Board of Trustees
J. Kenneth Blackwell (2019) Cincinnati, OH, Consultant
*W. Tobin Cassels III (2008) Columbia, SC, President, Southeastern Freight Lines
*Lyn Cook (2009) Decatur, AL, Businesswoman, Cook’s Pest Control
Marion H. Davis (2012) Chapin, SC, Retired Businessman
Adrian T. Despres Jr. (2001) Columbia, SC, Evangelist, Kingdom Building Ministries
Manuel Espina (2021) Washington, DC, Retired
*Hans W. Finzel, Chair (1994) Littleton, CO, Consultant
Hank Flint (2020) Charlotte, N.C. Businessman
D. Gary Harlow (2000) Bethlehem, PA, Professor, Lehigh University
William B. Jones (2019) Jackson, GA, Businessman, Jones Petroleum Co.
*Ron Mullins (2004) Columbus, GA, Judge for the Superior Court for the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Edith Parks (2019) Easley, SC
*Douglas J. Rutt (2004) Jacksonville, FL, Pastor, Christian Family Chapel
Marquis J. Ryan (1992) Charlotte, NC, President, Ryan, Geer & Company, PA
Will Schafer (2011) Augusta, GA, Owner, Master Automotive
Chikong Shue (2012) Andover, MA, Retired Businessman
Gary Uber (2018) Hope Sound, FL, Businessman
*Officers
Trustees Emeriti
Donald Bailey, Woodstock, GA
Russell L. French, Knoxville, TN
Crawford Loritts, Roswell, GA
David C. Moreland, Shellpoint, FL
Robert A. Norris, Florence, SC
John W. P. Oliver, Charlotte, NC
Jerry A. Rankin, Clinton, MS
Marvin R. Schuster, Columbus, GA
Harold F. Weaver, Columbia, SC
Administration
The President’s Cabinet
Rick Christman, Interim President
James Lanpher, Provost
Eric Froistad, Chief Financial Officer
Diane Mull, Vice President for Institutional Advancement & University Communications
Tirrell Howell, Vice President for Information Technology
Brian Simmons, Vice President CIU Global
Tony Fajardo, Headmaster, Ben Lippen School
Academic and Student Affairs
James Lanpher, Provost
Jennifer Booth, Associate Provost of Academic Services
Elizabeth Haselden, University Registrar
David DeWitt, Dean of College of Arts & Sciences
Amy Dubois, Dean of Cook School of Business
David Croteau, Dean of Seminary & School of Counseling
Michael Johnson, Dean of College of Education
Ed Smither, Dean of College of Intercultural Studies
Jill McElheny, Dean of School of Nursing
Brian Simmons, Vice President of CIU Global
Kevin Jones, Dean of CIU Global
Zhiqiu Xu, Administrative Dean of CIU Kepha
Andre Rogers, Dean of Student Life and Campus Unity
Roxi Snodgrass, Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
Cynthia Snell, Director of Fleece Library
Lisa Lanpher, Director of Academic Success
Holly Cole, Director of Advising
Rebecka Vessey, Director of Athletic Compliance
Athletics
Darren Richie, Director of Athletics
Finance and Operations
Eric Froistad, Chief Financial Officer
Wes Brothers, Assistant Vice President Student Financial Services, Interim Controller
Stephen Pearrow, Chief of Security
Patricia Hix, Director of Financial Aid
Don Jones, Director of Human Resources
Ann Marie Hubbard, Manager, Pineview Apartments
Phil Miller, Director of Physical Plant
Enrollment Management
Scott Boyer, Director of Graduate & Online Recruitment
Amy VanHorn, Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Alumni and Advancement
Diane Mull, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Alumni & University Communications
Frank Bedell, Advancement Officer Financial Aid, Estate & Gift Planning
Peggy Lee Manoogian, Director of Alumni Relations and Gift Receipting & Research
Randy Halfacre, Community Ambassador
David Finklea, Director of Foundations & Strategic Partnerships
Emeritus Faculty
*Cliff Bedell
Professor Emeritus
Bible
M.A., University of Georgia; M.A., Wheaton College
Bryan E. Beyer, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Bible
B.A., Colorado State University; M.Div., Conservative Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
David Cashin, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Intercultural Studies, CICS
B.A., Gordon College; M.A., Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh; M.A., Ph.D., Stockholm University, Sweden
Karen Close
Professor Emerita
Christian Service Learning
B.A., Western Christian College, DMin, Palmer Theological Seminary;
William Davidson, Th.D
Professor Emeritus
Church History
B.A., Peabody College for Teachers; B.D., Northern Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Daniel DeLozier, Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus
CAS Division Chair: Professional Studies; Communication Program Director
Communication, Social Sciences, CAS
B.S., Lancaster Bible College; M.Ed., Ed.D., Temple University
Larry E. Dixon, Ph.D
Professor Emeritus
Theology
B.A., Northeastern Bible College; M.Div., Biblical School of Theology; M.Phil., Ph.D., Drew University
Stephen H. Farra, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Psychology, Math, CAS
B.A., M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Robert W. Ferris, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
International Theological Education, Intercultural Studies
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Wheaton Graduate School; M.Div., Denver Conservative Baptist Seminary; Ph.D., Michigan State University
Donald L. Hamilton, D.Min.
