Trusted Voices
with Ministry Experience

Rooted in our Reformed Distinctives. Teaching for the Memphis Context.

Our Philosophy of Education

Faculty and
Guest Lecturers

To ensure our students have continual access to top professors, we regularly invite guest faculty / adjunct faculty to teach courses in their area of expertise. The following professors provide a sample of the variety of voices our students are learning from, and have learned from in the past.

★ Indicates Core Faculty

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★ Jeremy Jones, MDiv, PhD
Academic Dean &
Full-Time Professor

Walter Strickland II, PhD
Adjunct Faculty and Senior Fellow of the Boothe Center

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★Claude Atcho, PhD (Cand.)
Pastor in Charlottesville
& Visiting Professor

Sherelle Ducksworth, PhD
Adjunct Faculty

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★ George Robertson, PhD
Chancellor & Part-Time Professor

★ Mary Hannah, PhD
Part-Time Professor

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Dan Burns, PhD
Part-Time Professor

★ Jessica McClure, MLS
Theological Librarian

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Jarvis Williams, PhD
Professor of NT Interpretation at Southern Seminary

David Bowen, PhD
Part-Time Professor

Lou F. Martin, Ed. D., LPC-MHSP
Executive Director of the
Christian Psychological Center

George Tsirgiotis, LPC, LMFT
Clinician at the Christian Psychological Center

Past Adjunct Faculty

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Jeff Jue, PhD
Senior Fellow in Christianity and Culture at The King’s College

Jeff Dryden, PhD
Professor of Biblical Studies at Covenant College

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Robert Kim, DMin.
Professor at
Covenant Theological Seminary

Michael Rhodes, PhD
Lecturer in Old Testament at
Carey Baptist College

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Denny Catalano, MDiv
Director of
Campus Outreach, Memphis

Mark Futato, PhD
Professor of Old Testament at RTS-Orlando

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Jason Cook, MDiv
Senior Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church Roswell, Georgia

Michael Davis, MDiv
Chief Collaborative Officer
with the EPC

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Carol Kaminski, PhD
Senior Professor of OT at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

★ Kelvin Washington, PhD
Pastor in Waynesboro & Visiting Professor

★ Mark Catlin, MA, MDiv, PhD
Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages

Rufus Smith
Executive Chairman for Memphis Christian Pastors’ Network

★ Wayne Denny, PhD
Part-Time Professor

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Carl Ellis, D.Phil.
Professor of Theology & Culture at Reformed Theological Seminary

Scott Redd, PhD
President & Professor of Old Testament at RTS-DC

Faculty Education

Our faculty have been educated at the following top academic institutions.

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Westminster Theological Seminary logo with a shield emblem and text.
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Trusted by
Respected Gospel Leaders

  • Sandy Willson

    “One important component of spiritual revival and church revitalization is theological renewal. This is precisely what Memphis City Seminary makes available to every qualified citizen in the Mid-South by offering masters-level courses taught by excellent professors.”

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    Sandy Willson, MDiv, DD
    Former Interim President,
    The Gospel Coalition

  • Peter Lee

    “Memphis City Seminary provides a healthy and constructive environment for theological education. The students are eager to grow in their knowledge of Scripture and to apply biblical truths to their lives and the lives of others. They have a heart of ministry.”

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    Peter Lee, PhD
    Dean of Students,
    Reformed Theological Seminary

  • Benjamin Gladd

    “Filled with godly leaders, orthodox teaching, and a strong desire to equip local leaders, Memphis City Seminary is a terrific place to study. I recommend this institution to those looking to learn in the city and for the city. “

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    Benjamin L. Gladd
    Professor of NT,
    Reformed Theological Seminary

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