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Dr. Amos Yong has been named dean of Regent University's School of
Divinity, effective Feb. 15. Yong formerly served as the J. Rodman
Williams Professor of Theology as well as director of Doctor of
Philosophy degree program. He has been a member of Regent's faculty
since 2005.
"Dr. Yong is one of the most celebrated theological scholars
in the world, and we are blessed to have him leading the school to even
higher levels of excellence and accomplishment for God's glory," said
Regent President, Dr. Carlos Campo.
Regent is not the only institution to recognize Yong's excellence in the
study of theology. In March 2012, Yong was awarded the prestigious
Henry Luce III Fellowship in Theology, a national honor given to only
half a dozen professors annually.
Yong expressed several goals and visions he has for the School of
Divinity, and plans to support, nurture and serve the greater Regent
community. Most importantly, Yong wants to develop a generation of
School of Divinity students and faculty who share his passion for
Biblical knowledge.
"I really want to use my time as dean to empower students and faculty,"
said Yong. "In all that we do, I want us all to be fully engaged in
learning about important theological issues."
In his career, Yong has published and edited more than a dozen
theological books, and journal articles. He has also taught a breadth of
classes at Regent ranging from Theology in Global Context to Renewal
and Science. Yong also shares a passion and responsibility for aiding
doctoral students in their research of areas including interfaith
dialogue, Global Pentecostalism and Political Theology.
Before he began his time as a professor at Regent, Yong received his
Ph.D. in theology from Boston University. He obtained his master's
degree in history from Portland State University and his master's from
Western Evangelical Seminary in History of Christian Thought. Yong also
earned his bachelor's in ministry from Bethany College.
With his educational background and willingness to lead the School of
Divinity in its spiritual vitality, Yong is undoubtedly fortified for
the position ahead of him.
"Dr. Robertson has always had a vision that the seminary would be one of
the most amazing in the country," said Yong. "I'm excited about the
prospects of that and working in that direction."
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