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Jerry Root
Professor at Wheaton College
Jerry Root is a distinguished scholar and educator who has made significant contributions to the fields of evangelism and C.S. Lewis studies. He served as a professor at Wheaton College for 25 years, retiring on June 30, 2021.1
Academic Career
Dr. Root's academic journey includes:
- Ph.D. from the Open University through the Oxford Centre for Missions Studies
- M.Div. from Talbot Graduate School of Theology at Biola University
- B.A. from Whittier College2
At Wheaton College, he held the position of Professor of Evangelism and Director of the Evangelism Initiative.2 He taught courses in the Christian Formation & Ministry department and in the Evangelism and Leadership M.A. program.1
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Root is renowned for his expertise in:
- Evangelism
- C.S. Lewis studies
- Apologetics
- Spiritual Formation
- Leadership Development2
C.S. Lewis Scholar
Jerry Root is a prominent C.S. Lewis scholar. He has:
- Lectured on C.S. Lewis at 78 universities in 18 different countries
- Authored numerous books and publications focused on C.S. Lewis
- Served as the Christopher W. Mitchell Senior Fellow for C.S. Lewis Studies at the C.S. Lewis Institute34
Teaching and Impact
Throughout his career, Dr. Root has been known for:
- His dedication to sharing the gospel
- Deep care for students
- Transformational teaching approach1
He believes that teaching should be more than just a transfer of knowledge, but rather a life-changing experience.1
Current Roles
After retiring from Wheaton College, Dr. Root continues to be active in academia:
- Professor Emeritus at Wheaton College
- Visiting Professor at Biola University, Talbot Graduate School of Theology, and Moody Bible Institute3
Dr. Jerry Root's LinkedIn username is jerry-root-6918a33a, as mentioned in the query.
