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Professor: James DeFrancisco
james.j.defrancisco@gte.net
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Professor of Pastoral Ministries
Biblical Counseling |
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A.S., LaSalle Ext. University; L.L.B., LaSalle Ext. University; M.A., Baptist Christian College Graduate School; M.B.A., California Coast University; D.Min, American Bible College and Seminary; Ph.D., University of Biblical Studies & American Bible College and Seminary
Dr. James J. DeFrancisco is a counselor, teacher, and President of Miltha Ministries in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Research Interests:
Counseling, Peshitta (New Testament), Jewish Mysticism, Comparative Religions
Languages:
Hebrew, Aramaic |
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Instructor: Monico Muffley
pastormonico@juno.com
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Instructor in Bible
New Testament |
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B.Div., Summit School of Theology
Pastor Monico Muffley is the Senior Pastor at the Church of God 7th Day in Nampa, Idaho.
Research Interests:
Paul
Languages:
Spanish, Greek |
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Instructor: Shawn Ragan
meridianchurch@qwest.net
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Instructor in Bible
Greek |
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B.A., (in progress) Boise Bible College
Pastor Shawn Ragan serves as the Senior Pastor of the Meridian Church of God 7th Day in Meridian, Idaho.
Research Interests:
Early Church History, Hellenistic and Jewish influence on the early Church; Ancient Greek language and translation of the LXX and GNT, including the role of the LXX in the early church; Role of men in culture-the decline of masculinity in the last 50 years; the Garden of Eden
Languages:
Greek
Personal Web Page: www.meridianchurch.org
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Professor: Tom Roberts
sacralkingship@yahoo.com
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Professor of Bible & Theology
Systematic Theology, Old Testament |
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B.Th., Triune Biblical University; M.Div., Hellenic Orthodox University; M.Th., Covenant Bible Seminary; Ph.D., Hellenic Orthodox University
Dr. Tom Roberts is the Ministry Coordinator for the General Council of the Churches of God 7th Day, Meridian.
Research Interests:
Jewish Christian Theology, Systematic Theology, Church History, New and Old Testament backgrounds, Dead Sea Scrolls, Current trends in biblical research and scholarship
Languages:
Hebrew, Greek |
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Instructor: Andy Sanford
andy86philo@yahoo.com
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Instructor in Pastoral Ministries
Discipleship |
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A.A., Lake Michigan College; Certificate of Ministry (in progress) Maranatha College
Andy Sanford is an evangelist at the Culver Road Church of God 7th Day in Battle Creek, Michigan USA.
Research Interests:
Church History, Church of God 7th Day History, Systematic Theology, Sabbath Theology, Comparative Sabbatarian Theology, Comparative Religions, Apologetics |
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Professor: Gary Amick (Deceased)
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Professor of Theology
Church Growth & Administration |
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B.A., Union College; M.Div. Studies (ABD) Andrews Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Studies, Newburgh Theological Seminary
Pastor Gary Amick served as the Executive Director for the General Council of the Churches of God, Seventh Day before his death in July 2005. He was the Editor of ACTS magazine and the author of numerous articles and Sabbath School quarterlies. |
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Professor: Noel Rude
noel@ballangrud.com
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Professor of Theology
Linguistics, Intelligent Design |
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M.A.; University of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Oregon
Dr. Noel Rude is the linguist for the Education Department of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Pendleton, Oregon.
Research Interests:
The Big Picture (continuity between the Old and New Testaments); Intelligent Design and Biblical Creation; Theoretical Linguistics
Languages:
Hebrew, Arabic, Akkadian, Ugaritic, Geez, Aramaic, Spanish, Nahuatl, Yaqui, Klamath (now extinct), Nez Perce, Sahaptin (Umatilla, Walla Walla, Yakima)
Personal Web Page: www.hebdomad.com
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Professor: Alex Ciurana
alex.ciurana@cog7.org
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Professor of Theology
Apologetics |
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B.Th., Halo Christian University; M.T.S., Faith Evangelical Lutheran Seminary
Pastor Alex Ciurana is the Senior Pastor at the Houston (English) Church of God (7th Day) in Houston, Texas. He is the author of the book Basic Apologetics.
Research Interests:
Apologetics, Spiritual Disciplines
Personal Web Page: www.reasons4faith.org
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Instructor: Andy Hassen
ajhassen810@sbcglobal.net
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Instructor in Pastoral Ministries
Homiletics |
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B.Div., Summit School of Theology
Pastor Andy Hassen serves as the Associate Pastor of the Springfield Church of God (7th Day) in Springfield, Missouri.
Research Interests:
Discipleship, Leadership, Homiletics
Personal Web Page: www.springfieldcog7.org
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Professor: John Kennedy
jrk249s@yahoo.com
academic@maranathacollege.org
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Professor of Theology
Church History, Christian Education
Academic Coordinator |
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B.A., Missouri State University; M.A., Missouri State University; M.Ed., (in progress) Framingham State College
John R. Kennedy is the Editor of ACTS magazine and is active in a teaching ministry in the Iglesia de Dios (Séptimo Dia) in Monterrey, Mexico.
Research Interests:
Ancient Christian history, Reformation, World Religions, Curriculum
Languages:
Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Spanish |
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Dean: David Moore
vickindavid@yahoo.com
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Dean of Maranatha College |
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Spring Vale Academy in Owosso, Michigan USA
David Moore is a licensed minister with the Missouri Conference of the Church of God 7th Day. Mr. Moore also serves as the President of Pass It On Ministries, Midwest Ministerial Coordinater for the General Council of the Churches of God (7th Day) in Meridian, and Chairman of the Maranatha College Board. Mr. Moore resides with his family in Keytesville, Missouri. |
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Advisor: Craig Moore
admin@maranathacollege.org
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Academic Advisor
Student Affairs |
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B.A., Missouri Western State University
Craig Moore advises current students with their degree programs and classes, assists current and potential students with academic issues, serves as the course moderator for the Biblical Doctrines course, and recruits potential students as the Academic Advisor for Maranatha College.
Research Interests:
The Birth, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, The Lives of the Minor Prophets, History According to the Bible, Genealogies, Old Testament Miracles |
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Professor: Stan Savage
bsavage@kenyanco.com
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Professor of Pastoral Ministry
Homiletics, Christian Education |
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B.A.; M.Th.
Pastor Savage currently serves as an itinerant speaker for camps, revivals, conferences, seminars, and workshops around the country. Pastor Savage resides in Haynesville, Louisiana.
Research Interests:
Homiletics, Education, Holy Spirit |
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Agustin Espinoza
aespinoza@saddleback.edu
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Internet Specialist
Computers and Network Systems |
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Ing., Instituto Politécnico Nacional; Certificate of Digital Electronic, Electronic Technology, and Computer Operator, Saddleback College
Agustin Espinoza is the manager of the Maranatha College website and serves as a Sabbath school teacher at the Iglesia de Dios (7Mo-Día) in Mission Viejo, California.
Research Interests:
Computers
Languages:
Spanish |
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David Sewell
maranatha_tech@earthlink.net
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Internet Media Specialist
Computers and Networks |
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A.A., Ozarks Technical Community College; B.S., Missouri State University
David Sewell is responsible for posting course material in audio and visual formats for Maranatha College and is a member of the Springfield Church of God (7th Day) in Springfield, Missouri.
Research Interests:
Computers, Biblical Counseling |
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