2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog

2021–22 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 43 School of Biblical and Theological Studies Master of Ministry Intent to Graduate To graduate, whether or not you plan to attend commencement, you must submit an “Intent to Graduate” form and pay any applicable fees. An Intent to Graduate form is available at cedarville.edu/gradintent . After you return your intent form to the registrar, your transcript will be audited to verify completion of degree requirements. You are encouraged to indicate your intent to graduate at least one semester in advance so that you can be informed of any problems in meeting your degree requirements. Intent to Graduate forms must be received no later than March 15 of the commencement year. After that date, eligibility to participate in commencement will be deferred to the following year. A graduation fee of $100 will be charged to your account after your eligibility for graduation is confirmed. Walking in Commencement Graduate students may participate in commencement if all courses have been completed and all that remains is the student’s internship. The diploma will be awarded after the first graduation date which follows the successful completion of the internship. Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity The Center for Biblical Apologetics and Public Christianity at Cedarville University exists to prepare believers to engage culture with the credible news of the Gospel grounded in God’s biblical revelation of Himself. This center will be a visible example of the core mission of the University by offering students resources and opportunities to think deeply and biblically about the role of the Christian in the public square, and the position of the Gospel in the marketplace of ideas. The center also affords another avenue by which a diversity of views can be presented and addressed from a biblical perspective. Center for Biblical Integration The Center of Biblical Integration at Cedarville University promotes biblical integration throughout curriculum, teaching, and research for both the University and the evangelical community. The center strives to be a resource for integrative study, teaching, and service in drawing connections between a biblical and theological foundation, academic disciplines, and topics of life. The center also aids faculty members in their personal integration efforts in their classrooms, academic research, or professional field. Faculty Trent Rogers , Dean; Assistant Professor of New Testament and Greek. Education: B.A., Wabash College, 2007; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2010; Ph.D., Loyola University (Chicago), 2015. At Cedarville since 2018. William M. Marsh , Director of the Master of Divinity Program; Associate Professor of Theological Studies. Education: B.A., North Greeneville University, 2004; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2008; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014. At Cedarville since 2013. Michael McKay , Director of Master of Ministry and Master of Arts Programs. Assistant Professor of Biblical Theology. Education: B.A., New Tribes Mission, 2004; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary, 2008; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016. At Cedarville since 2017. Matthew Bennett , Assistant Professor of Missions and Theology. Education: B.A., Winona State University; M.A., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2017. At Cedarville since 2017. Zachary Bowden , Executive Assistant to the President; Assistant Professor of Theological Studies. Education: B.A.. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 2006; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2010; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016. At Cedarville since 2013. Joshua Bowman , Assistant Professor of Missions and Theology. Education: B.A., Jacksonville University, 1998; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2019. At Cedarville since 2019 Gregory Couser , Senior Professor of Bible and Greek. Education: B.S., Liberty University, 1981; M.Div., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, 1985; M.A., Liberty University, 1988; Ph.D., University of Aberdeen (Scotland), 1993. At Cedarville since 1994. Scott Dixon , Associate Professor of Bible. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1984; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1989; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2001. At Cedarville since 1997. Thomas Hutchison , Professor of Christian Education. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1980; M.Div., Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, 1985; Ph.D., Marquette University, 1997. At Cedarville since 1995. Jeremy Kimble , Associate Professor of Theology. Education: B.S. Baptist Bible College, 2002; M.Div., Winebrenner Theological Seminary, 2008; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2013. At Cedarville since 2013. Joshua Kira , Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Theology. Bible Minor Coordinator . Education: B.A., The Master’s College, 2001; S.T.M., Yale Divinity School, 2010; Ph.D. (ABD), Claremont Graduate University (Dec 2016). At Cedarville since 2014. Jason K. Lee, Director for the Center of Biblical Integration, Professor of Theological Studies. Education : B.A., University of Mobile, 1991; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1993; Ph.D., University of Aberdeen (U.K.), 1999. At Cedarville since 2013. Marcus R. Leeds , Associate Vice President for Academics, Associate Professor of Theology. Education: B.S., Texas A&M University, 1996; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2005. At Cedarville since 2021. Randall L. McKinion , Professor of Old Testament . Education: B.S., University of South Alabama, 1998; M.Div., The Master’s Seminary, 2001; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2006. At Cedarville since 2014.