia Theological Seminary, Fall 2003-Fall 2004

Taught advanced Hebrew course, Princeton Theological Seminary, Fall 2001

Taught Exegesis of Ecclesiastes, Abilene Christian University, Summer 2000

Hernandez, Juan
(part-time)
NTG 613 (G) Intro to Greek

ThM—Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

MDiv—Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

BSB—Valley Force Christian College

PhD Candidate at Emory University. Dissertation: "Scribal Tendencies in Early Manuscripts of the Apocalypse"

Previous experience as a Greek instructor at Candler and Gordon Conwell

Morton, Ann White
(part-time)
SPF 701 (G) Spiritual Formation I MDiv—Emory University

MS Library Science—Emory University

BA—Tift College

Diploma in Advanced Studies in librarianship (DASL)—Emory University

Minister of Family Care, Briarlake Baptist Church, Atlanta, 1989-1995

Theology Librarian for McAfee, 1995-1999

Has taught Spiritual Formation for McAfee since 1998

Perry, Sarah Beth
(part-time)
THE 901 (G) Academic Research Seminar MLS—Indiana University

MA Christian Education—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Samford University

 
Russell, William
(part-time)
CHH 621 (G) Church History I PhD History of Western Christianity—University of Iowa

MDiv—Luther Theological Seminary

BA—University of Iowa

Visiting Scholar and Adjunct Professor at Candler, 2003-present
Walker, MaryAnn
(part-time)
SPF 701 (G) Spiritual Formation I MRE—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Florida State University

ThD—Asia Baptist Graduate Theological Seminary (ABD 1997 - course work completed, prospectus approved)

Pastor, Candler Park Baptist Church, Decatur, GA

Tagalog language Training, Professional Level 5

10 years teaching Spiritual Formation, growth groups, and Psychology of Religion at the Phillippine Baptist Theological Seminary (1988–98)

Center for Theology and Natural Sciences—Asia Regional Associate, 2000-2001

CTNS Qualified Fellow Templeton Foundation Grant, 2001

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McAfee School of Theology Instructional Staff Rosters
Summer 2005

Name Courses Taught List of Academic Credentials, Qualifications, and Competencies Other Qualification or Experience
Allen, William Lloyd
(full-time)
CHH 800 (G) 100 Years of Baptist World Alliance PhD Church History—The Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BS Counseling and Psychology—University of Montevallo

Spirituality studies—Cardiff University, Wales, during sabbatical, 2000–2001

University work in spirituality—Fordham University, 1980

deClaisse-Walford, Nancy
(full-time)
DMIN 800 (G) D.Min. Seminary: Understanding Contemporary Ministry PhD Old Testament—Baylor
University

MA Semitic Languages and Literature—Fuller Theological
Seminary

BA Ancient History—California State University

2 quarters of course work in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Literature—University of California at Los Angeles
Johnson, Ronald W.
(full-time)
EVM 866 (G) Mission Immersion ThD Missiology—The University South Africa

DMin Evangelism—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—State University of West Georgia
The Sunday School Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 5 years

The Home Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 13 years

Associate Professor, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2 years

Appointed Missionary, The Home Mission Board, 5 years

Author of 4 books on mission and evangelism
Massey, Karen Gwynn
(full-time)
CRE 682 (G) Faith Development PhD Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BSEd—The University of Georgia
Served in various ministry positions in churches in Georgia and Kentucky

Taught as adjunct professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and The McAfee School of Theology
Garber, David
(part-time)
OTH 806 (G) Hebrew Reading PhD Hebrew Bible—Emory University

ThM Biblical Studies and Semitic Languages

MDiv—Princeton Theological Seminary

BA Religion—Baylor University

Justification:
Mr. Garber took 6 hours of Hebrew as an undergraduate student, 9 hours of Hebrew at Princeton, and 8 hours of Hebrew exegesis at Emory. He has also studies Ugaritic and Aramaic. Advanced graduate students in biblical studies are often allowed to teach the first semester course in Biblical languages in seminaries.
Hernandez, Juan
(part-time)
NTG 803 (G) Greek Reading ThM—Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

MDiv—Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

BSB—Valley Force Christian College

Ph.D. Candidate at Emory University. Dissertation: “Scribal Tendencies in Early Manuscripts of the Apocalypse”

Previous experience as a Greek instructor at Candler and Gordon Conwell

Younger, Brett
(part-time)
PRC 800 (G) Preaching as a Spiritual Discipline PhD Christian Preaching—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA Religion—Baylor University

Dr. Younger has over 20 years of pastoral experience, and he has written three popular books for laypeople and several units of curriculum material. He is therefore well qualified to teach on “Preaching as a Spiritual Discipline.”
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McAfee School of Theology Instructional Staff Rosters
Spring 2005

Name Courses Taught List of Academic Credentials, Qualifications, and Competencies Other Qualifications or Experience
Allen, William Lloyd
(full-time)
CHH 621 (G) Church History I

CHH 623 (G) Baptist Heritage

SPF 702 (G) Spiritual Formation II
PhD Church History—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BS Counseling and Psychology—University of Montevallo
Spirituality studies—Cardiff University, Wales, during sabbatical, 2000–2001

University work in spirituality—Fordham University, 1980
Claypool, John R. IV
(full-time)

PRC 801 (G) Special Topics:
Preaching the Life of Jesus

PRC 826 (G) Special Topics:
Preaching Genesis 12-50

PhD Theology—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA Religion—Baylor University

 
Culpepper, R. Alan
(full-time)
MIN 903.40 (G) Capstone PhD Biblical Studies—Duke University

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Baylor University
30 years of teaching New Testament Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Baylor University, and The McAfee School of Theology
deClaisse-Walford, Nancy L.
(full-time)
OTH 605 (G) Old Testament II (2)

OTH 800 (G) Special Topics:
History of the Bible

PhD Old Testament—Baylor University

MA Semitic Languages and Literature—Fuller Theological Seminary

BA Ancient History—California State University
2 quarters of course work in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Literature—University of California at Los Angeles
Gannon, J. Truett
(full-time)
MIN 902 (G) Mentoring II

SPF 701 (G) Spiritual Formation I
DMin—Southeastern Theological Seminary

DD—Mercer University

BD—Southeastern Theological Seminary

AB—Mercer University
49 years as pastor
Johnson, Ronald W.
(full-time)
EVM 662 (G) Evangelism and Mission II (2) ThD Missiology—The University of South Africa

DMin Evangelism—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—State University of West Georgia
Pastor, full-time and interim, 16 years

The Sunday School Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 5 years

The Home Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 13 years

Associate Professor, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2 years

Appointed Missionary, The Home Mission Board, 5 years

Author of 4 books on mission and evangelism

Jones, Peter Rhea
(full-time)
NTG 612 (G) Paul and the Early Church

PRC 651 (G) Introduction to Preaching

PhD New Testament—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM—Princeton Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA—University of Mississippi

BA—Union University
21 years pastor of First Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia

11 years professor of New Testament at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Massey, Denise McLain
(full-time)
MIN 900 (G) Colloquium: Practical Theology

PAC 671 (G) Pastoral Care

PAC 672 (G) Pastoral Care II

PhD Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA Theology—Louisiana College
Certification: Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
Massey, Karen Gwynn
(full-time)
CRE 682 (G) Faith Development

CRE 882 (G) Theological Approaches to Christian Education

PRC 652 (G) Worship

PhD Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BSEd—The University of Georgia
Served in various ministry positions in churches in Georgia and Kentucky

Taught as adjunct professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and The McAfee School of Theology
McSwain, Larry Lee
(full-time)
CRE 683 (G) Leadership & Church Systems

CRE 800 (G) Special Topics:
Change & Conflict in the Church

ETH 641 (G) Ethics

MIN 900 (G) Colloquium: Practical Theology

STD Interdisciplinary degree in Christian Ethics, New Testament, Church History, and Preaching—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—Southwestern Theological Seminary

BA—Oklahoma State University
 
Slater, Thomas Bowie
(full-time)
NTG 612 (G) Paul & the Early Church

NTG 613 (G) Introduction to Greek

NTG 800 (G) Ephesians

PhD Biblical Studies—University of London

DMin Christian Education—Southern Methodist University

MTh—Southern Methodist University

MA New Testament—University of Virginia

BA Journalism—Arkansas Tech University
20 years of ministerial experience
Walker, Graham Brown, Jr.
(full-time)
THP 632 (G) Theology/Philosophy II (2)

THP 832 (G) Suffering & Evil

PhD Theology, World Religions, Philosophy—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Florida State University
Templeton Foundation qualification for teaching Science and Religion through Center for Theology and Natural Science, Berkeley, CA, 2001

Graduate course work in Religious Language and Post-Holocaust Jewish Thought—Vanderbilt University

Professional level (stage 6) Tagalog language training—Manila, Philippines
Allen, Jimmy
(part-time)
ETH 800 (G) Special Topics: Ethics in the Local Church ThD—Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

AB—Howard Payne College

Preacher, author, consultant. Over 50 years of pastoral experience.

Director of the Christian Life Commission of the BGC of Texas 1960-1968

Served as a Non-Governmental observer at the United Nations

Served on the Planning Conference for the first White House Conference on Civil Rights

Garber, David
(part-time)
OTH 603 (G) Introduction to Hebrew

OTH 605 (G) Old Testament II

PhD Hebrew Bible—Emory University

ThM Biblical Studies and Semitic Languages

MDiv—Princeton Theological Seminary

BA Religion—Baylor University
 
McCall Emmanuel
(part-time)
MIN 800 (G) Special Topics: African American Churches in Historical Perspective DMin—Emory University

MRE—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—University of Louisville

Developed Black Church Studies program at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and taught in the Black Church Studies program for 26 years

Has written 2 books and numerous articles for books and magazines.

Russell, William CHH 621 (G) Church History I PhD History of Western Christianity—University of Iowa

MDiv—Luther Theological Seminary, St. Paul, MN

BA—University of Iowa
Visiting Scholar and Adjunct Professor at Candler, 2003-present
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McAfee School of Theology Instructional Staff Rosters
Fall 2004

Name Courses Taught List of Academic Credentials, Qualifications, and Competencies Other Qualifications or Experience
Allen, William Lloyd
(full-time)
CHH 621 (G) Church History I

CHH 623 (G) Baptist Heritage

OTH 900 (G) Old Testament Colloquium

SPF 702 (G) Spiritual Formation II
PhD Church History—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BS Counseling and Psychology—University of Montevallo
Spirituality studies—Cardiff University, Wales, during sabbatical, 2000–2001

University work in spirituality—Fordham University, 1980
Claypool, John R. IV
(full-time)
PRC 800 (G) Special Topics: Preaching Genesis 1-11

PRC 825 (G) Special Topics

PhD Theology—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA Religion—Baylor University

 
Culpepper, R. Alan
(full-time)
NTG 811 (G) The Gospel of John PhD Biblical Studies—Duke University

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Baylor University
30 years of teaching New Testament Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Baylor University, and The McAfee School of Theology
deClaisse-Walford, Nancy L.
(full-time)
OTH 604 (G) Old Testament I (2)

OTH 900 (G) Old Testament Colloquium
PhD Old Testament—Baylor University

MA Semitic Languages and Literature—Fuller Theological Seminary

BA Ancient History—California State University
2 quarters of course work in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Literature—University of California at Los Angeles
Gannon, J. Truett
(full-time)
MIN 901 (G) Mentoring I

SPF 701 (G) Spiritual Formation I
DMin—Southeastern Theological Seminary

DD—Mercer University

BD—Southeastern Theological Seminary

AB—Mercer University
49 years as pastor
Johnson, Ronald W.
(full-time)
EVM 661 (G) Evangelism and Mission I (2) ThD Missiology—The University of South Africa

DMin Evangelism—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—State University of West Georgia
Pastor, full-time and interim, 16 years

The Sunday School Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 5 years

The Home Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 13 years

Associate Professor, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2 years

Appointed Missionary, The Home Mission Board, 5 years

Author of 4 books on mission and evangelism

Jones, Peter Rhea
(full-time)
PRC 651 (G) Introduction to Preaching

NTG 611 (G) Jesus and the Gospels
PhD New Testament—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM—Princeton Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA—University of Mississippi

BA—Union University
21 years pastor of First Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia

11 years professor of New Testament at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Massey, Denise McLain
(full-time)
MIN 903 (G) Capstone

PAC 671 (G) Pastoral Care
PhD Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Theology Louisiana College
Certification: Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
Massey, Karen Gwynn
(full-time)
Sabbatical Leave
Fall Semester only
PhD Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BSEd—The University of Georgia
Served in various ministry positions in churches in Georgia and Kentucky

Taught as adjunct professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and The McAfee School of Theology
McSwain, Larry Lee
(full-time)
CRE 683 (G) Leadership and Church Systems

ETH 641 (G) Ethics
STD Interdisciplinary degree in Christian Ethics, New Testament, Church History, and Preaching—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—Southwestern Theological Seminary

BA—Oklahoma State University
 
Slater, Thomas Bowie
(full-time)
NTG 611 (G) Jesus and the Gospels

NTG 803 (G) Greek Reading
PhD Biblical Studies—University of London

DMin Christian Education—Southern Methodist University

MTh—Southern Methodist University

MA New Testament—University of Virginia

BA Journalism—Arkansas Tech University
20 years of ministerial experience
Walker, Graham Brown, Jr.
(full-time)
THP 631 (G) Theology and Philosophy I (2) PhD Theology, World Religions, Philosophy—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Florida State University
Templeton Foundation qualification for teaching Science and Religion through Center for Theology and Natural Sciences, Berkeley, CA, 2001

Graduate course work in Religious Language and Post-Holocaust Jewish Thought—Vanderbilt University

Professional level (stage 6) Tagalog language training, Manila, Philippines
Bunn, J. Gregg
(part-time)
PRC 652 (G) Worship Master of Music in Organ Performance—Indiana University School of Music

Bachelor of Church Music—Shorter College

Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance—Shorter College

Organist for Northside Drive Baptist Church
Garber, David
(part-time)
OTH 603 (G) Introduction to Hebrew (2)

NTG 613 (G) Introduction to Greek
ThM Biblical Studies and Semitic Languages

MDiv—Princeton Theological Seminary

BA Religion—Baylor University
PhD Candidate (ABD) Hebrew Bible—Emory University, Expected Completion, 2004

Justification: Mr. Garber took 6 hours of Hebrew as an undergraduate student, 9 hours of Hebrew at Princeton, and 8 hours of Hebrew exegesis at Emory. He has also studied Ugaritic and Aramaic. Advanced graduate students in biblical studies are often allowed to teach the first semester course in Biblical languages in seminaries.
Hernandez, Juan
(part-time)
NTG 613 (G) Introduction to Hebrew ThM—Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

MDiv—Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

BSB—Valley Force Christian College

PhD Candidate at Emory University. Dissertation: “Scribal Tendencies in Early Manuscripts of the Apocalypse”

Previous experience as a Greek instructor at Candler and Gordon Conwell

Morton, Ann White
(part-time)
SPF 701 (G) Spiritual Formation I (2) MDiv—Emory University

Diploma in Advanced Studies in Librarianship—Emory University

MSLS—Emory University

BA—Tift College
Served as Theology Librarian at Mercer, 1995–99

Minister of Family Care, Briarlake Baptist Church, Atlanta, 1989–95

Justification: Ms. Morton taught this course several times while she was the Theology Librarian for McAfee. She has several years of ministerial experience, and this course is a small group experience that requires small group facilitation, experience in ministry, and maturity rather than extensive academic preparation.
Perry, S. Beth
(part-time)
THE 901 (G) Research Colloquium MLS—Indiana University

MA Christian Education—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Samford University
Justification: Ms. Perry is the McAfee School of Theology librarian, a position she has held since 2000. Last year she co-taught this course with Dr. Graham Walker
Russell, William CHH 621 (G) Church History I PhD History of Western Christianity—University of Iowa

MDiv—Luther Theological Seminary

BA—University of Iowa
Visiting Scholar and Adjunct Professor at Candler, 2003-present
Walker, MaryAnn
(part-time)
SPF 701 (G) Spiritual Formation I (2) MRE—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA Humanities—Florida State University
ThD candidate Asia Baptist Graduate—Theological Seminary

Tagalog Language Training, Professional Level 5

10 years teaching Spiritual Formation, growth groups, and Psychology of Religion at the Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary (1988–98)

Center for Theology and Natural Sciences Asia Regional Associate, 2000–2001
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McAfee School of Theology Instructional Staff Rosters
Summer 2004

Name Courses Taught List of Academic Credentials, Qualifications, and Competencies Other Qualification or Experience
deClaisse-Walford, Nancy l.
(full-time)
OTH 806 (G) Hebrew Reading: Book of Judges PhD Old Testament—Baylor University

MA Semitic Languages and Literature—Fuller Theological Seminary

BA Ancient History—California State University
Two quarters of course work in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Literature—University of California at Los Angeles
Johnson, Ronald W.
(full-time)
EVM 866.J3 (G) Mission Immersion ThD Missiology—The University South Africa

DMin Evangelism—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—State University of West Georgia
The Sunday School Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 5 years

The Home Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 13 years

Associate Professor, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2 years

Appointed Missionary, The Home Mission Board, 5 years

Author of 4 books on mission and evangelism
Massey, Karen Gwynn
(full-time)
MIN 853.J2 (G) Women: Believing, Ministering, and Worshipping PhD Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BSEd—The University of Georgia
Served in various ministry positions in churches in Georgia and Kentucky

Taught as adjunct professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and The McAfee School of Theology
McSwain, Larry Lee
(full-time)
DMIN 800.10 (G) Understanding Contemporary Ministry STD Interdisciplinary degree in Christian Ethics, New Testament, Church History, and Preaching—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—Southwestern Theological Seminary

BA—Oklahoma State University
 
Rowe, Gary R.
(full-time)
MIN 800:J3 Special Topics: The Church and the Media MDiv—Bethany Theological Seminary

BA history and philosophy—Juniata College
MDiv Emphasis on speech and performing arts; human relations and ethics.

Justification: Mr. Rowe is well suited to offer an MDiv course on "The Church and the Media" because he has over 20 years of experience in broadcasting, production, and media. Much of his work has been in the area of religious broadcasting, and he is currently on the Board of Directors at Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasting, where he chairs a group of media professionals and representatives from the seminaries in Atlanta that is working on establishing the Institute for Religion and Communication.
Walker, Graham Brown, Jr.
(full-time)
DMIN 500.10 (G) Understanding Contemporary Ministry PhD Theology, World Religions, Philosophy—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Florida State University
Graduate course work at Vanderbilt University in Religious Language and Post-Holocaust Jewish Thought

Professional level (stage 6) Tagalog language training, Manila, Philippines
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McAfee School of Theology Instructional Staff Rosters
Spring 2004

Name Courses Taught List of Academic Credentials, Qualifications, and Competencies Other Qualifications or Experience
Allen, William Lloyd
(full-time)
CHH 622.10 (G) Church History II

CHH 623 (G) Baptist Heritage
PhD Church History—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BS Counseling and Psychology—University of Montevallo
Spirituality studies—Cardiff University, Wales, during sabbatical, 2000–2001

University work in spirituality—Fordham University, 1980
Culpepper, R. Alan
(full-time)
NTG 900.30 (G) New Testament Colloquium: Death of Jesus

MIN 903.40 (G) Capstone
PhD Biblical Studies—Duke University

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Baylor University
30 years of teaching New Testament Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Baylor University, and The McAfee School of Theology
deClaisse-Walford, Nancy L.
(full-time)
OTH 800.10 (G) Psalms

OTH 605.35 (G) Old Testament II
PhD Old Testament—Baylor University

MA Semitic Languages and Literature—Fuller Theological Seminary

BA Ancient History—California State University
2 quarters of course work in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Literature—University of California at Los Angeles
Gannon, J. Truett
(full-time)
MIN 902.20 (G) Mentoring II DMin—Southeastern Theological Seminary

DD—Mercer University

BD—Southeastern Theological Seminary

AB—Mercer University
49 years as pastor
Johnson, Ronald W.
(full-time)
EVM 662.10 (G) Evangelism and Mission II

EVM 867.30 (G) World Religions
ThD Missiology—The University of South Africa

DMin Evangelism—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—State University of West Georgia
Pastor, full-time and interim, 16 years

The Home Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 13 years

Associate Professor, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2 years

Appointed Missionary, The Home Mission Board, 5 years

Author of 4 books on mission and evangelism
Jones, Peter Rhea
(full-time)
PRC 651.24 (G) Preaching

NTG 612.24 (G) Paul and the Early Church

NTG 900.30 New Testament Colloquium: Death of Jesus
PhD New Testament—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM—Princeton Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA—University of Mississippi

BA—Union University
21 years pastor of First Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia

11 years professor of New Testament at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Massey, Denise McLain
(full-time)
SPF 702.10 (G) Spiritual Formation II

PAC 671.35 (G) Pastoral Care and Counseling

PAC 800.35 (G) Special Topics in Pastoral Care: Psychology of Religion
PhD Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Theology Louisiana College
Certification:
Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
Massey, Karen Gwynn
(full-time)
CRE 682.10 (G) Faith Development

CRE 883.10 (G) Church Pedagogy Curriculum Development

PRC 652.35 (G) Worship
PhD Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BSEd—The University of Georgia
Served in various ministry positions in churches in Georgia and Kentucky

Taught as adjunct professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and The McAfee School of Theology
McSwain, Larry Lee
(full-time)
ETH 641.24 (G) Ethics

CRE 683.24 (G) Leadership and Church Systems
STD Interdisciplinary degree in Christian Ethics, New Testament, Church History, and Preaching—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—Southwestern Theological Seminary

BA—Oklahoma State University
 
Slater, Thomas Bowie
(full-time)
NTG 803.10 (G) Greek Reading

NTG 612.35 (G) Paul and the Early Church

NTG 900.30 (G) New Testament Colloquium: Death of Jesus
PhD Biblical Studies—University of London

DMin Christian Education—Southern Methodist University

MTh—Southern Methodist University

MA New Testament—University of Virginia

BA Journalism—Arkansas Tech University
20 years of ministerial experience
Walker, Graham Brown, Jr.
(full-time)
THP 632.10 (G) Theology/Philosophy II

THP 632.35 (G) Theology/Philosophy II
PhD Theology, World Religions, Philosophy—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Florida State University
Templeton Foundation qualification for teaching Science and Religion through Center for Theology and Natural Sciences, Berkeley, CA

Graduate course work in Religious Language and Post-Holocaust Jewish Thought—Vanderbilt University

Professional level (stage 6) Tagalog language training, Manila, Philippines
Claypool, John R. Medical Leave of Absence—Spring 2004 ThD Theology—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Baylor University
45 years of ministerial experience
Alderman, Brian
(part-time)
NTG 613.35 (G) Introduction to Greek MDiv—Princeton Theological Seminary

BA Bible and Theology—Lee College
PhD candidate Hebrew Bible—Emory University Expected completion, 2005

Chaplain Intern, Trenton State Psychiatric Hospital, Trenton, NJ 1998–1999

Justification: Mr. Alderman took 18 hours of Greek as an undergraduate student, and 2 credits in Greek at Princeton. He has studied Hebrew, Ugaritic, Aramaic, and Akkadian. Advanced graduate students in biblical studies are often allowed to teach the first semester course in Biblical languages in seminaries.
Jimmy Allen,
(part-time)
ETH 800.20 (G) Special Topics in Ethics: Ethics in the Local Church ThD Theology—Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Howard Payne University
Preacher, author, consultant. Over 50 years of pastoral experience.

Director of the Christian Life Commission of the BGC of Texas, 1960–1968

Served as a Non-Governmental Observer at the United Nations

Served on the Planning Conference for the first White House Conference on Civil Rights
Garber, David
(part-time)
OTH 603.35 (G) Introduction to Hebrew

OTH 603.30 (G) Introduction to Hebrew
ThM Biblical Studies and Semitic Languages

MDiv—Princeton Theological Seminary

BA Religion—Baylor University
PhD Candidate (ABD) Hebrew Bible—Emory University, Expected Completion, 2004

Justification:
Mr. Garber took 6 hours of Hebrew as an undergraduate student, 9 hours of Hebrew at Princeton, and 8 hours of Hebrew exegesis at Emory. He has also studied Ugaritic and Aramaic. Advanced graduate students in biblical studies are often allowed to teach the first semester course in Biblical languages in seminaries.
Maddox, Timothy (part-time) THP 800.20 (G) Special Topics in Theology: Postmodern Theology PhD Christian Philosophy—Southern Baptist, Theological Seminary

ThM Christian Philosophy—Southern Baptist, Theological Seminary

MDiv—Southern Baptist, Theological Seminary

BA Bible and Religion—Hardin Simmons University
Graduate course work in philosophical theology and literature. 5 years experience as Instructor of Philosophy, 2 years experience as Assistant Professor Philosophy and Religion and 3 years experience as Associate Professor Philosophy and Theology. Author of numerous articles.
McCall, Emmanuel
(part-time)
MIN 800.35 (G) Special Topics in Ministry: Civil Rights Among Southern Baptists, 1956–1995 DMin—Emory University

MRE—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—University of Louisville
Developed Black Church Studies program at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Taught in the Black Church Studies program for 26 years

2 books, numerous articles for books and magazines
Thompson, Douglas
(part-time)
CHH 622.40 (G) Church History II PhD European American Religious History—University of Virginia

MDiv—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA History, Asian, and Latin American emphases—Old Dominion University
 
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McAfee School of Theology Instructional Staff Rosters
Fall 2003

Name Courses Taught List of Academic Credentials, Qualifications, and Competencies Other Qualifications or Experience
Allen, William Lloyd
(full-time)
CHH 621 (G) Church History I

CHH 623 (G) Baptist Heritage

SPF 702 (G) Spiritual Formation II
PhD Church History—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BS Counseling and Psychology—University of Montevallo
Spirituality studies—Cardiff University, Wales, during sabbatical, 2000–2001

University work in spirituality—Fordham University, 1980
Culpepper, R. Alan
(full-time)
NTG 803 (G) Reading Selected Texts in Greek PhD Biblical Studies—Duke University

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Baylor University
30 years of teaching New Testament Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Baylor University, and The McAfee School of Theology
deClaisse-Walford, Nancy L.
(full-time)
OTH 604 (G) Old Testament I (2)

OTH 806 (G) Hebrew Reading
PhD Old Testament—Baylor University

MA Semitic Languages and Literature—Fuller Theological Seminary

BA Ancient History—California State University
2 quarters of course work in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Literature—University of California at Los Angeles
Gannon, J. Truett
(full-time)
MIN 900 (G) Ministry Colloquium

MIN 901 (G) Mentoring I: The Local Church Setting
DMin—Southeastern Theological Seminary

DD—Mercer University

BD—Southeastern Theological Seminary

AB—Mercer University
49 years as pastor
Johnson, Ronald W.
(full-time)
EVM 661 (G) Evangelism and Mission I (2) ThD Missiology—The University of South Africa

DMin Evangelism—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—State University of West Georgia
Pastor, full-time and interim, 16 years

The Sunday School Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 5 years

The Home Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, 13 years

Associate Professor, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2 years

Appointed Missionary, The Home Mission Board, 5 years

Author of 4 books on mission and evangelism

Jones, Peter Rhea
(full-time)
PRC 651 (G) Preaching

NTG 611 (G) Jesus and the Gospels
PhD New Testament—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM—Princeton Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA—University of Mississippi

BA—Union University
21 years pastor of First Baptist Church, Decatur, Georgia

11 years professor of New Testament at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Massey, Denise McLain
(full-time)
PAC 671 (G) Pastoral Care (2)

SPF 701 (G) Spiritual Formation I
PhD Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM Psychology of Religion and Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv Pastoral Care—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Theology Louisiana College
Certification: Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
Massey, Karen Gwynn
(full-time)
MIN 900 (G) Ministry Colloquium

CRE 682 (G) Faith Development

PRC 652 (G) Worship
PhD Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA Christian Education—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BSEd—The University of Georgia
Served in various ministry positions in churches in Georgia and Kentucky

Taught as adjunct professor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and The McAfee School of Theology
McSwain, Larry Lee
(full-time)
CRE 683 (G) Leadership and Church Systems

ETH 651 (G) Christian Ethics
STD Interdisciplinary degree in Christian Ethics, New Testament, Church History, and Preaching—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—Southwestern Theological Seminary

