Seminary Faculty

At Saint Paul School of Theology, you’ll learn from experienced scholars: active, celebrated church leaders and distinguished academics. Our community of seminary faculty members are uniquely qualified to prepare you for a rewarding career as a ministry leader. Meet our professors and explore their specialties below.

Our prestigious faculty is renowned for their prolific contributions to academic literature and research, reflecting their deep commitment to scholarly excellence. Explore a curated selection of their extensive publications on our Faculty Publication page, where their expertise, faith, and dedication shine through.

Dr. Joshua Bartholomew

Assistant Professor of Ethics, Church and Society

Dr. Sharon Betsworth

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, and Professor of New Testament

Dr. Jeanne Hoeft

Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care, and Franklin and Louise Cole Associate Professor in Town and Country Ministries

Dr. Nancy Howell

Professor of Theology and Philosophy of Religion and Oubri A. Poppele
Professor of Health and Welfare Ministries

Dr. Heesung Hwang

Assistant Professor of Christian Religious Education

Dr. Israel Kamudzandu

Lindsey P. Pherigo Associate Professor of New Testament Studies and Biblical
Interpretation

Dr. Kris Kvam

Professor of Theology

Dr. Jacob Randolph

Assistant Professor of History of Christianity and Academic Director of the Oklahoma Campus

Dr. Elaine Robinson

Professor of Methodist Studies and Christian Theology

Dr. Casey Sigmon

Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship and Director of Contextual Education and Pause/Play Center for Preachers

In-Residence

Rabbi Michael Zedek

Rabbi-in-Residence

Adjunct Faculty

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Rev. Jason Bryles

 

 

Dr. Mark Davies

Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics and Director of the World House Institute for Social and Ecological Responsibility at Oklahoma City University

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Dr. Jill Engelhardt

Rev. Tino Herrera

Lead Pastor, Trinity UMC; Saint Paul Board of Trustees

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Dr. Richard Liantonio

Kansas Campus Librarian & Equity Compliance Officer & Title IX Coordinator

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Rev. Jen Logsdon-Kellogg

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Rev. Dr. Tiffany A. Nagel Monroe

Senior Pastor, First United Methodist Church of Edmond

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Rev. Dr. Margaretta Narcisse

Associate Dean of Students Affairs

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Rev. Katie Nix

 

 

Dr. Amy Oden

Professor of Early Church History and Spirituality

Dr. Melissa Plamann

Professor of Music, University Organist, and Coordinator of Graduate Studies at Oklahoma City University

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Rev. Gary Roellchen

 

 

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Rev. Trista Soendker Nicholson

 

 

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Rev. Erica Thomas

 

 

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Rev. Melissa Tubbs-Loya

 

 

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Lee Webb

Reference Librarian, Associate Professor of Library Science;  
Oklahoma Campus Librarian, Saint Paul School of Theology

 

Affiliate Faculty

Dr. Lisa Wolfe

Oklahoma City University Professor of Hebrew Bible, Endowed Chair

Faculty Emeritus

Dr. Jim Brandt, Emeritus

Professor Emeritus of Historical Theology

Dr. Henry H. Knight III Emeritus

Donald and Pearl Wright Professor Emeritus of Wesleyan Studies and E. Stanley Jones Professor Emeritus of Evangelism

Dr. Young-Ho Chun, Emeritus

Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology and Director of Asian Studies

Dr. Mike Graves, Emeritus

Professor Emeritus of William K. McElvaney of Preaching and Worship

Dr. Sondra H. Matthaei, Emerita

Professor Emerita of Christian Religious Education

Dr. Harold Washington, Emeritus

Professor Emeritus of Hebrew Bible

Fr. W. Paul Jones
Dr. L. Shannon Jung
Dr. Eugene L. Lowry
Dr. William K. McElvaney
Dr. Tex S. Sample
Dr. Laurence A. Wagley
Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr.