Robert Black

Distinguished Guest Professor of Christian Ministry

Ministerial and Professional Background

Dr. Bob Black is a third-generation Wesleyan minister. Since 1986 he has been a member of the Religion faculty at Southern Wesleyan University (SWU), serving as chair of the division for 10 of those years. He is active in First Wesleyan Church, Central, and is a member of the denomination’s General Board.

Ordination

The Wesleyan Church, 1971, North Carolina West

Education

B.A., Southern Wesleyan University
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Church History, Union Theological Seminary (Virginia)

Publications

Wesleyan Bible Commentary Series (1 & 2 Timothy)
Reformers and Revivalists, the denominational history of The Wesleyan Church
How Firm a Foundation, his history of Southern Wesleyan