Our Faculty
Columbia Theological Seminary has a first-class class faculty. They are leaders in their disciplines, represent a variety of Christian traditions, received their training from the finest institutions of higher learning, and come from around the world to serve at Columbia. They are inspired and driven each day to form the next generation of pastors who will serve the church and the world
“It is a privilege and joy to introduce my colleagues, the faculty of Columbia Theological Seminary. They are world-class and gathered here from around the world. They are esteemed scholars who shape their disciplines and connect the academy, the Church, and society in ways that model publicly engaged faith. They are celebrated teachers who inspire and challenge our students. They are gifted administrators who lead with wisdom and steward the resources of the Seminary to fulfill our educational mission with excellence. And they are ordained and lay leaders in the church, representing 10 denominations, and teaching, preaching, and serving congregations, communities, and governing bodies with intelligence, imagination, and love. Columbia is distinguished by this faculty of the highest quality and character.”
— Dr. Christine Roy Yoder, Senior Vice President, Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs J. McDowell Richards Professor of Biblical Interpretation
“One of the most essential responsibilities of faculty members is to enhance the student learning experience. Columbia Theological Seminary is enriched by the depth and breadth of our faculty's commitment to academic excellence and ministry formation. As a theological institution, we celebrate the accomplishments and milestones of these champions of scholarly rigor and innovation. Their involvement in the church's life is equally inspirational, of which I am grateful!”
— Rev. Dr. Victor Aloyo, Jr. President
Dr. William Brown, William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament
Dr. Kelly Campbell, Associate Dean, Information Services; Senior Director, John Bulow Campbell Library
Dr. Anna Carter Florence, Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching
Dr. Kathy Dawson, Benton Family Associate Professor of Christian Education and Project Director for the Wonder of Worship Grant
Dr. Mark Douglas, J. Erskine Love Professor of Christian Ethics. Lead Professor for the ThM Degree, Director Center for Theology & Contested Publics
Dr. Martha Moore Keish, J.B. Green Professor of Theology
Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes. Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Counseling
Faculty Photo Credit: Rev. Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins, MFA, DMin, PhD, The Peachtree Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth, Columbia Theological Seminary
Dr. Ralph Basui Watkins is widely known as “The Scholar with a Camera.” He is an arts-based researcher whose work bridges spirituality, photography, documentary film, and social justice.
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