Unveiling the Pillars of Dispensational Theology: A Guide to Respected Scholars and Their Academic Legacy

In the vast landscape of biblical interpretation, dispensationalism stands as a framework that emphasizes God’s progressive revelation through distinct eras or “dispensations” in Scripture. Dispensationalism is often caricatured as simplistic and for the layman, but in reality dispensationalism has been championed by a large group of rigorous scholars whose academic credentials and lifelong pursuits demonstrate a deep commitment to exegetical precision, historical context, and faithful exposition of the Bible.

I’ve compiled a curated list of respected dispensational authors, highlighting their educational backgrounds and current contributions (or lasting legacies). These individuals aren’t just proponents—they’re serious academics who’ve earned advanced degrees from prestigious institutions, authored seminal works, and shaped theological discourse.

Note: The following list of respected dispensational authors has been carefully compiled based on discussions within theological circles and supplemented with information generated through advanced research tools. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy regarding the scholars’ credentials and current status, some details may require further verification due to the dynamic nature of academic and ministerial roles.

Legend
[D] = Deceased
[C5] = 5 Point Calvinist
[C4] = 4 Point Calvinist
[LS] = Lordship
[FG] = Freegrace

Akin, Daniel L., B.A. Criswell College; M.Div. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Texas at Arlington. President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC; author and speaker.

Anderson Jonathan D., B.S. from Moody Bible Institute M.Div. from The Master’s Seminary Ph.D from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastor at Founders Baptist Church.

[D] Anderson Sir Robert, B.A. Trinity College, Dublin. Theologian and Scotland Yard detective.

[C5] Aniol, Scott, B.A. Bob Jones University; M.M. Concordia University; M.A. Northern Illinois University; Ph.D. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. President of G3 Ministries. Professor of Pastoral Theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary; Elder at Pray’s Mill Baptist Church.

[D] Archer Jr, Gleason L., B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Harvard University; B.D. Princeton Theological Seminary; LL.B. Suffolk Law School. Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Ashbaucher, Reid A., B.A. Comprehensive Bible, Cedarville University; M.A. Christian Theology, Trinity Theological Seminary. Author and publisher; owner of Reid Ashbaucher Publications.

Bacon, Ian, M.Div., Ph.D., Program Director of Bible & Theology, Associate Professor of Bible & Theology at Calvary University.

Bailey, Mark L., B.A. Southwestern College; M.Div. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Dallas Theological Seminary. Chancellor and Senior Professor of Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary.

Baleston, Mottel, Graduate, Northeastern Bible College; 5-year Certificate, Ariel Summer Program of Messianic Jewish Studies; Coursework, Biblical Theological Seminary (PA); Hebrew studies, Ulpan Beit HaAm, Jerusalem. Director, Messengers Messianic Jewish Outreach (NJ). Instructor, Ariel Ministries’ Camp Shoshanah. Leads Messengers Messianic Jewish Outreach.

[D][C4] Barackman, Floyd H., Th.D. Dallas Theological Seminary. Professor of systematic theology at Practical Bible Training School

[D] Barbieri, Louis A., B.A. Westmont College; Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.D. Dallas Theological Seminary.

[C5] Bargerhuff, Eric J., B.A. from Ashland Theological Seminary; M.Div. from Ashland Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Acting President, Academic Dean, Professor of Bible and Theology, Trinity College of Florida.

[C4] Bargus, Richard, B.A., from Biola University; M.Div. and D.Min from The Master’s Seminary. Faculty Associate at The Master’s Seminary from 2006 to 2018. In June 2019 he was installed as Executive Director of IFCA International. 

[D] Barker, Kenneth L., B.A. Northwestern College; Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Dropsie College. Biblical scholar and translator for NIV and NASB.

[D][C5] Barnhouse, Donald G., B.A. Biola University; Th.D. Princeton Theological Seminary. Pastor and radio preacher.

[C5] Barrick, William, B.A. Denver Baptist Bible College; M.Div. San Francisco Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M. San Francisco Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.D. Grace Theological Seminary. Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, The Master’s Seminary.

Bateman IV, Herbert W., B.A. Philadelphia Biblical University; Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Dallas Theological Seminary. Acquisitions Editor at Kregel Publications; New Testament scholar.

Bauder, Kevin T., B.A. Faith Baptist Bible College; M.Div. Denver Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M. Denver Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D. Dallas Theological Seminary. Research Professor of Systematic Theology, Central Baptist Theological Seminary.

Beacham, Roy, B.A. Central Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Div. Central Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M. Central Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.D. Grace Theological Seminary. Professor of Old Testament, Central Baptist Theological Seminary.

Benware, Paul N., B.A. Los Angeles Baptist College; Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.D. Grace Theological Seminary. Professor of Bible and Theology, retired.

