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School of Theology & Missions

Preparing for ministry, planning to teach or simply seeking to deepen your knowledge of God and Scripture? Â鶹ÊÓƵ's School of Theology and Missions is committed to rigorous academics and attention to students as individuals.

Undergraduate Majors

The STM offers several majors for undergraduate students who sense a calling to various types of vocational ministry or who desire a rigorous theological education as part of their preparation for other occupations.

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Biblical Studies/Languages

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Christian Ministry and Missions

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Christian Studies

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Philosophy

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Theological Studies

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Undergraduate Minors

In addition to our majors, the STM offers several minors. These minors allow students majoring in other schools and academic departments to integrate their studies with a foundational biblical and theological education.

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Ancient Languages

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Apologetics

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Biblical Studies/Languages

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Christian Ministry and Missions

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Christian Studies

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Philosophy

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Theological Studies

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Graduate Programs

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Master of Christian Studies

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Our Faculty

The STM is known as a school characterized by outstanding classroom teachers. Our professors have received the Faculty of the Year Award at Â鶹ÊÓƵ seven times. Several of us also teach regularly in seminaries and theological schools all over the world. As a faculty, we seek to integrate excellent classroom teaching, a deep commitment to Christ, extensive ministry experience in local churches and/or the mission field, and outstanding scholarship. As disciple-makers, we also give personal attention to our students and many of us host students in our homes for fellowship and ministry.

Matthew Albanese

Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies

Frank Anderson

Stephen Olford Chair of Expository Preaching; Associate Professor of Ministry and Missions; and Director, Center for Racial Reconciliation

Mark Dubis

University Professor of Biblical Studies

Gregory Poore

Associate Professor of Philosophy, Apologetics, and Ethics
Jacob Shatzer

Jacob Shatzer

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Professor of Theological Studies
Ray Van Neste

Ray Van Neste

Dean; Professor of Biblical Studies; and Vice President for University Ministries

M. Justin Wainscott

Associate Dean; Associate Professor of Ministry; and Associate Dean of University Ministries