Faculty dedicated to your success
One of the hallmarks of a Lancaster Seminary education is our world-class faculty of scholars, authors, preachers and teachers representing many different faith traditions. You will receive individual attention from faculty members who are first and foremost teachers dedicated to your educational success, guiding and nurturing you on the journey to becoming faith-filled leaders, seekers, and witnesses to truth.
Regular Faculty
- The Rev. Dr. Melvin Baber, Joint Director of Field Education, Lancaster and Moravian Seminaries
- Dr. Lee C. Barrett, Mary B. and Henry P. Stager Chair in Theology, Professor of Systematic Theology
- Dr. Greg Carey, Professor of New Testament
- The Rev. Dr. Martin Kuchma, Senior Adjunct Professor
- The Rev. Dr. Vanessa Lovelace, Associate Dean, Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
- The Rev. Dr. Kathy Harvey Nelson, Ministerial Formation Coordinator
- Dr. Julia M. O’Brien, Paul H. and Grace L. Stern Chair in Old Testament Studies, Professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Director of the Master of Arts in Ministry and Leadership Program
- Dr. Anne T. Thayer, Paul and Minnie Diefenderfer Professor of Mercersburg and Ecumenical Theology, Professor of Church History and Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program
- The Rev. Dr. Catherine E. Williams, Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship, Director of Chapel Worship
Adjunct Faculty 2023-2024
Biblical Studies
Lindsey S. Jodrey, PhD, MA, BA
Church History
Randall Zachman, PhD, MDiv, BA
Educational Ministries
Barbara Fears, PhD, MTS, MDiv, BA
Ethics
Darryl W. Stephens, PhD, MDiv, BA
Ministerial Leadership
Teman Cooke, PhD, MDiv
Brunilda Martinez, PhD, MA, BA
Michael Wilson, PhD, DMin, MDiv, BA
Ministry Studies
Melvin Baber, DMin ’14, MDiv, MA
Kathy Harvey Nelson, DMin ’19, MDiv ’03
Douglas Hill, MDiv, BA
Pastoral Theology
Jamie Eaddy, DMin, MDiv
Practical Theology
James Downey, PhD, MS, BS
Marty Kuchma, DMin ’11, MDiv, MSW, BA
J. Ryan Parker, PhD, MDiv, BA
Lawrence Peers, DMin, EdD, MTS, MA, BA
Vanessa Philbert, MS, BS
Kevin Slayton, DMin, MDiv, BS
Kathleen S. Turner, PhD, MST, MDiv, MFA, BFA