Leadership and Faculty
Leadership
The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary is directed by the Board of Trustees of the University of Dubuque. The President, Dr. Travis L Frampton, and Vice President and Dean of the Seminary, Rev. Dr. Beth McCaw, lead the seminary in the fulfillment of its mission under the authority and direction of the Board, in conjunction with Seminary faculty, staff, and Council of Advisors.
Seminary Faculty and Staff
Emily BluePastor to Seminary Students
Phone: 563.589.3630 Email: EBlue@dbq.edu Department: Seminary Office: 205 Van Vliet Hall
Credentials
- MDiv, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
- BA, Utah State University
Elmer (El) ColyerProfessor of Systematic Theology; Stanley Professor of Wesley Studies; Director of the UM Studies Program
Phone: 563.589.3389 Email: EColyer@dbq.edu Department: Seminary Office: 313 Van Vliet Hall
CREDENTIALS
- PhD, Boston College/Andover Newton
- MDiv, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
- BS, University of Wisconsin
Jill DoddsAdminstrative Assistant to the Dean of the Seminary
Phone: 563.589.3122 Email: JDodds@dbq.edu Department: Seminary Office: 204 Van Vliet Hall
Nicholas ElderAssociate Professor of New Testament
Phone: 563.589.3104 Email: NElder@dbq.edu Department: Seminary Office: 209 Van Vliet Hall
CREDENTIALS
- PhD, Marquette University
- MA, Iliff School of Theology
- BA, Colorado College
Lief Erickson IIICatalyst for Theological Education for Madison Learning Community
Phone: 563.589.3109 Email: LErickson@dbq.edu Department: Seminary
Susan ForsheyAssociate Professor of Christian Discipleship; Director of Master of Arts in Ministry
Phone: 563.589.3353 Email: SForshey@dbq.edu Department: Seminary Office: 318 Van Vliet Hall
Kevin GoodrichDMIN Instructor
Email: KGoodrich@dbq.edu Department: Seminary
Charles HardwickDMIN Instructor
Email: CHardwick@dbq.edu Department: Seminary
Christopher JamesProfessor of Evangelism and Missional Christianity; Director of the MAMD Program
Phone: 563.589.3859 Email: CJames@dbq.edu Department: Seminary Office: 210 Van Vliet Hall
Credentials
- PhD, Boston University School of Theology
- MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary
- BA, Wheaton College
Sara KoenigDMIN Instructor
Email: SKoenig@dbq.edu Department: Seminary
Bradley LongfieldProfessor of Church History
Phone: 563.589.3776 Email: BLongfie@dbq.edu Department: Seminary Office: 326A Van Vliet Hall
CREDENTIALS
- PhD, Duke University
- MDiv, Yale University
- BA, Wesleyan University
Beth McCawDean of the Seminary and Vice President of the University
Phone: 563.589.3390 Email: BMcCaw@dbq.edu Department: Seminary Office: 326C Van Vliet Hall
Credentials
- DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
- MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
- AB, Hope College
Karen NelsonLilly Grant Project Director
Phone: 563.589.3122 Email: KSNelson@dbq.edu Department: Seminary Office: 214 Severance Hall
CREDENTIALS
- DMin, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
- MDiv, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
- BA, University of Northern Iowa
Alexander RousseauMissio Lincoln Coordinator
Phone: 563.589.3607 Email: ARousseau@dbq.edu Department: Seminary
Matthew SchlimmProfessor of Old Testament
Phone: 563.589.3101 Email: MSchlimm@dbq.edu Department: Seminary Office: 316 Van Vliet Hall
Credentials
- PhD, Duke University
- MDiv, