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Associate Dean, Academic Administration
Phone:
404-687-4524
Email:
AdamsA@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH114 / Box 11F
President
Phone:
404-687-4514
Email:
AloyoV@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH110
Constituency Engagement Coordinator
Phone:
404-687-4623
Email:
AndrewsM@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH112 / Box 12F
Cataloging Librarian
Phone:
404-687-4614
Email:
ApplemanA@CTSnet.edu
Office:
JBCL211
Director, Alumni and Church Relations
Phone:
404-687-4593
Email:
BaileyJ@CTSnet.edu
Office:
RC110
Executive to the President; Director of Strategic Engagement
Phone:
404-687-4515
Email:
BaumL@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH108 / Box 13F
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Staff Associate, Center for Lifelong Learning
Phone:
404-687-4577
Email:
BellingerH@CTSnet.edu
Office:
HC209
Chief Engineer
Phone:
404-687-4607
Email:
BettisC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
BLC110 / Box 47F
Bookkeeper
Phone:
404-687-4567
Email:
BoltonC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH106 / Box 46F
Administrative Assistant, Student Formation and Campus Culture
Phone:
404-687-4562
Email:
BondF@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH214
Academic Coach
Phone:
404-687-4632
Email:
BowdenC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
JBCL228
Associate Professor of Old Testament
Phone:
404-687-4553
Email:
BreedB@CTSnet.edu
Office:
RC306 / Box 40F
Dr. Breed’s research focuses on the reception history of the Bible, which traces the divergent uses and understandings of biblical texts from their ancient contexts of production to the present day. His other interests include Hebrew poetry, biblical theology, textual criticism, ancient and medieval visual art, and philosophy.
Education:
Denomination: Episcopal
William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament
Phone:
404-687-4584
Email:
BrownB@CTSnet.edu
Office:
RC309 / Box 54F
Dr. Brown has abiding interests in the use of scripture in the life of the church and the world, particularly in the context of ecology and justice. Specific interests include creation theology, faith and science dialogue, the Psalms, and wisdom literature (Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes). Recent books include The Seven Pillars of Creation: Bible, Science, and the Ecology of Wonder (Oxford University), Wisdom’s Wonder (Wm. B. Eerdmans), and Sacred Sense (Wm. B. Eerdmans). He was named as a Henry Luce III Fellow in theology for 2007-2008.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Professor Emeritus
Phone:
Email:
brueggemann33@charter.net
Office:
1986-2003 William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament
Connector
Phone:
Email:
BumgarnerS@CTSnet.edu
Office:
Associate Dean, Information Services; Senior Director, John Bulow Campbell Library
Phone:
404-687-4547
Email:
CampbellK@CTSnet.edu
Office:
JBCL210 / Box 7F
Dr. Campbell is passionate about equipping people for learning and life, strategizing to develop best practices, and providing high quality service. Her current research focuses on leading others to strive for excellence, and contributing to organizations by helping to develop future leaders.
