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Meet Our Esteemed Faculty
Our world-class faculty of men and women are committed to seeing our students grow in wisdom, character, competence, and experience.
Our Esteemed Faculty
Jody Hill, D.Min.
President
Carmichael D. Crutchfield, D.Min., Ph.D.
Vice President of Academic Affairs & Academic Dean, Clara Scott Chair of Church & Ministry, Professor of Christian Education, Spiritual Formation, & Youth Ministry
Christy S. Woodbury-Moore, D.Min.
Associate Dean of doctoral studies, Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation, Director of Supervised Ministry
Janel Kragt Bakker, Ph.D.
Professor of Mission and Culture
Farris Blount, III Ph.D.
Tyrone Adam Burroughs Assistant Professor of Theology
Thomas Hermans-Webster, Ph.D.
Affiliate Professor of Wesleyan Studies
Jonathan L. Jeffords, D.Min.
Director of the Center for Pastoral Wholeness and Chaplaincy Studies, Director of the Methodist House of Studies
Mitzi Minor, Ph.D.
Mary Magdalene Professor of New Testament
Patricia Vesely, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible and Christian Ethics
Explore Our Seminary Programs
Discover the diverse and enriching programs offered at Memphis Theological Seminary. Whether you’re seeking to deepen your faith or pursue a career in ministry, our courses are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for impactful service. Join us in our mission of Scholarship, Piety, and Justice.
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