Our Faculty

Forming the Next Generation

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 and Dean of Faculty


“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


Keep Up with Columbia’s Faculty

Our faculty preach and teach around the world traveling to other institutions of higher learning as well as conferences and meetings to share their insights and knowledge.

Dr. Brennan Breed

  • October 20: Covenant Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC: Leading an Adult Education session titled “For the Heart: The Psalms as an Anatomy of the Soul”
  • November 17: Covenant Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC: Leading an Adult Education session titled “It is Well with My Soul: Lessons on Living in a Politically Turbulent World”
  • December 1, 8, 15: First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, Advent Series for Adult Education
Brennan Breed

Dr. Kathy Dawson

  • October 20: Co-keynote Online Conference with a theologian from the Czech Republic on “Between Advent and Epiphany: Christmas”
  • November 4-6: Leading first Godly Play training at Columbia Theological Seminary.

Dr. Mark Douglas

  • Named the new J. Erskine Love Chair of Christian Ethics by the school’s Board of Trustees.
  • Nominated to chair the Banking and Governance sub-committee of the Mission Responsibility Through Investment committee of the PC(USA)
  • January 2025: Convening Climate Justice Interest Group for Society of Christian Ethics
Mark Douglas

Dr. Anna Carter Florence

  • October 15-16: Preachers Studio for Renewal in partnership with Abilene Christian University/Summit present a two-day workshop with preachers.
  • October 17: Featured Speaker at Summit, Abilene Christian University
  • October 21-22: Preachers Studio for Renewal and Church Anew partnership present a two-day workshop for preachers
  • November 13-14: Preachers Studio for Renewal Pastoral Leadership Revitalization present a two-day event for preachers in Nebraska City, NE
  • November 19:  Keynote lecture at Preaching Symposium, Philadelphia Presbytery

Dr. Israel Galindo

  • October 27 – 30: Columbia Theological Seminary Faculty Immersion, Los Angeles CA
  • December 4: Griffith Theological Fund Board Meeting, Columbia Theological Seminary
Israel Galindo

Christine Hong

Dr. Christine Hong


Dr. Mindy McGarrah Sharp

  • November 2024: Speaker at American Academy of Religion/Society Biblical Literature, San Diego, CA.
Mindy McGarrah Sharp

Martha Moore Keish

Dr. Martha Moore-Keish, J.B. Green Professor of Theology

  • November 10: Teaching at First Presbyterian Atlanta Faith and Life Class

Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes, Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Counseling

  • November 2: Presenting workshop, “Working with Whiteness,” Georgia Psychological Association

Dr. William Yoo

  • November 10: Delivering the 2024 Henry and Annabel Larzelere Lecture, “Striving and Struggling for a More Perfect Faith and a More Perfect Union: The Past, Present, and Future of Racism and American Christianity,” at The Peoples Church in East Lansing, MI

Find our full faculty directory here.