Matthew Hall

Matthew Hall is the Provost and Senior Vice President at Biola University, a position he has held since July 2022. He oversees the academic administration of the university and acts as its Chief Academic Officer. Hall has over a decade of experience in senior leadership roles within Christian higher education, particularly at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS), where he served in various capacities, including Provost and Dean of Boyce College.13

Educational Background

• Ph.D. in History: University of Kentucky (2010-2014)
• M.A. in American History: University of Kentucky (2007-2010)
• M.Div. in Theology: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (2003-2006)
• Th.M. in American Church History: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (2006-2007)
• B.A. in Christian Thought: Grove City College (1998-2002)

Professional Experience

• Provost, Biola University: July 2022 - Present
• Provost & Senior Vice President of Academic Administration, SBTS: April 2019 - June 2022
• Dean of Boyce College, SBTS: June 2016 - May 2019
• Associate Professor of Church History, SBTS: January 2016 - July 2022

Research Interests

Hall's academic focus lies at the intersection of theology and culture within American religion. He has taught various courses related to church history and has contributed to both popular and scholarly publications.23

Personal Life

Matthew Hall is married to Jeannie, and they have three children. He resides in Orange, California, and actively engages in preaching and teaching across North America and the Spanish-speaking world.23