Dr. Matthew Emerson
Co-Provost | Dean of Theology, Arts, and Humanities
Floyd K. Clark Chair of Christian Leadership | Professor of Religion
Dr. Emerson has taught at Oklahoma Baptist University since 2015, previously serving at California Baptist University. He holds a B.A. from Auburn University and an M.Div. and Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
A scholar in biblical theology and early Christian interpretation, he has authored over 20 publications, including He Descended to the Dead (IVP, 2019) and The Story of Scripture (B&H, 2017). He co-directs the Center for Baptist Renewal and co-edits the Journal of Baptist Studies.
He and his wife, Alicia, are from Huntsville, AL, and have five daughters. They are members of Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee.