Professor of Contemporary Christian Theology
Office: Restoration Hall 12
Phone: 217 732-3168 ext. 2267
Education
- Ph.D., The Divinity School of the University of Chicago (1988)
- M. Div., Lincoln Christian Seminary (1977)
- M.A., Lincoln Christian Seminary (1977)
- B.A., Lincoln Christian College (1970)
Appointed to Faculty: 1977 (college), 1992 (seminary)
Courses
- TH600NET Turning Points in Systematic Theology
- TH710NET Insights for Ministering to Contemporary Mindsets
- TH602/PR602 Preaching for Contemporary Listeners
- TH609 Holy Spirit: Empowering the Church Today
- TH622 Twentieth Century Theology
- TH661 Nineteenth Century Theology
- TH694 Imaging God’s World
- TH710/PH710 Insights for Ministering to Contemporary Mindsets
- TH805 Contemporary Roman Catholic Theology
- TH807 Critical Hermeneutics Today
- TH809 Contemporary Protestant Church Beliefs and Practices
- TH801/PC810/LS706 Ethical and Legal Issues for Counselors and Other Christian Leaders
- TH811 Explorations in Neurotheology
- TH899 Special Issues in Contemporary Christian Theology
- TH901 Thesis
- TH903 Extended Research Paper
- DMIN1004
Publications:
- Articles and Reviews in The Stone Campbell Journal, Journal of Faith and the Academy, Christian Standard, Leaven, The Lookout, Restoration Herald, Journal of Health and Religion
- Chapters in Understanding Four Views of Baptism (ed. John Armstrong)
- Chapter in A Humble Defense: Evidence for the Christian Faith (ed. Mark Scott and Mark Moore)
- Chapter in Essentials of Christian Faith (ed. Steve Burris)
- Co-edited and chapter in Taking Every Thought Captive: Essays in Honor of James D. Strauss (ed. Knopp and Castelein)
- Lessons in Standard Lesson Commentary
- Contributor to The Quest Study Bible
- Contributor to Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Revised edition)
Additional Professional Experience:
- Translator, Kerk van Christus, Genk, Belgium, 1966-67
- Preaching Ministry, Flint Lake Church of Christ, Valparaiso, IN 1968-70
- Preaching Ministry, Rutland Christian Church, Rutland, IL 1970-73
- Missionary Preaching Ministry, Kerk van Christus, Genk, Belgium, 1974-75
- Preaching Ministry, Central Church of Christ, Streator, IL 1975-77
- Interim Preaching Ministry, Williamsville Christian Church, Williamsville, IL 1978
- Interim Preaching Ministry, Lincoln Christian Church, IL 1985
- Interim Preaching Ministry, Pana Christian Church, Pana, IL 1998-99
- Preaching Ministry, Lincoln Christian Church, Lincoln, IL 2001-2006
- Lectureships, workshops, and classes at TCM, Wheaton College, Cincinnati Christian University, Stone Campbell Journal Conference, Faith and the Academy Conference, NACC, National Missionary Convention, Johnson Bible College, Maritime Christian College, Ozark Christian College, St. Louis Christian College, Faulkner University
Personal
- Married to Marie Cornett at the Flint Lake Church of Christ, Valparaiso, IN in 1968
- American citizenship May 1984