Faculty

Dr. Andy Woodring

Professor of Biblical Studies
Chair, Department of Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries
Email: andywoodring@letu.edu
Phone: (903) 233-3374

Courses Taught: Biblical Foundations, Biblical Literature, Pre-Exilic Prophets, Exilic & Post-Exilic Prophets, Christian Doctrine I & II, Honors Biblical World Views, and Honors Inklings

Andy Woodring has been an Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at LeTourneau University since 1998. He specializes in teaching Christian theology and worldview and church history. more...

Dr. Renate Hood

Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
Email: renatehood@letu.edu
Phone: (903) 233-3372

Courses Taught: Life and Teachings of Christ, Paul's Early Letters, Paul's Prison Letters, Romans, General Letters, Book of Revelation, Book of Acts, Honors Social Background of the New Testament, and Honors Textual Criticism

Dr. Renate Viveen Hood is a native from the Netherlands. She joined LeTourneau University in 2003 as Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies. more...

Dr. Patrick Mays

Associate Professor of Christian Ministries
Email: patrickmays@letu.edu
Phone: (903) 233-3373

Courses Taught: Biblical Foundations, Cross Cultural Communications, Introduction to Youth Ministry, Introduction to Christian Ministry, Communication in Christian Ministry, Understanding Youth, Evangelism and Discipleship, Youth Internship, and Honors Emerging Church

Dr. Patrick Mays has been teaching at LeTourneau University since 2003, but he is quite familiar with the area, having grown up in Longview and graduated from two local institutions, Pine Tree High School and University of Texas at Tyler. more...

Dr. Steven Mason

Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
 
Email: stevenmason@letu.edu
Phone: (903) 233-3375

Courses Taught: Biblical Foundations, Pentateuch, Romans, General Letters, and Exilic/Post-Exilic Prophets

Steven Mason joined LeTourneau University in 2006.   He and his wife Bonnie have a daughter (Caroline) and a little boy (William).   The Masons most recently spent four years in St. Andrews, Scotland as Steven pursued a Ph.D. in Old Testament Studies. more...

Loren and Sue Faul

Missionaries-in-Residence 2006-2005
E-mail:  laurenfaul@letu.edu
Phone: (903) 233-3379

Current MIRs Loren and Sue Faul have served as missionaries with CrossWorld in the Dominican Republic for fifteen years as well as several years in the pastorate in the States.   more...

Dr. Ronnie Hood

Adjunct Professor, Biblical Studies
E-mail: RonnieHood@letu.edu
Phone: (903) 233-3300

Courses Taught: Biblical Foundations and Biblical Literature

This is Dr. Ronnie Hood's is an adjunct professor in Biblical Studies at LeTourneau University.  His teaching responsibilities include Biblical foundations and Biblical Literature. Dr. Hood brings depth and experience to the department. more...

Dr. Harold Carl

Adjunct Professor, Biblical Studies
University Chaplain
E-mail: HaroldCarl@letu.edu
Phone: (903) 233-3300

Courses Taught: Theology of Cults, Christology, Hot Topics in Ethics, and Cornerstones

Harold grew up in Northeastern Ohio in several United Methodist parsonages with one younger brother and one younger sister.  He calls Canton, Ohio his home town.  Harold's father, grandfather and younger brother have all been pastors. more...

Dr. Brent Ellis

Adjunct Professor, Biblical Studies
E-mail: BrentEllis@letu.edu

Dr. Brent Ellis serves as the Director of the Center for the Development of Christian Leadership at LeTourneau University. In this capacity he works with all areas of the university to integrate the principles and practices of Christian leadership into the very fabric of the community.  more...

Dr. Viktor Roudkovski

Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies
E-mail: viktorroudkovski@letu.edu

Tim Baker

Adjunct Professor, Biblical Studies
E-mail: TimBaker@letu.edu
Phone: (903) 233-3300

Courses Taught: Biblical Foundations, Biblical Literature, and Communication in Christian Ministry

Dr. William Hansen

Adjunct Professor, Biblical Studies
E-mail: BillHansen@letu.edu
Phone: (903) 233-3300

Courses Taught: Biblical Foundations, Biblical Literature, and Life and Teachings of Christ

Bill grew up in Lakewood, Ohio and married his high school sweetheart, Rose, in 1966. After graduating from Ohio University in 1967 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Bill began a 30 year career with Eastman Chemical Company as a Product Engineer and later as Supervisor, Operations Training. more...

Hobert Farrell

Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies
(Retired Spring 2003)
E-mail: HobertFarrell@letu.edu

Hobert Farrell, the former chair of the Biblical Studies department, is retiring from LeTourneau University. However, he may continue to teach at LeTourneau on a part-time basis. more...