Undergraduate Catalog 2012-2013
Faculty Roster
Naylor, Michael P., B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Religion
B.A., Moody Bible Institute; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh. . At LU since 2010.
Neace, Ryan T., B.A., M.A.
Instructor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., Liberty University. . At LU since 2009.
Neipp, Daryl A., B.S., M.A.
Instructor of Religion
B.S., Baptist Bible College; M.A., Tyndale Seminary. . At LU since 2010.
Nelson, Christopher, B.S., M.F.A.
Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts
B.S., Liberty University; M.F.A., Regent University. . At LU since 2008. (Full-Time)
Nelson, Robert, B.S., , M.A.
Instructor of Psychology
B.S., M.A., Liberty University. . At LU since 2009.
Nemitz, David, B.R.E, M.A., D.Min.
Director, Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence
Associate Professor of Religion and Instructional Design
B.R.E., Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania; M.A., M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary; D.Min; Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. . At LU since 2006. (Full-Time)
Nickens, Rodney M., B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Religion
B.A., Wingate University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. . At LU since 2009.
Nix, Andrew D., B.A., M.Div.
Instructor of Religion
B.A., Kennesaw State University; M.Div., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. . At LU since 2008.
Nutter, James H., B.A., M.A., M.Ed., D.A.
Director of Honors Program
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Tennessee Temple University; M.A., Marshall University; M.Ed., University of Virginia; D.A., University of Mississippi. . At LU since 1985. (Full-Time)
Olarewaju, Samuel A., B.S.C., M.Div., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Religion
B.S.C., Houghton College; M.Div., Ph.D., Trinity International University. . At LU since 2010.
Oliver, J. Douglas, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Director, Center for Creation Studies
Professor of Biology and Creation Studies
B.S., M.S., University of Toronto; Ph.D., University of Georgia. . At LU since 2003. (Full-Time)
Orr, Douglas A., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., Bob Jones University; M.A., Gonzaga University; Ph.D., Washington State University. . At LU since 2006.
Osborne, Chris D., B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.A., California State University; M.S., Institute for Creation Research; Ph.D., Loma Linda University. . At LU since 2009.
Owens, Howard D., B.S., M.Div., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Religion
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.Div., Columbia International University; Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. . At LU since 2009. .
Page, Terri, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., F.N.P.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Liberty University; M.S.N., F.N.P., University of Virginia. . At LU since 2004. (Full-Time)
Palmer, Eva, B.S., M.F.A., M.A.
Associate Professor of Studio and Digital Arts
B.S., Old Dominion University; M.F.A., M.A., James Madison University. . At LU since 2005. (Full-Time)
Pang, Katherine, A.B.D., B.A., J.D., L.L.M., Th.M., M.Div., M.Ed., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
A.B.D., Dallas Theological Seminary; B.A., Clark University; J.D., University of Dayton School of Law; L.L.M., Georgetown University School of Law; Th.M., Talbot School of Theology Biola University; M.Div., Talbot School of Theology Biola University; M.Ed., University of Texas; M.S., Texas A&M; M.B.A., Texas A&M; Ph.D., Texas A&M. At LU since 2012. (D)
Pantana, John J., B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Professor of Education
B.S., Bob Jones University; M.Ed., Georgia State University; Ed.D., University of Virginia. . At LU since 1975. (Full-Time)
Parke, Stephen M., B.S., J.D., LL.M.
Associate Dean, Helms School of Government
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.S., University of South Dakota; J.D., University of South Dakota School of Law; LL.M., the Judge Advocate General’s School. . At LU since 2006. (Full-Time)
Parker, Karen, B.A., M.S., Ed.D.
Dean, School of Education
Professor of Education
B.A., Tennessee Temple University; M.S., Florida International University; Ed.D., University of Miami. . At LU since 1986. (Full-Time)
Parker, Leonard W., B.A., M.S., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Tennessee Temple University; M.S., Pensacola Christian College; Ed.D., Nova University. Additional work at Florida International University and Luther Rice Seminary. . At LU since 1986. (Full-Time)
Parson, Monica, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Health Sciences
B.S., Liberty Baptist College; M.Ed., Ed.D. University of Virginia. . At LU since 2005. (Full-Time)
Patterson, Rory, Rory; B.A., M.A., M.L.I.S.
Research Assistance Librarian, ILRC
B.A., Cedarville University; M.A., Miami University; M.L.I.S., University of Oklahoma. At LU since 2008. (Full-Time)
Patton, Wayne, B.A., M.A.R., M.Div.
Associate Dean, General Education Online
Assistant Professor of Religion
B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; M.A.R., M.Div., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. . At LU since 2009. (Full-Time)
Paul, Heather L., B.S.
Instructor of English
B.S., Liberty University. . At LU since 2006.
Peniche, Suzanne S, B.S.W., M.Ed.
Instructor of Psychology
B.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.Ed., Lynchburg College; additional graduate studies at Lynchburg College. . At LU since 2010.
Penner, Suzanne Irene S., B.A., M.A.
Instructor of English
B.A., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A., Bridgewater State College. . At LU since 2010.
Pensgard, David R., B.A., M.A.
Instructor of Philosophy
B.A., Northwestern University; M.A., Liberty University. . At LU since 2009.
Perry, Cynthia G., B.A., M.S.
Instructor of Mathematics
B.A., Malone College; M.S., University of Akron. . At LU since 2007.
Peters, Catherine A., B.S., M.A.
Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Lenoir-Rhyne College; M.A., Liberty University. . At LU since 2010.
Peterson, Charles, B.A, M.A.
Instructor of Spanish
B.A., South Dakota State University; M.A., University of Iowa. . At LU since 2012. (Full-Time)
Peterson, Douglas G., B.S., M.R.E.
Instructor of Religion
B.S., Liberty University; M.R.E., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. . At LU since 2006.
Pettiford, Carl, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Engineering
Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., University of Hawaii, Manoa; M.S., University of Dayton; Ph.D., Northeastern University. . At LU since 2009. . (Full-Time)
Pettit, Alison, A.A.S., B.S., M.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Information Technology
A.A.S., Central Virginia Community College; B.S., Averett University; M.B.A., Lynchburg College. . At LU since 2008. (Full-Time)
Phillips, Christopher S., B.A., M.F.A.
Instructor of Studio and Digital Arts
B.A., M.F.A., Pensacola Christian College. . At LU since 2011. (Full-Time)
Phillips, Scott, Th.G., B.A., M.A.B.S., M.Div., Th.M., D.Min.
Department Chair, School of Religion
Associate Professor of Religion
Th.G., B.A., Baptist Bible College; M.A.B.S., M.Div., Baptist Bible Graduate School of Theology; Th.M., D.Min., Liberty Theological Seminary. . At LU since 1994. (Full-Time)
Philpot, Jennifer M., B.S., M.A.
Instructor of Psychology
B.S., M.A., Liberty University. . At LU since 2007.
Pickard, J. Vance, B.S., M.A.T., Ed.D., A.T.C.
Director, Athletic Training Education Program
Associate Professor of Health Sciences
B.S., University of Texas at El Paso; M.A.T., Western New Mexico; Ed.D., Sam Houston State University. . At LU since 2003. (Full-Time)
Pickard, Kathy, B.S., M.Ed.
Instructor of Education
B.S., University of Texas at Austin; M.Ed., University of Houston at University Park; , University of Texas at Austin. . At LU since 2007.
Pittman, Paul M., B.S., M.B.A.
Instructor of Business
B.S., M.B.A., Liberty University. . At LU since 2006.
Plomaritas, Danielle R., B.S., M.Ed.
Instructor of Biology
B.S., Liberty University; M.Ed., Lynchburg College. . At LU since 2009.
Poirier, Dean, B.S., M.A., J.D.
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., Bridgewater State College; M.A., Fairleigh-Dickinson University; J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law. . At LU since 2006.
Porter, Daniel F., B.S., M.A.
Instructor of Religion
B.S., Liberty University; M.A., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. . At LU since 2010.
Powell, Brian, B.A., M.A.
Instructor of English
B.A., B.A., M.A., Clemson University. . At LU since 2010.
Powell, Thomas A., B.S., M.A.R., D.Min.
Assistant Professor of Religion
B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.A.R., D.Min., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. . At LU since 2008.
Preacher, Stephen P., B.A., M.S., M.B.A., D.B.A.
Professor of International Business
B.A., Bob Jones University; M.S., M.B.A., National University; D.B.A., United States International University; additional graduate work at Westminster Theological Seminary. . At LU from 1980–1986; 2002 to present. (Full-Time)
Preusser, Daniel, B.S., M.S.Ed., ATC
Approved Clinical Instructor
Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., Liberty University; M.S.Ed., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. . At LU since 2009. (Full-Time)
Price, J. Randall, B.A., Th.M., Ph.D.
Executive Director, Center for Judaic Studies
Professor of Jewish Studies
B.A., Texas State University; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Texas. . At LU since 2007. (Full-Time)
Pride, Marseille, B.A., M.A., M.L.S.
Associate Dean of Research and Customer Service, ILRC
B.A., Spelman College; M.A., Antioch University; M.L.S., University of Maryland. At LU 2006-2009; 2012-present. (Full-Time)
Prior, S Karen, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Chair, Department of English and Modern Languages
Professor of English
B.A., Daemen College; M.A., Ph.D., SUNY at Buffalo. . At LU since 1999. . (Full-Time)
Protzman, Danika, B.S., TESL
Lecturer in English Language Institute
B.S., Liberty University; TESL Certificate, Seattle University. At LU since 2012. (Full-Time)
Provenzola, Thomas A., B.R.E., Th.M, Ph.D.
Professor of Philosophy and Theology
B.R.E., William Tyndale College; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Trinity International University. . At LU since 2004. . (Full-Time)
Pruitt, Randall, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Communication Studies
B.S., University of Wisconsin–Lacrosse; M.A., Regent University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University. . At LU since 2007. (Full-Time)
Putney, Nathan, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A. Southern Wesleyan University; M.Ed., Clemson University; Ed.D., University of South Florida. . At LU since 2007. (Full-Time)
Putney, Stephen, Th.B., Th.M., D.Min.
Assistant Director of Christian/Community Service
Associate Professor of Biblical Worldview
Th.B., Piedmont Bible College; Th.M., Grace Theological Seminary; D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; graduate studies, Jerusalem University College. . At LU since 2005. . (Full-Time)
Pyle, John F., B.Th., B.S., J.D.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.Th., Life Bible College East; B.S., Liberty University; J.D., Wake Forest University. . At LU since 2006.
Qualls, Lisa A., B.S.Ed., M.M.
Instructor of Communication Studies
B.S.Ed., Missouri Southern State University; M.M., Pittsburg State University. . At LU since 2007. .
Rader, Jeremy J., B.S., M.A.R.
Instructor of Religion
B.S., Grove City College; M.A.R., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. . At LU since 2007.
Randlett, Douglas H., B.A., M.Ed., D.Min.
Associate Dean of Liberty Ministry Training
Associate Professor of Church Ministries
B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College; M.Ed., Lynchburg College; D.Min., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. . At LU from 1978-1998; 2008 – present. (Full-Time)
Randlett, Paul, B.S., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Worship and Music Studies
B.S., Liberty University; M.A., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. . At LU since 2010. (Full-Time)
Rasberry, Rick, B.A., M.Ed., M.A.R., D.Min.
Department Chair, School of Religion
Associate Professor of Religion
B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College; M.Ed., Hyles-Anderson College; M.A.R., D.Min., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. . At LU since 1991. (Full-Time)
Rasberry, Tamra, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Liberty University; M.S.N., University of Virginia. . At LU since 1997. . (Full-Time)
Rauch, Walter C., B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., Central Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., Regent University. . At LU since 2006.
Rawlins, Brandi, B.S.N., , M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Liberty University. . At LU since 2009.
Rawls, Dennis E., B.S., M.S.
Instructor of Humanities
B.S., West Texas State; M.S., Pensacola State College. . At LU since 2008.
Rawls, Kevin, B.S., M.A.R., M.B.A.
Chair, General Education
Instructor of Business (CGS)
B.S., M.B.A., Liberty University; M.A.R., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary; doctoral studies at Northcentral University. . At LU since 2011. . (Full-Time)
Rawls, Sandra K., B.S.Ed., M.S.
Instructor of Humanities
B.S.Ed., M.S., Pensacola Christian College. . At LU since 2010.
Reed, Kenneth, A.S., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Modern Languages
A.S., Virginia Western Community College; B.A., Washington and Lee University; M.A., Ph.D., Georgetown University. At LU since 2012. (Full-Time)
Reesman, Kurt, B.A., M.A.S, FAA COMM, CFI, CFII, MEI
Associate Professor of Aviation
B.A., Western Kentucky University; M.A.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. . At LU since 2004. . (Full-Time)
Reichard, Walter H., B.A., M.B.A., FAA COMM, CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP, CL-65, EMB-120, C-382
Associate Professor of Aviation
B.A., The Citadel; M.B.A., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. . At LU since 2007. . (Full-Time)
Reichenbach, Norman G., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Ohio State University. . At LU from 1990-91; 1997 to present. . (Full-Time)
Rencher, Jr., Robert C., A.S., B.B.A., M.B.A.
Associate Professor of Business
A.S., Palm Beach Junior College; B.B.A., Georgia State College; M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University. . At LU since 1991.
Reynolds, Anne, B.S., M.L.S.
Resource Management Librarian (Cataloging), ILRC
B.S., Baptist Bible College; M.L.S., SUNY Albany Rockefeller School of Library Science. At LU since 2007. (Full-Time)
Reynolds, Paul E., B.F.A., M.I.S.
Assistant Professor of Studio and Digital Arts
B.F.A., M.I.S., Virginia Commonwealth University. . At LU since 2007. (Full-Time)
Rice, Sarah C., B.S.
Instructor of English
B.S., Liberty University. . At LU since 2007. .
Rich, Robert K., B.S., M.S.
Assistant Professor of Engineering
B.S., Liberty University; M.S., North Carolina State University. Doctoral studies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. . At LU since 2009. (Full-Time)
Richardson, Nancy A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Bob Jones University; M.S., Texas A&M University; Ph.D., University of Georgia. . At LU since 2006. (Full-Time)
Richey, Brent E., B.S., M.S.
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Liberty University; M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University. . At LU since 2009. .
Richmond, Shawn P., B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., M.A., University of Maryland; Ph.D., Capella University. . At LU since 2010. .
Rick, Kenneth W., M.A.
Instructor of Religion
M.A., Wheaton College. . At LU since 2006.
Rickmond, Heath S., B.S., M.Div.
Instructor of Religion
B.S., Liberty University; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. . At LU since 2008.
Rife, Charles, B.A., M.A., M.Div., Ed.S., LPC, LMFT
Instructor of Psychology
B.A., Southeastern Bible College; M.A., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Div., Grace Theological Seminary; Ed.S., Lynchburg College. . At LU since 2010.
Rist, Boyd C., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Senior Academic Consultant to the Provost
Distinguished Professor of History
B.A., University of South Dakota; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Virginia; additional graduate study at the University of Minnesota. . At LU since 1973. (Full-Time)
Ritchey, Jeffrey, B.A., M.Div., M.A.R.E., Ph.D.
Associate Chair, Department of Global Studies
Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies
B.A., Hardin-Simmons University; M.Div., M.A.R.E., Ph.D., Southwestern Theological Seminary; . At LU since 2009. (Full-Time)
Ritchie, Robert, B.A., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Geography and History
B.A., The Citadel; M.A., American Military University. . At LU since 2007. (Full-Time)
Rivera, Theodore F., B.A., M.Div.
Department Chair, School of Religion
Asssociate Professor of Religion
B.A., Le Moyne College; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. . At LU since 2007. (Full-Time)
Roach, Lori, B.A., M.A.
Instructor, English Language Institute
B.A., Nyack College; M.A., Bowling Green State University. . At LU since 2011. (Full-Time)
Roberts, Clint C., B.A., M.Div., D.Litt.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Litt., University of South Africa. . At LU since 2006.
Robinson, Christopher, B.A., M.A., Ed.S.
Instructor of English
B.A., Longwood University; M.A., Ed.S., Liberty University. . At LU since 2007.
Robinson, Katie, B.A., M.A.
Instructor of English
B.A., Longwood University; M.A., Liberty University. . At LU since 2007.
Rockinson-Szapkiw, Amanda J., B.S., M.A., Ed.D.
Chair, Doctoral Research, School of Education
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Huntington College; M.A., Ed.D., Regent University. . At LU since 2009. (Full-Time)
Rodgers, Charles W., B.S, M.A.
Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Taylor University; M.A., Liberty University. . At LU since 2007.
Rodriguez, Daryl F., B.F.A., Th.M., D.Min.
Assistant Professor of Religion
B.F.A., University of Texas-San Antonio; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; D.Min., Southern Evangelical Seminary. . At LU since 2010.
Rogers, J. Ernie, B.B.A., M.A., FAA COMM, CFI, CFII, ME, MEI, ATP, HELO, INST
Associate Dean, School of Aeronautics
Associate Professor of Aeronautics
B.S., Howard Payne University; M.A., Salva Regina University; M.A., Naval War College. . At LU since 1998. (Full-Time)
Rogers, Teresa L., B.S., M.A.
Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Howard Payne University; M.A., Liberty University. . At LU since 2008.
Rosewell, Ryan B., B.S., M.A.
Instructor of Psychology
B.S., M.A., Liberty University. . At LU since 2008.
Ross, Marcus, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Creation Studies
Associate Professor of Geology
B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Ph.D. University of Rhode Island. . At LU since 2005. . (Full-Time)
Ross, Terry J., B.S., M.Div.
Instructor of Religion
B.S., Georgia College and State University; M.Div., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. . At LU since 2010. (Full-Time)
Roth, Lauren J., B.A., M.A.
Instructor of English
B.A., M.A., Liberty University. . At LU since 2010.
Rowlette, Elizabeth Ann, B.S., M.Ad.
Assistant Professor of Information Technology
B.S., Berea College; M.Ad., Lynchburg College; additional graduate work at Liberty University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. . At LU since 1999. (Full-Time)
Rowlette, Kenny, B.A., M.Ed.
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Berea College; M.Ed., Lynchburg College; doctoral studies (ABD), University of Virginia. . At LU since 1980. (Full-Time)
Rumrill, Paul, B.A., M.M., D.M.A.
Chair, Department of Applied Music Studies
Assistant Professor of Worship and Music
B.A., M.M., University of Connecticut; D.M.A., Eastman School of Music. Additional graduate studies at Bethel University. . At LU since 2008. . (Full-Time)
Runion, Garth E., B.S. Ed., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics
B.S. Ed., Illinois State Normal University; M.A., University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. . At LU from 1977-1986; 2006-present. (Full-Time)
Russell, Daniel R., B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Religion
B.A., Appalachian Bible College; M.Div., Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. At LU since 2008. At LU since 2008.
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