Faculty Profile
In seeking to build the faculty at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and The College at Southeastern, the following “Faculty Profile” has been established by the trustees in order to define the general characteristics sought in all elected faculty members. Within the faculty, there will be specific characteristics needed for individual positions related to the teaching specialization. Those special expectations may be set forth in position descriptions prepared for each declared vacancy or in other ways. The “Faculty Profile,” however, describes the general expectations of the institution for its permanent faculty.
Elected members of the faculty at Southeastern serve the Christian community as ministers who are personally committed to the lordship of Jesus Christ in every area of life; they seek to obey Christ’s command to love God with all their heart, soul and mind and their neighbor as themselves; they are able and ready to testify of a personal experience of regenerating grace in their life; they affirm and maintain biblical standards of sexual morality; they defend and honor the biblical reverence for life; and they are dedicated to the task of equipping students for service through local churches, mission work and other forms of Christian ministry.
Elected members of the faculty are Baptists in sympathy with the mission of the Southern Baptist Convention; during their time of service at Southeastern, they are active members of a cooperating Southern Baptist church; and they are personally committed to intentional evangelism, Christian social concerns, and world missions.
Faculty members teaching at the master’s level and above are expected to have basic theological education and an earned research doctorate (such as the Ph.D., Th.D. or a degree with similar recognition) from an established institution of higher learning. Moreover, all faculty members are required to have and maintain appropriate expertise in their teaching field.
Faculty members are competent teachers committed to the purpose and the mission of the school and to the historic evangelical Christian faith while employing all useful methods of research and avenues of legitimate theological inquiry in the free pursuit of truth and knowledge.
Faculty members accept, affirm, pledge to teach in accordance with and not contrary to, and subscribe to the Abstract of Principles and The Baptist Faith and Message 2000 ; they affirm and teach the Bible as the inspired, inerrant and infallible Word of God, a perfect treasure of divine instruction with God for its author, salvation for its end and truth without any mixture of error for its matter, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried.
Adopted 1992 and amended 2001 by the Board of Trustees
Elected Faculty
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Daniel L. Akin
Senior Professor of Preaching and Theology
Ed Young, Sr. Chair of Preaching
President
B.A., Criswell College; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The University of Texas at Arlington
Faculty, Dean of Students/Vice President for Students, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1992-96; Academic Dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1996-2004
Teaching at Southeastern since 2004
Brent J. Aucoin
Professor of History
Associate Dean of the College for Academic Affairs
B.A., Louisiana State University; M.A., Miami University (Oxford, OH); Ph.D., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Teaching at Southeastern since 2004
Todd Borger
Associate Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew
B.M., University of Redlands; M.Div., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2009
John W. Burkett
Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition
Director of The Writing Center
B.S., University of Southern California; M.A., Reformed Theological Seminary; M.A., Mississippi College; Ph.D. Texas Christian University
Teaching at Southeastern since 2009
Brandon Tate Cockrell
Associate Professor of Counseling
Fulp Chair of Biblical Counseling
Director, D.Min. & Ed.D. Studies
Interim Ph.D. Studies Director
B.S., William Carey University; M.A. Religious Education, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A. Marriage and Family Therapy, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2012
Stephen B. Eccher
Associate Professor of Church History and Reformation Studies
B.A., Palm Beach Atlantic; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Litt., Ph.D., The University of St. Andrews, Reformation Studies Institute (Scotland)
Teaching at Southeastern since 2013
Miguel Echevarria
Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek
B.A., Bellarmine University; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. in New Testament, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2017
Humphrey “Chip” Hardy
Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages
Senior Research Fellow for Old Testament for Caskey Center for Biblical Text and Translation
B.A. in Mathematics, University of Oklahoma; M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A. in Northwest Semitic Philology, The University of Chicago; Ph.D. in Northwest Semitic Philology, The University of Chicago
Teaching at Southeastern since 2014
Keith Harper
Senior Professor of Baptist Studies
B.A., Lexington Baptist College; M.A., Murray State University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Faculty, Mississippi College, 1991-96
Teaching at Southeastern since 1996
Julia Higgins
Assistant Professor of Ministry to Women
Director of Women’s Degree Programs
B.A., University of North Alabama; M.Div., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2018
Scott Hildreth
Associate Professor of Missiology
Associate Dean of Ministry Studies
B.A. in Religion, Mobile College; M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies, University of Mobile; Ph.D, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2009
Ben Holloway
Assistant Professor of Philosophy and History of Ideas
B.A., Moody Bible Institute; M.A., Trinity International University; Ph.D. (candidate), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2017
Ross Inman
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Philosophy and Biblical Studies; M.A., Theology; M.A., Philosophy; Ph.D., Philosophy
Teaching at Southeastern since 2019
David W. Jones
Professor of Christian Ethics
Associate Dean for Faculty Support
Associate Dean for Theological Studies
B.S., Liberty University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2001
Kenneth D. Keathley
Senior Professor of Theology
Jess Hendley Endowed Chair of Biblical Theology
Director, L. Russ Bush Center for Faith and Culture
B.A., Tennessee Temple University; M.N.S., Southeast Missouri State University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Faculty, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1998-2000; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000-06
Teaching at Southeastern since 2006
Kristin Kellen
Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling
Associate Director of Ed.D. Studies
B.A. in International Studies, UNC-Chapel Hill; M.A. in Biblical Counseling, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D in Applied Theology- Counseling, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2016
L. Scott Kellum
Senior Professor of New Testament and Greek
B.A., The University of Mississippi; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2003
Charles Edward Lawless, Jr.
Senior Professor of Evangelism and Missions
Dean of Doctoral Studies
Richard & Gina Headrick Chair of World Missions
Vice President for Spiritual Formation and Ministry Centers
Director of the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership
B.S., Cumberland College; M.Div., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Faculty, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1996-2011; Global Theological Education Consultant, International Mission Board, since 2008; Vice-President for Global Theological Advance, International Mission Board, 2011-12
Teaching at Southeastern since 2012
J. Gregory Lawson
Professor of Christian Education
B.A., Carson-Newman College; M.A., Tennessee Theological University; J.D., Campbell University School of Law; M.Ed., Ed.D., North Texas State University; M.A., M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Faculty, Williams Baptist College, 1993-96
Teaching at Southeastern since 1996
Mark D. Liederbach
Senior Professor of Theology, Ethics, and Culture
Dean of Students
Vice President for Student Services
B.S., James Madison University; M.A., Denver Seminary; Ph.D., University of Virginia
Faculty, Rocky Mountain Bible Institute, 1993-94; Central Virginia Community College, 1995; University of Virginia, 1995-98; James Madison University, 1998-2000
Teaching at Southeastern since 2000
Tracy J. McKenzie
Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew
B.A., Emporia State University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2006
Steven A. McKinion
Professor of Theology and Patristic Studies
John Leadley Dagg Chair of Systematic Theology
B.A., Mississippi College; M.A., University of Mobile; Ph.D., King’s College, University of Aberdeen
Taught at Southeastern 1998-2003 and since 2005
Benjamin L. Merkle
Research Professor of New Testament and Greek
Editor of the Southeastern Theological Review Journal
M.O. Owens Chair of New Testament Studies
B.R.E., Reformed Bible College; M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Faculty, Cathedral Bible College, 1995-97; Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1999-2000; Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002-08
Teaching at Southeastern since 2008
Adrianne Miles
Associate Professor of English and Linguistics
B.A., North Carolina State University; M.A., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Teaching at Southeastern since 2010
N. Allan Moseley
Senior Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew
Associate Dean of Biblical Studies
B.A., Samford University; M.Div., Th.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Additional studies, Duke University Divinity School
Teaching at Southeastern since 1996
Matthew Mullins
Associate Professor of English and History of Ideas
B.A., Southeastern College at Wake Forest; M.A., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Teaching at Southeastern since 2012
R. Scott Pace
Provost
Dean of Graduate Studies
Associate Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Ministry
B.S., North Carolina State University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2018
Charles Quarles
Research Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology
Charles Page Chair of Biblical Theology
Director of the Caskey Center for Biblical Text and Translation
Senior Research Fellow for New Testament
B.A., University of Mississippi; M.Div., Th.M., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary; Faculty, Clear Creek Bible College; 1996-99, Missionary, International Mission Board; Faculty, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002-05; Dean, Caskey School of Divinity, Louisiana College, 2005-13.
