Columbia Biblical Seminary Faculty

Professor of Intercultural Studies

Dr. Cashin is professor of intercultural studies in the College of Intercultural Studies at CIU. Previously, he lived in Sweden, where he served as pastor of two churches.

Dean, Seminary and School of Counseling

Dr. Croteau joined the faculty of Columbia Biblical Seminary in 2013, became Associate Dean in 2020, and Dean of the Seminary and School of Counseling in 2021. He teaches New Testament and Greek

Associate Professor of Clinical Counseling

Dr. Ginavra Gibson joined the Graduate Counseling Program faculty of Columbia International University in 2023 as an Associate Professor after serving as an adjunct faculty member since 2020. She

Professor of New Testament and PhD Program Director

Dr. Harvey joined the faculty of Columbia Biblical Seminary in 1991 and taught New Testament and Greek until 2011, when he became dean. In 2021 he moved to the role of PhD program director. He is a

Professor of Counseling

Dr. Johnson moved to Columbia after serving as a director of care and counseling for 17 years. He is currently serving as the president of the board of at the Albert Ellis Institute for cognitive

Professor of New Testament and Greek

(The Rev. Dr.) Klausli joined the faculty of Columbia Biblical Seminary in 2013, where he teaches New Testament, Greek, as well as Biblical Hermeneutics. Before coming to Columbia, he served as an

Professor of Practical Theology

Dr. Langston was born in Birmingham, Alabama but grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana. He attended the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, Louisiana on an athletic scholarship in Football. In 1975 he

Associate Professor of Old Testament

Dr. Lyons joined the faculty of CIU’s Seminary and School of Counseling in 2022 and teaches Old Testament and Hebrew courses. He is a fellow of the Center for Pastor Theologians and a member of the

Professor of Clinical Counseling

Dr. Mathew started teaching in the Graduate Counseling Program at CIU in the Fall of 2023. With degrees in Counseling, Psychology and Theology, Ben enjoys the integration and collaboration of various

Director of Graduate Counseling Programs

Dr. Nanna joined the faculty of CIU’s Seminary and School of Counseling in 2018, after serving as an adjunct faculty member since 2012. She is the Director of Graduate Counseling Programs. Prior to

Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew

Dr. Noonan joined the faculty of CIU’s Seminary & School of Counseling in 2014. He teaches Old Testament and Hebrew courses and is the faculty advisor for Grad Life Council and CIU’s Eta Beta Rho

Assistant Dean, Professor of Ministry Studies, Director of Internships

Melina Rabon joined the CIU faculty in 2015 and became assistant dean in 2019. She oversees internships for the Seminary & School of Counseling. Dr. Rabon teaches Spiritual Formation and Practical