Core Faculty | Adjunct Faculty | Senior Faculty | Associate Instructors
Core Faculty
Beth Argot, Assistant Professor
Applied Anthropology - World ArtsDWS, The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, 2016; MM, Ohio State University, 1984; BS, Messiah College, 1981.
Shelley G. Ashdown, Assistant Professor
College of International StudiesDMiss, Biola University, 2001; MA, Assemblies of God Graduate School, 1980; BA, Southern California College, 1978.
Field work: Kenya
Languages spoken: Thai, Maa
Wendy Atkins, Instructor
Applied Anthropology—Center for Excellence in World ArtsMA, GIAL, 2017; BMus, Houghton College, 1976
Field work: Central African Republic, DR Congo, Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda, Mozambique, Comoros Islands
Languages spoken: Pazande, French, Swahili, Lingala
Eric Bartels, Instructor
College of International Studies, ChairMA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1979; BA, University of South Florida, 1972.
Field work: Togo, Benin, North Eurasia
Languages spoken: German, French, Russian
Cynthia L. Blood, Instructor
Applied AnthropologyMA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1987; BA, Wheaton College, 1981.
Field work: Cameroon, Indonesia
Languages spoken: Spanish, French, Indonesian, Oku
Michael E. Boutin, Associate Professor
Applied Linguistics, ChairPhD, University of Florida, 1994; MA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1980; BA, University of New Mexico, 1979.
Field work: Malaysia
Languages spoken: Malay, Bonggi
Neil R. Coulter, Assistant Professor
Applied Anthropology—Center for Excellence in World ArtsPh.D., Kent State University, 2007; M.A., Kent State University, 2000; M.M., Kent State University, 2000; B.M., Wheaton College, 1997
Field work: Papua New Guinea
Languages spoken: Tok Pisin, Spanish, German
Andy Eatough, Instructor
College of International StudiesMA, University of California at Santa Cruz, 1991; BA, Fresno State University, 1989.
Field work: East Asia
Languages spoken: Chinese, Nuosu, Spanish, Thai
Jeffrey Feinberg, Assistant Professor
Abraham CenterPhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1988; MDiv, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1985; BA, University of California at Berkeley, 1972.
Field work: Peru, Israel, American Messianic Jewish community
Languages spoken: Greek, French, and Spanish
Mark Harlan, Associate Professor
Abraham Center, ChairPhD, Fuller School of Intercultural Studies, 2005; ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1984; BS, United States Air Force Academy, 1974.
Field work: Egypt, Jordan, Sudan
Languages spoken: Arabic
Robin P. Harris, Associate Professor
Applied Anthropology—Center for Excellence in World ArtsPhD, University of Georgia, 2012; MA, Bethel University, 2007; MA, Columbia International University, 2001; BMus, Biola University, 1983.
Field work: Russian Federation (Siberia)
Languages spoken: Russian
Timothy Hatcher, Assistant Professor
Applied AnthropologyPhD, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 2018; MA, GIAL, 2007; MA, Oral Roberts University, 1994.
Field work: Bulgaria, Russia, Central Asia
Languages spoken: Russian
Paul R. Kroeger, Professor
Applied LinguisticsPhD, Stanford University, 1991; MA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1981; BS, Yale University, 1975.
Field work: Malaysia, Singapore
Languages spoken: Malay, Kimaragang
M. Lynn Landweer, Assistant Professor
Applied AnthropologyPhD, University of Essex, 2006; MA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1985; BA, Biola University, 1975.
Field work: Papua New Guinea
Languages spoken: Tok Pisin
Steve Parker, Associate Professor
Applied LinguisticsPhD, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2002; MA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1988; BA, Indiana University, 1980.
Field work: Peru, Papua New Guinea
Languages spoken: Spanish, Tok Pisin
Kurt Anders Richardson, Associate Professor
Abraham CenterDTh, University of Basel, 1993; MDiv, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1983; BA, Los Angeles Baptist College, 1979.
Field work: Eurasia, Asia, Canada
Languages spoken: German
Arden G. Sanders, Assistant Professor
Applied LinguisticsPhD, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1988; MA, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1983; MA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1976; BA, Friends University, 1974.
Field work: Papua New Guinea
Languages spoken: Kamasau, Tok Pisin
CJ Searsy, Instructor
College of International StudiesMA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1998; BA, Dallas Baptist University, 1992.
Field work: East Asia
Languages spoken: Mandarin
Jack Shoemaker, Assistant Professor
Applied AnthropologyPhD, Southern Methodist University, 2012; MA, Southern Methodist University, 2008; BA, Azusa Pacific University, 1980.
Field work: Uganda
Languages spoken: Spanish, Ese Ejja, Swahili, Ma'di, Portuguese
Ervin Starwalt, Assistant Professor
Applied LinguisticsPhD, University of Texas at Arlington, 2005; STM, Dallas Theological Seminary, 1986; MDiv, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1975; BS, University of Arkansas, 1971.
Field work: Nigeria
Peter E. Unseth, Associate Professor
Applied Anthropology, ChairPhD, University of Texas at Arlington, 2002; MA, University of North Dakota, 1981; BA, St. Paul Bible College, 1978.
Field work: Ethiopia
Languages spoken: Amharic
Stephen L. Walter, Associate Professor
Applied AnthropologyPhD, University of Texas at Arlington, 1980; MA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1976; BA, Washington Bible College, 1969.
Field work: Colombia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Cameroon, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Kenya
Languages spoken: Spanish, Tzeltal
Adjunct Faculty
Tod J. Allman, Adjunct Faculty
Applied LinguisticsPhD, University of Texas at Arlington, 2010; MA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1989; MDiv, Biola University, 1986; MS, Harvey Mudd College, 1982; BS, Harvey Mudd College, 1981.
Field work: Philippines
Languages spoken: Korean
Heather Beal, Adjunct Faculty
Applied LinguisticsPhD, University of Texas at Arlington, 2011; MA, Biblical Theological Seminary, 1995; BS in chemistry, University of Delaware, 1991
Field work: Oaxaca, Mexico
Languages spoken: Spanish
Brenda H. Boerger, Adjunct Faculty
Applied LinguisticsPhD, University of Texas at Austin, 1984; BA, SUNY Oswego, 1975.
Field work: Solomon Islands
Languages spoken: Solomon Islands Pijin, Natqgu, Italian
Michael C. Cahill, Adjunct Faculty
Applied LinguisticsPhD, Ohio State University, 1999; MA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1985; BS, Iowa State University, 1977.
Field work: Ghana
Inna Chats, Adjunct Faculty
Applied LinguisticsPhD, Free University of Berlin, 2013; MA, Dallas Theological Seminary and GIAL, 2006; BA, Cornerstone University & Seminary
Jonathan Dailey, Adjunct Faculty
Applied LinguisticsMA, Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics, 2003; BA, Mid-America Christian University, 1998.
Field work: South Asia
Languages spoken: Hindi, Marwari
Joshua Harper, Adjunct Faculty
Applied LinguisticsPhD, University of Cambridge, 2013; MA, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 2009; BA, University of Texas at Austin, 2005.
Field work: East Asia, Kenya
Languages spoken: German, Kiswahili, Hebrew, Greek
William (Bill) Harris, Adjunct Faculty
Applied Anthropology—Center for Excellence in World ArtsMA, Communication (School of Television and Film), Regent University, 1991; MA, Intercultural Studies, Columbia International University, 1999; MA, Organizational Leadership, Azusa Pacific University, 2005
Sunny EunSun Hong, Adjunct Faculty
Applied AnthropologyPhD, Biola University, 2014; MA, Biola University, 2001; MA, University of Maryland,1987; BA, SookMyung Women's University, 1983
Field work: Asia Area, Philippines
Katie Hoogerheide, Adjunct Faculty
Applied Anthropology—Center for Excellence in World ArtsMA, World Arts, GIAL 2013; MMus, Western Michigan University 2003
Field work: Netherlands, Middle East
Languages spoken: Dutch
JoAnna Hoyt, Adjunct Faculty
Applied LinguisticsPhD, Dallas Theological Seminary, 2012; MA, Dallas Theological Seminary, 2007; BA, Howard Payne University, 2000.
Nabeel Jabbour, Adjunct Faculty
Abraham CenterTh.D., University of South Africa, 1991; M.A., Near East School of Theology in Lebanon, 1968; B.A., American University of Beirut, 1966.
Field work: Lebanon, Egypt, United States
Languages spoken: Arabic
Linda Jordan, Adjunct Faculty
Applied AnthropologyMA, Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics, 2009; BS, University of Wisconsin--Stevens Point, 1995.
Field work: Ethiopia, Angola, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa
Languages spoken: Portuguese, Amharic
Brad Keating, Adjunct Faculty
Applied Anthropology—Center for Excellence in World ArtsMA, GIAL, 2011; BMus, Arizona State University, 1997; BS, Arizona State University, 1992.
Field work: Nigeria
Brian Kelly, Adjunct Faculty
College of International StudiesMA, Dallas Theological Seminary, 2010; MA, Biola University, 2005; BS, California Polytechnic State University of San Luis Obispo, 1996.
Field work: St. Croix, Brazil, Angola, Tanzania, Azerbaijan, Thailand
Languages spoken: Portuguese
Carol Long, Adjunct Faculty
Applied LinguisticsMA, GIAL, 2006; BA, Hope College, 2003.
Field work: Malaysia
Languages spoken: Malay
Perry Oakes, Adjunct Faculty
Applied LinguisticsPhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2010; MA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1990; MA, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1988; BA, Taylor University, 1983.
Field work: Panama
Languages spoken: Spanish
Anneke Painter, Adjunct Faculty
College of International StudiesMS, California State University at Fullerton, 2001; BA Intercultural Studies, Biola University, 1996.
Field work: Brazil
Michelle S. Petersen, Adjunct Faculty
Applied Anthropology—Center for Excellence in World ArtsMA, GIAL, 2006; BA, University of Utah, 1988.
Field work: Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Senegal
Languages spoken: French, Jula
Will Reiman, Adjunct Faculty
Applied AnthropologyMA, University of Texas, 2004; BA, Roberts Wesleyan College, 1987.
Field work: Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau
Languages spoken: Portuguese
Laura Roberts, Adjunct Faculty
Applied Anthropology—Center for Excellence in World ArtsMA, World Arts, GIAL; BA, Music (summa cum laude), Union University.
Field work: India, Indonesia
Languages spoken: Hindi, Urdu
Joy Sanders, Adjunct Faculty
Applied LinguisticsMA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1976; BS, University of California at Los Angeles, 1974.
Field work: Papua New Guinea
Languages spoken: Kamasau, Tok Pisin, Spanish
Mary Beth Saurman, Adjunct Faculty
Applied Anthropology—Center for Excellence in World ArtsPhD (ABD), Bern University (Switzerland); MA, Wheaton Graduate School, 1992; BASc, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, 1982.
Field work: Thailand
Languages spoken: Thai
Brian Schrag, Adjunct Faculty
Applied Anthropology—Center for Excellence in World ArtsPhD, University of California, Los Angeles, 2005; MA, Wheaton College, 1987; BS, Brown University, 1984.
Field work: Congo
Languages spoken: French, Lingala, Mono
Gary F. Simons, Adjunct Faculty
Applied LinguisticsPhD, Cornell University, 1979; MA, Cornell University, 1976; BA, Seattle Pacific College, 1974.
Field work: Solomon Islands
Coleen Starwalt, Adjunct Faculty
Applied LinguisticsPhD, University of Texas at Arlington, 2008; MA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1987; BA, Biola University, 1984.
Field work: Togo, Nigeria
Languages spoken: French, German
Julie Taylor, Adjunct Faculty
Applied Anthropology—Center for Excellence in World ArtsPhD, Edinburgh University, 2002; MA, Wheaton College, 1992; BMus equivalent + Postgrad Diploma, Royal College of Music, London, England, 1979.
