Seminary Faculty
At Saint Paul School of Theology, you’ll learn from experienced scholars: active, celebrated church leaders and distinguished academics. Our community of seminary faculty members are uniquely qualified to prepare you for a rewarding career as a ministry leader. Meet our professors and explore their specialties below.
Dr. Jim Brandt
Professor of Historical Theology and Director of Contextual Education
Dr. Jeanne Hoeft
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean,
Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care and Franklin and
Louise Cole Associate Professor in Town and Country Ministries
Dr. Nancy Howell
Professor of Theology and Philosophy of Religion and Oubri A. Poppele
Professor of Health and Welfare Ministries
Dr. Israel Kamudzandu
Lindsey P. Pherigo Associate Professor of New Testament Studies and Biblical
Interpretation, and Course of Study Director
Dr. Henry H. Knight III
Donald and Pearl Wright Professor of Wesleyan Studies
Dr. Kris Kvam
Professor of Theology
Bishop Robert E. Hayes
Bishop in Residence
Dr. Elaine Robinson
Professor of Methodist Studies and Christian Theology
Dr. Casey Sigmon
Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship and Director of Contextual Education
Dr. Anne Walker
Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Campus, and
Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Religious Education
Adjuct Faculty
Affiliate Faculty
Dr. Sharon Betsworth
Oklahoma City University Professor of Religion & Director of the Wimberly School of Religion
Dr. Lisa Wolfe
Oklahoma City University Professor of Hebrew Bible, Endowed Chair
Faculty Emeritus
Dr. Young-Ho Chun, Emeritus
Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology and Director of Asian Studies
Dr. Mike Graves, Emeritus
Professor Emeritus of William K. McElvaney of Preaching and Worship
Dr. Sondra H. Matthaei, Emerita
Professor Emerita of Christian Religious Education
Dr. Harold Washington, Emeritus
Professor Emeritus of Hebrew Bible
Fr. W. Paul Jones
Dr. L. Shannon Jung
Dr. Eugene L. Lowry
Dr. William K. McElvaney
Dr. Tex S. Sample
Dr. Laurence A. Wagley
Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr.