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MTS Faculty

Our world-class faculty of men and women are committed to seeing our students grow in wisdom, character, competence, and experience.
Jody Hill, D.Min.

Jody Hill, D.Min.

President

Carmichael D. Crutchfield, D.Min., Ph.D.

Carmichael D. Crutchfield, D.Min., Ph.D.

Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs & Academic Dean, Clara Scott Chair of Church and Ministry, and Professor of Christian Education, Spiritual Formation, and Youth Ministry

 Patricia R. Vesely, Ph.D.

Patricia R. Vesely, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible and Christian Ethics

Janel Kragt Bakker, Ph.D.

Janel Kragt Bakker, Ph.D.

Professor of Mission and Culture

Jonathan L. Jeffords, D.Min.

Jonathan L. Jeffords, D.Min.

Director of the Center for Pastoral Wholeness and Chaplaincy Studies and Director of the Methodist House of Studies

 Christy S. Woodbury-Moore, D.Min.

Christy S. Woodbury-Moore, D.Min.

Associate Dean of Doctoral Studies, Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation, and Director of Supervised Ministry

Rev. Farris Blount, III

Rev. Farris Blount, III

Tyrone Adam Burroughs Assistant Professor of Theology

 Mitzi L. Minor, Ph.D.

Mitzi L. Minor, Ph.D.

Mary Magdalene Professor of New Testament

Faculty Emeriti

Paul R. Dekar
Professor Emeritus of Evangelism and Mission

Dr. Jay Earheart-Brown
Professor Emeritus of Theology

Dr. Barbara A. Holmes
Professor Emeritus of Ethics and African American Studies

Dr. Mary Lin Hudson
Professor Emeritus of Homiletics and Liturgics

Dr. Waldo E. Knickerbocker
Professor Emeritus of Church History

Dr. Matt Mathews
Professor Emeritus of Theology

Dr. V. Steven Parrish
Professor Emeritus of Old Testament

Dr. G. Lee Ramsey
Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Theology and Homiletics

Dr. Robert Stanley Wood
Professor Emeritus of Church and Ministry

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Memphis Theological Seminary, located in Memphis,TN, offers a first-rate seminary education and experience. The ability to dialogue with some many different Christian faith traditions, the ability to learn about the mission of the gospel in the pursuit of justice in our world, and the ability to provide such education and training at an affordable rate make Memphis Theological Seminary a high-quality seminary today. 

Daniel Pigg

I spent 7 years going part time and working my day job to complete graduation in 2004. I enjoyed the friends I gained and the grace and knowledge in the education.

Wyvonia Woods Harris

MTS is one of the best things that could have happened to me. Going through their PAS program was an amazing experience and blessing.

Andrew Ward