Education:
Denomination: Southern Baptist
Professor Emeritus
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Email:
Lcarroll@ix.netcom.com
Office:
1983-2009 Associate Professor of Supervised Ministry
Assistant to Dean, Office of Worship Life
Phone:
404-687-4531
Email:
ChalmersC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH301
Professor Emeritus
Phone:
Email:
ClarkeE@CTSnet.edu
Office:
1973-2008 Professor of American Religious History
Housekeeper
Phone:
Email:
CookBettyD@mail.ctsnet.edu
Office:
Buildings and Grounds / Box 350
Associate Director, Communications
Phone:
404-687-4636
Email:
CoxC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH3 / Box 42F
Digital Access Librarian
Phone:
404-687-4611
Email:
CraigmileB@CTSnet.edu
Office:
JBCL203 / Box 7F
Director, Marketing Communication
Benton Family Associate Professor of Christian Education
Phone:
404-687-4579
Email:
DawsonK@CTSnet.edu
Office:
RC201 / Box 3F
Dr. Dawson’s interests revolve around spiritual development, creative teaching methodologies, curriculum theory, and children’s ministry. Her current research explores how parents and the church can have faithful conversations around fantasy literature for children and youth. Dr. Dawson has been chosen 2015 Educator of the Year by the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Collection Management Specialist
Phone:
404-687-4546
Email:
DewberryW@CTSnet.edu
Office:
JBCL119 / Box 7F
Professor of Christian Ethics; Director of ThM Program
Phone:
404-687-4650
Email:
DouglasM@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH310 / Box 17F
Dr. Douglas’s wide-ranging interests include: ethics in neo-orthodox theologies, medical and business ethics, the American philosophical tradition of pragmatism, and the role of religion in political philosophy. He is currently researching and writing at the intersection of environmental issues and conflict studies.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Central Services Coordinator
Phone:
404-687-4630
Email:
FletcherZ@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH5 / Box 345
Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching
Phone:
404-687-4541
Email:
FlorenceA@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH314 / Box 20F
Dr. Florence is interested in preaching and public proclamation, and preparing leaders who can speak and listen in multiple contexts for ministry. Her research focuses on testimony, pedagogies of preaching, the creative process by which communities engage and embody scripture, and how other fields—particularly poetry and theater—offer models for prophetic speech.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Associate Dean, Lifelong Learning
Phone:
404-687-4558
Email:
GalindoI@CTSnet.edu
Office:
HC210 / Box 42F
Dr. Galindo’s interests are in the areas of congregational and organizational leadership, instruction and pedagogy, educational assessment, and Christian faith formation. His work in lifelong learning includes helping leaders apply Bowen Family Systems theory for healthy and effective functioning in home and work settings.
Education:
Denomination: American Baptist
Dean of Students Emeritus
Phone:
Email:
pkgehman@gmail.com
Office:
1985-2003 VP for Student Life and Dean of Students
Campus Minister
Phone:
404-687-4569
Email:
GeistL@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH214 / Box 18F
Media and Marketing Coordinator, Center for Lifelong Learning
Phone:
404-687-4566
Email:
GogginsC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
HC209 / Box 42F
Professor Emerita
Phone:
Email:
catyly@aol.com
Office:
1974-2002 Professor of Church History
Professor Emerita of Church History, Dr. Catherine Gunsalus Gonzalez shares memories of many of the first women in theological education at Presbyterian seminaries (including herself) from the 70s through the 90s.
Systems Administrator
Phone:
404-687-4561
Email:
GrecoV@CTSnet.edu
Office:
BLC301 / Box 28F
Director, Center for Academic Literacy
Phone:
404-687-4633
Email:
GriffinR@CTSnet.edu
Office:
JBCL224 / Box 29F
Director, Instructional Design and Technology
Phone:
404-687-4560
Email:
GuydenR@CTSnet.edu
Office:
JBCL223E / Box 11F
Director, Chapel Music
Phone:
404-687-4531
Email:
HarrisR@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH301 / Box 31F
Associate Professor of Theology
Phone:
404-687-4679
Email:
HartmanT@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH306 / Box 16F
Dr. Hartman’s research interests include contemporary Christian theologies worldwide, Christology, Lived Theology (the interrelationship between religious beliefs and practices), and the work of Kwame Bediako and Karl Barth.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Professor Emeritus
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Email:
patriciaanddouglas1950@gmail.com
Office:
1980-1993 Director of Advanced Studies; Associate Professor of Pastoral Studies
Adjunct
Phone:
Email:
HolmesC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
/ Box 22F
Associate Professor of Educational Ministry; Director of DEdMin Program
Phone:
404-687-4659
Email:
HongC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
RC203 / Box 39F
Dr. Hong’s research interest includes Asian American studies, child and adolescent behavior and development and immigrant communities, church history, post-colonial studies, and systematic theology.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Vice President, Advancement
Phone:
404-687-4568
Email:
HuffineD@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH101 / Box 12F
Academic Coach, Center for Academic Literacy
Phone:
Email:
HughesE@CTSnet.edu
Office:
JBCL230 / Box 29F
Assistant Director, Donor Services
Phone:
404-687-4590
Email:
HughesL@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH7
Controller, Assistant Treasurer
Phone:
404-684-6513
Email:
JamesK@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH106 / Box 46F
Professor Emerita
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Email:
JohnsonB@CTSnet.edu
Office:
1998-2018 J. Davison Philips Professor of New Testament
Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs
Phone:
404-687-4534
Email:
JohnsonR@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH107 / Box 25F
Director, Technical Services
Phone:
404-687-4612
Email:
JohnsonT@CTSnet.edu
Office:
JBCL120 / Box 7F
Thriving Congregations Grant Project Director Assistant
Phone:
Email:
JosundJ@CTSnet.edu
Office:
Associate Director, Spirituality Programs
Phone:
404-687-4557
Email:
JunnS@CTSnet.edu
Office:
HC204
Visiting Instructor of Old Testament and Louisville Institute Postdoctoral Fellow
Phone:
404-687-4574
Email:
KandathilR@CTSnet.edu
Office:
RC305 / Box 35F
Coordinator, Transnational Ministry
Phone:
404-687-4672
Email:
KimS@CTSnet.edu
Office:
BLC101
Director, Student Financial Services
Phone:
404-687-4582
Email:
KnightsC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH201
Network Systems Administrator
Phone:
404-687-4570
Email:
KrzicJ@CTSnet.edu
Office:
BLC305 / Box 28F
Security Officer
Phone:
Email:
Office:
Associate Director, Contextual Education
Phone:
404-687-4519
Email:
LingenfelterA@CTSnet.edu
Office:
BLC101 / Box 27F
Director, Intercultural and Global Services
Phone:
404-687-4673
Email:
MartinR@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH212 / Box 18F
Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Care; Director of MAPT Program
Phone:
404-687-4542
Email:
McgarrahSharpM@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH312 / Box 34F
Dr. McGarrah Sharp is interested in theologies and practices of pastoral care that take into account diversities, multiplicities, and our shared colonial histories. To this end, she teaches and studies decolonial or postcolonial pastoral theology, grief and loss, and recognizing and responding with care in the face of complicities in harm. She works with research partners and students to imagine healing possibilities of truth-telling, creativity, and repair. She has also researched and written about teaching practical theology, including in the unique contexts of travel/immersion courses and online courses. Dr. McGarrah Sharp currently directs the MA in Practical Theology program at CTS.
Education:
Denomination: United Methodist
Affiliate Professor of Worship & Seminary Musician
Phone:
404-687-4649
Email:
McneillT@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH303 / Box 44F
Registrar, Academic Affairs
Phone:
404-687-4576
Email:
MedfordM@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH113 /Box 11F
President Emerita
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Email:
lauramen46@gmail.com
Office:
2000-2009 President
J.B. Green Professor of Theology
Phone:
404 687-4652
Email:
Moore-KeishM@ctsnet.edu
Office:
CH313 / Box 30F
Dr. Moore-Keish’s research interests include Reformed theology, liturgical theology (esp. the theology and practice of the sacraments), and feminist theology. She also has interests in ecumenical theology and interfaith issues including: Reformed-Roman Catholic relations, Christian-Jewish relations, and the religions of India. Dr. Moore-Keish is currently co-editing a book on Karl Barth and Comparative Theology.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Evening Library Assistant
Phone:
404-687-4610
Email:
MooreB@CTSnet.edu
Office:
JBCL
Professor Emerita
Phone:
Email:
MullenD@CTSnet.edu
Office:
2010-2016, Executive VP/Dean of Faculty and Associate Professor of American Christianity and Black Church Studies, 2017 VP, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Professor Emeritus
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Email:
MurchisonC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
2001 - 2011 Dean of Faculty & Executive VP; 1996 - 2011 Professor of Ministry
Wade P. Huie, Jr. Associate Professor of Homiletics, Director of MATS Program
Phone:
404-687-4634
Email:
MyersJ@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH316 / Box 51F
Dr. Myers is interested in homiletical theories and theologies, continental philosophies (esp. poststructuralism, existentialism, and phenomenology), and emerging expressions of faith and practice in postmodern, post-Christian contexts. His research focuses on alternative epistemologies for sermon development and delivery, the philosophical and theological conditions for the im/possibility of preaching, contextual/constructive biblical hermeneutics and theologies, and the ways in which preaching interacts with cultures and traditions.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Professor Emerita
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2007 - 2012 Director, John Bulow Campbell Library and Professor of Theological Bibliography
Samuel A. Cartledge Associate Professor of New Testament
Phone:
404 687-4544
Email:
NadellaR@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH307 / Box 33F
Dr. Nadella’s research and teaching interests include postcolonial biblical interpretation, migration and New Testament perspectives on economic justice and their ethical implications for the Church and society. In addition, his research has focused on Mikhail Bakhtin and Biblical Studies.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Recent Public Scholarship:
Vice President, Enrollment Management and Vocational Outreach
Phone:
404-687-4516
Email:
NicholsonA@CTSnet.edu
Office:
BLC210
Professor Emerita
Phone:
Email:
OconnorK@CTSnet.edu
Office:
2005 -2010 William M McPheeters Professor of Old Testament; 1995 - 2004 Professor of Old Testament
Associate Dean, Contextual Education and International Partnerships
Phone:
404-687-4518
Email:
ParkS@CTSnet.edu
Office:
BLC101
Associate Dean, Student Formation
Phone:
404-687-4664
Email:
PattersonN@ctsnet.edu
Office:
CH214 / Box 18F
Professor Emeritus
Phone:
Email:
PattonJ@CTSnet.edu
Office:
1965-2001 Professor of Pastoral Theology/Director of ThD Program
Director, Public Services
Phone:
404-687-4661
Email:
PetersonE@ctsnet.edu
Office:
JBCL208 / Box 7F
Professor Emeritus
Phone:
Email:
rhramey@mindspring.com
Office:
1979-1995 Professor of Ministry
Professor Emeritus
Phone:
Email:
chas.raynal@gmail.com
Office:
1999-2009 Associate Professor of Theology; Director of Advanced Studies
Director, Archives
Phone:
404-687-4615
Email:
GreenamyreC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
JBCL306 / Box 7F
Director, Admissions and Enrollment Operations
Phone:
404-687-4517
Email:
RichM@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH201 / Box 6F
J. Erskine Love Professor of Christian Ethics
Phone:
404 687-4537
Email:
RiggsM@CTSnet.edu
Office:
BLC109 / Box 35F
Dr. Riggs is interested in the relationship between social oppression and socio-religious ethical praxis, ethical discourse that bridges the gap between womanist religious scholarship and the Church’s practice of ministry, the moral foundations for public policy, and the Church`s role in social justice ministry. She was named as a Henry Luce III Fellow in Theology for 2017-2018.
Dr. Riggs is the Founder of an applied ethics non-profit center called Still Waters: A Center for Ethical Formation and Practices, Inc. Still Waters’ mission is to provide education in conflict transformation theory and practices, particularly focusing upon the intersection of religion and violence. The Center’s latest program is REM (Religious Ethical Mediation) PLAY, interactive dialogues for envisioning practical ways to engage during times of conflict.
Education:
Denomination: Non- Denominational
Wonder of Worship Grant Assistant
Phone:
404-687-4505
Email:
RingerW@ctsnet.edu
Office:
RC207 / Box 11F
Certificate Programs Coordinator and Thriving in Ministry Grant Project Director Assistant
Phone:
404-687-4592
Email:
RiviereA@CTSnet.edu
Office:
HC203 / Box 42F
Public Services Archivist
Phone:
404-687-4628
Email:
RobertsonM@CTSnet.edu
Office:
JBCL313
Vice President, Business and Finance
Phone:
404-687-4512
Email:
SadlerM@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH106 / Box 46F
Director, Human Resources; Title IX Coordinator
Phone:
404-687-4654
Email:
SaulsJ@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH112 / Box 56F
Faculty Emeritus
Phone:
Email:
SaundersS@CTSnet.edu
Office:
1991-2020 Associate Professor of New Testament
Dr. Saunders’ research interests include “eschatology” in early Christian understandings of “the last days,” the nature of the Church, spirituality, and ecclesial self-definition, with a special interest in the Gospel according to Matthew.
