Matthew Emerson

Matthew Emerson is a prominent academic and religious scholar currently serving as the Co-Provost and Academic Dean at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU).2 His career at OBU has been marked by steady progression and increasing responsibilities:

Academic Background

Dr. Emerson holds a strong educational foundation:

• Bachelor's degree from Auburn University
• M.Div. and Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary1

Career at Oklahoma Baptist University

Emerson joined OBU's faculty in 2015 and has since held several key positions:

• Professor of Religion (June 2020 - Present)
• Dean of Theology, Arts, & Humanities (June 2021 - Present)
• Co-Provost (June 2023 - Present)2

Prior to his current role, he served as:

• Dean of the Hobbs College of Theology & Ministry
• Program Director for Master's programs in Christian Studies and Intercultural Studies2

Research and Publications

Dr. Emerson is a prolific scholar with diverse research interests:

• Old Testament's use in the New Testament
• Early Christian interpretation
• Theological method1

He has authored or co-authored over 20 publications, including books such as:

• "He Descended to the Dead": An Evangelical Theological of Holy Saturday
• The Story of Scripture: An Introduction to Biblical Theology
• Between the Cross and the Throne: Reading Revelation1

Professional Involvement

Emerson is actively engaged in various academic and religious organizations:

• Co-Executive Director of the Center for Baptist Renewal
• Co-editor of the Journal of Baptist Studies
• Steering committee member of the Scripture and Hermeneutics Seminar
• Senior Fellow for the Center of Ancient Christian Studies1

He is also a member of several scholarly societies and contributes to the Biblical Reasoning blog.1

Personal Life

Matthew Emerson is married to Alicia, and they have five daughters. Both originally from Huntsville, AL, they are now active members of Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee.1

Matthew Emerson's career demonstrates a deep commitment to religious scholarship, education, and leadership within the Baptist community and academia.