Bigalke Jr, Ron J., B.S. Moody Bible Institute; M.Apol. Moody Bible Institute; M.Div. Moody Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Tyndale Theological Seminary. Georgia State Minister, Capitol Commission.

Bingham, Jeffrey, B.A. New Mexico State University; M.Div. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Dallas Theological Seminary. Research Professor of Historical Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Blaising, Craig A., B.S. University of Texas at Austin; Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.D. Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Aberdeen. Executive Vice President and Provost, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Bock, Darrell L., B.A. University of Texas at Austin; Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Aberdeen. Executive Director of Cultural Engagement and Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary.

Bookman, Douglas, B.A. Pillsbury Baptist Bible College; M.Div. Central Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M. Central Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.D. Dallas Theological Seminary. Professor of Old/New Testament and Bible Exposition, Shepherds Theological Seminary.

Brainard, Lee W., B.S. University of North Dakota; M.Div. Grace Theological Seminary; Th.D. Grace Theological Seminary. Bible teacher and author.

[D] Breese, David W., B.A. Judson College; M.Div. Northern Baptist Seminary. Pastor and Theologian.

[D][C5] Brookes, James H., B.A. Miami University; D.D. Westminster College. Presbyterian pastor and theologian.

[C5] Buck, Tom, B.A. Moody Bible Institute; Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary.Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Lindale, Texas.

[D] Bultema, Harry, Th.D. Calvin Theological Seminary. Pastor and Theologian.

[C5][LS] Burnett, Chris, B.S. UCLA; M.Div. The Master’s Seminary; Th.M. The Master’s Seminary; Ph.D. The Master’s Seminary. Associate Director of Academics, The Master’s Academy International.

Burns, J. Lanier, B.A. Davidson College; Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.D. Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Texas at Dallas. Senior Research Professor of Theology, Dallas Theological Seminary.

[C5][LS] Busenitz, Nathan, B.A. The Master’s College; M.Div. The Master’s Seminary; Th.M. The Master’s Seminary; Ph.D. The Master’s Seminary. Executive Vice President and Dean of Faculty, The Master’s Seminary.

Caldwell, Richard, M.Div. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min. The Master’s Seminary, Pastor-Teacher, Founders Baptist Church.

[D] Campbell, Donald K., Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.D. Dallas Theological Seminary. Third president of Dallas Theological Seminary.

[D][C4] Chafer, Lewis S., D.D. Wheaton College; Litt.D. Dallas Theological Seminary. Founder and first president of Dallas Theological Seminary.

Chisholm Jr, Robert B., B.A. Syracuse University; M.Div. Grace Theological Seminary; Th.M. Grace Theological Seminary; Th.D. Dallas Theological Seminary. Chair and Senior Professor of Old Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary.

[C5][LS] Chou, Abner, B.A. The Master’s University; M.Div. The Master’s Seminary; Th.M. The Master’s Seminary; Th.D. The Master’s Seminary. President, The Master’s University and Seminary.

[C5][LS] Christensen, Scott, M.Div. The Master’s Seminary. Associate Pastor, Kerrville Bible Church; author.

[C4] Compton, R. Bruce, A.B. UCLA; M.Div. Denver Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M. Denver Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.D. Grace Theological Seminary. Professor of Biblical Languages and Literature, Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary.

[FG] Cone, Christopher, B.A. Moody Bible Institute; Th.D. Scofield Graduate School; M.Ed. Regent University; Ph.D. Trinity School of Theology; Ph.D. University of North Texas, President, Vyrsity/California Biblical University.

Constable, Thomas L., Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.D. Dallas Theological Seminary. Senior Professor Emeritus of Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary

[D] Couch, Mal, B.A. Bob Jones University; M.Div. Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.D. Louisiana Baptist Theological Seminary. Founder and first president of Tyndale Theological Seminary.

[C5][LS] Crawford, Brandon J., B.A. from Northland International University; M.Div from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M; Ph.D. from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. Lead Pastor at First Baptist Church of Saint Johns.

[D][C4] Criswell, W.A., B.A. from Baylor University; Th.M. and Ph.D. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Former pastor of First Baptist Church, Dallas; Influential Southern Baptist leader and author.

Crutchfield, Larry V., B.A. from John Brown University; M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from Drew University. Former professor at Columbia International University; Author and historian.

[C4] Dane, Tim, Finance Degree from University of Nevada; M.Div. Th.M from The Master’s Seminary; Ph.D. from Baptist Bible Seminary. Serves as Adjunct professor at Grace Bible Seminary (Kiev) and Senior Pastor at Mesa Hills Bible Church.

[D][C4] Darby, John N., B.A. from Trinity College, Dublin; Called to the Irish Bar (law degree equivalent). Founder of the Plymouth Brethren movement; Influential dispensationalist and Bible translator.

[C4] Davey, Stephen, B.A. from Liberty University; M.Div. from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min. from Grace Theological Seminary. Senior Pastor of The Shepherd’s Church, Cary, North Carolina; Founder of Wisdom for the Heart radio ministry.

[D] DeHaan, Richard W., B.A. from Calvin College; Th.M. from Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary. Former president of Radio Bible Class (now Our Daily Bread Ministries); Author and radio teacher.

Dean, Robert, B.A. from Westmont College; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Pastor of West Houston Bible Church; Founder of Dean Bible Ministries; Author and speaker.

[C4] Doran, David, B.A. from Bob Jones University; M.Div. and Th.M. from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. President and Professor at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary; Senior Pastor at Inter-City Baptist Church, Allen Park, Michigan.

[C5] Dunham, Kyle C., B.A. from Cedarville University; M.Div. and Th.M. from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.D. from The Master’s Seminary. Associate Professor of Old Testament at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary; Pastor at Heritage Bible Church, Clarksville, Tennessee.

Dyer, Charles H., B.A. from The King’s College; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Chancellor and Professor at Large at Moody Bible Institute; Author and radio host.

Ellisen, Stanley A., B.A. from Wheaton College; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former Professor of Biblical Literature at Western Conservative Baptist Seminary; Author.

[C4] Enns, Paul P., B.A. from Winnipeg Bible College; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Professor of Systematic Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Author.

[D] English, E. Schuyler, B.A. from Wheaton College; Litt.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary; D.D. from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Former editor of Our Hope magazine; Author and Bible teacher.

Fazio, James I., B.A., M.A., Th.M, D.Min. from Southern California Seminary; Ph.D from Queen’s University Belfast. Dean of Bible and Theology, Professor of Biblical Studies at Southern California Seminary.

[D][C4] Feinberg, Charles L., B.A. from University of Pittsburgh; Th.B., Th.M., and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. Former Dean of Talbot Theological Seminary; Author and radio Bible teacher.

[C4] Feinberg, John S., B.A. from University of California, Los Angeles; M.Div. from Talbot Theological Seminary; Th.M. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.A. and Ph.D. from University of Chicago. Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Author.

[D][C4] Feinberg, Paul D., B.A. from University of California, Los Angeles; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary; M.A. from Roosevelt University. Former Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

[C5] Forsyth, Anthony, M.Div student at The Master’s Seminary. Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Burbank, California.

[C4][FG] Fruchtenbaum, Arnold G., B.A. from Cedarville University; M.A. from Hebrew University; Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from New York University. Founder and Director of Ariel Ministries; Author and Bible teacher.

[D] Gaebelein, Arno C., No formal theological education; Self-taught; Honorary D.D. from multiple institutions. Founder of Our Hope magazine; Influential dispensationalist and author.

[D] Gaebelein, Frank E., B.A. from New York University; A.M. from Harvard University; Honorary Litt.D. from Wheaton College. Former headmaster of The Stony Brook School; Editor and author.

Garland, Tony, B.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Arizona; M.Div. from Tyndale Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from Louisiana Baptist University. Teacher at SpiritAndTruth.org; Software engineer and Bible teacher.

[D] Geisler, Norman L., B.A. from Wheaton College; Th.B. from William Tyndale College; M.A. from Wheaton Graduate School; Ph.D. from Loyola University Chicago. Co-founder of Southern Evangelical Seminary; Prolific author and apologist.

[C4] Gilley, Gary, B.A. from Moody Bible Institute; M.Div. from Grace Theological Seminary. Senior Pastor of Southern View Chapel, Springfield, Illinois; Author and director of Think on These Things Ministries.

Glaser, Mitch, B.A. from Northeastern Bible College; M.Div. from Talbot Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary. President of Chosen People Ministries; Author and speaker.

Glenny, W. Edward, B.A. from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from University of Minnesota. Professor of New Testament and Greek at University of Northwestern–St. Paul; Author.

[C4] Goeman, Peter, B.S. from The Master’s University; M.Div., Th.M., and Ph.D. from The Master’s Seminary. Associate Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Shepherds Theological Seminary; Serves at The Shepherd’s Church, overseeing the young adult ministry. 

[D] Gray, James M., No formal theological degree; Self-taught; Honorary D.D. from multiple institutions. Former president of Moody Bible Institute; Bible scholar and author.

[D] Green, Oliver B., Limited formal education; Self-taught theologian; Honorary D.D. from Bob Jones University. Founder of The Gospel Hour radio ministry; Evangelist and author.

[C5] Green, Don, B.A. from UCLA; J.D. from UCLA School of Law; M.Div. from The Master’s Seminary. Founding Pastor of Truth Community Church, Cincinnati, Ohio; Executive Director of GraceLife Ministries.

Grisanti, Michael A. B.A. from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College; M.Div., Th.M., and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Professor of Old Testament and Director of Th.M. and Ph.D. Programs at The Master’s Seminary.

[C4][FG] Gromacki, Gary R., BA from Cedarville University , ThM and DMin from Dallas Theological Seminary, PhD from Baptist Bible Seminary. Director of PhD in Bible and Theology and Director of Master of Arts in Bible and Theology at Calvary University.

[FG] Gunn, George, B.A. from Shasta Bible College; M.Div. from Northwest Baptist Seminary; Ph.D. from Tyndale Theological Seminary. Professor of Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages at Shasta Bible College and Graduate School.

Haldeman, I.M., B.A. from Amherst College; Theological studies at Union Theological Seminary. Former pastor of First Baptist Church in New York City; Author.

Halff, Charles, No formal theological education detailed; Converted from Judaism and self-taught in theology. Founder of Christian Jew Foundation Ministries (now CJF Ministries).

Hannah, John D., B.A. from University of California, Los Angeles; M.Div. and Th.M. from Talbot Theological Seminary; Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary; M.A. from Southern Methodist University; Ph.D. from University of Texas at Dallas; Postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University. Distinguished Professor of Historical Theology and Research Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary; Author.

[D] Hargrave, Roy A, M.Div. from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min. from The Master’s Seminary. Former pastor and theologian.

[C4] Harris, Gregory, B.A. from University of Maryland; M.Div. from Talbot Theological Seminary; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Professor of Bible Exposition at The Master’s Seminary; Author.

[C5] Hay, Kevin, M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min. in Expository Preaching from The Master’s Seminary. Pastor of Discipleship at Shepherd’s House Bible Church; Professor of Christian Ministry at Forge Theological Seminary.

[D] Heibert, D. Edmond, B.A., Th.M., and Th.D. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Former Professor of New Testament at Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary; Author.

Henebury, Paul M. M.T.S. and Ph.D. from Tyndale Theological Seminary; M.Div. from Louisiana Baptist Theological Seminary. Senior Pastor at Agape Bible Church; President of Telos Biblical Institute; Author and blogger.

[D] Hindson, Ed, B.A. from William Tyndale College; M.A. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Th.M. from Grace Theological Seminary; Th.D. from Trinity Graduate School; D.Min. from Westminster Theological Seminary; D.Phil. from University of South Africa. Former Dean Emeritus of the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University; Author and Bible teacher.

Hinn, Costi, B.A. from Dallas Baptist University; M.Div. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min. candidate at The Master’s Seminary. Pastor at The Shepherd’s House Bible Church; President and Founder of For the Gospel ministries; Author.

Hitchcock, Mark, B.A. from Oklahoma State University; M.Div. and Th.M. from Western Seminary; Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Senior Pastor of Faith Bible Church, Edmond, Oklahoma; Adjunct Faculty at Dallas Theological Seminary; Author.

[D] Hoch, Jr, Carl B., B.A. from Dallas Bible College; Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former Professor of New Testament at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary.

[D] Hoehner, Harold W., B.A. from Barrington College; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from University of Cambridge. Former Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.

[C5] House, H. Wayne, B.A. from Hardin-Simmons University; M.A. in Biblical and Patristic Greek from Abilene Christian University; M.Div. from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary; Th.D. from Concordia Seminary; J.D. from Regent University School of Law. Distinguished Research Professor of Theology, Law, and Culture at Faith International University and Seminary; Author and lecturer.

[D] Hoyt, Herman A., A.B. (valedictorian) and Th.B. (highest honors) from Ashland College and Seminary; B.D., Th.M., and Th.D. from Grace Theological Seminary. Former president of Grace College and Theological Seminary; Influential theologian and author.

Hullinger, James M., B.A. from Bob Jones University; M.Div. and Th.M. from Grace Theological Seminary; Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Professor of Theology at Piedmont International University (now Carolina University); Dean of the Bowman School of Bible and Theology.

[C5] Ice, Thomas, B.A. from Howard Payne University; Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from Tyndale Theological Seminary. Executive Director of The Pre-Trib Research Center; Author and speaker on prophecy.

[D] Ironside, Harry A., No formal education beyond grammar school; Self-taught; Honorary doctorates from Wheaton College and Bob Jones University. Former pastor of Moody Church; Bible teacher and author.

[C4] Jeffress, Robert, B.S. from Baylor University; Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; D.Min. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Senior Pastor of First Baptist Dallas; Host of Pathway to Victory broadcast ministry.

[D] Jelinek, John A., B.A. from William Tyndale College; Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.D. from Grace Theological Seminary. Former Vice President and Academic Dean at Moody Theological Seminary.

Johnson, Elliot E., B.S. from Northwestern University; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Retired Senior Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary.

[C5] Johnson, Jesse, B.A. from University of New Mexico; M.Div. and Th.M. from The Master’s Seminary; Ph.D. in Theology from Christ College, Sydney. Lead Teaching Pastor at Immanuel Bible Church, Springfield, VA; Faculty at The Master’s Seminary.

[D][C5] Johnson Jr, S. Lewis, B.A. from College of Charleston; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Johnston, Gordon H., B.A. from University of Nebraska; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Professor of Old Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Jones, Nathan E., B.S. from Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn University); M.A. in Management and Leadership from Liberty University; D.R.S. in Evangelistic Apologetics from Trinity Theological Seminary. Attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Director of Internet Outreach/Internet Evangelist at Lamb & Lion Ministries; Co-host of Christ in Prophecy television and radio programs.

[D] Kelly, William, Educated at Trinity College, Dublin; Classical medalist. Plymouth Brethren theologian and Bible scholar.

[D] Kent Jr, Homer A., B.A. from Bob Jones University; M.Div., Th.M., and Th.D. from Grace Theological Seminary. Former president of Grace Theological Seminary and professor.

[C5] Klassen, Brad, B.Th. from Providence University College; M.Div., Th.M., and Ph.D. from The Master’s Seminary. Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at The Master’s Seminary; Pastor at Grace Community Church.

Kreider, Glenn R. B.S. from Lancaster Bible College; Th.M. and Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary; Editor in chief of Bibliotheca Sacra.

Laney, J. Carl, B.S. from University of Oregon; M.Div. and Th.M. from Western Seminary; Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Professor Emeritus of Biblical Literature at Western Seminary; Adjunct professor and author.

[D] Larkin, Clarence, Mechanical engineering degree; No formal theological education; Self-taught theologian. American Baptist pastor, Bible teacher, and author known for dispensational charts.

[D][C5] Leafe, Harry G., Theological degrees from various seminaries. Founder of Scriptel Ministries.

[D] Leventhal, Barry, B.S. from University of California; Th.M. Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former professor at Southern Evangelical Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Levy, David M., B.A. from Moody Bible Institute; M.Div. from Grace Theological Seminary; Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Director of Education and Publications at The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry; Author.

[D][C4] Lightner, Robert P., B.A. from Baptist Bible Seminary; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former professor at Dallas Theological Seminary; Author.

Luck, William F., M.A. in Philosophy of Religion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Th.M. from Moody Theological Seminary. Former Professor at Moody Bible Institute; Author.

Lutzer, Erwin, B.Th. from Winnipeg Bible College; Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; M.A. in Philosophy from Loyola University; LL.D. from Simon Greenleaf School of Law. Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church, Chicago, Illinois; Author and radio host.

[D][C5][LS] MacArthur Jr, John F., B.A. from Los Angeles Pacific College; M.Div. from Talbot Theological Seminary; Litt.D. from Grace Graduate School; D.D. from Talbot Theological Seminary. Former Pastor-Teacher at Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California; Chancellor of The Master’s University and Seminary; Author and radio host.

[D] MacRae, Allan A., B.A. from Occidental College; M.A. from Princeton University; Th.B. from Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from University of Pennsylvania. Founder of Biblical Theological Seminary; Professor of Old Testament.

[C5][LS] Marsh, Cory M., B.A., M.A., M.Div., Th.M. from Southern California Seminary; Ph.D. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Professor of New Testament at Southern California Seminary; Pastor at Revolve Bible Church, San Juan Capistrano, California.

[C5][LS] Martin, Ryan J., M.Div. Ph.D. from Central Baptist Theological Seminary. Pastor at Columbiaville Baptist Church.

[D] Mason, Clarence E., B.A. from Wheaton College; Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former dean at Philadelphia College of Bible; Influential in dispensational theology.

Masters, John R., Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.M. from same; M.Div. from Biblical Theological Seminary; B.A. from Houghton College. Professor of Biblical Studies at Cairn University.

[C5][LS] Mayhue, Richard B.S. from The Ohio State University; M.Div., Th.M., Th.D. from Grace Theological Seminary. Senior Vice President and Dean Emeritus at The Master’s Seminary; Author.

[D] McClain, Alva J. B.A. from Antioch College; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Founder and first president of Grace Theological Seminary; Author.

[C5][LS] McClarty, Jim, Pastor at Grace Christian Assembly, Smyrna, Tennessee; Musician and theologian.

[D][C4] McCune, Rolland D. B.A. from Taylor University; B.D., Th.M., Th.D. from Grace Theological Seminary. Former president of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary; Professor of Systematic Theology.

[D] McGee, J. Vernon, B.Div. from Columbia Theological Seminary Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former Minister; Bible Teacher. Founder and teacher of the “Thru the Bible” radio program.

McRae, William J., Th.M, D.Min. from Dallas Theological Seminary. He was the President of Ontario Bible College/Ontario Theological Seminary. He was chairman of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada’s Vision 2000. He is president emeritus of Tyndale University College and Theological Seminary in Toronto, Canada.

Merrill, Eugene H., B.A., M.A., Ph.D. from Bob Jones University; M.A. from New York University; M.Phil. and Ph.D. from Columbia University. Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary; Author.

[FG] Miles, Paul, B.A. in Russian from University of Texas at Arlington; M.T.S. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min. from Tyndale Theological Seminary; Ph.D. candidate at Liberty. Missionary with Grace Abroad Ministries.

[D] Missler, Chuck W., B.S. from United States Naval Academy; M.B.A. from UCLA; Post-graduate studies in applied mathematics. Founder of Koinonia House; Bible teacher and author.

Mook, James, B.A. from Washington Bible College; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Professor of Theology and Director of Ph.D. Studies at The Master’s Seminary.

Morris, James C., Theologian.

Mutie, Jeremiah, B.Th. from Scott Theological College; Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Dallas Theological Seminary. Professor of Theology and Church History at Southern California Seminary.

[D][C4] Newell, William R., B.A. from Wooster College; Studies at Princeton and Oberlin Seminaries. Bible teacher, author, and hymn writer.

[FG] Niemelä, John, B.A. from University of Minnesota; Th.M. and Ph.D. in New Testament Literature and Exegesis from Dallas Theological Seminary. Professor of New Testament at Rocky Mountain Bible College and Seminary; Researcher for Message of Life Ministries.

[FG] Oglesby, John, Bachelor’s and graduate degrees (specific institutions not detailed in sources); Possibly related to Vyrsity and Colorado Biblical University. Executive Vice President for 1024Marketing and EDUthrift; Chief Academic Officer for Vyrsity and Colorado Biblical University.

[C5] Osman, Jim, Three-year diploma from Millar College of the Bible; Further education at Millar College. Pastor at Kootenai Community Church; Author.

[D] Pache, Rene, Doctor’s degree in law from Lausanne University; One year of Bible school. Swiss theologian and author.

[FG] Parle, Joseph, Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Baptist Bible College and Seminary; M.A. in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary; B.S. from University of Texas. Provost and Senior Professor at College of Biblical Studies; Bilingual nonprofit leader and Bible professor.

Pate, C. Marvin, M.A. from Wheaton College; Ph.D. from Marquette University; Ordained minister. Professor of biblical studies at Ouachita Baptist University; Former professor at Moody Bible Institute.

[C5] Pennington, Tom, B.A. and M.A. from Bob Jones University; Additional Ph.D. classes in New Testament at Grace Theological Seminary. Pastor-Teacher at Countryside Bible Church in Southlake, Texas.

[D] Pentecost, J. Dwight, B.A. from Hampden-Sydney College; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former professor at Dallas Theological Seminary for 58 years.

[D] Pettegrew, Larry D., MRE, M.Div, and Th.M. at Central Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.D. at Dallas Theological Seminary. Former Research Professor of Theology at Shepherds Theological Seminary.

[C5] Phillips, Dan, M.Div. from Talbot Theological Seminary. Pastor at Copperfield Bible Church in Houston, Texas; Author and blogger.

Price, J. Randall, Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from University of Texas at Austin. Distinguished research professor emeritus at Liberty University; Founder of World of the Bible Ministries.

[C4] Quiggle, James, Master’s degrees in Religion and Theological Studies. Author of biblical commentaries; Active on social media sharing theological content.

[D] Radmacher, Earl D., B.A., M.R.E. from Bob Jones University; Th.M., Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former president of Western Seminary and writer/speaker.

Randolph, Jesse, M.Div. from The Master’s Seminary; ThM student at Shepherds Theological Seminary. Pastor-Teacher at Indian Hills Community Church; Co-Host of Sound Words Podcast.

[C5][LS] Rappaport, Andrew, Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary; B.S. from Monmouth University. Founder of Striving For Eternity Ministries; Speaker and author.

[C5] Reardon, Parker, Diploma from Word of Life Bible Institute; Degree from Pensacola Christian College; Degree from The Master’s Seminary. Pastor-Teacher at Grace Bible Church in Talent, Oregon.

Rhodes, Ron, Th.D. and Th.M. in Systematic Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary; B.A. from Houston Baptist University. President of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries; Author and speaker.

[C5][LS] Riccardi, Mike, B.A. in Italian and M.Ed. in Foreign Language from Rutgers University; M.Div., Th.M., and Ph.D. from The Master’s Seminary. Assistant Professor of Theology at The Master’s Seminary; Pastor of local outreach at Grace Community Church.

Ross, Allen P., Ph.D. from University of Cambridge; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary; B.A. from Bob Jones University. Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School.

Rydelnik, Michael A., Diploma from Moody Bible Institute; B.A. from Azusa Pacific University; Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; D.Miss. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Emeritus Professor of Jewish Studies and Bible at Moody Bible Institute; Host of Open Line radio program.

[D][FG] Ryrie, Charles C., B.A. from Haverford College; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from University of Edinburgh; Litt.D. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. Former professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and author of the Ryrie Study Bible.

Saucy, Mark R., Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary; M.Div. from Talbot Theological Seminary; B.A. from Biola College. Professor of Systematic Theology at Biola University (Talbot School of Theology).

[D] Saucy, Robert L., A.B. in History from Westmont College; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former professor of systematic theology at Talbot School of Theology.

[D] Sauer, Erich, Limited details; Associated with Plymouth Brethren and dispensationalism. Former theologian and author.

Scharf, Paul J., M.A. and M.Div. from Faith Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. from Maranatha Baptist University. Church ministries representative for The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry; Author and speaker.

[D] Scofield, Cyrus I., No formal theological education; Self-taught and ordained as Congregationalist minister; Honorary D.D. later. Author of Scofield Reference Bible.

[C4] Sherlin, Keith A., Bachelors in Theology/Christian Studies from North Greenville University; M.T.S. from Tyndale Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from Baptist Bible College and Seminary. Teacher at Essential Christianity Ministries; Author.

[D] Showers, Renald E., B.A. from Philadelphia Bible Institute; B.A. from Wheaton College; Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.D. from Grace Theological Seminary. Former professor and writer for The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry.

[C4] Sigler, Tim M., B.A., M.A., M.Div. from Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary; M.S. from Grace College; Ph.D. from Trinity International University. CEO of Ariel Ministries; Former Provost and Dean at Shepherds Theological Seminary.

[D] Smith, Wilbur M., B.A. from Moody Bible Institute; D.D. from various institutions.

[C5] Snoeberger, Mark A., M.Div. and Th.M. from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Baptist Bible Seminary. Professor of Systematic Theology at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary.

[FG] Stallard, Mike, B.S. from University of Alabama; M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Seminary; S.T.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Dean and Professor at Baptist Bible Seminary; Vice President at Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry.

[D] Stanton, Gerald B., B.A. from Wheaton College; Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former professor at Wheaton College.

[D] Stedman, Ray C., No formal seminary degree; Self-taught and influenced by mentors; Attended Dallas Theological Seminary but did not graduate. Former pastor of Peninsula Bible Church; Author.

[FG] Stegall, Thomas L., Degrees from Moody Bible Institute, Grace Institute of Biblical Studies, University of Minnesota Duluth, and Duluth Bible Church affiliations. Pastor of Duluth Bible Church; Host on Grace Global Radio.

Strickland, Wayne G., Ph.D. from Capital Bible Seminary or similar; Professor credentials in theology. Academic Dean and Vice President at Multnomah Bible College.

Sullivan, Steve P., M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; D.Min. from The Master’s Seminary; Ph.D. from Trinity Theological Seminary. Retired; Former professor at College of Biblical Studies.

Svigel, Michael J., B.S. from Philadelphia Biblical University; Th.M. and Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Swanson, Kyle, M.Div. from The Master’s Seminary, DMin From the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Executive Pastor of Shepherding at Redeemer Bible Church.

Sweetnam, Mark S., B.A. in English Literature and Mathematical Science from Trinity College Dublin; Ph.D. from Trinity College Dublin. Assistant Professor in the School of English at Trinity College Dublin.

Swindoll, Chuck, B.A. from Dallas Theological Seminary; D.D. from various institutions. Chancellor Emeritus of Dallas Theological Seminary; Founder of Insight for Living.

[D] Talbot, Louis T., Founder of Talbot School of Theology; Served as president of Biola; No specific degrees listed, but leadership in theological education. Former president of Biola and Talbot School of Theology.

[D] Tan, Paul L. Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Th.D. from Grace Seminary. Former chaplain emeritus of Grace Christian College; Author of Bible study materials.

[FG] Tanner, J. Paul., Th.M from Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from University of Texas at Austin. Vice President and Academic Dean of the Arab Center for Biblical Studies and a research professor and writer in the field of Old Testament studies. 

[D] Thiessen, Henry C., Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Studies at Northwestern University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Former president and dean of Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary.

[D][C4] Thomas, Robert L., B.M.E. from Georgia Institute of Technology; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former professor of New Testament at The Master’s Seminary.

[D] Torrey, R.A., B.A. from Yale University; B.D. from Yale Divinity School; Studies at Leipzig and Erlangen universities. Former evangelist, pastor, and superintendent of Moody Bible Institute.

[D] Toussaint, Stanley D., Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former professor at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Towns, Elmer L., B.A. from Northwestern College; M.A. from Southern Methodist University; Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; D.Min. from Fuller Theological Seminary. Dean Emeritus of School of Religion at Liberty University; Author and professor.

Turner, David L., B.A. from Cedarville University; Th.D. from Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion. Emeritus Professor; Adjunct teaching and church involvement.

[D][C4] Unger, Merrill F., A.B. and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former professor of Old Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Vanlaningham, Michael G., M.Div. from Talbot Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute; Speaker and author.

[C4] Varner, William, B.A. from Bob Jones University; M.A. from Dropsie College; M.Div. and Th.M. from Biblical Theological Seminary; Ed.D. from Temple University. Professor of Biblical Studies and Greek at The Master’s University.

[C4][LS] Vlach, Michael J., B.S. from University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.Div. from The Master’s Seminary; Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Professor of Theology at Shepherds Theological Seminary.

[D][C4] Walvoord, John F., B.A. and D.D. from Wheaton College; M.A. from Texas Christian University; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former president of Dallas Theological Seminary.

[C4] Ware, Bruce A., A.S. from Judson Baptist College; B.A. from Whitworth College; M.Div. and Th.M. from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary; M.A. from University of Washington; Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary. Professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

[D] Watson, William C., B.A. in History from California State Polytechnic University Pomona; M.Div. from Talbot School of Theology; M.A. and Ph.D. in British History from University of California, Riverside. Author and historian; Former Assistant Professor of Learning Design and Technology at Purdue University.

[C5][LS] Waymeyer, Matt, BTh, M.A., D.Min. from The Master’s Seminary; Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from The Master’s Seminary. Faculty at The Expositors Seminary; Pastor at Grace Immanuel Bible Church.

[FG] Weaver, Paul D. B.A. from Appalachian Bible College; Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from Baptist Bible Seminary. Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary.

[D] Whitcomb, John C., B.A. from Princeton University; Th.M. and Th.D. from Grace Theological Seminary. Former professor of Old Testament and theology.

[D] Wiersbe, Warren W., B.A. from Indiana University; B.Div. from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.D. from various institutions. Former pastor, author, and Bible teacher.

[FG] Wilkin, Robert N., B.S. in Biology from University of California at Irvine; Th.M. and Ph.D. in New Testament from Dallas Theological Seminary. Executive Director of Grace Evangelical Society; Author.

Wilkinson, Paul, B.A. in Chemical Engineering from University of South Carolina; Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religion from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Professor at Williamson College; Author.

[D] Witmer, John A., B.A. from Wheaton College; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Former associate professor of systematic theology at Dallas Theological Seminary.

[D] Wood, Leon J., Ph.D. from Michigan State University; Graduate studies in Israel and at Oriental Institute, Chicago; Th.M. and Th.D. from Calvin Theological Seminary. Former professor of Old Testament at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary.

[FG] Woods, Andy M., B.A. from Dallas Christian College; Th.M. and Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Senior Pastor of Sugar Land Bible Church; President of Chafer Theological Seminary.

[C5] Wragg, Jerry, B.Th., M.A., D.Min. from The Master’s Seminary. Pastor-Teacher at Grace Immanuel Bible Church; Faculty at The Expositors Seminary.

Yarbrough, Mark M., B.A. from Dallas Christian College; Th.M. and Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary. President and Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Yeo, John, B.A. from Biola University; M.A. from Westminster Seminary California; Th.M. from Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from University of St. Michael’s College (University of Toronto). Professor of Old Testament at Southern California Seminary.

[D][C5][LS] Zemek, George J, M.Div., Th.M., Th.D. from Grace Theological Seminary. Former distinguished professor emeritus at The Expositors Seminary.

[C5][LS] Zuber, Kevin D., B.A. from Grace College; M.Div., Th.M. from Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Professor of Theology at The Master’s Seminary; Pastor.

[D][FG] Zuck, Roy B., B.A. from Biola University; Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary, former Senior Professor Emeritus of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary.

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