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Lane Scott, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Theology and Ethics; Professor of Graduate Theology and Ethics, Haggard Graduate School of Theology
School of Theology
Office Location: West Campus, Duke 223
Profile
Lane Scott, Ph.D., is a professor of graduate theology in the Haggard Graduate School of Theology. Scott's course objectives always include the students’ growth in faith together with academic achievements. During his 37 years at Azusa Pacific University, Scott has provided leadership in a variety of positions, most recently as interim dean of the Haggard Graduate School of Theology and as interim associate provost of APU. He was a founding member of the Haggard Graduate School of Theology's faculty and is a member of the Wesleyan Theological Society and the American Academy of Religion. In addition, Scott is the author of scholarly articles on faith and ethics.
Education
Ph.D. and M.A — Emory University
B.D. — Asbury Theological Seminary
B.A. — Asbury College

Credentials/Certifications
Ordained by The United Methodist Church, Texas Conference, 1963
Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Assistant to the Dean, 1995-97

Department Chair, Theology and Ethics, Azusa Pacific University, 1983-present

Professor of Theology and Ethics, Azusa Pacific University

Ministerial/Para-church Experience
Pastor of United Methodist Churches in Texas, Kentucky, and Georgia, 1958-68

Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Associations, Boards, Committees
Wesleyan Theological Society
American Academy of Religion
Expertise
Christian ethics
Special emphasis in the areas of human sexuality, marriage, and family life
Church History
Courses Taught
History of the Early and Medieval Church (GTHE 503)
Christian Ethics (GTHE 505)
History of the Modern Church (GTHE 513)
Church and Society (GTHE 615)
Seminar in Christian Ethics (GTHE 625)
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
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