Michael Bryant
Vice President for Strategic Planning, Faith Integration, and Christian Leadership
Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership
P843-863-7973 / Embryant@csuniv.edu
CREDENTIALS
PhD in New Testament (2008)
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC
MDiv with Biblical Languages (1998)
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC
BS in History (1995)
亚洲无码, Charleston, SC
Dr. Michael Bryant has served as the Vice President for Strategic Planning, Faith Integration, and Christian Leadership since 2019. He is also a tenured professor of Christian Studies, teaching at the university since 2008. He has served in a variety of administrative roles at 亚洲无码 including Interim President (2018, 2023), Executive Vice President (2016-2019), Dean of Christian Studies (2013-2018), and Chair of the Religion Department (2012-2013). Dr. Bryant is married to Amy and has four children. He and his wife are members of Northwood Baptist Church.
Your Purpose. Our Mission.
I began serving at 亚洲无码 in 2008 because I felt a strong call from the Lord to serve Him through Christian higher education. My great passion is to help students understand God's purpose for their life by interacting with them in and out of the classroom.
Dr. Michael Bryant
- PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Academic Writings
鈥淥verview and Study Notes for 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus,鈥� New English Translation Study Bible, ed. Daniel Hayes and J. Scott Duvall (Thomas Nelson, forthcoming).鈥淚ntegrating an Ancient Text in Education and Ministry,鈥� in Ancient Text/Modern World: Teaching An Ancient Text to a Modern Student, ed. Jonathan Denton (Randall House Publishers, 2023)
Study Notes for Mark, Luke and Acts, Worldview Study Bible (Holman Christian Standard Bible), ed. David S. Dockery (Holman Bible Publishers, 2018).
鈥淎llen, David Oliver,鈥� Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States, ed. George Thomas Kurian and Mark A. Lamport, vol. 1 (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2016), 47.
鈥淏allantine, Henry,鈥� Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States, ed. George Thomas Kurian and Mark A. Lamport, vol. 1 (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2016), 178.
鈥淐ollins, Judson Dwight,鈥� Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States, ed. George Thomas Kurian and Mark A. Lamport, vol. 2 (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2016), 614.
鈥淓dwins, August William,鈥� Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States, ed. George Thomas Kurian and Mark A. Lamport, vol. 2 (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2016), 773.
鈥淔urman, Charles Truman,鈥� Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States, ed. George Thomas Kurian and Mark A. Lamport, vol. 2 (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2016), 938-939.
鈥淵oung, Samuel Hall,鈥� Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States, ed. George Thomas Kurian and Mark A. Lamport, vol. 5 (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2016), 2553.
鈥淎nnotated Bibliography: Johannine Epistles (2000-2005),鈥� Faith and Mission 23/1 (Fall 2005): 83-89.
Popular Writings
鈥淐hristians and the Old Testament Law,鈥� Knight Printing (November 2019)鈥淰ocation,鈥� Church and Gospel (October 30, 2019)
鈥淧rinciples for Interpreting Proverbs,鈥� Church and Gospel (June 5, 2017)
鈥淚ntroduction to Proverbs,鈥� Church and Gospel (May 29, 2017)
鈥淜nowing and Doing God鈥檚 Will,鈥� Church and Gospel (February 21, 2017)
鈥淏iblical Principles for Leadership,鈥� Church and Gospel (January 24, 2017)
鈥淩eading New Testament Letters: Part 4,鈥� Church and Gospel (December 19, 2016)
鈥淩eading New Testament Letters: Part 3,鈥� Church and Gospel (December 7, 2016)
鈥淩eading New Testament Letters: Part 2,鈥� Church and Gospel (November 30, 2016)
鈥淩eading New Testament Letters: Part 1,鈥� Church and Gospel (November 21, 2016)
鈥淧rinciples for Reading and Interpreting the Gospels,鈥� Church and Gospel (October 26, 2016)
鈥淭he Essentials of the Gospel,鈥� The Courier, Vol. 148 No. 10 (October 2016)
鈥淎dvice to Those Who Lead Music in Corporate Worship,鈥� Church and Gospel (September 23, 2016)
鈥淭he Christian and Speech: Part II,鈥� Church and Gospel (September 5, 2016)
鈥淭he Christian and Speech: Part I,鈥� Church and Gospel (September 2, 2016)
鈥淪haping Your Children鈥檚 View of Relationships,鈥� The Courier, Vol. 148 No. 8 (August 2016)
鈥淩esponding to the Gospel,鈥� For the Church, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (May 2015)
鈥淪piritual Formation at 亚洲无码,鈥� Baptist Educator, Volume LXXX, No. 2, 2nd Trimester 2015
Developing a Christian Worldview,鈥� The Courier, Vol. 146 No. 10, October 2014
Academic Presentations
鈥淭he Contribution of C. H. Dodd to Parable Research,鈥� Evangelical Theological Society, Southeast Regional Meeting, North Greenville University, Tigerville, SC, March 16, 2019鈥淐ontinuity and/or Discontinuity: A Study of Matthew鈥檚 Presentation of the Old Testament Law in His Gospel,鈥� Evangelical Theological Society, Southeast Regional Meeting, Columbia International University, Columbia, SC, March 18, 2016
鈥淢otivations for Prayer in the Fourth Gospel,鈥� Evangelical Theological Society, Southeast Regional Meeting, North Greenville University, Tigerville, SC, March 20, 2010
Selected Presentations at 亚洲无码
鈥淚dentifying and Pursuing Your Unique Contribution as a Professor,鈥� Faculty Orientation, 亚洲无码, August 22, 2019鈥淔aith Integration鈥� Presentation shared annually at 亚洲无码鈥檚 New Faculty Orientation in August, 2015-2017 (multiple presentations)
鈥淭he Gospel and the Christian Professor,鈥� 亚洲无码 New Faculty Orientation, September 19, 2012
Book Reviews
Bruce W. Longenecker. In Stone and Story. Early Christianity in the Roman World. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2020. Reviewed for Southwestern Journal of Theology 64/1 (Fall 2021): 157-159.Gerald Sittser. Resilient Faith: How the Early Christian 鈥淭hird Way鈥� Changed the World. Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2019. Reviewed for Southwestern Journal of Theology 63/1 (Fall 2020): 205-208
Gregory K. Beale and Benjamin L. Gladd. The Story Retold: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press Academic, 2020. Reviewed for Southwestern Journal of Theology 62/2 (Spring 2020): 139-141
Keith T. Marriner. Following the Lamb: The Theme of Discipleship in the Book of Revelation. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf & Stock, 2016. Reviewed for Southeastern Theological Review 8/1 (Spring 2017): 97-99.
Robert L. Plummer and Matthew D. Haste. Held in Honor: Wisdom for Your Marriage from Voices of the Past. Scotland, UK: Christian Focus, 2015. Reviewed for Southeastern Theological Review 6/2 (Winter 2015): 231-233.
Walter Elwell and Robert W. Yarbrough. Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2013. Reviewed for Southeastern Theological Review 5/2 (Winter 2014): 235-237.
David E. Garland. Luke. Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2011. Reviewed for Criswell Theological Review 10/2 (Spring 2013): 113-115.
David L. Turner. Matthew. Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2008. Reviewed for Southeastern Theological Review 1/1 (Winter 2010): 70-71.
Gordon D. Fee. The First and Second Letters to the Thessalonians. New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans, 2009. Reviewed for Criswell Theological Review 8/1 (Fall 2010): 115-116.
Andreas J. K枚stenberger, Charles Quarles, and Scott Kellum. The Cradle, the Cross, and the Crown: An Introduction to the New Testament. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Academic, 2009. Reviewed for Criswell Theological Review 7/2 (Spring 2010): 104-106.
Craig L. Blomberg. Jesus and the Gospels. 2nd ed. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 2009. Reviewed for Journal for Baptist Theology and Ministry 7/1 (Spring 2010): 89-90.
David G. Peterson. The Acts of the Apostles. Pillar New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009. Reviewed for Midwestern Journal of Theology 8.21/9.1 (Spring 2010): 139-141.
Kevin J. Vanhoozer, et al. Theological Interpretation of the New Testament: A Book-by-Book Survey. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008. Reviewed for Southwestern Journal of Theology 52/2 (Spring 2010): 233-235.
John A. D鈥� Elia. A Place at the Table: George Eldon Ladd and the Rehabilitation of Evangelical Scholarship in America. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008. Reviewed for Westminster Theological Journal 71/2 (Fall 2009): 513-515.
Henry A. Virkler and Karelynne Gerber Ayayo. Principles and Processes of Biblical Interpretation. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2007. Reviewed for Criswell Theological Review 7/1 (Fall 2009): 118-120.
- MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Evangelical Theological Society