Education:
Denomination: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Associate Director, Annual Giving
Phone:
404-687-4622
Email:
SchoonoverR@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH7 / Box 12F
Associate Director, Content Strategy
Phone:
404-687-4548
Email:
SeymourA@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH204
Evening Library Assistant
Phone:
404-687-4610
Email:
SmithD@CTSnet.edu
Office:
JBCL
J. Davison Philips Professor of New Testament
Phone:
404-687-4563
Email:
SmithM@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH309 / Box 26F
Dr. Smith is interested in close critical readings of sacred texts that attend to justice issues, the perspective and presence of the marginalized and silenced ‘other,’ and the intersection of race, gender, class, sexuality, and religion. She is an expert in womanist and African American biblical interpretation. Smith views her research and teaching as a means of conscientization and social justice activism. Her other foci are ancient and modern slavery and language studies. Smith’s most recent books are Toward Decentering the New Testament: A Reintroduction (Cascade 2018) co-authored with Yung Suk Kim and Womanist Sass and Talk Back: Social (In)Justice, Intersectionality, and Biblical Interpretation (Cascade 2018). She is currently writing a womanist reading of the parables of Jesus (Lexington Books).
Education:
Denomination:
African Methodist Episcopal
Associate Dean for Worship Life; Assistant Professor of Worship
Phone:
404-687-4608
Email:
SpurrierR@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH300 / Box 50F
Dr. Spurrier is interested in a theologies and practices of public worship that reflect the beauty and tension that human difference brings to Christian liturgy. Engaging ethnographic theology, disability studies, and liturgical aesthetics, her research explores the hope of human interdependence and the importance of liturgical access for ecclesial practice and Christian community. She integrates a focus on liturgical and practical theology in the classroom with the formation of worship leaders through daily chapel services.
Education:
Denomination: Mennonite
Assistant Director, Public Services
Phone:
404-687-4617
Email:
StowB@CTSnet.edu
Office:
JBCL220 / Box 7F
Phone:
Email:
StroupG@CTSnet.edu
Office:
J.B. Green Professor of Theology 1984-2014
Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics
Phone:
404-687-4537
Email:
SymmondsN@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH315 / Box 10F
Security Officer
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Security Officer
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Operations Coordinator, Business Office
Phone:
404-687-4510
Email:
ThimasF@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH106
Maintenance
Phone:
404-687-4607
Email:
ThomasG@CTSnet.edu
Office:
BLC110
Contract ATLA Grant Project Archives Assistant
Phone:
Email:
ThomasT@CTSnet.edu
Office:
Assistant Director, Advancement Operations
Phone:
404-687-4525
Email:
ThompsonV@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH101 / Box 31F
Vice President and Dean, Student Formation and Campus Culture
Phone:
404-687-4522
Email:
ThreadgillK@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH216
Associate Professor of Ministry; Director of DMin Program
Phone:
404-687-4586
Email:
TribbleJ@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH107 / Box 25F
Dr. Tribble is interested in educating and forming persons for the transformative praxis of ministry in Church and society. An ordained elder, former pastor, and presiding elder of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, he bridges the Church, community, and seminary through his teaching, ministry, and scholarship in the areas of practical theology, congregational studies, ethnographic research, urban church ministry, black church studies, congregational leadership, and evangelism.
Education:
Denomination: Africian Methodist Episcopal Zion
Educational Technologist
Phone:
404-687-4635
Email:
VaughanJ@CTSnet.edu
Office:
BLC304 / Box 57F
Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Counseling
Phone:
Email:
Walker-BarnesC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH311 / Box 49F
Professor of Church History
Phone:
404-687-4545
Email:
WardH@CTSnet.edu
Office:
BLC204 / Box 37F
Dr. Ward’s research interests include the age of Reformations, the Jesuits, encounters of cultures and religions, women and religious vocation, history of biblical interpretation, history of Christianity in Asia, and justice issues in Church history.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
The Peachtree Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth
Phone:
404-687-4536
Email:
WatkinsR@CTSnet.edu
Office:
BLC311
Dr. Watkin’s work and research centers around building 21st-century churches. His writing and research is done with congregations as they partner to be faithful to the call of being the Body of Christ. He is presently working on ways the Church can use multi-media approaches and web 2.0 strategies to be effective at evangelism and discipleship.
