Dr. Kermit A. Ecklebarger


Dr. Kermit Ecklebarger was the vice president and academic dean of Denver Seminary from 1993 to 2001 and is currently senior professor of New Testament. He joined the faculty in 1972 and was appointed associate academic dean in 1991. He served as director of the doctor of ministry program from 1991 to 1994.

He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, and an M.A. and a B.A. from Wheaton College. He also graduated from the pastor’s course at Moody Bible Institute.

Dr. Ecklebarger taught at London College of Bible and Missions and served as dean of students and director of Christian service. He served as assistant to the president while at Ontario Bible College.

In addition to contributing several articles to Bible dictionaries and The Bible Newsletter, he served as one of the consulting editors for Nelson’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary. He wrote the first three chapters of the Evangelical Teachers’ Training Association course, “Growing toward Spiritual Maturity,” contributed material to Introduction to Biblical Interpretation as consulting editor, and provided input on methods of Bible study for Computer Bible Study.