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Larry Dixon

Larry E. Dixon
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(803) 807-5373
Professor of Systematic Theology

B.A., Northeastern Bible College; M.Div., Biblical Seminary; M.Phil., Ph.D., Drew University

Dr. Larry Dixon, Ph.D., teaches systematic theology in the Seminary & School of Ministry. He came to Columbia in 1997 after serving as professor of biblical and theological studies at Providence College, Manitoba, Canada, for nine years. Before completing his bachelor’s degree, Dr. Dixon and his wife, Linda, went to Germany for short-term service with International Teams. He is the author of several books which focus on making theology accessible to everyone. He has maintained a ministry at conferences, camps, retreats and seminars, averaging 40 to 50 speaking engagements annually. Well known for his sense of humor, Dr. Dixon’s classes make the study of theology and history both lively and practical.

B.A., 1976, Northeastern Bible College; M.Div., 1979, Biblical Seminary; M.Phil., 1983, Drew University; Ph.D., 1985, Drew University; visiting professor, 1985-88, Regional Seminary; faculty, 1986-88, Northeastern Bible College; faculty, 1988-96, providence College; faculty, 1997-present, CIU Seminary & School of Ministry.

Books
DocDEVOs cover DocDevos Larry E. Dixon

Are you tired of feeling like a 98-pound weakling who keeps getting sand kicked in his face by the cults? "DocDEVOS" is a three-month devotional in doctrine that will strengthen your faith! I call it a kind of "Daily Bread" with teeth. The devotionals...

Edition isbn not found: 185792729X DocTalk Larry E. Dixon

People ask the strangest things in Christian books - a pocket sized large print Bible or maybe a profound leader's guide for instant Bible studies! A few moments thought would make us realise how silly we can be . . . does a really interesting book on...

DocWalk cover DocWalk Larry E. Dixon

Surveys of Churchgoers reveal a huge problem - there is too little difference between them and people who don't go to church! If our beliefs are to be taken seriously then they must be seen to have a difference in our behaviour, Dixon's remarkable...

Heaven cover Heaven Larry E. Dixon

Someone has stolen heaven - or at least its appeal - from Christians. Life on earth in the twenty-first century, it seems, is too good here and people don't think that much about their future destination unless forced to by circumstances. But the...

The Other Side of Good News cover The Other Side of the Good News Larry E. Dixon

It is a time of Christian confusion and, therefore, uncertain witness. Is there a biblical doctrine of hell or are Christians free to hold a variety of viewpoints on this issue? If so, does it matter?
When Temptation Strikes cover When Temptation Strikes Larry E. Dixon

Larry Dixon takes a serious and weighty subject and turns it into an honest and down-to-earth discussion of the practical ways we can find victory over temptation. His humor, poignant illustrations, and solid grasp of theology make for an easy but...