Field work: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, PNG, UK
Languages spoken: Kiswahili
James Wheatley, Adjunct Faculty
Applied AnthropologyMA, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1973.
Field work: Brazil
Languages spoken: Portuguese, Bakairi
Senior Faculty
T. Wayne Dye, Senior Faculty
Applied AnthropologyPhD, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1983; MA, University of Michigan, 1968; BSE, University of Michigan, 1957.
Field work: Papua New Guinea, Kenya, India, Philippines, Cameroon
Languages spoken: Bahinemo, Tok Pisin
Karl Franklin, Senior Faculty
Applied Linguistics, Applied AnthropologyPhD, Australian National University, 1969; MA, Cornell University, 1965; BA, King's College, 1954.
Shin Ja J. Hwang, Senior Faculty
Applied LinguisticsPhD, University of Texas at Arlington, 1981; MA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1974; MLS, University of Oklahoma, 1968; BA, Ewha Women’s University, 1965.
Robert G. McKee, Senior Faculty
Applied AnthropologyPhD, University of Rochester, 1995; MA, University of Rochester, 1985; AB, Harvard College, 1975.
Field work: Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire)
Languages spoken: French, Bangala, Mangbetu
Associate Instructors
Hope Bowling, Associate Instructor
Applied AnthropologyBS, Moody Bible Institute, 1972.
Field work: Papua New Guinea
Languages spoken: Yagwoia, Tok Pisin
Pat Feinberg, Associate Instructor
Applied Anthropology, Abraham CenterMA, Stanford University, 1980; MST, University of Chicago, 1976; BA, Stanford University, 1975
Field work: Peru, Israel, American Messianic Jewish community
Languages spoken: Spanish
Lynley Hatcher, Associate Instructor
Applied AnthropologyMA, GIAL, 2007; BA, Oral Roberts University, 1998.
Jessica Kusler, Associate Instructor
College of International StudiesBA, Concordia College, 2009.
Field work: West Asia
Languages spoken: Spanish, Dari
Marlin Leaders, Associate Instructor
Applied LinguisticsM.A., University of Texas at Arlington, 1983; BA, Westmar College, 1973.
Field work: Papua New Guinea, Philippines
Languages spoken: German, French, Portuguese, Tok Pisin
Ric Nelson, Associate Instructor
Applied AnthropologyDEA, Université Blaise Pascal, 2004; MA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1987; BA, San Diego State University, 1983.
Field work: DR Congo, Kenya, France
Languages spoken: French, Lingala, Mangbetu
Carol Orwig, Associate Instructor
Applied AnthropologyMA, University of Texas Arlington 1976; MAT, University of Virginia, 1970; AB, College of William and Mary, 1969.
Field work: Mexico, Cameroon
Languages spoken: Spanish, French, Dutch
Bethany Randolph, Associate Instructor
Applied Anthropology—Center for Excellence in World ArtsWorld Arts Graduate Work, 2009, 2014; Bachelors of Social Work, Northwestern State University, 2007
Field work: Europe, Eurasia, Mainland Southeast Asia, Philippines
Languages spoken: Bulgarian
Todd Saurman, Associate Instructor
Applied Anthropology—Center for Excellence in World ArtsPhD, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2013; MA, Wheaton College, 1992; BS, Slippery Rock University, 1983.
Field work: Mainland Southeast Asia; Consulting throughout Asia and Eurasia.
Languages spoken: Thai
Hugh Tracy, Associate Instructor
Applied AnthropologyMA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1988; BA, Houghton College, 1962.
Field work: Colombia, Peru
Bryan Varenkamp, Associate Instructor
Applied Anthropology—Center for Excellence in World ArtsMA, University of Texas at Arlington, 1987; BA, San Diego Christian College, 1982; BM, Baylor Univerisity, 1984.
Field work: Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Philippines, Thailand
Languages spoken: Napali, Eastern Tamang, Spanish, Hindi