Teaching at Southeastern since 2013
Benjamin Quinn
Associate Professor of Theology and History of Ideas
Associate Director of the Center for Faith and Culture
B.A., Union University; M.Div., Th.M., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Bristol, U.K.
Teaching at Southeastern since 2012
George G. Robinson, IV
Professor of Global Disciple Making
Bailey Smith Chair of Evangelism
B.A. with Master’s Teaching Certificate, University of Georgia; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Miss., Western Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2008
Jim Shaddix
Senior Professor of Preaching
W. A. Criswell Chair of Expository Preaching
B.S., Jacksonville State University; M.Div., D.Min., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Former Pastor, Riverside Baptist Church (Denver)
Former Pastor of Teaching and Training, Church of Brook Hills (Birmingham, AL)
Teaching at Southeastern since 2012
C. Ivan Spencer
Professor of History and Philosophy
B.A., M.A., Criswell College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington
Teaching at Southeastern since 1996
Walter R. Strickland II
Assistant Professor of Systematic and Contextual Theology
B.A., Cedarville University; M.Div., Th.M. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D, Highland Theological College, University of Aberdeen (Scotland).
Teaching at Southeastern since 2013
Greg Welty
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., University of California at Los Angeles; M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary in California; M.Phil., D.Phil., Oriel College, University of Oxford
Teaching at Southeastern since 2010
Keith Whitfield
Associate Professor of Theology
B.S., Clemson University; M.Div., Th.M., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2012
Appointed Faculty
Seth Bible
Dean of The College at Southeastern
Vice President for Undergraduate Studies
Assistant Professor of Ethics and the History of Ideas
B.A., Carson Newman College; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2007
Nate Brooks
Associate Professor of Counseling
B.S., The Master’s University; M.Div, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; PhD., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2023
Keelan Cook
Instructor of Missiology
Director of the Lewis A. Drummond Center for Great Commission Studies
B.A., Union University; M.A., Union University; Ph.D. (in progress), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2016
Anna Daub
Assistant Professor of Missions
Director of Special Projects and Partnerships for Global Theological Initiatives
B.S., Howard Payne University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2020
John Ewart
Professor of Missions and Pastoral Leadership
Associate Vice President for Global Theological Initiatives and Ministry Centers
B.A. in Religion, Baylor University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Miss. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2007
Jason Fowler
Instructor of Library Services
Director of Library Services
B.A.in Christian Studies, North Greenville University; Advanced M.Div, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; MSLS in Library Science, University of Kentucky.
Teaching at Southeastern since 2014
Bryce Hantla
Associate Professor of Education
Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness
Director of Education and Dual Enrollment Programs
B.A., Mississippi College; M.A., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2021
Ronjour Locke
Instructor of Preaching and Urban Ministry
B.A., Washington Bible College; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D. (candidate), Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2018
Jonathan S. Welch
Assistant Professor of Christian Worship
Director of the Worship Training Network
B.A., Duke University; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Part-Time Appointed Faculty
Amanda Aucoin
Associate Professor of History
B.A., Ouachita Baptist University; M.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Teaching at Southeastern since 2004
William T. Branch
Assistant Professor of Preaching and Bible
Undergraduate Chapel Coordinator at the College of Southeastern
B.S., Lancaster Bible College; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. (in progress), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2014
Harrison Carter
Professor of Business
B.S., Georgia Southern College; M.S., United States International University; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Teaching at Southeastern since 2021
Bradley Hambrick
Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling
B.S., Union University; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A.T., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2010
Dwayne Milioni
Associate Professor of Preaching
Director of the Preaching Ph.D. Program
B.A. in Biology, Albion College; M.A. in Divinity, Liberty University; M.A. in Counseling, Liberty University; Ph.D. in Applied Theology, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 1998
Matthew Rogers
Assistant Professor of North American Church Planting
Coordinator of North American Church Planting and Revitalization
B.A., Furman University; M.A., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2014
Jeff Struecker
Assistant Professor of Christian Leadership
A.S., B.S., Troy University; M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2018
Steven P. Wade
Professor of Pastoral Theology
B.A., Anderson College; M.Div., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2004
Retired/Emeritus Faculty
David R. Beck
Professor of New Testament and Greek
B.A., Eastern Kentucky University; M.Div., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Duke University
Teaching at Southeastern since 1995
David A. Black
Senior Professor of New Testament and Greek
B.A., Biola University; M.Div., Talbot School of Theology; D.Theol., University of Basel
Teaching at Southeastern since 1998
Kenneth S. Coley
Senior Professor of Christian Education
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.Ed., College of William and Mary; Ed.D., University of Maryland
Teaching at Southeastern since 1996
Anthony B. Greenham
Professor of Missions and Islamic Studies
B.A., University of Natal; M.A.B.S. Criswell College; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2001
John S. Hammett
Senior Professor of Systematic Theology
B.A., Duke University; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Min., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Additional Studies, Vanderbilt Divinity School
Teaching at Southeastern since 1996
Charles Harvey
Professor of Christian Education
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2011
Daniel R. Heimbach
Senior Research Professor of Christian Ethics
B.S., Oceanography and Naval Science; M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.Phil., Drew University Graduate School; Ph.D., Drew University Graduate School
Teaching at Southeastern since 1993
Bruce A. Little
Emeritus Professor of Philosophy
Director of the Francis A. Shaeffer Collection
B.R.E., Baptist Bible College; M.A., M.A.R., Liberty University; D.Min., Columbia Biblical Seminary; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern Since 2001
Ferris L. McDaniel
Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew
B.A., Cedarville College; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Teaching at Southeastern since 2005
Mark Rooker
Senior Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew
B.A., Rice University; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; M.A., Brandeis University; Ph.D., Brandeis University
Sam R. Williams
Professor of Counseling
B.S., University of Arizona; M.A., Ph.D., California School of Professional Psychology
Teaching at Southeastern since 2000
Visiting Professor
David Bledsoe
Visiting Professor of Missions
A.E.E.T., B.B.A., M.Div., D.Min., Th.D.
Career Missionary with the International Mission Board. Brazil-side Coordinator for MTS Program through SEBTS.
Matt Carter
Visiting Professor
B.A., M.Div., D.Min.
Lead Pastor, Sagemont Church, Houston, TX
Andrew Davis
Visiting Professor of Historical Theology
B.S., M.Div., Ph.D.
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church (Durham)
Tom Elliff
Visiting Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Prayer
B.A., M.Div., D.Min.
Retired IMB President
James David Greear
Visiting Professor of Evangelism and Missions
B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Senior Pastor, The Summit Church (Durham)
Al Jackson
Visiting Professor
B.A., M.Div., D.Min.
Pastor Emeritus, Lakeview Baptist Church, Auburn, AL
Mark Johnson
Visiting Professor of Leadership and Discipleship
A.S., B.A., M.Div., D.Miss.
Cluster Strategy Leader for the Brazil Cluster of the Americas Affinity, International Mission Board
Crawford W. Loritts, Jr.
Visiting Professor
Associate Director, U.S. Ministries, Campus Crusade for Christ
B.A., D.D., S.T.D., Litt.D.
Grant Lovejoy
Visiting Professor of Oral Strategies
B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Director of Orality Strategies, International Mission Board
Phil Newton
Visiting Professor of Pastoral Theology
B.A., M.Div., D.Min., Ph.D.
Director of Pastoral Care and Mentoring - The Pillar Network
Larry Purcell
Professor of Leadership and Discipleship
B.A., B.R.E., M.A., Ph.D.
Regional Consultant for the Kentucky Baptist Convention
Stephen Rummage
Visiting Professor of Preaching
B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Pastor, Bell Shoals Baptist Church (Brandon, FL)
Otto Sanchez
Visiting Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Ministry
B.A., Th.M.
Professor of Preaching, Dominican Baptist Theological Seminary (Santo Domingo, DR)
Peter Schemm
Visiting Professor of Theology
B.B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Pastor, Cave Spring Baptist Church (Roanoke, VA)
Jimmy Scroggins
Visiting Professor of Student Ministry
B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach (FL)
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