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Mark Powell, B.A. M.Div., Ph.D.

Dean and Professor of Theology
B.A., Lipscomb University, 1993; M.Div., Emory University, 1996; Ph.D., Southern Methodist University, 2005. Harding since 2002.
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Steve Cloer, B.A., M.Div., D.Min.

Assistant Professor of Ministry
B.A., Harding University, 2002; M.Div., Harding School of Theology, 2006; D.Min., Luther Seminary, 2015. Harding since 2021.
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Lance Hawley, B.A., M.Div., M.A., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Old Testament
B.A., York College, 1999; M.Div., Harding School of Theology, 2003; M.A., University of Wisconsin, 2012; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 2016. Harding since 2015.
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Jessica Holland, B.A., MSIS

Library Director
B.A., Abilene Christian University, 2008; MSIS, University of Texas at Austin, 2010. Harding since 2021.
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Steve McLeod, B.A., M.Div., D.Min.

Associate Dean
B.A., Lipscomb University; M.Div., D.Min., Harding School of Theology. Harding since 1994.
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Richard Oster, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Professor of New Testament
B.A., Texas Tech University, 1969; M.A., Rice University, 1971; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary, 1974. Harding since 1978.
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Sheila Owen, B.A., M.A.

Associate Librarian
B.A. in English: Pepperdine University, 1989; M.A. in Library Science, University of Missouri, 1994. Harding since 2000.
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Adjunct Faculty

MARK ADAMS, B.A., M.Div., D.Min.
D.Min. (Missional and Spiritual Formation), Lipscomb University

CARISSE MICKEY BERRYHILL, B.A., B.A., M.A., M.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Ph.D. (English), Florida State University

ALLEN BLACK, B.A., M.Th., Ph.D.
Ph.D. (New Testament), Emory University

DAVE BLAND, B.A., M.Div., D.Min., Ph.D.
Ph.D. (Communication), University of Washington

KEVIN BURR, B.A., M.S.E., M.Div., Ph.D.
Ph.D. (New Testament), Asbury Theological Seminary

EDWARD A. GRAY, B.A., M.Th., Ed.D.
Ed.D. (Counseling Psychology), New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

ALAN HOWELL, B.A., B.B.A., M.Div.
M.Div., Harding School of Theology

SCOTT LAIRD, B.Sc., M.A.C.M, D.Min.
D.Min., Harding School of Theology

PETER RICE, Ph.D.
Ph.D. (New Testament), Baylor University

KEITH STANGLIN, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Ph.D. (Historical Theology), Calvin Theological Seminary


Faculty Emeriti

Allen Black, B.A., M.Th., Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament Emeritus
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Dave Bland, B.A., M.Div., D.Min., Ph.D.
Professor of Homiletics Emeritus
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Bill Flatt, B.S., M.R.E., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Professor of Counseling, Dean Emeritus

Evertt W. Huffard, A.A., B.A., M.A., M.Th., Ph.D.
Professor of Missions and Leadership Emeritus
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Office/Staff Directory

  • Faculty Directory
    • Mark E. Powell
    • Steve Cloer
    • Lance Hawley
    • Jessica Holland
    • Steve McLeod
    • Richard Oster
    • Sheila Owen



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