Education:
Denomination: African Methodist Episcopal
Central Services Coordinator
Phone:
404-687-4564
Email:
WearyP@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH5 / Box 345
Director, Major Gifts
Phone:
404-687-4671
Email:
WileyC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH101 / Box 31F
Executive Assistant, Academic Affairs
Phone:
404-687-4521
Email:
Wishart-ChristianK@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH114 / Box 11F
Professor Emeritus
Phone:
Email:
wrenba@earthlink.net
Office:
2000-2007 Conant Professor of Worship
Senior Vice President and Dean of Faculty; J. McDowell Richards Professor of Biblical Interpretation
Phone:
404-687-4596
Email:
YoderC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH114 / Box 11F
Dr. Yoder’s research interests include Israelite and ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature; the social-historical and theological dynamics of the post-exilic period; the short stories of Ruth, Esther, and Jonah; and biblical conceptions of the moral self.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Associate Professor of American Religious and Cultural History; Director of MDiv Program
Phone:
404-687-4589
Email:
YooW@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH305 / Box 2F
Dr. Yoo has previously written about the transnational histories of American Protestant world missions in Korea and Korean American immigrant religious communities as well as the histories of Presbyterianism and Protestant theological education in the United States. His latest book covers the history and legacy of slavery and anti-Black racism in American Presbyterianism. His current research interests include tracing the histories of racial injustice, settler colonialism, and slavery in the United States and examining Indigenous, Black, and Asian American theologies of freedom and resistance.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Associate Professor of Old Testament
Phone:
404-687-4553
Email:
BreedB@CTSnet.edu
Office:
RC306 / Box 40F
Dr. Breed’s research focuses on the reception history of the Bible, which traces the divergent uses and understandings of biblical texts from their ancient contexts of production to the present day. His other interests include Hebrew poetry, biblical theology, textual criticism, ancient and medieval visual art, and philosophy.
Education:
Denomination: Episcopal
William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament
Phone:
404-687-4584
Email:
BrownB@CTSnet.edu
Office:
RC309 / Box 54F
Dr. Brown has abiding interests in the use of scripture in the life of the church and the world, particularly in the context of ecology and justice. Specific interests include creation theology, faith and science dialogue, the Psalms, and wisdom literature (Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes). Recent books include The Seven Pillars of Creation: Bible, Science, and the Ecology of Wonder (Oxford University), Wisdom’s Wonder (Wm. B. Eerdmans), and Sacred Sense (Wm. B. Eerdmans). He was named as a Henry Luce III Fellow in theology for 2007-2008.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Adjunct
Phone:
Email:
HolmesC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
/ Box 22F
Visiting Instructor of Old Testament and Louisville Institute Postdoctoral Fellow
Phone:
404-687-4574
Email:
KandathilR@CTSnet.edu
Office:
RC305 / Box 35F
Samuel A. Cartledge Associate Professor of New Testament
Phone:
404 687-4544
Email:
NadellaR@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH307 / Box 33F
Dr. Nadella’s research and teaching interests include postcolonial biblical interpretation, migration and New Testament perspectives on economic justice and their ethical implications for the Church and society. In addition, his research has focused on Mikhail Bakhtin and Biblical Studies.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Recent Public Scholarship:
J. Davison Philips Professor of New Testament
Phone:
404-687-4563
Email:
SmithM@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH309 / Box 26F
Dr. Smith is interested in close critical readings of sacred texts that attend to justice issues, the perspective and presence of the marginalized and silenced ‘other,’ and the intersection of race, gender, class, sexuality, and religion. She is an expert in womanist and African American biblical interpretation. Smith views her research and teaching as a means of conscientization and social justice activism. Her other foci are ancient and modern slavery and language studies. Smith’s most recent books are Toward Decentering the New Testament: A Reintroduction (Cascade 2018) co-authored with Yung Suk Kim and Womanist Sass and Talk Back: Social (In)Justice, Intersectionality, and Biblical Interpretation (Cascade 2018). She is currently writing a womanist reading of the parables of Jesus (Lexington Books).
Education:
Denomination:
African Methodist Episcopal
Senior Vice President and Dean of Faculty; J. McDowell Richards Professor of Biblical Interpretation
Phone:
404-687-4596
Email:
YoderC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH114 / Box 11F
Dr. Yoder’s research interests include Israelite and ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature; the social-historical and theological dynamics of the post-exilic period; the short stories of Ruth, Esther, and Jonah; and biblical conceptions of the moral self.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Professor of Christian Ethics; Director of ThM Program
Phone:
404-687-4650
Email:
DouglasM@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH310 / Box 17F
Dr. Douglas’s wide-ranging interests include: ethics in neo-orthodox theologies, medical and business ethics, the American philosophical tradition of pragmatism, and the role of religion in political philosophy. He is currently researching and writing at the intersection of environmental issues and conflict studies.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Associate Professor of Theology
Phone:
404-687-4679
Email:
HartmanT@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH306 / Box 16F
Dr. Hartman’s research interests include contemporary Christian theologies worldwide, Christology, Lived Theology (the interrelationship between religious beliefs and practices), and the work of Kwame Bediako and Karl Barth.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
J.B. Green Professor of Theology
Phone:
404 687-4652
Email:
Moore-KeishM@ctsnet.edu
Office:
CH313 / Box 30F
Dr. Moore-Keish’s research interests include Reformed theology, liturgical theology (esp. the theology and practice of the sacraments), and feminist theology. She also has interests in ecumenical theology and interfaith issues including: Reformed-Roman Catholic relations, Christian-Jewish relations, and the religions of India. Dr. Moore-Keish is currently co-editing a book on Karl Barth and Comparative Theology.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics
Phone:
404-687-4537
Email:
SymmondsN@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH315 / Box 10F
Professor of Church History
Phone:
404-687-4545
Email:
WardH@CTSnet.edu
Office:
BLC204 / Box 37F
Dr. Ward’s research interests include the age of Reformations, the Jesuits, encounters of cultures and religions, women and religious vocation, history of biblical interpretation, history of Christianity in Asia, and justice issues in Church history.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Associate Professor of American Religious and Cultural History; Director of MDiv Program
Phone:
404-687-4589
Email:
YooW@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH305 / Box 2F
Dr. Yoo has previously written about the transnational histories of American Protestant world missions in Korea and Korean American immigrant religious communities as well as the histories of Presbyterianism and Protestant theological education in the United States. His latest book covers the history and legacy of slavery and anti-Black racism in American Presbyterianism. His current research interests include tracing the histories of racial injustice, settler colonialism, and slavery in the United States and examining Indigenous, Black, and Asian American theologies of freedom and resistance.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
President
Phone:
404-687-4514
Email:
AloyoV@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH110
Associate Dean, Information Services; Senior Director, John Bulow Campbell Library
Phone:
404-687-4547
Email:
CampbellK@CTSnet.edu
Office:
JBCL210 / Box 7F
Dr. Campbell is passionate about equipping people for learning and life, strategizing to develop best practices, and providing high quality service. Her current research focuses on leading others to strive for excellence, and contributing to organizations by helping to develop future leaders.
Education:
Denomination: Southern Baptist
Benton Family Associate Professor of Christian Education
Phone:
404-687-4579
Email:
DawsonK@CTSnet.edu
Office:
RC201 / Box 3F
Dr. Dawson’s interests revolve around spiritual development, creative teaching methodologies, curriculum theory, and children’s ministry. Her current research explores how parents and the church can have faithful conversations around fantasy literature for children and youth. Dr. Dawson has been chosen 2015 Educator of the Year by the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching
Phone:
404-687-4541
Email:
FlorenceA@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH314 / Box 20F
Dr. Florence is interested in preaching and public proclamation, and preparing leaders who can speak and listen in multiple contexts for ministry. Her research focuses on testimony, pedagogies of preaching, the creative process by which communities engage and embody scripture, and how other fields—particularly poetry and theater—offer models for prophetic speech.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Associate Dean, Lifelong Learning
Phone:
404-687-4558
Email:
GalindoI@CTSnet.edu
Office:
HC210 / Box 42F
Dr. Galindo’s interests are in the areas of congregational and organizational leadership, instruction and pedagogy, educational assessment, and Christian faith formation. His work in lifelong learning includes helping leaders apply Bowen Family Systems theory for healthy and effective functioning in home and work settings.
Education:
Denomination: American Baptist
Associate Professor of Educational Ministry; Director of DEdMin Program
Phone:
404-687-4659
Email:
HongC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
RC203 / Box 39F
Dr. Hong’s research interest includes Asian American studies, child and adolescent behavior and development and immigrant communities, church history, post-colonial studies, and systematic theology.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Care; Director of MAPT Program
Phone:
404-687-4542
Email:
McgarrahSharpM@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH312 / Box 34F
Dr. McGarrah Sharp is interested in theologies and practices of pastoral care that take into account diversities, multiplicities, and our shared colonial histories. To this end, she teaches and studies decolonial or postcolonial pastoral theology, grief and loss, and recognizing and responding with care in the face of complicities in harm. She works with research partners and students to imagine healing possibilities of truth-telling, creativity, and repair. She has also researched and written about teaching practical theology, including in the unique contexts of travel/immersion courses and online courses. Dr. McGarrah Sharp currently directs the MA in Practical Theology program at CTS.
Education:
Denomination: United Methodist
Affiliate Professor of Worship & Seminary Musician
Phone:
404-687-4649
Email:
McneillT@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH303 / Box 44F
Wade P. Huie, Jr. Associate Professor of Homiletics, Director of MATS Program
Phone:
404-687-4634
Email:
MyersJ@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH316 / Box 51F
Dr. Myers is interested in homiletical theories and theologies, continental philosophies (esp. poststructuralism, existentialism, and phenomenology), and emerging expressions of faith and practice in postmodern, post-Christian contexts. His research focuses on alternative epistemologies for sermon development and delivery, the philosophical and theological conditions for the im/possibility of preaching, contextual/constructive biblical hermeneutics and theologies, and the ways in which preaching interacts with cultures and traditions.
Education:
Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Associate Dean, Contextual Education and International Partnerships
Phone:
404-687-4518
Email:
ParkS@CTSnet.edu
Office:
BLC101
Associate Dean for Worship Life; Assistant Professor of Worship
Phone:
404-687-4608
Email:
SpurrierR@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH300 / Box 50F
Dr. Spurrier is interested in a theologies and practices of public worship that reflect the beauty and tension that human difference brings to Christian liturgy. Engaging ethnographic theology, disability studies, and liturgical aesthetics, her research explores the hope of human interdependence and the importance of liturgical access for ecclesial practice and Christian community. She integrates a focus on liturgical and practical theology in the classroom with the formation of worship leaders through daily chapel services.
Education:
Denomination: Mennonite
Associate Professor of Ministry; Director of DMin Program
Phone:
404-687-4586
Email:
TribbleJ@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH107 / Box 25F
Dr. Tribble is interested in educating and forming persons for the transformative praxis of ministry in Church and society. An ordained elder, former pastor, and presiding elder of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, he bridges the Church, community, and seminary through his teaching, ministry, and scholarship in the areas of practical theology, congregational studies, ethnographic research, urban church ministry, black church studies, congregational leadership, and evangelism.
Education:
Denomination: Africian Methodist Episcopal Zion
Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Counseling
Phone:
Email:
Walker-BarnesC@CTSnet.edu
Office:
CH311 / Box 49F
The Peachtree Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth
Phone:
404-687-4536
Email:
WatkinsR@CTSnet.edu
Office:
BLC311
Dr. Watkin’s work and research centers around building 21st-century churches. His writing and research is done with congregations as they partner to be faithful to the call of being the Body of Christ. He is presently working on ways the Church can use multi-media approaches and web 2.0 strategies to be effective at evangelism and discipleship.
Education:
Denomination: African Methodist Episcopal
