Walt Harper, M.Phil.

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
Walt Harper, M.Phil.