Doctor Who?
The Christian Chronicle surveyed 14 accredited universities associated with Churches of Christ.
Following is a list of the universities’ presidents and their academic credentials:
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IN TEXAS
Phil Schubert
President since 2010.
Received a bachelor’s degree from ACU, a Master of Business Administration degree from Duke University and a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania.
CROWLEY’S RIDGE COLLEGE IN PARAGOULD, ARK.
Ken Hoppe
President since 2003.
Received an associate’s degree from Crowley’s Ridge and a bachelor’s degree in business from Arkansas State University.
FAULKNER UNIVERSITY IN MONTGOMERY, ALA.
Mike Williams
President since 2015.
Received a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harding and a doctorate in education from the University of Pennsylvania.
FLORIDA COLLEGE IN TEMPLE TERRACE, FLA.
H.E. “Buddy” Payne
President since 2009.
Received a bachelor’s degree from Florida State, a master’s degree in science education from Harvard and a Ph.D. in mathematics education from the University of South Florida.
FREED-HARDEMAN UNIVERSITY IN HENDERSON, TENN.
David Shannon
Newly named president.
Received a bachelor’s degree from Freed-Hardeman and pursued graduate studies in church growth and leadership but not through an accredited institution.
HARDING UNIVERSITY IN SEARCY, ARK.
Bruce McLarty
President since 2013.
Received a bachelor’s degree from Harding, a Master of Theology degree from Harding School of Theology and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Ashland Theological Seminary.
LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY IN NASHVILLE, TENN.
Randy Lowry
President since 2005.
Received a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public administration from Pepperdine and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Pepperdine School of Law.
LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IN TEXAS
Tim Perrin
President since 2012.
Received a bachelor’s degree from Lubbock Christian University and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Texas Tech University School of Law.
OHIO VALLEY UNIVERSITY IN VIENNA, W.VA.
Harold Shank
President since 2011.
Received a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Christian, two master’s degrees from Harding School of Theology and a Ph.D. in theology from Marquette University.
OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY IN OKLAHOMA CITY
John deSteiguer
President since 2012.
Received his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern State University in Oklahoma and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Pepperdine School of Law.
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY IN MALIBU, CALIF.
Andrew Benton
President since 2000.
Received a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Christian and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Oklahoma City University School of Law.
ROCHESTER COLLEGE IN ROCHESTER HILLS, MICH.
Brian Stogner
President since 2017.
Received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, a master’s degree from Wayne State University and a Ph.D. from Wayne State.
SOUTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE IN TERRELL, TEXAS
Ervin Seamster Jr.
President since 2017.
Received a bachelor’s degree from Southwestern, a Master of Divinity degree from Southern Methodist and a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary.
YORK COLLEGE IN NEBRASKA
Steve Eckman
President since 2009.
Received a bachelor’s degree from Lubbock Christian, a master’s degree in biblical studies and a Master of Divinity degree from Abilene Christian and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Amridge University.
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