BA—Oklahoma State University
 
Slater, Thomas Bowie
(full-time)
NTG 611 (G) Jesus and the Gospels

NTG 613 (G) Paul and the Early Church
PhD Biblical Studies—University of London

DMin Christian Education—Southern Methodist University

MTh—Southern Methodist University

MA New Testament—University of Virginia

BA Journalism—Arkansas Tech University
20 years of ministerial experience
Walker, Graham Brown, Jr.
(full-time)
THP 631 (G) Theology and Philosophy I (2) PhD Theology, World Religions, Philosophy—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Florida State University
Templeton Foundation qualification for teaching Science and Religion through Center for Theology and Natural Sciences, Berkeley, CA, 2001

Graduate course work in Religious Language and Post-Holocaust Jewish Thought—Vanderbilt University

Professional level (stage 6) Tagalog language training, Manila, Philippines
Claypool, John R. PRC 800 (G) Special Topics: Preaching Genesis 1–11

PRC 825 (G) Preaching Pastoral Care
ThD Theology—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BD—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Baylor University
45 years of ministerial experience
Alderman, Brian
(part-time)
NTG 613 (G) Introduction to Greek MDiv—Princeton Theological Seminary

BA Bible and Theology—Lee College
PhD candidate Hebrew Bible—Emory University Expected completion 2005

Chaplain Intern, Trenton State Psychiatric Hospital, Trenton, NJ 1998–1999

Justification: Mr. Alderman took 18 hours of Greek as an undergraduate student, and 2 credits in Greek at Princeton. He has studied Hebrew, Ugaritic, Aramaic, and Akkadian. Advanced graduate students in biblical studies are often allowed to teach the first semester course in Biblical languages in seminaries.
Garber, David
(part-time)
OTH 603 (G) Introduction to Hebrew (2) ThM Biblical Studies and Semitic Languages

MDiv—Princeton Theological Seminary

BA Religion—Baylor University
PhD Candidate (ABD) Hebrew Bible—Emory University, Expected Completion, 2004

Justification: Mr. Garber took 6 hours of Hebrew as an undergraduate student, 9 hours of Hebrew at Princeton, and 8 hours of Hebrew exegesis at Emory. He has also studied Ugaritic and Aramaic. Advanced graduate students in biblical studies are often allowed to teach the first semester course in Biblical languages in seminaries.
McCall, Emmanuel
(part-time)
MIN 800 (G) Special Topics in Ministry: African American Religions Past and Present DMin—Emory University

MRE—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—University of Louisville
Developed Black Church Studies program at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Taught in the Black Church Studies program for 26 years

Has written 2 books and numerous articles for books and magazines
Morton, Ann White
(part-time)
SPF 701 (G) Spiritual Formation I MDiv—Emory University

Diploma in Advanced Studies in Librarianship—Emory University

MSLS—Emory University

BA—Tift College
Served as Theology Librarian at Mercer, 1995–99

Minister of Family Care, Briarlake Baptist Church, Atlanta, 1989–95

Justification: Ms. Morton taught this course several times while she was the Theology Librarian for McAfee. She has several years of ministerial experience, and this course is a small group experience that requires small group facilitation, experience in ministry, and maturity rather than extensive academic preparation.
Perry, S. Beth
(part-time)
THE 901 (G) Research Colloquium MLS—Indiana University

MA Christian Education—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA—Samford University
Justification: Ms. Perry is the McAfee School of Theology librarian, a position she has held since 2000. Last year she co-taught this course with Dr. Graham Walker
Thompson, Douglas
(part-time)
CHH 621 (G) Church History I PhD European American Religious History—University of Virginia

MDiv—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA History, Asian, and Latin American emphases—Old Dominion University
 
Walker, MaryAnn
(part-time)
SPF 701 (G) Spiritual Formation I (2) MRE—Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

BA Humanities—Florida State University
ThD candidate Asia Baptist Graduate—Theological Seminary

Tagalog Language Training, Professional Level 5

10 years teaching Spiritual Formation, growth groups, and Psychology of Religion at the Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary (1988–98)

Center for Theology and Natural Sciences Asia Regional Associate, 2000–2001
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