Graduate Adjunct Faculty, Biblical & Theological Studies
Education
- Ph.D., Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary
- M.A., Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary
- B.A., Biblical Literature: NT, Oral Roberts University
Professional Experience
- Adjunct Faculty, 2024 – current, North Central University
- Adjunct Greek Instructor, 2019-2024, Asbury Theological Instructor
- “Who is Worse Off? Disambiguation of References in 2 Peter 2:20-22” in Essays Exploring New Testament Texts: Biblical Research Methods Applied. Edited by Fredrick J. Long and Edward T. Wright. GlossaHouse Hermeneutics and Translations Series 2. Wilmore, KY: GlossaHouse, 2025.
- Long, Fredrick J. and J. R. Wright, eds. Dio Chrysostom’s Kingship Orations (Or. 1-4): An Advanced Greek Reader. Wilmore, KY: GlossaHouse, 2019.
About
Dr. Southerland is married to his beautiful wife, Chanda, and they have four sons. He enjoys reading mystery and fantasy novels. His nonfiction reading interest is in neuroscience and productivity. Dr. Southerland’s research interests include Greek discourse grammar, hermeneutics, the General Epistles, and the Septuagint.


