Dr. Edward Smither

PhD, University of Wales-Trinity St. David
PhD, University of Pretoria

Dean of the College of Intercultural Studies, Columbia International University

Professor of History of Global Christianity

Author or editor of fifteen books, his works include Christian Mission: A Concise Global History and Missionary Monks: An Introduction to the History and Theology of Missionary Monasticism. Ed served for fourteen years in cross-cultural ministry in North Africa, France, and the United States. Since 1999, he has been married to Shawn and together they parent three kids: Brennan, Emma, and Eve.

Resources by

Edward

Books
  • Christian Mission: A Concise Global History
  • Missionary Monks: An Introduction to the History and Theology of Missionary Monasticism

Other Faculty

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The Rev. Dr. Jukka Kääriäinen

President of the North American Lutheran Seminary

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Dr. Alex Fogleman

Associate Dean of Special Programs

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The Rev. Dr. David Ney

Associate Professor of Church History

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The Rev. Dr. Bradley Price Roderick

Vice President of Academic Affairs