The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology of Virginia Union University is home to a distinguished faculty dedicated to innovative teaching, outstanding research, and committed service to the church and society. STVU students have an unparalleled opportunity to learn from some of the nation’s most distinguished scholars in graduate theological education. Members of the faculty have received many prestigious honors and awards and have held leadership positions in a range of organizations including the Academy of Homiletics, American Academy of Religion, Baptist General Convention of Virginia, and Association of Theological Schools. In addition, STVU faculty members have successfully competed for fellowships and grants to support their research and teaching from such institutions as the Ford Foundation, Fund for Theological Education, Henry Luce Foundation, and Lilly Endowment.
| DR. JOHN GUNS Dean |
DR. DEBORAH M. MARTIN Assistant Dean |
DR. PAUL D. FLOWERS, SR. Director of Doctor of Ministry Program |
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DR. YUNG SUK KIM |
DR. DENISE JANSSEN |
DR. MICHAEL BROWDER Asst. Professor of Church History |
| DR. JESSICA YOUNG BROWN Asst. Professor of Counseling & Practical Theology, Barry Yound Center Director |
DR. FAITH B. HARRIS Assistant Professor of Theology & Director, Edosomwan Center for Faith, Leader and Public Life |
DR. ALISON GISE-JOHNSON Associate Professor of Historical and Theological Studies |
| DR. PATRICIA GOULD-CHAMP Assistant Professor of Practical Theology |
DR. JAMES HENRY HARRIS Distinguished Professor of Pastoral Theology & Homiletics |
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| DR. EARL BLEDSOE Instructor in Practical Theology Director of Field Education |
DR. JOHN W. KINNEY Distinguished Professor of Theology |
DR. LAKISHA R. LOCKHART Asst. Professor of Practical Theology |
| DR. RAY MCKENZIE Instructor of Practical Theology |
DR. BOYKIN SANDERS Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies & Greek |
DR. HARRY SIMMONS Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care |
| DR. SYLVESTER SMITH Assistant Professor of Ethics & Chair of M.Div Program |
DR. ROBERT WAFAWANAKA Associate Professor of Biblical Studies & Old Testament |
DR. NATHANIEL WEST Director of Formation & Chair of M.A. in Christian Education Program |
| DR. DEBORAH M. MARTIN Assistant Dean (804)257-5828 dmmartin@vuu.edu |
REV. DENISE COLEMAN Coordinator of Graduate Enrollment Service (804) 278-4134 dgcoleman@vuu.edu |
REV. LAURA DAVIS Executive Administrative Assistant for the Dean's Office (804) 257-5826 ldavis@vuu.edu |
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MS. YVETTE GOODE |
MRS. SHERYL SMITH Graduate Program Associate (804) 257-5923 shsmith@vuu.edu |
REV. KHARI JACKSON Graduate Program Associate (804) 257-5776 kpjackson@vuu.edu |