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Dr. Brandon D. Smith
Dr. Brandon D. Smith

Dr. Brandon D. Smith

Chair, Herschel H. Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry
Associate Professor of Theology and Early Christianity
Dickinson Chair of Religion
Director, Graduate Theology and Ministry Programs

Biography

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Dr. Brandon D. Smith serves OBU by leading the faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate programs, and overall vision and mission for the Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry.

Before coming to OBU, he taught Bible and theology at the undergraduate and graduate levels, pastored in various capacities, was managing editor for the Christian Standard Bible translation, and served as director of communications and associate editor for the Criswell Theological Review at Criswell College.

He also helped found the Center for Baptist Renewal and hosts the Church Grammar podcast and YouTube channel. His research interests include the Trinity, canonical and theological interpretation, patristic theology and retrieval, and Baptist theology.

Smith earned a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University, an M.A. in Theological and Biblical Studies from Criswell College, and a Ph.D. in Theology from Ridley College (Melbourne). He is the author of numerous books, book contributions, and journal articles. His books include The Trinity in the Book of Revelation (IVP Academic, 2022), The Biblical Trinity (Lexham, 2023), and Taught by God (B&H Academic, 2024).

He and his wife Christa are Texpats and have four children: Harper, Emma, Amelia, and Knox.

Education

  • B.A., Dallas Baptist University
  • M.A., Criswell College
  • Ph.D., Ridley College (Melbourne)

Selected Publications

Beholding the Triune God: The Inseparable Work of the Father, Son, and Spirit (co-authored with Matthew Y. Emerson). Crossway, 2024.

Taught by God: Ancient Hermeneutics for the Modern Church. B&H Academic, 2024.

The Trinity in the Canon: A Biblical, Theological, Historical, and Practical Proposal (editor). B&H Academic, 2023.

The Biblical Trinity: Encountering the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in Scripture. Lexham, 2023.

The Trinity in the Book of Revelation: Seeing Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in John’s Apocalypse. IVP Academic, 2022.

Professional Memberships

  • Evangelical Theological Society
  • Institute for Biblical Research
  • Society of Biblical Literature
  • North American Patristics Society