Bible & Religion Dept

Peter Dula is Assistant Professor of Religion and Culture. He received a Ph.D from Duke University in theology and ethics in 2004 after completing a dissertation on the intersection of theology and philosophy in the work of Stanley Cavell. Before coming to EMU in 2006 he was the Mennonite Central Committee Iraq Program Coordinator. He has taught at Lancaster Mennonite High School and at the Meserete Kristos College in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he was a Fulbright scholar in 2001-2.

Christian Early, associate professor of philosophy & theology. Christian earned a BA in Biblical studies from the University of the Nations in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, a MA in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Wales. Originally from Denmark, most recently he comes from California where he has teaching experience at Fuller Theological Seminary and at Azusa Pacific University. Christian specializes in philosophy of religion.

Prior to teaching at EMU, Ted Grimsrud served 10 years as a pastor in Mennonite churches in Arizona, Oregon and South Dakota. He is especially interested in the connection between Christian theology and pacifism. He teaches classes in theology, peace studies, ethics, and the Bible. He is married to Kathleen Temple and recently became a grandfather. His blog is at peacetheology.net. He hosts a weekly radio program on WEMC (91.7 FM; online at wemcradio.org), called “Wavelength,” where every Saturday at 3 p.m. he plays “the best of popular music at the intersection of country, folk, rock & roll, blues, and gospel.”

Nancy currently serves as president of Mennonite World Conference. Her involvement with this global community of faith and her research interests in early Christianity shape her reading and research into approaches to biblical interpretation. She enjoys singing, crocheting, and caring for her three young granddaughters.

Dr. Stutzman joined the Bible & Religion faculty in 1991 after serving with Eastern Mennonite Missions in Germany for eight years and in Australia for four years. He is also the director of the seminary’s Coffman Center. Along with his wife Janet, Linford has led several of the most recent cross-cultural study semesters in the Middle East, and recently concluded a 15 month sabbatical when he and Janet sailed the Mediterranean, tracing the route of St. Paul in the Book of Acts.

Heidi Miller Yoder is currently teaching part-time and directing the Ministry Inquiry Program at Eastern Mennonite University. She also has served as a consultant in the areas of worship and spiritual formation for congregations, conferences and conventions for the Mennonite Church and beyond. Currently, Heidi is working on her dissertation.

In her ample spare time, Heidi enjoys jogging, flower gardening, connecting with friends, learning about church architecture, and conversing with her seven-year-old son.

Nancy currently serves as president of Mennonite World Conference. Her involvement with this global community of faith and her research interests in early Christianity shape her reading and research into approaches to biblical interpretation. She enjoys singing, crocheting, and caring for her three young granddaughters.

Joan Chamberlain, Office Coordinator in both language & literature and bible & religion departments, came to Eastern Mennonite University in 2007 after serving as Office Manager in a local business. Prior to coming to the Shenandoah Valley, Joan taught and coached at Barrington College (RI) and Messiah College (PA) and coached at Eastern Mennonite High School. Joan enjoys bicycling, sailing, and volleyball.