Faculty

The faculty for the MARS program are highly experienced and well published. Between them, they have published more than 20 books, and many articles in professional journals as well as popular Christian and philosophical periodicals. They regularly present papers at National Professional conferences including the Society of Biblical Literature, the Evangelical Theological Society and the Evangelical Philosophical Society. 

 

Dr. Ted Dorman, Professor

Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary, 1983
M.Div., Fuller Seminary, 1973
B.A., Lewis & Clark College, 1969

Email: tddorman@tayloru.edu
Phone: 765 9985228

Community Involvement:

Westminster Presbyterian Church, Muncie, IN

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Guitar
  • Traveling
  • Skiing
  • Jogging
Dr. Ted Dorman

Dr. Michael Harbin, Professor, Department Chair

Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1988
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1980
M.A., California State University, 1993
B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, 1969

Email: mcharbin@taylor.edu
Phone: 765 9984972

CastleProfessional Activities:

  • Faculty Director for Irish Studies Program, Spring 2002, Fall 2004, Spring 2005
  • Recently published by Zondervan, The Promise and The Blessing

Community Involvement:

  • Elder, Upland Community Church (Fellowship of Evangelical Churches)
  • Awarded Honorary Black Belt by Chung Moo Doe Society of Dallas for Community Service (1991)

Hobbies

  • Gardening (Master Gardener)
  • Ireland
  • Woodworking
  • Writing
  • Running
  • Dallas Cowboys fan since 1968 (yes I suffered through the 1-15 season)
Dr. Michael Harbin

Dr. Bill Heth, Professor

Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1986
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1982
B.A., University of Michigan, 1974

Email: wlheth@tayloru.edu
Phone: 765 9985327

Small GroupCommunity Involvement:

  • Upland Community Church
  • College Age Sunday school class (teacher)
  • Taylor Thursday Morning Men's Bible Study (leader)
  • Provide training for students in personal evangelism
  • Ordained at South Garland Bible Church, Garland, Texas (Aug. 16, 1987)

Hobbies

  • Restored a '68 VW Beetle with my son
  • Old and new car body repair - welding and bodywork
  • Taking pictures like crazy with my digital camera
  • Being a fan of my students at Taylor athletic events
  • Sleeping out on our screened-in porch in thunderstorms
Dr. Bill Heth

Dr. Sheri L. Klouda, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies

Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002
M.A., The Criswell College, 1998
B.A., The Criswell College, 1997

Email: shklouda@taylor.edu
Phone: 765 9984786
Dr. Sheri Klouda

Dr. Bob Lay, Professor

Ed.D., Theological Seminary/Presbyterian School of Christian Education, 1991
M.A.T.S., Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, 1988
M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1982
B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1978

Email: rblay@taylor.edu
Phone: 765 9985149

Dr. Bob LayResearch Interests:

  • American religious history, Midwestern and Indiana focus
  • Progressive-era Methodism and varieties of Wesleyan holiness
  • Husband and wife reformers of the Progressive Era

Professional Activities:

  • Zondervan Library Archives and Special Collections: part-time archivist and collection development

Community Involvement:

  • Center Chapel United Methodist Church: lay speaker, teacher, worship planner
  • Discipleship and mentoring
Dr. Bob Lay

Dr. Ed Meadors, Associate Professor

Ph.D., The University of Aberdeen, 1993
M.A., Wheaton College Graduate School, 1988
B.A., Wheaton College, 1986

Email: edmeadors@tayloru.edu
Phone: 765 9984928

Dr. Ed Meadors TeachingCommunity Involvement:

  • Usher and Sunday school teacher at Upland Community Church

Hobbies

  • All Sports
  • Gardening/ Love trees
  • Little League Coach
  • Bird Watching

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Dr. Ed Meadors

Dr. Richard Smith, Associate Professor

Ph.D., University of Cambridge (King's College), 2001
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1996
B.S.A., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, 1988

Email: rhsmith@taylor.edu
Phone: 765 9985251

Research Interests:

  • Poetic and Wisdom Literature
  • The Deuteronomistic History
  • The Latter Prophets
  • Old Testament Ethics
  • Hebrew Narrative Technique
  • Textual Criticism

Hobbies

  • Fishing, hunting, hiking, camping
  • Shooting and marksmanship
  • Music, reading and cooking
Dr. Richard Smith

Dr. Jim Spiegel, Professor

Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1993
M.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 1988
B.S., Belhaven College, 1985

Email: jmspiegel@tayloru.edu
Phone: 765 9985278

Professional Activities

  • Executive Board Member, Evangelical Philosophical Society
  • Member of the Society of Christian Philosophers
  • Frequent speaker and radio interview guest regarding issues in ethics, apologetics and popular culture

Books

  • The Love of Wisdom: A Christian Introduction to Philosophy, co-authored with Steve Cowan (Broadman and Holman, 2009)
  • Gum, Geckos, and God: A Family's Adventure in Space, Time, and Faith (Zondervan Press, 2008)
  • Faith, Film, and Philosophy: Christian Reflections on Contemporary Film, co-edited with Doug Geivett (InterVarsity Press, 2007)
  • The Benefits of Providence: A New Look at Divine Sovereignty (Crossway Books, 2005)
  • How to be Good in a World Gone Bad: Living a Life of Christian Virtue (Kregel Press, 2004)
  • Hypocrisy: Moral Fraud and Other Vices (Baker Books, 1999)

Community Involvement

  • Member of New Life Presbyterian Church, Yorktown, Ind.

Hobbies

  • Songwriting
  • Music recording
  • Racquetball

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Dr. Jim Spiegel