The Department of Religion faculty represent many years of academic and ministerial experience both in the United States and abroad. Our faculty are sought after speakers at conferences and seminars; are published authors; and are editors of globally recognized Journals in the areas of Pentecostalism, missiology, leadership studies and theology of C.S. Lewis.
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Richard IsraelChair, Department of Religion Areas of Specialization: Old Testament Prophets, Wisdom Literature, Psalms Education: B.A., Northwest University; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; M.A., and Ph.D. Claremont Graduate University. |
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Greg AustringAssistant Professor of Intercultural Studies and Religion Areas of Specialization: Intercultural and Pastoral Studies. Education: B.A. and M.A., Vanguard University of Southern California; Ph.D. (Candidate) School of Intercultural Studies, Biola University. |
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Jerry Camery-HoggattProfessor of Narrative Theology and New Testament Areas of Specialization: Early Christian Origins, Narrative Theology and New Testament Studies. Particular interest in method and content in the study of the Gospels. Education: B.A., Southern California College; M.T.S., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Boston University. |
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David G. ClarkProfessor Emeritus Areas of Specialization: Intertestamental Period, New Testament, Bible Prophecy, New Testament Greek. Particular interest in Classical Mythologies and Theology of C.S. Lewis. Education: Diploma, Apostolic Bible College; B.A., Southern California College; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. |
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Willem H. DogteromAssociate Professor of Pastoral Ministries Areas of Specialization: Pastoral Ministry, Spirituality, and Practical Theology. Particular interest in Spiritual Formation for lifetime ministry regardless of vocation. Education: Diploma in Theology, Northwest Bible College; B.A., North American Baptist College; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary. |
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Roger D. HeuserProfessor of Leadership Studies Areas of Specialization: leadership, spirituality, and mission in a global context. Education: B.A., Trinity College; M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., New York University. |
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Frank MacchiaProfessor of Theology Areas of Specialization: Systematic Theology, Ecumenical Theology and Pentecostal Theology. Education: B.A., Southern California College; M.A., Wheaton College Graduate School; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary (New York); D. Theol., University of Basel, Switzerland. |
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Jesse MirandaAdjunct Professor |
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Douglas PetersenMargaret S. Smith Distinguished Professor of World Missions and Intercultural Studies Education: Diploma, Northwest Bible College; B.A., Southern California College; M.A., Pepperdine University; Ph.D., Oxford Centre for Mission Studies in Oxford, England. |
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Edmund J. RybarczykAssociate Professor of Systematic Theology Areas of Specialization: Eastern Orthodox Theology and Pentecostal-Charismatic History. Education: B.A., Southern California College; M.A. and Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary. |
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Gary J. TyraAssociate Professor of Biblical and Practical Theology Areas of Specialization: Theology, Spiritual and Ministry Formation. Education: B.A., West Coast Christian College; M.Div. and D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary. |
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April WestbrookAssociate Professor of Old Testament Area of Specialization: Old Testament Studies. Education: B.A., Life Pacific College; M.A. Vanguard University of Southern California; Ph.D. candidate, Claremont Graduate University. |
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William C. WilliamsAdjunct Professor of Old Testament
Education: Diploma, Northeast Bible Institute; B.A., Central Bible College; M.A., Central Bible College; M.A., New York University; Ph.D., New York University; Post-doctoral Study, Hebrew University, Jerusalem; the American Institute of Holy land Studies, Jerusalem. |
Adjunct Professors of Graduate Religion
- WILLIAMS, William – OTG 640 Kingdom of God in the Old Testament (Fall 2011)

















