Faculty
Walt
Harper
Professor of Bible & Ministry
Email
WaltHarper@cccb.edu
EDUCATION
- PhD, Biblical Studies, Faulkner University (Montgomery, AL)
- ADB (currently enrolled)
- Emphasis: New Testament
- MPhil., Faulkner University (Montgomery, AL)
- 2024
- MA, Theology, Seminary at Lincoln Christian University (Lincoln, IL)
- 2010
- Emphasis: Christian Apologetics
- Thesis: "A Survey and Apologetic Response to the Claims of Legendary-Jesus Theorists"
- BA, Biblical Research, Central Christian College of the Bible (Moberly, MO)
- 2006
- Extended Research Paper: "An Examination of the Deconstructive Approach of Contemporary Gnosticism"
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Teaching
- Adjunct Instructor, Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies (Jerusalem, Israel): 2019–present
- Professor, Central Christian College of the Bible (Moberly, MO): 2014–present
- Classroom instruction: 2014–present
- Online instruction: 2014–present
- Saints Summer Institute: 2022–present
- Section Leader, Lincoln Christian University (Lincoln, IL): 2007
Academic Leadership
- Fundraiser, Endowed Gareth & Kathleen Reese Archaeological Scholarship, Central Christian College of the Bible (Moberly, MO): 2019–present
- Area Supervisor, Shikhin Excavation Project (Shikhin, Israel): 2018–present
- Director, Youth & Family Ministry Program, Central Christian College of the Bible: 2014–present
- Advisor, Youth & Family Ministry Program, Central Christian College of the Bible: 2014–present
- Administrative Committee, Central Christian College of the Bible: 2021
Academic Service
- Faculty Representative, Central Christian College of the Bible at NCCAA Midwest Region: 2020–present
- Interviewing Committee, Central Christian College of the Bible: 2018–present
- Missions Committee, Central Christian College of the Bible: 2014–present
- Youth Event Planner, Central Christian College of the Bible: 2014–present
- Assessment Team, Central Christian College of the Bible: 2016–2017
PUBLICATIONS
- Forthcoming: "Jesus Among the Gods: Early Christology in the Greco-Roman World." Stone-Campbell Journal.
- 2023: "Works and Faith." Pages 57–64 in Standard Lesson Commentary 2023–2024. Edited by Jane Ann Kenney, Ronald L. Nickelson, and Taylor Z. Stamps. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook.
- 2023: "Spirit and Flesh." Pages 65–72 in Standard Lesson Commentary 2023–2024. Edited by Jane Ann Kenney, Ronald L. Nickelson, and Taylor Z. Stamps. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook.
- 2023: "Freedom as an Heir." Pages 73–80 in Standard Lesson Commentary 2023–2024. Edited by Jane Ann Kenney, Ronald L. Nickelson, and Taylor Z. Stamps. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook.
- 2023: "Jesus Talks with a Samaritan." Pages 249–256 in Standard Lesson Commentary 2022–2023. Edited by Jane Ann Kenney, Ronald L. Nickelson, and Taylor Z. Stamps. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook.
- 2020: "Review of Kay Prag, Re-Excavating Jerusalem: Archival Archaeology." Stone-Campbell Journal 23.1: 134–135.
- 2010: "A Survey and Apologetic Response to the Claims of the Legendary-Jesus Theorists." M.A. Thesis, Lincoln Christian University.
PRESENTATIONS
- "Jewish Purity in Roman Galilee":
- Lecture, Shikhin Excavation Project (Nazareth, Israel): 2023, 2022
- "Halakic Judaism as Demonstrated through Oil Lamps in Lower Galilee":
- Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting (Denver, CO): 2022
- "Excavations in the Jewish Village of Shikhin of Lower Galilee":
- Near East Archaeological Society Annual Meeting at the Evangelical Theological Society Annual Meeting (Denver, CO): 2022
- "Archaeology in Shikhin":
- Archaeology in the Holy Land Event, Central Christian College of the Bible: 2022
- Colloquium, Central Christian College of the Bible: 2022
- "Archaeology in Lower-Galilee":
- Colloquium, Central Christian College of the Bible: 2019
- "Lower Galilee, the Jewish Land that Jesus Walked":
- Society of Biblical Literature Annual Central States Regional Conference (Columbia, MO): 2018
- "Lower Galilee and Early Roman History":
- Lecture, Shikhin Excavation Project (Nazareth, Israel): 2018
- "Did Adam and Eve Ride Dinosaurs? Your Faith and Science":
- Workshop, Summer in the Sun, Kentucky Christian College (Grayson, KY): 2013
- Workshop, Appalachian Teen Convention (Bluefield, WV): 2012, 2011
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Committee and Board Leadership
- Deacon, Timber Lake Christian Church (Moberly, MO): 2018–present
- Board Member, Christian Acres Service Camp (Bluefield, WV): 2011–2014
- Management Team, Catalyst Christian Church (Morgantown, WV): 2011–2013
- Vice President, Mountaineers for Christ Men's Fellowship (Beckley, WV): 2012
Public Speaking
- CCCB advancement speaker, MO and IA churches: 2021–present
- Archaeology speaker, MO and IA churches, groups, and events: 2018–present
- Guest preacher, MO, IA, WV churches: 2015–present
- Event speaker/teacher, MO, IL, WV youth events and camps: 2011–present
- Teacher, Evangelism Workshop, New London Christian Church (New London, IA): 2019
- Supply preacher, MO churches: 2014–2015
- Supply preacher, MO and IL churches: 2005–2007
Vocational Church Ministry
- Youth and Children's Minister, Oak Grove Christian Church (Beckley, WV): 2010–2014
- Preaching Minister, Broadwell Christian Church (Broadwell, IL): 2007–2010
- Youth Minister, Oakland Christian Church (Columbia, MO): 2004–2005
Volunteer Ministry
- Adult Study Leader, Timber Lake Christian Church (Moberly, MO): 2022–present
- Youth Leader, Timber Lake Christian Church (Moberly, MO): 2014–present
- Chaplain, Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Woodrow Wilson High School (Beckley, WV): 2011–2014
Missions
- Israel and West Bank, with Fellowship of Christian Athletes: 2012
- Capetown, South Africa: 2007
- Juarez, Mexico, with Amore Ministries: 2002
- Tijuana, Mexico, with Amore Ministries: 2001