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Gabriel Etzel

Gabe Etzel

Associate Dean, School of Religion
Associate Professor of Religion

E-mail: gbetzel@liberty.edu

Education

  • Ph.D. (Candidate), Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.
  • Doctor of Ministry, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, Virginia.
  • Master of Divinity, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, Virginia.
  • Master of Arts in Religion, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, Virginia.
  • Bachelor of Science, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana.

Current & Recent Academic Experience

  • Associate Dean, School of Religion, 2010-Present
  • Associate Professor of Religion, School of Religion, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2010-Present.
  • Associate Dean, School of Religion, LU Online, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2007-2010
  • Assistant Dean, School of Religion, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2006-2010
  • Assistant Professor of Religion, School of Religion, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2006-2010.
  • Instructor of Religion, School of Religion, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2004-2006.
  • Instructional Coordinator, School of Religion, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2003-2006.

Recognitions

  • 2011 School of Religion Teacher of the Year Award
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, Virginia.
  • Master of Arts in Religion Award, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, Virginia.
  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, Virginia.
  • Outstanding Finance Major, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana.
  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana.

Publications

  • Etzel, Gabriel, and Ben Gutierrez. Praxis: Beyond Theory. Virginia Beach, VA: Academx Publishing Services, Inc., 2012.
  • Contributed to: Jones, Timothy. Christian History Made Easy: Participant Guide. Torrance, CA: Rose, 2012.

Memberships

  • Evangelical Theological Society

Courses Taught

  • BIBL 105 - Old Testament Survey
  • BIBL 110 - New Testament Survey
  • PLED 450 - Leadership and Management in the Local Church
  • THEO 104 - Introduction to Christian Thought
  • THEO 201 - Theology Survey I
  • THEO 202 - Theology Survey II
  • THEO 330- Theology of the Family
  • THEO 350 - Fundamental Theological Issues

Service to the University & Christian Community

  • Biblical Worldview Core Competency Sub-Committee, chair, 2010-Present
  • Core Competency Committee, member, 2010-Present
  • Undergraduate Academic Council, LU Online, member, 2007-Present
  • Dean's Council of the Office of the Provost, member, 2010-Present
  • Dean's Council for the School of Religion, member, 2006-Present
  • Assessment Committee, School of Religion, member, 2005-2009
  • Learning Outcomes Committee, School of Religion, chair, 2004-2009
  • Assessment Coordinator for School of Religion, 2008-2010
  • Think Tank II: Worldview, member, 2008-2009
  • Webinar Host, Liberty University Online, 2009-2010
  • Assessment Day Committee, member, 2008-2011
  • Academic Quality and Engagement Task Force, member, 2008-2009
  • Academic Quality and Engagement Task Force, chair of Gen. Ed. Subcommittee, 2008-2009
  • Student Course Evaluation Form Committee, 2007-2008
  • Faculty Senate, member, 2005-2007
  • Faculty Senate, Secretary, 2006-2007
  • GSA Handbook, School of Religion, 2005
  • Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS) Programs Subcommittee, 2004-2005
  • Academic Assessment Committee, member, 2004
  • Survey of Large Classes, (29 class sections, 5,977 students surveyed), 2003
  • Planning/Development Team for Community Groups, Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg, VA, 2006-2008
  • Young Couples ABC Class Leader, Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg, VA
  • Guest Speaker, Hiawatha Youth Camp, Southgate, MI, 2009
  • Guest Speaker, Journey University, The Journey Church, New York, NY, 2009