Academic Programs - Dallas Theological Seminary

Faculty, Administration, & General Information
Faculty
GORDON H. JOHNSTON
Associate Professor of Old Testament Studies
1998–.
B.A., University of Nebraska, 1981; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1985; Th.D., 1992.
Unearthing the riches of the Old Testament is not limited to the classroom for
Dr. Johnston. For a number of years Dr. Johnston has sifted through archaeological
digs and excavations in Israel. He has worked with the Tel Malhata and the Khirbert
el-Maqatir projects, and has served as a leader on several travel/study programs to Israel, Egypt,
Jordan, and Turkey. In addition to his work in the field, Dr. Johnston has published numerous
articles and essays in scholarly journals and is a contributor to the NET Bible. The frequent Who’s
Who honoree also has a strong commitment to evangelism and discipleship.
J. WILLIAM JOHNSTON
Assistant Professor of New Testament Studies, Houston Extension
2002–.
B.A., University of Texas, 1990; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1994; Ph.D., 2002.
Before Dr. Johnston was a believer he doubted the accuracy of Scripture translations,
and therefore the integrity of the Bible. After coming to faith he decided that the
only way to find out whether the translations were reliable was to learn the original
languages. After majoring in the classics at the University of Texas, he came to Dallas Seminary
and discovered that teaching was his passion. Prior to joining the full-time faculty at Dallas
Seminary, he taught Greek at The Criswell College and as an adjunct teacher at Dallas Seminary.
His research interests are in Greek grammar, syntax, and Septuagint studies.
FRENCH A. JONES
Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling
1995–.
B.S., Georgia State University, 1972; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1980; Ph.D., University of
North Texas, 1988.
In addition to serving on the faculty at Dallas Seminary, Dr. Jones is a licensed
professional counselor with a private practice specializing in marriage and divorce
issues. For 12 years he served as a pastor/counselor for singles at a church in Dallas and also has
been the executive director and clinical director at the Swiss Avenue Counseling Center in downtown
Dallas. Dr. Jones belongs to the American Association of Christian Counselors and the
Christian Association for Psychological Studies. He is a former staff member of both Campus
Crusade for Christ and Probe Ministries.
GLENN R. KREIDER
Associate Professor of Theological Studies
2001–.
B.S., Lancaster Bible College, 1986; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1990; Ph.D., 2001.
Dr. Kreider identifies his motivations as his passion for the triune God and his desire
to help others respond to divine revelation in spirit and truth. Prior to coming to
Dallas Seminary he directed Christian education and pastored a church in Cedar Hill,
Texas. He is married to Janice and they have two children. Dr. Kreider’s research interests include
Jonathan Edwards, theological method, and our eschatological hope.
MICHAEL S. LAWSON
Chair and Senior Professor of Christian Education
1986–.
B.B.A., University of North Texas, 1965; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1969; Ph.D., Oklahoma
University, 1983.
Dr. Lawson has a special burden for developing world churches and their Christian
education programs. He has devoted 18 years to Dallas Seminary and over three
decades to pastoral work and Christian education. He maintains an international teaching
schedule to such places as Europe, the former Soviet Union, the Caribbean, Asia, Central America,
the Middle East, India, China, and Africa. In addition, Dr. Lawson developed the National Congress
on Christian Education for Mexico City. Tish, his wife of over 40 years, serves as his assistant in the
Christian Education department.
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