| Fall 2006 | Spring 2007 | |
| Fall 2005 | Spring 2006 | |
| Fall 2004 | Spring 2005 | Summer 2005 |
| Fall 2003 | Spring 2004 | Summer 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 623.10 (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 |
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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
|
| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 OTH 806.24(G) Hebrew Reading: Ezekiel |
PhD Hebrew Bible—Emory University
ThM Biblical Studies and Semitic Languages—Princeton Theological
Seminary |
|
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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
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.” |
| 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: PRC 826 (G) Special Topics: |
PhD Theology—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
BD—The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary BA Religion—Baylor University |
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| 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: |
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: 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |