JOE M. EASTERLING, ED.D., ,,PH.D.
(919) 306-8012 / joeeasterling@ymail.com

ACADEMIC TRAINING
Ph.D. Liberty University – Lynchburg, VA (2020)
Theology and Apologetics, Graduate with High Distinction
Cognates: Theology, Philosophy/Apologetics, History
Dissertation Topic: Big Things Start Small: A Survey of the Role of Small Groups
in Christianity’s Major Spiritual Awakenings
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Edward Smither - Dean of College of Intercultural Studies,
Columbia International University
Ed.D. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - Wake Forest, NC (2010)
Cognates: Christian Ministry, K-12 Education, Higher Education
Dissertation Topic: The Caregiving Ministry of the Local Church: Measuring the
Satisfaction of Members with the Caregiving Model Employed
Dissertation Chair: Dr. Kenneth Coley - Director of Ed.D. Studies, SEBTS
M.Div. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - Wake Forest, NC (2006)
Special Notation: Biblical Languages
M.A. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - Wake Forest, NC (2000)
Cognate: Christian Education
B.A. Wingate University - Wingate, NC (1995)
Major: Communications; Minor: Religion
Scholarships Awarded for Higher Education
Irwin Belk Academic Scholarship, Wingate University, Fall, 1991 – Spring, 1995
Areas of Study Academically Qualified to Teach
Undergraduate Level: Religious Studies, World Religions, Biblical Studies, Old Testament
Studies, New Testament Studies, Church History, Theology, Education, Leadership Studies,
Philosophy/Apologetics
Graduate Level: Religious Studies, Biblical Studies, Old Testament Studies, New Testament
Studies, Church History, Theology, Education, Leadership Studies, Philosophy/Apologetics