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Biblical and Religious Studies
The Department of Bible, Religion and Philosophy offers bachelor’s degrees in Biblical & Religious Studies and Christian Ministry (with concentrations in Christian Leadership, Youth Ministry and Mission). The Department also offers minors in Mission, Youth Ministry, Christian Leadership, and Philosophy. Courses are designed to introduce students to vital contemporary issues of faith and reason, and to equip them for Christian service.
In addition to classroom work, Tabor works closely with regional churches to provide students with mentored ministry opportunities. The three majors and the spectrum of courses allow students to tailor their study to meet specific vocational and educational goals.
The Biblical and Religious Studies major is designed to help students be informed and effective disciples of Jesus Christ in today’s world. It is extremely flexible, allowing students to take advantage of the wide variety of courses offered by the department. Since many credit hours overlap with Tabor’s core curriculum requirements, the major easily serves as a second major for those pursuing vocations in another field of study.
Faculty
Biblical and Religious Studies Faculty
Dr. David S. Faber
Professor of Philosophy/Religious Studies
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
B.A., Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI
Dr. Del Gray
Associate Professor of Biblical & Religious
Studies
Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School,
Deerfield, IL
B.A., Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
Dr. Richard Kyle
Professor of History and Religious Studies
Ph.D., University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM
Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary,
Princeton, NJ
M.Div., Denver Seminary, Denver, CO
M.A., Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
B.S., Kutztown State College, Kutztown, PA
Fulbright Scholar, Ukraine
Dr. Wendell Loewen
Associate Professor of Youth, Church, & Culture
D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary,
Pasadena, CA
M.Div., Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary,
Fresno, CA
B.A., Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA
Dr. Douglas B. Miller
Professor of Biblical & Religious Studies
Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary,
Princeton, NJ
M.Div., Associated Mennonite Biblical
Seminary, Elkhart, IN
B.A., Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK
Contact the Bible, Religion & Philosophy Department
Department Head: Douglas B. Miller, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies
Department Phone: 620 947-3120 ext 1077
Department email: dougm@tabor.edu
Careers
“I wanted to learn more about God and his role in the world and I know without a doubt I have done just that.” – Kevin Larson, Youth Pastor, Christ Covenant Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Leoti, KS