David G. Dunbar, PhD
President and Professor of Theology
BS, Penn State University; MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary; ThM, Westminster Theological Seminary; PhD, Drew University

In addition to his gift for teaching, Dr. Dunbar serves the seminary as its president. He is actively involved in ministry to local churches and played a leadership role for a church plant. Dave preaches at a variety of churches and is a popular conference speaker in the summer months.

Dr. Dunbar taught at Northeastern Bible College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School before coming to Biblical in 1986. He and his wife, Sharon, have two daughters and two sons. His oldest daughter and son-in-law are 2003 graduates of Biblical. Curriculum vitae.
Email: ddunbar@biblical.edu

John R. Franke, DPhil
Professor of Theology

Dr. Franke is particularly interested in engaging postmodern thought and culture from the perspective of Christian faith in order to explore the opportunities and challenges they present for the witness and ministry of the gospel. In addition to teaching at Biblical, he has lectured and taught on the relationships between theology, ministry, and postmodernity in the United States, Canada, England, and New Zealand and is actively involved in research and writing. In addition to publishing numerous articles and reviews, he is the coauthor of Beyond Foundationalism: Shaping Theology in a Postmodern Context and the author of The Character of Theology and Barth for Armchair Theologians.

John serves on the coordinating group for Emergent US and is a representative of Emergent US to the Faith and Order Commission of the National Council of Churches, as well as chair of the Evangelical Theology and Postmodernity study group of the Evangelical Theological Society and chair of the Evangelical Theology Group of the American Academy of Religion. He enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, and following his favorite sports teams--the Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Reds, and Arsenal Football Club (English Premiership). John lives in Hatfield with his wife Debra and their son J.J. Curriculum vitae/ Missional Conversation video.
Email: jfranke@biblical.edu

Sherry L. Kull, PhD
Dean of Academic Advancement
BA, Miami Christian College; MDiv, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; PhD, Regent University

Dr. Kull has been a part of Biblical's faculty and staff since 1988. She was an integral part of the leadership team that developed the curriculum and format for our cohort-based Master of Divinity programs. In addition to teaching in the LEAD MDiv program, she serves as its director. Sherry completed her PhD in Organizational Leadership in 2003 with her dissertation on the Ameliorating Effects of Transformational Leadership on Resistance to Change: Transformational Leadership and Conductivity for Schematic Conversion. Sherry has been recognized in "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities." She lives in Blooming Glen, PA.
Email: skull@biblical.edu

David T. Lamb, DPhil
Assistant Professor of Old Testament
MS, BA, Stanford University; MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary; MPhil, DPhil, University of Oxford

Dr. Lamb has extensive teaching experience, including cross-cultural projects in Nigeria, Mexico, Kazakhstan, and Russia. His book, Righteous Jehu and his Evil Heirs ( Oxford: Oxford University Press) was published in November 2007. Dr. Lamb worked with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship from 1986-1999, serving as campus staff, team leader, and area director. Curriculum vitae.
Email: dlamb@biblical.edu

Daniel N. LaValla, MLIS
Adjunct Instructor and Library Director
BA, The Pennsylvania State University; MA, MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary; MLIS, University of Pittsburgh

Dan has been Biblical's library director since January 2001 and has had a leading role in the renovation of Biblical's top floor, which houses the library, computer lab, IT offices, seminar room, and media center. Dan's experience prior to joining Biblical includes 16 years of counseling in various medical settings: one year of psych ER intake, five years as a social worker in trauma and emergency care at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, and 11 years as a brain injury therapist at MossRehab Hospital in Philadelphia. In addition to his involvement in caring and counseling ministries, Dan served on the leadership team for a local church plant, leads home Bible studies, and assists his wife, Beverly, teaching children's Sunday school. The LaVallas live in Upper Gwynedd and have two sons.
Email: dlavalla@biblical.edu

Samuel T. Logan, Jr., PhD
Professor of Church History
BA, Princeton University; MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary; PhD, Emory University

Dr. Logan is considered an authority on the life and writings of American theologian Jonathon Edwards (1703-1758) and has published numerous articles and reviews. He is an ordained minister and serves as executive secretary to The World Reformed Fellowship. From 1979 to 2007 Dr. Logan held various positions at Westminster Theological Seminary, including President and Chancellor. Dr. Logan and Susan, his wife, live in Glenside and have two grown sons, Sam and Eric.
Email: slogan@biblical.edu

Bryan N. Maier, PsyD
Associate Professor of Counseling and Psychology
BA, Cedarville College; MA, MDiv, Grace Theological Seminary; MA, PsyD, Wheaton College Graduate School.

Dr. Maier's book, Apart from revelation: The separation of psychology and theology at Princeton, 1868-1903, will be released soon. Curriculum vitae.
Email: bmaier@biblical.edu

R. Todd Mangum, PhD
Associate Professor of Theology
Dean of the Faculty
BS, Philadelphia College of Bible; MA, MDiv, STM, Biblical Theological Seminary; PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary

Dr. Mangum is ordained by the Southern Baptist Convention and serves frequently as pulpit supply in several area churches; he also is an active member at Grace Bible Church, Souderton. A recipient of the John F. Walvoord Award for Outstanding Work in Eschatology from Dallas Theological Seminary, Dr. Mangum has presented numerous papers at the Evangelical Theological Society on a variety of topics including premillennialism, dispensationalism, covenant theology, and the need to repair breaches among various segments of Bible-believing Christianity. In March 2007 his book on the rise of progressive dispensationalism in American evangelicalism (The Dispensational-Covenantal Rift, Paternoster) was published. He also serves as the faculty moderator at Biblical. Todd and his wife, Linda, live in Souderton with their three children. Curriculum vitae.
Email: tmangum@biblical.edu

Scot McKnight, PhD
Visiting Professor of New Testament
PhD, University of Nottingham

Scot McKnight is the author of more than 20 books and the Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies at North Park University in Chicago. Scot specializes in historical Jesus studies as well as the Gospels and the New Testament. He is frequently consulted by US News & World Report, Newsweek, Fox News, WGN, TIME magazine, and local media throughout the United States. His book, The Jesus Creed: Loving God, Loving Others, was awarded the 2005 Christianity Today Book Award in the Christian living category.
Email: smcknight@northpark.edu

Philip G. Monroe, PsyD
Associate Professor of Counseling & Psychology
Director, MA in Counseling Program
BA, Berkshire Christian College; MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary; MA, PsyD, Wheaton College

Dr. Monroe is a licensed psychologist and practicing counselor at an area Christian counseling center. His primary passion lies in enabling the church to minister to hurting individuals and his focus is helping counselors build effective counseling skills and relationships so that lives may be transformed and give glory to God. Other interests include the area of ethics, racial reconciliation, and critical thinking skills. A requested speaker, Phil's contributions to the wider counseling community include articles, book chapters, and numerous presentations at conferences. He lives in Roslyn, PA with his wife, Kim, and their two sons. Curriculum vitae. blog
Email: pmonroe@biblical.edu

Michael D. Noel, DMin
Executive Director, C4ML
Associate Professor of Practical Theology
BA, Nyack College; MA, Biblical Theological Seminary; MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary; DMin, Fuller Theological Seminary

Dr. Noel has over 28 years of experience with the Christian and Missionary Alliance as a local pastor and district and national administrator. Most recently he spent nine years as assistant vice president for church multiplication ministries for the CMA and national director of church planting initiatives. As executive director of C4ML (Catalyst for Missional Leadership) Dr, Noel will further C4ML's purpose of challenging, inspiring, coaching , and encouraging innovation within the Christian community in ways that lead to radical missional living. Michael and Karen Noel live in Telford with two of their four children. Curriculum vitae.
Email: mnoel@biblical.edu

Richard Smith, PhD
Visiting Professor of New Testament
MA, Westminster Theological Seminary; PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary

Dr. Smith ministered in Prague with the International Institute for Christian Studies for several years, He taught a variety of subjects to non-Christians at the Anglo-American College such as: Comparative Religions, Intellectual History, The Bible as Literature, Ecclesiastes, and Business Ethics. He served as the Interim President for one year and continues to serve on the college Founders Board. He established the Komenský Institute of Prague, a non-profit educational foundation. His work experience includes investment sales, self-employment, and the establishment of a Christian day school.
Email: comenius@verizon.net

Joseph Thomas, PhD
Assistant Professor of Church History
BA, Eastern Illinois University; MAT, Fuller Theological Seminary; PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Charles H. Zimmerman, DMin
The Thomas V. Taylor Professor of Practical Theology
BS, West Chester University; MA, MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary; DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary

Dr. Charles Zimmerman is chairman of the department of practical theology. Charles' ability to make biblical principles clear, meaningful, and relevant accounts for his high demand as a conference speaker and lecturer. He brings experience and practical insights to the challenge of vision casting and team building.

A gifted communicator, Charles also serves as the teaching pastor at Calvary Church in Souderton, Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Kim, have two daughters and reside in Hatfield.
Email: czimmerman@biblical.edu

Emeritus Faculty

George S. Clark
Professor Emeritus (1971)
BA, Shelton College; MDiv, Faith Theological Seminary

William N. Harding, Campus Chaplain
Professor Emeritus (1971)
Certificate, The Philadelphia School of the Bible; AB, The King's College; MDiv, STM, Faith Theological Seminary
Email: wharding@biblical.edu

J. Robert Vannoy, ThD
Professor Emeritus (1971)

David Marks, MOL
Associate Instructor in Practical Theology
BRE, Baptist Bible College; MOL, Philadelphia Biblical University
Email: dmarks@biblical.edu

Marks is a lead consultant for the Center for Ministry Advancement in Souderton, Pennsylvania.  He was a senior pastor for 25 years prior to coming to the center. He received a BRE at Baptist Bible College & Seminary in Clarks Summi,t PA in 1978, and a MS in Organizational Leadership at Philadelphia Biblical University in 2002.  Dave’s consulting experience includes ministry assessment, leadership coaching, and strategic planning.  In addition to consulting for Christian ministries, Dave has been an associate faculty member at Biblical since 2003.  Married to Elizabeth since 1977, they have raised their four children.  Favorite hobbies and interests include: riding his motorcycle, NASCAR racing, camping, and mountain climbing.

Gary Schnittjer, PhD
Associate Instructor in Old Testament and Theology
BS, Philadelphia College of Bible; ThM, PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary
Email: ges@biblical.edu

Dr. Schnittjer has been teaching part-time at Biblical Seminary since 1999, mostly in biblical studies. He is an active member of several academic societies devoted to biblical and theological studies, and he has received a half dozen academic awards. You are welcome to take a look at his book The Torah Story and his interactive biblical Hebrew website. In addition to teaching at Biblical Seminary, Dr. Schnittjer is Professor of Biblical Studies at Philadelphia Biblical University. He has taught at Briercrest Seminary, Dallas Seminary, Bryan College, and Lancaster Bible College Graduate School.

Michelle L. Altringer
Adjunct Instructor, Counseling
Assistant Director, MA in Counseling Program
BA, West Chester University; MA, Biblical Theological Seminary
Email: maltringer@biblical.edu

Larry Lewis Anderson Jr.
Adjunct Instructor, Urban LEAD
BA, Philadelphia Biblical University, MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary, DMin candidate, Biblical Theological Seminary
Email: landerson@biblical.edu

Kent D. Berghuis, PhD
Adjunct Instructor, Theology
BA, Faith Baptist Bible College; ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary; PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Curriculum vitae.
Email: kberghuis@juno.com

Derek Cooper
Adjunct Instructor
Ma, MDiv, Biblical Theological Seminary; PhD candidate, Lutheran Seminary
Email: dcooper@biblical.edu

Andy Crouch
Adjunct Instructor
AB, Cornell University; MDiv, Boston University School of Theology. Curriculum vitae
Email: andy@culture-makers.com


Susan Disston
Adjunct Instructor
BA, University of California, Berkeley; MS Ed, Philadelphia Biblical University
Email: sdisston@biblical.edu

Dave Detwiler
Adjunct Instructor
BA, University of Southern California; MDiv, ThM Talbot School of Theology, Biola University.

Michael R. Emlet, MD
Adjunct Instructor in Counseling and Psychology
BA, MD, University of Penn; MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary
Email: memlet@biblical.edu

Peter Enns, PhD
Adjunct Instructor, LEAD
Email: penns@wts.edu

Eric T. Houseknecht
Adjunct Instructor in Hebrew
BS, Philadelphia College of Bible; MA, MDiv, ThM, Biblical Theological Seminary
Email: rhouseknecht@biblical.edu

Tim Keel
Adjunct Instructor
BFA, University of Kansas, MDiv, Denver Seminary
Email: timk@jacobswellchurch.org


Bo H. Lim, PhD
Adjunct Instructor
BA, UCLA; MDiv, PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School



Ed Stetzer
Adjunct Instructor
BS, Shorter College; MA, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; MA, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary; DMin, Beeson Divinity School; DPhil, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Curriculum vitae
Email: Ed.Stetzer@lifeway.com

Stephen Turnbull
Adjunct Instructor
MDiv, Lutheran Seminary; PhD, Duke University
Email: sturnbull@flcwb.org

Trina Wisecup
Adjunct Instructor
Physician & Clinical Professor
DO, MDiv
Email: twisecup@biblical.edu

Jennifer Zuck
Adjunct Instructor
BS, East Stroudsburg University, MA, Biblical Theological Seminary
Email: jzuck@biblical.edu