ONLINE & DISTANCE LEARNING
Online & Distance Learning | Faculty & Staff
To contact the Online and Distance Learning Department with a specific question, please email us at online@mbu.edu.
Mrs. Dana Davis
Assistant Vice President of Online & Distance Learning
Mrs. Sharon Fuller
Billing & Data Specialist
Mrs. Ocean DeWald
Data Analyst
Mrs. Mary Lingle
Seminary Support & Recruitment Specialist
Mr. Jeremy Zobel
Business Development Manager
Ms. Abigail Dillon
Outreach & Enrollment Specialist
Mrs. Melissa Madsen
Online Program Advisor
Dr. L. Werner Lumm
Online Program Advisor
Mrs. Heidi Goodwill
Online Program Advisor
Mrs. Sarah Arbogast
High School Online Program Advisor
College of Bible & Church Ministries
Dr. Bryan Brock | Apologetics, Biblical Philosophy
- DMin in Expository Preaching (The Master’s Seminary)
- Master of Divinity (Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary)
- BA in Biblical Studies (Maranatha Baptist University)
Mr. John Herbert | Bible, Church History
- Master of Divinity (Maranatha Baptist University)
- BS in Mathematics Education (Maranatha Baptist University)
Mr. Timothy Johns | Biblical Counseling
- MA in Biblical Counseling (Maranatha Baptist University)
- BS in Business Management (Maranatha Baptist University)
Mr. Christopher Koehn | Bible
- Master of Divinity (Maranatha Baptist University)
- Master of Ministry (International Baptist College & Seminary)
- BA in Bible & Christian Service (International Baptist College & Seminary)
Dr. Steven K. Love | Bible, Cross-Cultural Studies
- Doctor of Ministry (Luther Rice University)
- Master of Ministry (Bible Baptist Seminary)
- BS in Secondary Education (Maranatha Baptist University)
Mr. Steven L. Love | Bible
- Master of Divinity (Central Baptist Theological Seminary)
- MA in Biblical Studies (Maranatha Baptist University)
- BA in Biblical Studies (Maranatha Baptist University)
Dr. Larry Oats (Dean) | Bible, Systematic Theology
- PhD in Systematic Theology (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School)
- Master of Theology (Maranatha Baptist University)
- Master of Divinity (Maranatha Baptist University)
- MA in Bible (Maranatha Baptist University)
- BA in Bible (Maranatha Baptist University)
Mr. Jonathan Rehfeldt | Greek
- Master of Divinity (Maranatha Baptist University)
- MA in Biblical Studies (Maranatha Baptist University)
- BA in Biblical Studies (Maranatha Baptist University)
Dr. David Saxon | Bible, Church History
- PhD in Church History (Bob Jones University)
- MA in Church History (Bob Jones University)
- BS in Mathematics (Bob Jones University)
Dr. Jesse Sherburn | Creation Science
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Mississippi State University)
- MS in Mechanical Engineering (Mississippi State University)
- BS in General Studies Applied Science (Maranatha Baptist University)
Dr. Matthew Walker | Bible
- PhD in Systematic Theology (Piedmont International University)
- Graduate Certificate in Apologetics (Biola University)
- MA in Biblical Studies (Maranatha Baptist University)
- BA in Practical Christian Training (Bob Jones University)
School of Business
Dr. Jeffrey Drost | Economics, Management, Leadership
- PhD in Organizational Leadership (Regent University)
- Master of Banking (University of Wisconsin – Madison)
- MS in Management (Cardinal Stritch University)
- BS in Management (Cardinal Stritch University)
Mr. Alvin Eugene | Business
- MBA Forensic Accounting (Davenport University)
- BBA Business Management (Davenport University)
Mr. J. Aaron Ellis | Business Law, Criminal Justice
- Master of Business Administration (Liberty University)
- BS in Political Science (Northern Kentucky University)
Dr. Judith Leary | Criminal Justice
- PhD in Higher Education Administration (Bowling Green State University)
- MS in Criminal Justice (Bowling Green State University)
- Master of Ministry (Piedmont International University)
- BS in Radio & Television Broadcasting (Bob Jones University)
Dr. Kevin Montney | Business Law, Criminal Justice
- JD (Thomas M. Cooley Law School)
- BS in Recreation Management (Arizona State University)
Mr. Aaron Wery | Criminal Justice
- MS in Criminal Justice (Tiffin University)
- BS in Criminal Justice (Bob Jones University)
Mr. Jeremy Zajicek | Management
- MS in Management (Cardinal Stritch University)
- BS in Business Management (Maranatha Baptist University)
School of Education
Ms. Ann Bolton | Health Education
- MS in Curriculum & Instruction – Health, PE, & Coaching (University of Wisconsin – Whitewater)
- BS in Elementary Education & Bible (Maranatha Baptist University)
Mrs. Ruth Brown | Music Education
- MM in Piano Performance (Bob Jones University)
- BS in Music Education (Bob Jones University)
Mrs. Dana Davis | Elementary Education, Instructional Technology, Reading Education
- MS in Reading Education (University of Wisconsin-Stout)
- BS in Elementary Education (Southern Illinois University)
Mr. Gary Garrison | Physical & Health Education
- MS in Physical Education (University of West Florida)
- BS in Physical Education (Olivet Nazarene University)
Dr. David Handyside (Director) | Teaching Methods
- MEd in Educational Leadership (University of Illinois)
- BS in Elementary Education (Cedarville University)
Dr. Christine Lincoln | Assessment, Elementary Education
- EdD in Curriculum & Instruction (Bob Jones University)
- MEd in Elementary Education (Bob Jones University)
- BS in Elementary Education (Maranatha Baptist University)
Mr. David Muse | Social Studies Education
- MS in Curriculum & Instruction (Concordia University)
- MA in History (Marquette University)
- BA in Business Management (Maranatha Baptist University)
Mr. Philip Price | Mathematics Education
- MAT in Teaching Mathematics (University of Idaho)
- BS in Mathematics Education (Maranatha Baptist University)
Dr. Valerie Riley | Special Education
- PhD in Educational Psychology – Special Education (University of Minnesota)
- MA in Educational Psychology – Communication Disorders (University of Minnesota)
- BA in Biblical Studies & Jewish Studies (Moody Bible Institute)
Department of Applied Science
Dr. Nathanael Black | Mathematics
- PhD in Mathematical Sciences (Clemson University)
- MS in Mathematical Sciences (Clemson University)
- BS in Mathematics (Bob Jones University)
Mr. Melvin Cacayorin | Mathematics
- MAT in Mathematics (Bob Jones University)
- MA in Theology (Bob Jones University)
- BS in Mathematics (Bob Jones University)
Dr. Lane Hansel | Biology, Educational Leadership
- EdD in Educational Leadership (Bob Jones University)
- MS in Microbiology (Clemson University)
- MS in Counseling (Bob Jones University)
- BS in Biology (Bob Jones University)
Dr. Jodi Herbert | Mathematics
- PhD in Mathematics (Kansas State University)
- BS in Mathematics Education (Maranatha Baptist University)
Mr. Philip Price | Mathematics
- MAT in Teaching Mathematics (University of Idaho)
- BS in Mathematics Education (Maranatha Baptist University)
Dr. Jesse Sherburn | Physics
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Mississippi State University)
- MS in Mechanical Engineering (Mississippi State University)
- BS in General Studies Applied Science (Maranatha Baptist University)
Mrs. Susan Turcotte | Biology, Science Education
- MS in Science Education (Pensacola Christian College)
- BS in Secondary Education (Maranatha Baptist University)
Ms. Karen Jolliff | Biology
- MA in Science Education (Western Governors University)
- BA in Elementary Education (Baptist Bible College)
Department of Humanities
Dr. Mary Barclay | Humanities
- PhD American Studies (Pennsylvania State University)
- MA American Studies (Pennsylvania State University)
- BS in Music & Interdisciplinary Studies (Clearwater Christian College)
Mrs. Lauren Brady | Sociology
- MS in Sociology (Valdosta State University)
- BA in Sociology (Valdosta State University)
Mrs. Rebecca Brock | English
- MA in Bible (Maranatha Baptist Seminary)
- MEd in English Education (Bob Jones University)
- BS in Communication Arts (Maranatha Baptist University)
Mrs. Nikki Chodan | English
- MA in English Literature (Mercy College)
- BS in English Education (Northland International University)
Mrs. Leslie Collier | English
- EdS in Principalship (Arkansas State University)
- MEd in English (Tennessee Temple University)
- BS in English Education (Pensacola Christian College)
- BS in History Education (Pensacola Christian College)
Mrs. Tracy Hsieh | English
- MA in English (Bob Jones University)
- BA in Ministry Support (Maranatha Baptist University)
Mr. Fred Heppding | History
- MS in Adult & Continuing Education (Kansas State University)
- MA in History (James Madison University)
- BA in History (Mars Hill College)
Mr. Nathan Huffstutler | English
- MA in English (Bob Jones University)
- BA in English (Bob Jones University)
Dr. Daniel Hurst | English
- PhD in English (The Ohio State University)
- MA in English (Clemson University)
- BS in English Education (Bob Jones University)
Dr. Luanne Hurst | English
- PhD in English (The Ohio State University)
- MA in English (Clemson University)
- BS in French Education (Bob Jones University)
Dr. Bruce Jackson | Psychology
- EdD in School Administration (University of Denver)
- MS in Educational Psychology (University of Wisconsin)
- MA in School Administration (University of Denver)
- BA in History (Bob Jones University)
Mr. Jerry Kolwinska | English
- MS in English Education (University of Wisconsin – Whitewater)
- MS in Educational Administration (Maranatha Baptist University)
- BS in Christian Education (Faith Baptist Bible College)
Mrs. Mary Ann Lumm | Digital Media Communication
- MA in Art (Bob Jones University)
- BSEd in Elementary and Secondary Art (Northwest Missouri State University)
Mr. David Madsen | English
- MA in English (Liberty University)
- BS in Biblical Studies (Moody Bible Institute)
Mrs. Hannah Mayes | Department of Humanities
- MA Communication Arts (Regent University)
- BA Communication Arts (Maranatha Baptist University)
Mrs. Jennifer Meinhardt | History
- MA in History (Bob Jones University)
- BS in History & English Education (Maranatha Baptist University)
Mr. Timothy Mielke | Photography
- MFA in Photography (Academy of Art University)
- MA in Multimedia Communications (Academy of Art University)
- BS in Bible (Pillsbury Baptist Bible College)
Mr. David Muse | History
- MS in Curriculum & Instruction (Concordia University)
- MA in History (Marquette University)
- BA in Business Management (Maranatha Baptist University)
Dr. Jared Tracy | History
- PhD in History (Kansas State University)
- MA in History (Virginia Commonwealth University)
- BA in History (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Mrs. Claudene Wooten | Speech
- MS in Storytelling & Reading Arts (East Tennessee State University)
- MA in Interpretive Speech (Bob Jones University)
- BS in English Education (Bob Jones University)
Dr. B. Mark Zockoll | English
- MA in English (Salisbury University)
- BA in English (Maranatha Baptist University)
Mr. Michael Zwolanek | History
- MA in History (Clemson University)
- BS in Social Studies Education (Bob Jones University)
Department of Music
Dr. David Brown | Brass, Choral, Music Appreciation
- DMA in Choral Conducting (University of Missouri – Kansas City)
- MM in Trombone Performance (Bob Jones University)
- BA in Trombone Performance (Bob Jones University)
Mrs. Ruth Brown | Music Education, Piano
- MM in Piano Performance (Bob Jones University)
- BS in Music Education (Bob Jones University)
Dr. David Ledgerwood (Chair) | Music, Piano
- DMA in Music Education (Boston University)
- MA in Music Theory & Composition (Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
- MA in Sacred Music (Pensacola Christian College)
- BS in Music Education (Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
Graduate Degrees in Education
Mrs. Donna Bergman | Educational Leadership, Special Education
- EdD in Educational Leadership (University of Arizona)
- MEd in Educational Leadership (Northern Arizona University)
- BS in Business Management (Bob Jones University)
Dr. Daniel Brokke | Educational Leadership, Instructional Technology
- EdD in Educational Administration (Bob Jones University)
- EdS in Educational Administration (Bob Jones University)
- MEd in Music Education (Bob Jones University)
- BS in Music Education (Bob Jones University)
Dr. Mary Draper | Educational Leadership, Teaching Methods
- PhD in Curriculum & Instruction – Elementary Education (University of South Florida)
- MS in Educational Administration & Supervision (Tennessee Temple University)
- BS in Elementary Education (Tennessee Temple University)
Mr. Thomas Graham | Educational Leadership
- DEdMin in Educational Ministry (Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) In progress – ABD
- MRE in Religious Education (Temple Baptist Seminary)
- MA in Bible Exposition (Pensacola Christian College)
- BA in Bible/Missions (Pensacola Christian College)
Dr. Lane Hansel | Educational Leadership
- EdD in Educational Leadership (Bob Jones University)
- MS in Microbiology (Clemson University)
- MS in Counseling (Bob Jones University)
- BS in Biology (Bob Jones University)
Dr. Bruce Jackson | Educational Psychology, History of Education
- EdD in School Administration (University of Denver)
- MS in Educational Psychology (University of Wisconsin)
- MA in School Administration (University of Denver)
- BA in History (Bob Jones University)
Dr. Christy James | Teaching Methods
- EdD in Curriculum Leadership in Higher Education (Argosy University)
- MA in Curriculum and Instruction (Indiana Wesleyan University)
- BA in Secondary Social Studies Education and Counseling (Grace College)
Dr. William Licht (Program Director) | Educational Research
- EdD in Curriculum & Instruction (Liberty University)
- MA in History (Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
- MS in Educational Administration (Bob Jones University)
- BS in Social Studies Education (Bob Jones University)
Dr. Christine Lincoln | Assessment, Elementary Education
- EdD in Curriculum & Instruction (Bob Jones University)
- MEd in Elementary Education (Bob Jones University)
- BS in Elementary Education (Maranatha Baptist University)
Dr. Daniel Riley | Graduate Degree in Education
- EdD Educational Leadership (Liberty University)
- MS Educational Leadership (Bob Jones University)
- BA Practical Christian Training (Bob Jones University)
Dr. Valerie Riley | Educational Psychology, Special Education
- PhD in Educational Psychology – Special Education (University of Minnesota)
- MA in Educational Psychology – Communication Disorders (University of Minnesota)
- BA in Biblical Studies & Jewish Studies (Moody Bible Institute)
Dr. Angela Todd | Graduate Degree in Education
- EdD Curriculum and Instruction (Liberty University)
- EdS Curriculum and Instruction (Liberty University)
- MED General Education (International Baptist College and Seminary)
- BS Elementary Education (Bob Jones University)
Graduate Degrees in Leadership
Dr. Leo Carlson | Management
- PhD in Business Administration & Business Intelligence (Capella University)
- MS in Information Security (Capella University)
- BS in Information Technology (Kaplan University)
Dr. Jeffrey Drost (Program Director) | Organizational Leadership
- PhD in Organizational Leadership (Regent University)
- Master of Banking (University of Wisconsin – Madison)
- MS in Management (Cardinal Stritch University)
- BS in Management (Cardinal Stritch University)
Dr. Tracy Foster (Dean) | Finance
- DBA in Accounting (Walden University)
- MBA in Organization & Management (Syracuse University)
- BSBA in Accounting (Montana State University – Billings)
Dr. Kevin Montney | Human Resources
- JD (Thomas M. Cooley Law School)
- BS in Recreation Management (Arizona State University)
Dr. Judith Leary | Administration
- PhD in Higher Education Administration (Bowling Green State University)
- MS in Criminal Justice (Bowling Green State University)
- Master of Ministry (Piedmont International University)
- BS in Radio & Television Broadcasting (Bob Jones University)
Dr. Bethany Hager | Administration
- JD (Columbia Law School)
- BA in Pre-Law (Bob Jones University)
Graduate Certificates
- Dr. Mary Barcley
- Dr. Donna Bergman
- Dr. Nate Black
- Dr. Jodi Herbert
- Dr. Daniel Hurst
- Dr. Luanne Hurst
- Dr. Jared Tracey
Maranatha Baptist Seminary
Full listing of Maranatha Baptist Seminary faculty on the MBS page.