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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Dr. Alexander H. Pierce

Assistant Professor of Historical Theology

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Dr. Matthew Barrett

Research Professor of Theology

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The Rev. Dr. Jack Gabig

Associate Professor of Practical Theology