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meet the faculty

The Rev. Dr. Kent Eilers, Huntington University, a Christian college

The Rev. Dr. Kent Eilers
Assistant Professor of Theology

After gaining a BS from Calvin College, Dr. Eilers then pursued a M.Div. from Denver Seminary, and ultimately a Ph.D. in systematic theology from King’s College, University of Aberdeen (Scotland).

keilers@huntington.edu

Dr. Paul Fetters, Huntington University, a Christian college

Dr. Paul Fetters
Emeritus Professor of Practical Theology
Emeritus Dean of the Graduate School of Christian Ministries

Dr. Paul Fetters earned a B.A. from Huntington College, B.D. from Huntington College Theological Seminary, M. Div. from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, M.S. in Education (Guidance and Counseling) from St. Francis College, and D. Min. from Fuller Theological Seminary.

pfetters@huntington.edu

Dr. Edwin Woodruff Tait, Huntington University, a Christian college

Dr. Edwin Woodruff Tait
Adjunct Professor of Bible & Religion

Dr. Edwin Woodruff Tait joined HU in the fall of 2006. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in English and history from Milligan College in Milligan, Tenn., his Master of Arts in religion from Duke University and his Ph.D. in the history of Christianity from Duke University.

ewoodrufftait@huntington.edu

John Noble, Huntington University, a Christian college

Dr. John T. Noble
Assistant Professor of Bible & Religion
Director of the Centre for Non-Western Studies

Dr. Noble holds MDiv and MA degrees from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and the BA from Taylor University. He also holds a PhD in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University. His dissertation investigated the theological function of Ishmael in the Abrahamic Covenant.

jnoble@huntington.edu

Dr. Mark Fairchild, Huntington University, a Christian college

Dr. Mark Fairchild
Professor of Bible & Religion
Department Chair

Dr. Mark R. Fairchild is the Professor of Bible & Religion and department chair of the Bible & Religion. Dr. Fairchild has twice received research grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

mfairchild@huntington.edu

Dr. Chaney Bergdall, Huntington University, a Christian college

Dr. Chaney Bergdall
Professor Emeritus of Bible & Religion

Dr. Bergdall is an ordained minister in the church of the United Brethren in Christ and has pastored churches in Illinois and California. He is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the Institute for Biblical Research, and the Near East Archaeological Society.

cbergdall@huntington.edu