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Russell Duke, Ph.D.
Acting Dean, School of Theology
School of Theology
Profile
Russell Duke, Ph.D., began his career by teaching Bible and music at the high school level for four years. He then became a pastor to a congregation in Topeka, Kansas, before working in church administration for the Worldwide Church of God (WCG). After pastoring in Missouri for six years, Russell moved to the university classroom, teaching music, communication, and theology courses at Azusa Pacific University. He has coordinated an educational center for youth of the WCG, taught an array of general studies courses, served on the General Studies Council, and is currently the acting dean of APU's School of Theology.
Education
Ph.D. - Practical Theology, The Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, Ohio
M.A.I.S. - Speech Communication, University of Texas at Tyler
M.A. - Theology, Ambassador College, Pasadena, California
B.A. - Theology, Ambassador College, Big Sandy, Texas
M.A.I.S. - Speech Communication, University of Texas at Tyler
M.A. - Theology, Ambassador College, Pasadena, California
B.A. - Theology, Ambassador College, Big Sandy, Texas
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Publications
"The Philippian Hymn: He Emptied Himself," Reviews You Can Use, Vol. 8, No. 3.
Contributing Editor for Experiencing the Word Bible Study Guide, Plain Truth Ministries
"Transformational Leadership in the Life of the Laity," Dissertation, The Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, Ohio.
"The Philippian Hymn: He Emptied Himself," Reviews You Can Use, Vol. 8, No. 3.
Contributing Editor for Experiencing the Word Bible Study Guide, Plain Truth Ministries
"Transformational Leadership in the Life of the Laity," Dissertation, The Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Expertise
General Studies
Practical Theology
Worldwide Church of God
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