Professor Emeritus
Preaching
B.A., Malone College; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Min., Bethel Theological Seminary
W. Lindsay Hislop, Ph.D
Professor Emeritus
Linguistics, English
B.A., Columbia International University; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
L. Igou Hodges, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Systematic Theology, SSM
B.A., Columbia International University; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh
Don N. Howell Jr., Th.D.
Professor Emeritus
New Testament, Greek, SSM
B.I.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; Th.M., Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
*Terry C. Hulbert, Th.D.
Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Bible
B.A., University of Western Ontario; Th.M., Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Roy M. King, Ph.D
Professor Emeritus
Ministry Studies, Leadership
B.S., East Tennessee State University; M.A., Columbia International University; D.Min. Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Oxford Graduate School
*William J. Larkin, Jr., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
New Testament, Greek
B.A., Wheaton College; B.D., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Durham
Warren F. Larson, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Muslim Studies
B.Th., Vancouver Bible College; M.Miss., Canadian Theological Seminary; M.Div., Trinity Western University; Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
*John L. Layman, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
History, Theology
B.B.A., Westminster College; M.Div., Columbia International University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Elaine Lindsey, Ed.D.
Professor Emerita
Education
B.S., Houghton College; Ed.M., Temple University; Ed.D., University of South Carolina
Alex T. Luc, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Old Testament, Hebrew
B.A., Trinity College; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; B.Th., Theological College of Vietnam; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Allan D. McKechnie, D.Min.
Professor Emeritus
Ministry Care
B.B.E., Columbia International University; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Min., Bethel Seminary
*Robertson McQuilkin, D.D.
President Emeritus
Ministry Studies, Missions
B.A., Columbia International University; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Honorary D.Litt., Wheaton College; Honorary D.D., Columbia International University
Johnny Miller, Th.D.
President Emeritus
New Testament
B.A., Arizona State University; Th.M., Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
*Kenneth B. Mulholland, Th.D.
Professor Emeritus
B.A., Elmhurst College; M.A., Lancaster Theological Seminary; Th.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
David Osterlund, Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus
Music
B.S., M.S., Wisconsin State College; Ed.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Terry D. Powell, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Church Ministry, SSM
B.A., Carson-Newman College; M.A., M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Shirl S. Schiffman, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Ministry Studies, SSM
Certificate in Biblical Studies, Columbia International University; B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Milton V. Uecker, Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus
Education
B.A., Concordia Teachers College; M.Ed., University of Texas at Austin; Ed.D., University of Virginia
James E. Watson, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Ph.D./Ed.S. Program Director
Education, CoE
B.A., Asbury College; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; M.C.S., Regent College; M.Ed., Florida Atlantic University; Ph.D., The Ohio State University
*In Memorial
Resident Faculty
Steve Baarendse, Ph.D.
Humanities Program Director
English, Humanities, CAS
B.A., Taylor University; M.A., Indiana University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
David Bireline
Sports Management, CSB
M.A.T., Seattle Pacific University
H. Keller Bright
English, CAS
M.A., Liberty University
Michelle Clevenger, Ph.D.
Education, CoE
B.A.,Columbia College; M.Ed., Lesley University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Angela Conder, MSN
Nursing, CAS
B.A., M.S.N., Clemson University.
Anita J. Cooper, Ph.D.
Bible Teaching Program Director
Bible Teaching, Psychology, CAS
B.S., Columbia International University; M.Ed., Reformed Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Joseph Craft, Ph.D.
Education, CoE
B.S., Ohio University; M.Ed., Southeastern University; Ph.D. Columbia International University
Dan Criswell
Biology, CAS
B.S., Weber State University; Ph.D., The University of Montana
David Croteau, Ph.D.
Dean of the Seminary & School of Counseling
New Testament, Greek, SSM
B.A., California State University, Fresno; M.Div, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
John Crutchfield, Ph.D.
CAS Division Chair: Bible
Bible, Hebrew, Hermeneutics, CAS
B.A., M.A., Columbia International University; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.Phil., Ph.D., Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
Victor Cuartas, Ph.D.
Intercultural Studies, CICS
B.S., National University of Colombia; M.Div., D.Min. Regent University; Ph.D., Columbia International University
David Allen DeWitt, Ph.D.
Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
Biology, CAS
B.S., Michigan State University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Amy DuBois, Ph.D..
Dean of the Cook School of Business
B.B.A., Southern Methodist University, M.B.A., Baylor University, Ph.D., Columbia International University
Tim Dunn, Ph.D.
History, CAS
Ph.D., University of Aberdeen
Ginavra Gibson, Ph.D.
Counseling, SSC
MACN, Columbia International University; Ph.D., University of the Cumberlands
Karen Grant, D.Min.
Youth Ministry, Family, & Culture, SSM
B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., California State University, Stanislaus; M.A., Moody Bible Institute; D.Min., Columbia International University
Erika Hardee, M.S.N.
Nursing, SON
M.S.N., Chamberlain University
John D. Harvey, Th.D.
PhD. Program Director, SSM
New Testament, Greek, Hermeneutics, SSM
B.A., B.Arch., Syracuse University; M.Div., Columbia International University; Th.D., Wycliffe College
Keith Hawes, Ph.D.
Communication, CAS
M.S., Colorado State University Global; Ph.D., Liberty University
Steven Hays, DSL
Health Care Administration, LCSB
B.A., Winthrop University; M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University; DSL, Regent University
Lynn Hoekstra, Ed.D.
Teacher Education Program Director
Education, CoE
B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Western Michigan University; Ed.D. Azusa Pacific University
Michael Johnson
Dean of the College of Education
Ph.D., University of Alaska Fairbanks; M.A.T., Harbison West
Steve Johnson, Ph.D.
Addictions Counseling, SSM
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Indiana University; D.Min., Columbia Bible College & Seminary
Kevin Jones, Ph.D.
Leadership, CIU-Global
M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Indiana Wesleyan University
Rebecca Kemfort, MSN
Nursing, School of Nursing
MSN, Charleston Southern University
Becky Kilgus, M.M.
Music, CAS
B.A., University of South Carolina; M.M., Boston University
Markus Klausli, Ph.D.
New Testament, SSM
B.A., Seattle Pacific University; M.Div., Columbia International University; S.T.M., Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Ryan Klejment-Lavin, Ph.D.
Intercultural Studies, CICS
M.S., Hope International University; Ph.D., Biola University
Michael Langston, Ph.D.
Chaplain Ministries, SSM
B.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana; M.A., Naval War College; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; D. Min., Bethel University; Ph.D., University of Aberdeen
Joe LeTexier, Ph.D.
TESOL Program Coordinator
Intercultural Studies/TESOL, CICS
B.A., Crown College; M.A., M.Div., Columbia International University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Marybeth Leavell, Ed.D.
Leadership, CIU Global
M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ed.D., Grand Canyon University
Jimmy Leach, Ph.D.
Nursing, SON
Ph.D., Univeristy of South Carolina
Rod Lewis, D.M.A.
Music Program Director
Music, CAS
B.A., Alderson Broaddus College; M.M., D.M.A., University of South Carolina
Joseph Lin, Ph.D.
Cybersecurity, Kepha Institute
M.S. and Ph.D., University of Florida
Michael Lyons
Old Testament, SSC
M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Hebrew Union College; M.Phil., Hebrew Union College
Alexander Manzewitsch, Ph.D.
Chemistry, CAS
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Benjamin Mathew, Ph.D.
Counseling, SSC
M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Northcentral University
James McCall, M.Div
Assistant Dean, CAS
Director, Christian Service Learning
B.A. Joshua Springs; M.Div. Columbia International University
Mark D. McCann, Ed.D.
M.A.T. Program Director, Assessment Coordinator
Education, CoE
B.A., Florida Bible College; M.S., Nova University; Ed.D., University of Central Florida
Jill McElheny, D.N.P.
Dean of School of Nursing
B.A., Furman University; B.S./M.S., Medical University of South Carolina; D.N.P., University of Colorado
Kevin McWilliams, D.Min.
Bible, CAS
B.A., M.A., Columbia International University; D.Min., Trinity International University
Andre Melvin, D.Min.
Director of the Prison Initiative
B.A., Carver Bible College; M.Div., D.Min, Columbia International University
Connie Mitchell, Ed.D.
PhD Director for College of Education
Education, CoE
B.A., Florida Bible College; B.S., Bryan College; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Miami
Debbie Moore, Ph.D.
M.Ed. Program Director
Education, CoE
B.S. Toccoa Falls College; M.S. Bob Jones University; Ph.D., Columbia International University
Linda Murdaugh, M.A.
Director of Professional Experiences
Education, CoE
B.A., California Baptist College; M.A., California State College
Glenda Kay Nanna, Ph.D.
