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ERIC MITCHELL, PhD
Old Testament Literature Biblical Archaeology Professor
CRAIG MITCHELL, PhD
Ethics, Philosophy Christian Worldview Professor
ROYĀ LUCAS, PhD
New Testament Studies Biblical Hermeneutics Professor
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ERIC MITCHELL, PhD
Dr. Eric Mitchell has always loved reading the Old Testament narratives.
After attaining a BBA in Finance/Computer Information Services at Baylor University, he sought discipleship training at Doulos Ministries and later served as a Business administrator there.
He served two churches as Minister of Youth. Eric attained an MDiv from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, and then a PhD in Old Testament & Archaeology from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Ky.
Eric served for 21 years as professor of Old Testament and Biblical Backgrounds at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Tx. He now serves as the L.C. Kelley professor of Biblical Interpretation at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, Pineville, Kentucky. He is most interested in how Old Testament authors literally shape their texts; as well as how the combined ancient contexts of Scripture, historical event, culture and language help us to better understand the authorā€™s intended meaning.
He is the co-author of Old Testament Survey (B&H 2007), of which its third edition is forthcoming.
Additionally, Eric served as an associate editor of the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary (B&H, 2015) and as an editor for the Modern English Version Bible translation (2015). He has contributed articles to the Lexham Geographic Commentary (Lexham, 2020), Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary (B&H, 2003), and Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary (Baker, 2020). He has contributed articles to the Southwestern Journal of Theology, Israel Exploration Journal, Hadashot Arkheologiyot, and Biblical Illustrator.
For ten seasons he directed the Tel Gezer Regional Survey Archaeological project in Israel.
He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society, the Near East Archaeological Society, and the Creation Theology Society. He and his wife, Nancy, attend Rock Creek Baptist Church, where he teaches Bible study and preaches as needed. Eric is a woodworker.
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CRAIG MITCHELL, PhD
Dr. Craig Vincent Mitchell is a polymath (one whose knowledge covers a large number of subjects, and who draws on many bodies of knowledge to solve problems). He has attained four degrees in engineering and management, an MDiv, an MA in Economics, a PhD in Christian Ethics/Philosophy, and is ABD on a PhD in Public and Urban administration.
Craig served as an US Air Force officer/ engineer, who tested aircraft and spacecraft (active duty 2 October 1980 - 31 December 1992). In 2012, He testified before congress over the issue of the Separation of Church and State.
Craig served as a professor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2002-2014) and at Criswell College (2014-2017). He also served as a research fellow for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2005-2014.
Currently, Craig serves as a Senior Fellow for the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation. In addition, Craig is a board member for the Institute of Religion and Democracy.
He is now an independent scholar in the fields of Christian ethics, economics and engineering and He speaks and writes on issues involving Christian ethics and public policy. Craig preaches and teaches regularly in his church.
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Dr. Roy E. Lucas, Jr.
Dr. Roy E. Lucas, Jr. brings a lifetime of dedication to biblical scholarship and Christian education. With over four decades of experience in teaching, preaching, and theological research, his expertise spans New Testament studies, biblical archaeology, Greek language, and hermeneutics. His passion for uncovering the historical and cultural context of Scripture has made him a trusted voice in Christian academia.
Dr. Lucas holds a Ph.D. in New Testament from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Christian Religious Education (M.A.C.E.), a Master of Divinity (M.Div.), and dual Bachelorā€™s degrees in Religion and Elementary Education from Oklahoma Baptist University. Dr. Lucas served as a Professor of Bible at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College in Pineville, Kentucky, for nearly 20 years, holding the prestigious H. C. Chiles Chair of New Testament Studies.Ā
A specialist in New Testament Greek, biblical geography, and archaeology, Dr. Lucas played an integral role in the Gezer Archaeological Consortium, providing students with firsthand experience in biblical excavation. His passion for biblical backgrounds is evident in his extensive teaching portfolio, covering courses such as Biblical Archaeology, Systematic Theology, Evangelism in Acts, and How We Got the Bible.Ā His research has appeared in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Biblical Illustrator, and various theological journals, covering topics such as Cana of Galilee, biblical geography, and archaeology. His upcoming books, Walking Through the Land of the Bible and Walking the Ancient Roads, aim to provide a deeper understanding of the historical settings of Scripture.
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