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Christian ministry & formation
The Department of Christian Ministry & Formation focuses on your spiritual core, assisting you to boldly explore life’s biggest questions, solidify your passion for serving others and pursue a calling that will lend purpose to your life.
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DEPARTMENT OF Christian Ministry & Formation
2030 E. College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899
913-971-3443
Department Faculty
Christina
Bohn
Assistant Professor of Old Testament
- PhD candidate: Old Testament, University of Manchester via Nazarene Theological College (Anticipated completion: June 2024)
- MA; Biblical Studies, 2012, Asbury Theological Seminary
- BA; Biblical Studies, 2010, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
clbohn@mnu.edu
Dean
Flemming
Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Missions
- PhD: New Testament Exegesis, 1988, University of Aberdeen
- M.Div.: 1979, Nazarene Theological Seminary
- BA: 1975, MidAmerica Nazarene University
- Gobal Missionary, Church of the Nazarene 1987-2011
- Ordained Elder, Church of the Nazarene, 1982
deflemming@mnu.edu
Jonathan
Platter
Associate Professor of Theology
- PhD: Christian Theology, 2020, University of Cambridge
- MA(TS): Theological Studies, 2014, Nazarene Theological Seminary
- BA: Theology and Ministry, 2012, Southern Nazarene University
jmplatter@mnu.edu
Mark
Hayse
Professor of Christian Education and Director, Mabee Library
- PhD ; Educational Studies, 2009, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- MRE; Religious Education, 1993, Nazarene Theological Seminary
- BA; Religion, 1998, MidAmerica Nazarene University
- Ordained Elder, Church of the Nazarene
mahayse@mnu.edu
Renee Dutter
Miller
Assistant Professor of New Testament
- PhD; Theology, Concentration: New Testament, 2019, Fuller Theological Seminary
- MA; Theology, 2009, Fuller Theological Seminary,
- BS; Bible Ministries, 2003, Cairn University
Ronald R.
Jackson
Director of The Call
- EdD; Ethical Leadership, 2018, Olivet Nazarene University
- M.A.C.E.; 2006, Nazarene Theological Seminary
- BA; Religion (Pre-Seminary), 1981, Trevecca Nazarene University
- BA; History, minor-Speech, Communication & Theater, 1979, University of Alabama
- AA; 1977, Jefferson Davis College
- Ordained Elder, Church of the Nazarene
rrjackson@mnu.edu
Scott
Dermer
Chair, Department of Christian Ministry and Formation
- Ph.D. in Historical Theology, Saint Louis University, 2018
- M.Div. at Southern Methodist University, Perkins School of Theology, 2010
- B.A. in Theology & Ministry, Southern Nazarene University, 2005
- Ordained Elder, Church of the Nazarene
sbdermer@mnu.edu