Counseling, SSC
B.S., Wayland Baptist University; M.A., Columbia International University; Ph.D., Walden University
Michael Naylor, Ph.D.
CAS Division Chair: Biblical Studies
New Testament, CAS
B.A., Moody Bible Institute; M.A., M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh
Benjamin J. Noonan Ph.D.
Old Testament, Hebrew, SSC
B.S., M.A., Wheaton College; M.Phil., Ph.D. Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion
David Olshine, D.Min.
Youth Ministry, Family, & Culture, CAS
B.G.S., Ohio University; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; D.Min., The Eastern Baptist Seminary
Toni Pauls, Ph.D.
Leadership, CIU Global
Ph.D., Regent University
Rhonda Pruitt, Ph.D.
Care and Counseling, SSC
B.S., Holmes College of the Bible; M.A., Columbia International University; M.Ed., Regent University; Ph.D., Columbia International University
Melina Rabon, M.A.
Director of Internships, Ministry Studies, Assistant Dean of SSC
B.S., M.A., Columbia International University; DEdMin, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Jonathan Reibsamen, Ph.D.
Philosophy, CAS
B.A., Columbia International University; M.A., Biola University; Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Ken Rife, Ph.D.
Communication, Digital Media Production, CAS
B.A. Radford University; M.A., Ph.D., Regent University
Andre Rogers, D.Min.
DML Program Director, SSC
B.A., D.Min., Columbia International University; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary
Sam Rubinson, D.Min.
Youth Ministry, Family, & Culture Leadership, SSC
B.S., Valley Forge Christian College; M.A., Columbia International University; D.Min., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Seth Scott, Ph.D.
Counseling, SSC
B.S., Emmaus Bible College; M.A. Regent University; Ph.D. Walden University
Brian Simmons, Ed.D.
Vice President of CIU Global
B.A., Grand Rapids Baptist College; B.S.; Calvin College; M.S.E., Indiana University; Ed.D. Ball State University
Ed Smither, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Intercultural Studies
Intercultural Studies, CICS
B.A., North Carolina State University; M.A., M.Div., Liberty University; Ph.D., University of Wales
YingQuan Song, Ph.D.
Kepha Institute
M.A. and Ph.D. University of California
Sarah Thomas, Ph.D.
Psychology and Human Services, CAS
B.S., Benedict College; M.S., South Carolina State University; Ph.D., Capella University
Bryce Edward Thompson, M.M.
Choir Director and Music Faculty
Music, CAS
B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.M., Michigan State University
Thomas M Vessey Jr.
Psychology, CAS
B.A., Wheaton College; M.T.S., Vanderbuilt University
Larry R. Wagner, Ph.D.
Counseling, SSC
B.A., Wheaton College; M.Ed., George Mason University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University
James Whitaker, Ph.D.
Sport Management, CSB
M.A., Furman University; M.A., Bob Jones University; Ph.D., Concordia University Chicago
Paula K. Whitaker Ph.D.
Chair, Divison of Social Sciences
Psychology, CAS
B.A., University of Tampa; M.A., Ph.D. University of South Florida
Zhiqiu Xu, Ph.D.
Administrative Dean, The Kepha Institute
Chinese Seminary Studies Coordinator, SSM
Theology, SSM
M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary; S.T.M, Ph.D., Boston University
Sandra Young, Ph.D.
CAS Division Chair: Liberal Arts
English, CAS
B.A., George Fox College; M.A.T., The Citadel; Ph.D. University of South Carolina
CIU Korntal: Korntal, Germany
Peter Westphal, Ph.D., President
M.B.A., Heriot-Watt University, U.K.; Ph.D., Northcentral University, USA
Helmuth Egelkraut, Th.D.
In Memorial
Professor at Large
Biblical Theology, Missions
M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Th.D., Princeton Theological Seminary
Yassir Eric, M.Div., Director of EIMI
Intercultural Studies
M.A. in Intercultural Studies, Columbia International University; M.Div. (equiv.), Karlshohe Ludwigsburg, Germany
Tobias Menges, Ph.D., Dean
Intercultural Studies
M.A. in Intercultural Studies, Columbia International University; Ph.D., Columbia International University
Bernhard Ott, Ph.D., Research Supervisor - Doctoral Studies
Missiology, Education
M.Div. Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary, Fresno; Ph.D. in Missiology, Oxford Centre for Mission Studies
Joachim Pomrehn, Ph.D., Director of Doctoral Studies
Education
M.Div. (equiv.), State Independent Theological College of Basel; Ph.D., Columbia International University
Elmar Spohn, D.Th., Director of MA Comprehensive Exercises
Intercultural Studies
M.A. in Missions, Columbia International University; D.Th., University of South Africa
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