Redeemer Seminary Faculty

FACULTY AND STAFF

Redeemer is committed to Scripture and to the systematic exposition of biblical truth known as the Reformed faith. Our constitution prescribes the following pledge for every voting member of the faculty:

I do solemnly declare, in the presence of God, and of the Trustees and Faculty of this Seminary, that (1) I believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, the only infallible rule of faith and practice; and (2) I do solemnly and ex animo adopt, receive, and subscribe to the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms in the form adopted by the Presbyterian Church in America and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, as the confession of my faith, or as a summary and just exhibition of that system of doctrine and religious belief, which is contained in Holy Scripture, and therein revealed by God to man for his salvation; and I do solemnly, ex animo, profess to receive the fundamental principles of the Presbyterian form of church government, as agreeable to the inspired oracles. And I do solemnly promise and engage not to inculcate, teach, or insinuate anything which shall appear to me to contradict or contravene, either directly or impliedly, any element in that system of doctrine, nor to oppose any of the fundamental principles of that form of church government, while I continue a member of the Faculty in this Seminary. I do further solemnly declare that, being convinced of my sin and misery and of my inability to rescue myself from my lost condition, not only have I assented to the truth of the promises of the Gospel, but also I have received and rest upon Christ and His righteousness for pardon of my sin and for my acceptance as righteous in the sight of God and I do further promise that if at any time I find myself out of accord with any of the fundamentals of this system of doctrine, I will on my own initiative, make known to the Faculty of this institution and, where applicable, my judicatory, the change which has taken place in my views since the assumption of the vow.


GOVERNING FACULTY

Daniel Clair Davis Chaplain and Professor of Church History A.B., Wheaton College, 1953; B.D., Westminster Theological Seminary, 1956; M.A., Wheaton College, 1957; Dr. Theol., Georg–August Universität, Göttingen, 1960; Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion, Olivet College, 1960–1963; Visiting Professor and Assistant Professor of Theology, Wheaton College (Graduate School of Theology), 1963–1966; Westminster, 1966– ; Redeemer 2009–. Contributor: John Calvin: His Influence in the Western World; Challenges to Inerrancy; Inerrancy and the Church; Pressing Toward the Mark; Theonomy: A Reformed Critique.

Carl Francis Ellis, Jr. Assistant Professor of Practical Theology B.A., Hampton Institute, 1970; M.A.R., Westminster Theological Seminary, 1979, D.Phil., Oxford Graduate School, 2010; Campus minister, Tom Skinner Associates, 1969– 1976; Staff, Center for Urban Theological Studies, 1978–1979; Adjunct Faculty, 1986–2000; Pastoral ministry, Tennessee, 1982– 1984; Instructor, Prison fellowship, 1979–1989; Pastoral ministry, Friendship Community Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 1989– 1991; Senior Editor, Urban Ministries, Inc., Illinois, 2003– ; President, Project Joseph, Tennessee, 1994– ; Westminster, 1985– ; Redeemer 2009–.

Sinclair Buchanan Ferguson Professor of Systematic Theology M.A., University of Aberdeen, 1968; B.D., 1971; Ph.D., 1979; D.D., Erskine Seminary, 2006; Pastoral ministry, Scotland, 1971–1982; Associate Editor, Banner of Truth Trust, 1976– ; Minister, St. George’s Tron, Glasgow, 1998–2003; Pastoral ministry, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina, 2006– ; Westminster, 1982– ; Redeemer 2009–. Author: Taking the Christian Life Seriously; Man Overboard; Know your Christian Life; Grow in Grace; Discovering God’s Will; Handle with Care; A Heart for God; Kingdom Life in a Fallen World; Children of the Living God; John Owen on the Christian Life; Undaunted Spirit; Daniel (Communicator’s Commentary); Understanding the Gospel; Healthy Christian Growth; Read Any Good Books?; Deserted By God?; If I Should Die Before I Wake (co–author); The Pundit’s Folly; The Holy Spirit; The Big Book of Questions and Answers; Let’s Study Philippians; Let’s Study Mark. Contributor: Worship Now; The Westminster Confession Today; The Preacher and Preaching; New Dictionary of Theology (editor); Inside the Sermon; Inerrancy and Hermeneutic: A Tradition, A Challenge, A Debate; Theonomy: A Reformed Critique; Christian Spirituality; Geneva Study Bible; Handbook of Evangelical Theo–logians; If I Had Only One Sermon to Preach; Dictionary of Scottish Church History & Theology; Blackwell’s Dictionary of Evangelical Biography 1730–1860; The New Bible Commentary; Sola Scriptura; Doubt and Assurance; Here We Stand. Representative Articles: "The Perspicuity of Scripture," The Christian Graduate, June 1982; "For Jesus’ Sake," Discipleship, July 1984; "John Owen on the Spirit in the Life of Christ," Banner of Truth, February, March, 1988; "The Whole Counsel of God: Fifty Years of Theological Studies," Westminster Theological Journal, Fall 1988; "The Fear of the Lord: Seeing God As He Is," Discipleship, July–August, 1989.

Douglas M. Gropp Professor of Old Testament B.A., Duke University, 1975; M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary, 1979; Ph.D., Harvard University, 1986; Instructor in Biblical Studies, Calvin College, 1980; Teaching Fellow in Ugaritic and Old Testament, Harvard University, 1982–1983; Research Epigraphist, Harvard Semitic Museum, 1986–1987; Visiting Professor in Biblical Studies, Rhodes College, 1987; Assistant Professor, The Catholic University of America, 1987–1993; Associate Professor of Semitics, 1993–2007; Westminster, 2007– ; Redeemer 2009–. Author: The Aramaic of Targums Onkelos and Jonathan: An Introduction. Contributor: Comprehensive Aramaic Lexicon Project; The Anchor Bible Dictionary; Encyclopedia of Near Eastern Archaeology; Encyclopedia of the Dead Sea Scrolls; Sophir Mahir: Northwest Semitic Studies Presented to Stanislav Sergert; The Dead Sea Scrolls: Fifty Years After Their Discovery; Puzzling out the Past: Making Sense of Ancient; Semitic Papyrology in Context: A Climate of Creativity. Representative Article: “The Function of the Finite Verb in Classical Biblical Hebrew,” Hebrew Annual Review 13, 1991.

Dan Gale McCartney Professor of New Testament Interpretation B.F.A., Carnegie–Mellon University, 1971; M.Div., Gordon–Conwell Theological Seminary, 1974; Th.M., Westminster Theological Seminary, 1977; Ph.D., 1989; Instructor of Bible and Theology, Manna Bible Institute, 1978–1981; Westminster, 1983– ; Redeemer 2009–. Author: James (Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament); Let the Reader Understand: A Guide to Interpreting and Applying the Bible; Why Does it Have to Hurt?: The Meaning of Christian Suffering. Contributor: Reformation Study Bible/New Geneva Study Bible; Inerrancy and Hermeneutic: A Tradition, A Challenge, A Debate; Technology and the Seminary; Theonomy: A Reformed Critique; Dictionary of Biblical Imagery; Dictionary of the New Testament, Vol. III; Everyday Study Bible; Evangelical Biblical Scholars; J. Gresham Machen’s New Testament Greek for Beginners (reviser). Representative Articles: “Allegorical and Literal Interpretation in Origen’s Contra Celsum,” Westminster Theological Journal, Fall 1986; “Logikos in 1 Peter 2:2,” Zeitschrift fur Neutestamentliche Wissenschaft, Spring 1991; “No Grace Without Weakness,” Westminster Theological Journal, Spring 1999.

Michael D. Rasmussen Dean of Ministerial Formation and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology B.S.A., University of Georgia, 1980; M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary, 1987; Ph.D. Candidate (Old Testament), University of Aberdeen; Organizing Pastor/Pastor, Christ Presbyterian Church, 1988–1991; Assistant Pastor, Perimeter Church, 1991–1994; Organizing Pastor/Pastor, Ivy Creek Church, 1994–2005; Visiting Lecturer in Practical Theology, Highland Theological College, Scotland, 2005–2006; Westminster, 2007–; Redeemer 2009–.

Joseph "Skip" Ryan Chancellor and Professor of Practical Theology B.A., Harvard University; M.Div., D.D.,Westminster Theological Seminary. Senior Minister, Park Cities Presbyterian Church, 1992–2006; Redeemer Seminary, 2009–.

Adrian Trygve Smith Associate Professor of New Testament & Hermeneutics B.S., London University, 1982; Dip.Th., Free Church of Scotland College, 1992; Th.M., Westminster Theological Seminary, 1997; Ph.D., 2006; Visiting lecturer in biblical languages, Reformed Theological Seminary, 2000; Teaching fellow, Westminster, 1998–2002; Instructor in New Testament, Erskine Theological Seminary, 2003–2006; Westminster, 2006–; Redeemer 2009– . Representative Article: "The Fifth Gospel," in Eyes to See, Ears to Hear.

Paul David Tripp Professor of Pastoral Life and Care B.A., Columbia Bible College, 1972; M.Div., Reformed Episcopal Seminary, 1975; D.Min., Westminster Theological Seminary, 1988; Tenth Presbyterian Church, Pastoral Staff and Minister to Center City, 2007 -, Paul Tripp Ministries, President, 2007-, Redeemer 2009– , Center for Pastoral Life and Care, Executive Director 2009 -,The Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, 1987-2007; Academic Dean, 1988-1997; Lecturer in Practical Theology, Biblical Theological Seminary, 1989–1994; Counselor and Faculty, Certified Conciliator, Institute for Christian Conciliation, 1993; Westminster, 1988–2007.. Author: What Did You Expect: Redeeming the Realities of Marriage, Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands; War of Words: Getting to the Heart of Our Communication Struggles; Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens; Lost in the Middle: Midlife and the Grace of God; How People Change (co-author); Relationships: A Mess Worth Making (co-author); A Quest for More: Living for Something Bigger Than You; Whiter Than Snow: Meditations on Sin and Mercy; A Shelter in the Time of Storm: Meditations on God and Trouble; Broken Down House: Living Productively in a World Gone Bad. *Representative Articles:* "Homework and Biblical Counseling," The Journal of Biblical Counseling, Vol. 11:2,3, 1993; "Keeping Destiny in View: Helping Counselees View Life from the Perspective of Psalm 73," The Journal of Biblical Counseling, Vol. 13:1, 1994; "Whose Dream? Which Bread?" The Journal of Biblical Counseling, Vol. 15:3, 1997; "The Great Commission: A Paradigm for Ministry in the Local Church," The Journal of Biblical Counseling, Vol. 13:3, 1998.

Steven T. Vanderhill President and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies B.R.E., Kuyper College/Reformed Bible College, 1990; M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary, 1993; Ph.D. studies, Westminster, Princeton Theological Seminary, Lutheran Theological Seminary, University of Pennsylvania, Jerusalem University College, 1993–1997. Chairman, P&R Publishing, 2004–; Moderator, North Texas Presbytery, PCA, 2009–. Westminster, 1990–; Redeemer 2009–.

PART TIME FACULTY

Michael Ray Emlet Lecturer in Practical Theology B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1983; M.D., 1987; M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary, 2001; Lovelace Family Medicine, South Carolina, 1990–1996; Bryn Mawr Family Practice Residency, 1997–2001; Adjunct Professor, Biblical Theological Seminary, 2001– ; Counselor and Faculty, The Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, 2001– ; Westminster, 2001– ; Redeemer 2009–.

Edward L. Franklin Director of Urban Mission and Ministry, Lecturer in Practical Theology M.A.R./M.Div, Westminster Theological Seminary; President of Voice of Hope Ministries. Redeemer 2009–

John Hannah Adjunct Professor of Church History B.S., Philadelphia College of Bible, 1967; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1971; Th.D., 1974; M.A., Southern Methodist University, 1980; Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas, 1988; Postdoctoral studies, Yale University, 1993; Professor, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1972– ; Westminster, 1993– ; Redeemer 2009–.

Timothy Lane Adjunct Professor of Practical Theology B.A., University of Georgia, 1984; M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary, 1991; D.Min., 2006; Campus Minister, University of Georgia, Worldwide Discipleship Association, 1984–1987; Urban Ministry Coordinator, 1985–1986; Intern, Harvest USA, 1990–1991; Assistant Pastor, Clemson Presbyterian Church, 1991–1993; Pastor, 1993–2001; Counselor and Faculty, The Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, 2001– ; Executive Director, 2007– ; Westminster, 2001– ; Redeemer 2009–. Author: How People Change (co-author); Relationships: A Mess Worth Making (co-author); Forgiving Others: Joining Wisdom and Love; Conflict: A Redemptive Opportunity; How People Change - Transformation Series Curriculum (co-author); Helping Others Change - Transformation Series Curriculum (co-author). Representative Articles: “Walking the Razor’s Edge of Truth and Love in Personal Ministry,” Journal of Biblical Counseling, Vol. 22.1, Fall 2003; “Pursuing and Granting Forgiveness,” Journal of Biblical Counseling, Vol. 23.2, 2005; “More Than Counseling: A Vision for the Entire Church,” Journal of Biblical Counseling, Vol. 24.3, 2006.

David B. McWilliams Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology B.A., Mercer University; M.A.R., M.Div., Westminster; Ph.D., University of Wales. Senior Minister, Covenant Presbyterian Church, PCA, Lakeland, Florida. Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Westminster Texas Campus, 2001–3; Westminster, Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology, 2003–; Redeemer 2009–.

David O'Dowd Adjunct Professor of Practical Theology B.A., Northwestern University; M.Div., Western Conservative Baptist Seminary; Ph.D. Studies, Louisiana State University. Senior Pastor, Christ Presbyterian Church, Tulsa, OK. Westminster, 2005-; Redeemer 2009-.

