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Robert A. Muthiah, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Ministry, Haggard Graduate School of Theology
School of Theology
Profile
Robert A. Muthiah, Ph.D., focuses his teaching and research on the nature of the church, its ministry, and our cultural context. He has a particular interest in how these themes shape congregational leadership. He has served as a pastor for nine years, is an activie member of his local church, and has a heart for peace, justice, and multicultural issues. He and his wife, Lisa, are blessed with the responsibility of raising their three children.
Education
Ph.D. - Fuller Theological Seminary, 2005
M.Div. - Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1998
B.A. - Taylor University, 1988
M.Div. - Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1998
B.A. - Taylor University, 1988
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
"Trinitarian Correspondence as a Means for Reflecting on Authoritarian Leadership in the Church." Paper presented at the Academy of Religious Leadership, 2005.
Publications
Muthiah, Robert A. "The Free Church Tradition." In The Global Dictionary of Theology. Intervarsity Press (forthcoming).
Muthiah, Robert A. Review of The Sky is Falling: Leaders Lost in Transition by Alan Roxburgh, and The Missional Leader: Equipping Your Church to Reach a Changing World by Alan Roxburgh and Fred Romanuk. The Journal of Religious Leadership, Fall 2007.
Muthiah, Robert A. "A Pneumatological Radical Free Church View of Ordination." One in Christ: A Catholic Ecumenical Review. 39.4, October 2004. pp. 76-85.
Muthiah, Robert A. "Christian Practices, Congregational Leadership, and the Priesthood of All Believers." The Journal of Religious Leadership. 2.2, Fall 2003.
"Trinitarian Correspondence as a Means for Reflecting on Authoritarian Leadership in the Church." Paper presented at the Academy of Religious Leadership, 2005.
Publications
Muthiah, Robert A. "The Free Church Tradition." In The Global Dictionary of Theology. Intervarsity Press (forthcoming).
Muthiah, Robert A. Review of The Sky is Falling: Leaders Lost in Transition by Alan Roxburgh, and The Missional Leader: Equipping Your Church to Reach a Changing World by Alan Roxburgh and Fred Romanuk. The Journal of Religious Leadership, Fall 2007.
Muthiah, Robert A. "A Pneumatological Radical Free Church View of Ordination." One in Christ: A Catholic Ecumenical Review. 39.4, October 2004. pp. 76-85.
Muthiah, Robert A. "Christian Practices, Congregational Leadership, and the Priesthood of All Believers." The Journal of Religious Leadership. 2.2, Fall 2003.
Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Associate Professor, Haggard Graduate School of Theology, 2007-present.
Adjunct Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, Spring 2005-2007.
Guest Lecturer, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2003-2007.
Teaching Assistant, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2001-2005.
Ministerial/Para-church Experience
Lead Pastor, Breckenridge Christian Ministries, Breckenridge, CO, 1998-2001.
Twenties/Thirties Pastor, Breckenridge Christian Ministries, Breckenridge, CO, 1991-1997.
Youth Worker, First Baptist Church, Geneva, IL, 1988-1991.
Associate Professor, Haggard Graduate School of Theology, 2007-present.
Adjunct Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, Spring 2005-2007.
Guest Lecturer, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2003-2007.
Teaching Assistant, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2001-2005.
Ministerial/Para-church Experience
Lead Pastor, Breckenridge Christian Ministries, Breckenridge, CO, 1998-2001.
Twenties/Thirties Pastor, Breckenridge Christian Ministries, Breckenridge, CO, 1991-1997.
Youth Worker, First Baptist Church, Geneva, IL, 1988-1991.
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
Full Fellowship - Center for Advanced Theological Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
Oustanding Student Award - Northern Theological Seminary
Summa Cum Laude, President of Chi Alpha Omega Academic Honors Society - Taylor University
Associations, Boards, Committees
Academy of Religious Leadership
The Anabaptist-Mennonite Scholars Network
American Academy of Religion
The Gospel and Our Culture Network
Full Fellowship - Center for Advanced Theological Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary
Oustanding Student Award - Northern Theological Seminary
Summa Cum Laude, President of Chi Alpha Omega Academic Honors Society - Taylor University
Associations, Boards, Committees
Academy of Religious Leadership
The Anabaptist-Mennonite Scholars Network
American Academy of Religion
The Gospel and Our Culture Network
Expertise
Ministry in the postmodern context
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
