Christian Thought Department

“What I have enjoyed most are the bonds that I have gained with my professors both in and out of the classroom. I believe that one of the best ways to integrate faith and learning is to live out what you teach, and our professors do that well. This program has strengthened my discernment to go to seminary and move from there to a full-time pastoral role and possibly teach in the future.”
Shawn Hamilton ’24 School of Christian Studies Bible-Theology major

Christian Thought Careers

Students studying in the Christian Ministry Thought Department experience a balanced and well-rounded undergraduate program which provides an excellent basis for many career paths and for graduate work in various areas.

Enriching your communication and collaboration skills with a broad foundation of knowledge can lead to success in fields such as:

  • Teaching
  • Ministry 
  • Theological Studies
  • Law
  • Politics
  • Government service
  • Writing
  • Church Leadership

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Meet our Christian Thought faculty

At Asbury, the Christian Thought department faculty are not only experts in their fields, holding Ph.D.s from prestigious institutions like Brandeis, Drew, and Johns Hopkins, but they are also deeply invested in their students’ growth. With over 100 years of combined teaching experience, they bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom.

Brian Shelton ’89, Ph.D.
Professor of Theology
Dean, School of Christian Studies
Department Chair, Christian Thought
Wesley Scholar in Residence
Suzanne Nicholson, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament
Joy Vaughan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of New Testament

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