Professors

The CUGN professors form one of the most extensive biblical teaching staffs in the world. Made up of over 70 scholars, the CUGN professors hold the highest academic credentials in their fields and are drawn from the finest faculties in the world. They include experts in archaeology, church history, counseling, New and Old Testaments, preaching, and theology.

Collectively, the CUGN professors have contributed to nearly 20 Bible translations and have served on staff for ASCI, Campus Crusade for Christ, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Navigators, Summit Ministries, and Wycliffe Bible Translators among others. Furthermore, they have been the president of 14 Christian universities and seminaries and the dean at another 15. They include three Gold Medallion Award winners, four editors for Christianity Today, and eight leaders who were elected as president of the Evangelical Theological Society. Passionate about helping believers grow in their faith, they truly are a “Who’s Who in Christianity.”

John H. Gerstner, Ph.D., D.D.

John H. Gerstner, Ph.D., D.D.Dr. John H. Gerstner was former Professor of Church History at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, PA, for over 30 years where he was widely regarded as the foremost authority on the life and theology of Jonathan Edwards. He received his B.A. from Westminster College and a M.Div. and Th.M. from Westminster…


W. Robert Godfrey, Ph.D.

W. Robert Godfrey, Ph.D.Dr. W. Robert Godfrey is the President and Professor of Church History at Westminster Seminary California in Escondido, CA, where he has taught church history since 1981. He received his B.A. from Stanford University, a M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a M.A. and Ph.D. from Stanford University.

At Westminster Seminary…


Louis Goldberg, Th.D.

Louis Goldberg, Th.D.Dr. Louis Goldberg is the former Professor of Theology and Jewish Studies at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL. He received his B.S. from the University of Southern California, a B.D. and Th.M. from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, an M.A. from Roosevelt University, and a Th.D. from Grace Theological…


Michael P. Green, Ph.D.

Michael P. Green, Ph.D.Dr. Michael P. Green is a former professor of the Moody Bible Institute and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He received his B.S. from State University of New York at Buffalo in Civil Engineering before beginning his career in Biblical Studies. He earned a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Ph.D.…


Roger S. Greenway, Th.D.

Roger S. Greenway, Th.D.Dr. Roger S. Greenway is former Professor of World Missiology at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI, where he also served as the Dean of Students and remains active as Missionary in Residence. He received his B.A. from Calvin College, a B.D. and Th.M. from Calvin Theological Seminary, and a…


James M. Grier, Th.D.

James M. Grier, Th.D.Dr. James M. Grier is Distinguished Professor of Philosophical Theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, MI, and an authority in the area of ethics. He received his B.Th. from Baptist Bible College, a M.Div. from Grace Theological Seminary, a Th.M. from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a Th.D.…


John D. Hannah, Ph.D., Th.D.

John D. Hannah, Ph.D., Th.D.Dr. John D. Hannah is a Distinguished Professor of Historical Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, TX, where he is respected as one of the finest church historians in modern times. He received his B.S. from Philadelphia College of Bible, a Th.M and Th.D from Dallas Theological Seminary, an M.A.…


R. Laird Harris, Ph.D.

R. Laird Harris, Ph.D.Dr. R. Laird Harris was former Professor and Department Chair of Old Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO. He received his B.S. from the University of Delaware (with a major in Chemical Engineering), a M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in Oriental Studies, a Th.B. and Th.M. from…


Harold W. Hoehner, Ph.D., Th.D.

Harold W. Hoehner, Ph.D., Th.D.Dr. Harold W. Hoehner was the Director of Ph.D. Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, in Dallas, TX. He received his B.A. from Barrington College, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, a Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Cambridge University. He spent sabbaticals working at the University of Tübingen…


H. Phillip Hook, Th.D.

H. Phillip Hook, Th.D.Dr. H. Phillip Hook is the former Dean and Professor of Bible and Philosophy at Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL, where he is known for his spiritual gift of teaching and his propensity to break down and disseminate challenging orthodox Christian doctrines. He received an A.B. from Westmont College and a…


Terry C. Hulbert, Th.D.

Terry C. Hulbert, Th.D.Dr. Terry C. Hulbert is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Bible and former Dean at Columbia Biblical Seminary, in Columbia, SC, where he passionately introduced students to the background, culture, and history of the Bible. He received his B.A. from the University of Western Ontario, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological…


Dennis E. Johnson, Ph.D.

Dennis E. Johnson, Ph.D.Dr. Dennis Johnson is Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Escondido, CA, where he has taught since 1982. He earned his B.A. at Westmont College, a M.Div. and Th.M. at Westminster Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Having spent his first 16 years at Westminster Theological…


Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Ph.D.

Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Ph.D.Dr. Walter Kaiser, Jr. is President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Old Testament and Ethics at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA. He received his B.A. and B.D. from Wheaton College, and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Brandeis University.

At Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Dr. Kaiser solidified his reputation as one…


J. Herbert Kane, L.H.D.

J. Herbert Kane, L.H.D.Dr. J. Herbert Kane was Professor at the School of World Mission and Evangelism at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He received a B.A. from Barrington College, a M.A. from Brown University, and a L.H.D. from Barrington College. He is also a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute and was awarded…


Reggie M. Kidd, Ph.D.

Reggie M. Kidd, Ph.D.Dr. Reggie M. Kidd is a seminary professor and ordained minister. He earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. at Westminster Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. at Duke University. He currently teaches at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He has published the following books: Wealth and Beneficence in the Pastoral Epistles and How Can I…


Robert A. Kolb, Ph.D.

Robert A. Kolb, Ph.D.Dr. Robert A. Kolb is Mission Professor of Systematic Theology (Emeritus) and Director of the Institute for Mission Studies at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO, where he has served since 1993. He earned his B.A. from Concordia Senior College, a M.Div. and S.T.M. from Concordia Seminary, and a M.A. and…


Stuart E. Lease, D.D.

Stuart E. Lease, D.D.Dr. Stuart E. Lease was the third President of Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, from 1961 to 1979. He received his B.A. from Lancaster Bible College, an A.B. from Gordon College, a M.A. from Boston University, and a D.D. from Lancaster Bible College. He also attended the Bible Institute…


Gordon Lewis, Ph.D.

Gordon Lewis, Ph.D.Dr. Gordon Lewis is the Senior Professor of Christian and Historical Theology at Denver Seminary, in Littleton, Colorado, where he has impacted Christian Apologetics for more than 50 years. He received his B.A. from Gordon College, a M.Th. from Faith Theological Seminary, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Syracuse University.

At…


John R. Lillis, Ph.D.

John R. Lillis, Ph.D.Dr. John R. Lillis is Dean and Executive Officer at Bethel Seminary in San Diego, CA, and has served in those positions since 2001. He earned his B.S. at the University of Kentucky, a M.S. at Air Force Institute of Technology, a M.Div. at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, and a Ph.D.…


Harold L. Longenecker, D.D.

Harold L. Longenecker, D.D.Dr. Harold L. Longenecker is the Director Emeritus of the Rural Home Missionary Association and former Professor and President of Montana Institute of the Bible. He received a Th.M. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a D.D. from Western Baptist Seminary.

The son of a farmer and prison chaplain, Dr. Longenecker…