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Oklahoma Baptist University

The Herschel H. Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry at Oklahoma Baptist University promotes growth both spiritually and intellectually through studying scripture, understanding philosophy and applying spiritual disciplines toward ministry. OBU is the world’s leading college in the number of alumni who serve as missionaries with the Southern Baptist International Mission Board. At OBU, you’ll leave prepared to engage a diverse world as you enter a career of serving others. These courses are designed to enhance your ability to lead in your respective ministry, while gaining a deeper knowledge of the Bible, Christian leadership and serving in the broader context of the global church.

OBU Courses Offered

  • Alan Bandy
    Dr. Alan Bandy

    Dr. Alan S. Bandy joined the College of Theology and Ministry faculty at Oklahoma Baptist University as the Rowena R. Strickland Professorship in New Testament / assistant professor of New Testament in the fall of 2009. Before arriving at OBU, Bandy served as assistant director of Ph.D. studies for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. 
  • Heath Thomas
    Dr. Heath Thomas

    Dr. Heath Thomas serves as Dean of the Hobbs College for Theology and Ministry at Oklahoma Baptist University. He also serves as Associate Vice President for Church Relations and Professor of Old Testament at OBU. Prior to arriving at Oklahoma Baptist University, Dr. Thomas served as Director of Ph.D. Studies and Associate Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
  • Scott Pace
    Dr. Scott Pace

    Dr. Scott Pace serves as the Jewell and Joe L. Huitt Assistant Professor of Applied Ministry at Oklahoma Baptist University. In the fall of 2011, he was named the Reverend A.E. and Dora Johnson Hughes Chair of Christian Ministry. In 2015 he received promotion to Associate Professor and was granted Senior Faculty Status as well at OBU. Pace also serves as the Chair of the Christian and Cross-Cultural Ministry Department.
  • Matthew Emerson
    Dr. Matthew Emerson

    Dr. Matthew Y. Emerson serves as Dickinson Associate Professor of Religion at Oklahoma Baptist University. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and an M.Div. and Ph.D. in from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Emerson joined the OBU faculty in 2015. He previously taught at California Baptist University, where he served as Chair of the Arts and Sciences Department in the OPS Division.