David Arthur Powlison Adjunct Professor of Practical Theology A.B., Harvard College, 1971; M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary, 1980; M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1986; Ph.D., 1996; Counselor and Faculty, The Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, 1977– ; Westminster, 1980– ; Redeemer 2009–. Author: Power Encounters: Reclaiming Spiritual Warfare; Competent to Counsel?: The History of a Conservative Protestant Anit-psychiatry Movement. Contributor: Introduction to Biblical Counseling; Power Religion; The Coming Evangelical Crisis; Faith and Psychology: Four Views. Representative Articles: "Which Presuppositions? Secular Psychology and the Categories of Biblical Thought," Journal of Psychology and Theology, Winter 1984; "Human Defensiveness: The Third Way," Journal of Pastoral Practice, 1985; "Crucial Issues in Contemporary Biblical Counseling," Journal of Pastoral Practice, 1988; "Idols of the Heart and 'Vanity Fair,'" Journal of Biblical Counseling, 1995; "Understanding Anger," 3 parts, Journal of Biblical Counseling, 1995-96.

Winston Smith Lecturer in Practical Theology B.A., North Carolina State University, 1989; M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary, 1994; Director of Counseling, The Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, 1994– ; Faculty, 1995– ; Lecturer in Practical Theology, Biblical Theological Seminary, 1996– ; Westminster, 1997– ; Redeemer 2009–. Representative Articles: "Let Me Draw a Picture: Understanding Headship and Submission," Journal of Biblical Counseling, Winter 1998; "Let Me Draw a Picture: Marital Expectations," Journal of Biblical Counseling, Winter 1998.

Edward T. Welch Adjunct Professor of Practical Theology B.A., University of Delaware, 1975; M.Div., Biblical Theological Seminary, 1978; Ph.D., University of Utah, 1981; Research Associate in Electrophysiology, 1981; Counselor and Academic Dean, The Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, 1981– ; Westminster, 1981– ; Redeemer 2009–. Author: The Counselor’s Guide to the Brain and Its Disorders; Addictive Behavior; Blame It on the Brain; When People are Big and God is Small; Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave; Depression: A Stubborn Darkness; Running Scared: Fear, Worry and the God of Rest. Contributor: Leadership Handbooks of Practical Theology; Healing the Children of War; Power Religion. Representative Articles: “Homosexuality: Current Thinking and Biblical Guidelines,” American Family Association Journal, January 1999; “Self-Injury: When Pain Feels Good,” The Journal of Biblical Counseling, Winter 2004. “Counseling Priorities, Jesus Christ, and the Imago Dei,” Christian Counseling Connection, Issue #4, 2006.

Stephen Yuille Adjunct Professor of Practical Theology B.A., University of Toronto; M.T.S., Toronto Baptist Seminary; M.Div., Tyndale Seminary; Ph.D.in Historical Theology, London School of Theology, Brunel University. Author: The Inner Sanctum of Puritan Piety: John Flavel's Doctrine of Mystical Union with Christ (Reformation Heritage Books, 2007); Puritan Spirituality: The Fear of God in the Affective Theology of George Swinnock (Paternoster Press, 2008); Trading and Thriving in Godliness: The Piety of George Swinnock (Reformation Heritage Books, 2008). Teaching Pastor, Grace Community Church, Glen Rose, TX. Redeemer, 2010-.


ADMINISTRATION & STAFF Pauline Buisch, Academic Affairs Department Staff William Burns, Acting Dean of Students Keeley Chorn, Self-study Staff Carol Davis, Associate Dean of Students D. Clair Davis, Chaplain Robert Davis, Director of Northeast Advancement Aaron Eising, Coordinator for Campus Operations Douglas M. Gropp, Academic Dean David Hanson, Director of Recruitment Patrick Hobin, Vice President for Ministry Partnerships Justin Isaac, Self-study Project Manager Hannah King, Coordinator for Advancement Michael King, Coordinator for Campus Operations Dan G. McCartney, Associate Academic Dean Kathy McCartney, Registrar B. J. Murrey, Director of Information Technology Michael D. Rasmussen, Dean of Ministerial Formation Chelsi Ross, Director of Finance Joseph "Skip" Ryan, Chancellor Andrew Russell, Recruitment Representative Steven T. Vanderhill, President Alan L. White, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Bogdan Witecki, Library Coordinator



William D. Burns Acting Dean of Students, Teaching Fellow in New Testament B.A, B.Music, Rice University; M.B.A., University of Texas; M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary, 2008. Worship Director, Town North PCA Richardson Texas, 2002–2008. Redeemer 2009–. Assistant Pastor, Trinity Harbor Church PCA Rockwall Texas 2009–.

David Hanson Director of Recruitment B.A., University of Kentucky. Redeemer 2010–.

Kathy McCartney Registrar B.S., Carnegie Mellon University. Redeemer 2009–.

Bogdan Witecki Library Coordinator M.S. in Physics, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland, 1987; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1997: M.L.S. in progress, TWU; Redeemer 2009–.