Undergraduate School of Religion Faculty
Divisions of Bible and Practical Studies
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Royce Brian Short
Educational Background: B.A. in Bible, Bob Jones University; M.A. in Bible, Bob Jones University; Ph.D. in Old Testament Interpretation, Bob Jones University Courses Taught: Biblical Hermeneutics, Greek, Principles and Methods of Missions, Current Issues in Missions, The Biblical Minister, Old Testament Historical Books, Foundations for a Biblical Lifestyle, Ethics, classes in Pastoral Theology Work and Ministry Experience: Currently Dean of the School of Religion at Bob Jones University; was a Graduate Assistant for four years in Greek and Old Testament courses; was a missionary and pastor in Utah for 19 years; has written articles for Biblical Viewpoint Faculty Member Since: 1999 Other Facts: He and his wife, Anne, have two daughters. |
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Ward Andersen
Educational Background: B.A. in Bible, Bob Jones University; M.A. in Bible, Bob Jones University; Ph.D. in New Testament Interpretation, Bob Jones University Courses Taught: Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Advanced Old Testament, Elementary Greek, Intermediate Greek, Greek Review, Hebrew History, Christ in the Old Testament, Gospel and Epistles of John, Galatians and Thessalonians, Bible Geography, Bible Doctrines, General Epistles, Old and New Testament Prophecy Work and Ministry Experience: Currently Assistant Pastor of Trinity Bible Church (Greer) and has been on the board of elders for a number of years; has preached or taught in several countries (Israel, Australia, Canada) as well as in the States; has written articles for Biblical Viewpoint Faculty Member Since: 1968 Other Facts: Married to Donna Nelson Andersen; has four children and three grandchildren |
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David O. Beale
Educational Background: Attended Eastern Baptist College for two years; attended Baptist Bible Seminary for two years; B.A. in Bible, Bob Jones University; M.A. in Church History, Bob Jones University; Ph.D. in Church History, Bob Jones University Courses Taught: Life and Ministry of Christ, Paul's Prison Epistles, Baptist History, Bible Doctrines, Biblical Themes, American Church History, Colonial American Church History, History of Doctrine, Church Fathers, History of Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism, History of the Roman Catholic Church, History of Christian Creeds and Confessions, and American Christianity Since 1800 Work and Ministry Experience: Bible Conference ministries and week-end preaching in churches; leads Mayflower Study Tour groups to England, Wales, Scotland, and Holland; also leads study tour groups to Turkey on the Seven Churches of Revelation and Journeys of Paul Faculty Member Since: 1973 Other Facts: Author of several books including: A Pictorial History of Our English Bible, BJU Press (1982); In Pursuit of Purity: American Fundamentalism Since 1850, BJU Press (1986); The Mayflower Pilgrims: Roots of Puritan, Presbyterian, Congregationalist, and Baptist Heritage, Ambassador-Emerald, International (2000); favorite hobbies include searching for rare books and photographing American, European, and Middle Eastern sites of religious and historical significance; has a PowerPoint slide collection of world sites that numbers around 10,000, which he often uses in classes and conferences. |
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Jim Berg
Educational Background: B.A. in Bible, Bob Jones University; M.A. in Theology, Bob Jones University; D.D., Tabernacle Baptist Theological Seminary Courses Taught: Ministering to the Family, Christian Discipleship, Orientation, Principles of Leadership Work and Ministry Experience: Dean of Students, BJU; frequent speaker at weekend family and couple's conferences Faculty Member Since: 1975 Other Facts: Author of Basics for Believers, Changed into His Image, Created for His Glory, and When Trouble Comes, all published by BJU Press |
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Patricia Berg
Educational Background: B.A. in Bible, Bob Jones University; M.S. in Counseling, Bob Jones University Courses Taught: Biblical Role of Women, Counseling Women Work and Ministry Experience: Taught English Composition and Rhetoric at BJU (3 yrs.), worked in and later directed the Church Ministries Resource Lab at BJU (26 yrs.), taught Children's Ministries class for several years; currently speaks at couples' retreats around the country with her husband, Jim, who is dean of students at BJU; also speaks at ladies' retreats and other meetings; she and her husband have devoted their lives to helping others know God better and grow in their Christlikeness Faculty Member Since: 1973 Other Facts: She and her husband have three grown daughters (two of whom are married) and four grandsons. She enjoys singing in the music ministry of her church and has produced a solo recording with orchestra, entitled Adoration, which is available at the BJU Campus Store or through the BJU Press |
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Brenton H. Cook
Educational Background: B.A. in History, Bob Jones University; M.A. in Bible, Bob Jones University; Ph.D. in Church History, Bob Jones University Courses Taught: Biblical Church Ministry, Hermeneutics, Bible Doctrines, Cults, Church Discipleship Ministries Work and Ministry Experience: Three years - Managing Editor of Ambassador-Emerald International publisher Faculty Member Since: 2006 Other Facts: Married to Anne Bailey |
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Richard Hand
Educational Background: B.A. in English & Social Studies Education, Purdue University; J.D., Indiana University Courses Taught: Essentials of Government & Public Policy, Foundations of Government, Public Policy Issues and the Word of God, America's Ideological Foundation, and Church-State Relations; School Law, Business Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law for Law Enforcement, Ministry and Law; Foundations of Education, Administrative Leadership and Supervision; Principles of Bible Study, Biblical Foundations, Pentateuch, Old Testament Messages, New Testament Messages, Life & Ministry of Paul, Pauline Letters, Romans, Isaiah, Revelation, Daniel & Revelation, Ezra-Nehemiah, I & II Corinthians, and Teaching Bible Work and Ministry Experience: Public high school teacher in Indiana and Pennsylvania, research analyst for Indiana Judicial Study Commission, deputy prosecuting attorney intern (Hamilton Co., Noblesville, Indiana), corporate attorney (Blue Cross-Blue Shield); founder and administrator of Colonial Christian School (Indianapolis, Indiana); currently a teaching professor of Bible, graduate education, political science, and law at BJU Faculty Member Since: 1981 Other Facts: He and his wife Lois have four children, all of whom are married and establishing their own homes to continue honoring Christ |
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Bruce McAllister Educational Background: B.A. in Bible, Bob Jones University; M.A. in Pastoral Studies, Bob Jones University; M.Div., Bob Jones University; D.Min., Bob Jones University Courses Taught: Church Planting, Personal and Church Finance, Biblical Church Ministry, Church Educational Program, Preparation for Service and Ministry Relationships, and Christian Living Forum Work and Ministry Experience: Planted Tri-City Baptist Church, Forest City, NC, in the early 1980s; pastored another church in the late 1980s; teaching and administration at BJU since 1977, currently serves as the director of the BJU Preachers Class & is also the Director of Ministerial Training and Extension at BJU Faculty Member Since: 1983 Other Facts: Speaks at pastors' meetings and churches around the country and has written several books; he and his wife, Ellen, have four children |
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Kerry McGonigal
Educational Background: B.S. in English Education, Bob Jones University; Master of Divinity, Bob Jones University; Ph.D. (in progress) Courses Taught: Bible Doctrines, Bible Prophecy, Hermeneutics, Modern Cults, Pulpit Speech Work and Ministry Experience: BJU dorm counselor and dorm supervisor; BJU ministry team leader; English GA, BJU; BJU Press, editor. Church internships (Calvary Baptist Church, Clymer, PA; Trinity Baptist Church, Concord, NH; Marquette Manor Baptist Church, Downer's Grove, IL; Grace Church of Mentor, Mentor, OH; UIT program, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Greenville, SC); BJU Musical Mission Team; Missions trips to Mexico and the UK. Sunday School teacher, Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Greenville, SC. Faculty Member Since: 2003 Other Facts: Married Anna Grace (Golson), '98 grad.; Children, Erika Caris and Charisse |
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Cindy Melius
Educational Background: B.A. in Church Ministries, Bob Jones University; M.S. in Personnel Services, Bob Jones University Courses Taught: Personal Evangelism, Children's Ministries, Women in the Bible, Basic Speech (SAS) Work and Ministry Experience: BJ dorm counselor, assistant pastor's & pastor's wife, BJ dorm supervisor; has written articles for Frontline and Today's Christian Preacher; does some speaking for ladies' retreats; British Mission Team (1996) Faculty Member Since: 2002 |
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Russell E. Miller, Jr. ("Ted")
Educational Background: B.A. in Humanities, Bob Jones University; M.A. in Theology, Bob Jones University; Ph.D. in Theology, Bob Jones University Courses Taught: Bible Doctrines, Biblical Themes, Christian Masterworks, Foundation for a Biblical Lifestyle Work and Ministry Experience: English GA at BJU, Technical Analyst for Datastream Systems (Greenville, SC); currently the choir director at Trinity Baptist Church (Gaffney, SC) Faculty Member Since: 2001 Other Facts: Loves reading, computers, sports, home improvement projects, & travel |
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Kevin P. Oberlin
Educational Background: B.A. Bible, Bob Jones University; M.A. Bible, Bob Jones University; Ph.D. Theology, Bob Jones University Courses Taught: The Life and Ministry of Christ, Life and Ministry of Paul, Bible Doctrines, The Gospels and Acts Work and Ministry Experience: BJU resident counselor and supervisor; BJU ministry team leader; Leader/assistant of short-term mission trips in over 20 countries on three continents; church visitation leader; Sunday School teacher, Mount Calvary Baptist Church; Professor, Asian Baptist Bible College; Visiting college/seminary lecturer; furlough-replacement pastor; extended pulpit supply Faculty Member Since: 2007 Other Facts: Leader, BJU Southeast Asia Mission Team |
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Dan Olinger
Educational Background: B.A. in Bible, Bob Jones University; M.A. in Theology, Bob Jones University; Ph.D. in Theology, Bob Jones University Courses Taught: Systematic Theology, Advanced New Testament Theology, Exposition of Romans, Bible Doctrines, New Testament Letters, Media and Ministry, Teaching Bible Principles, I Corinthians, Computers in Education Work and Ministry Experience: Author, editor, supervisor at BJU Press (19 yrs.); mission teaching in South Africa, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Saipan, & China; elder and SS teacher at Heritage Bible Church, Greer, SC; editor of Biblical Viewpoint Faculty Member Since: 2000 Other Facts: Married, with two daughters; former EMT; once rode a bicycle from Boston to Greenville |
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Jason D. Ormiston
Educational Background: B.A. in Pastoral Studies, Northland Baptist Bible College; M.A. in Biblical Studies, Central Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Div., Central Baptist Theological Seminary Courses Taught: Biblical Church Ministry, Bible Doctrines, Youth Work, The Pastor as Administrator, The Pastor as Educator, The Pastor as Shepherd Work and Ministry Experience: Masters of Theology in progress, Doctor of Ministries in progress, pastor for ten years, youth pastor, adjunct professor Faculty Member Since: 2007 Other Facts: He and his wife Heather have four children. |
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Jan Lee Reimers
Educational Background: B.S., Lancaster Bible College; additional class work at Bob Jones University Courses Taught: Team-teaches Women in Christian Service with Mrs. Beneth Jones Work and Ministry Experience: Worked on staff at BJU in the office for the "Show My People" television ministry (1979-83); spent time specifically as a wife and mother (pastor's wife) from 1983-1998; has travelled with Dr. & Mrs. Bob Jones III, doing Pastor/Pastor's Wife Fellowships; also is currently a pastor's wife (Gary is the pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church) Faculty Member Since: 2000 Other Facts: Married to Dr. Gary Reimers (seminary faculty) with 3 daughters: Sarah, Rebekah, and Rachel |
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Samuel Saldivar
Educational Background: B.A. Bible, Bob Jones University; M.A. in Bible, Bob Jones University; Ph.D. Old Testament Interpretation, Bob Jones University Courses Taught: Old Testament Messages, Bible Prophecy, The Historical Books, The Poetic Books, Prophets, Old Testament Poetry, Elementary Greek Work and Ministry Experience: Graduate Assistant in Greek during class work; assisting with teaching adult Sunday School; leading congregational singing and preaching at Victory Baptist Church in Walhalla, SC since 1998; taught at the Christian University of the Americas in Monterrey, MX, mission work in Mexico Faculty Member Since: 2005 Other Facts: He and his wife Rebecca Elaine have two daughters. |
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Samuel E. Schnaiter
Educational Background: B.A. in Humanities, Bob Jones University; M.A. in Bible, Bob Jones University; Ph.D. in New Testament, Bob Jones University Courses Taught: All levels of New Testament Greek (Elementary Greek through Advanced Ph.D. courses), Bible Doctrines/Biblical Themes, Denominational Doctrines, Modern Cults, Hebrew History, Life and Ministry of Christ, Acts of the Apostles, General Epistles, John's Gospel and Epistles (seminary), Synoptic Gospels, NT Introduction, Problems of NT Interpretation, NT Textual Criticism; Exegesis of: Matthew, Romans, 2 Corinthians, Paul's Shorter Epistles, Prison Epistles, Hebrews, General Epistles, Revelation Work and Ministry Experience: Director of Hampton Park Baptist Church Men for Missions; Summer Team ministry, co-Director of Bob Jones University Summer Mission Teams to Western Canada, Summer Church Conferences on Dealing with Modern Cults and New Testament Text and Translation Issues, currently Adult Sunday School teacher and Discipleship Elder at Heritage Bible Church, Greer, SC Faculty Member Since: 1970 Other Facts: Co-Author with Ron Tagliapietra of Bible Preservation and the Providence of God, XLibris pub., 2003. Currently doing Bible Conference and Church speaking engagements (Great Lakes International Bible Conference, Troy, MI; various churches in SC and NC). Married 35 years to Marilyn Livesay Schnaiter; they have four grown children |
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Mark C. Vowels
Educational Background: B.A. in Bible, Bob Jones University; M.A. in Theology, Bob Jones University Courses Taught: Missions Work and Ministry Experience: Church Planter, Missionary, Missionary Administrator, Conference Speaker, Leader of several summer BJU mission teams Faculty Member Since: 2000 Other Facts: Director of Missionary Education for GFA Missions |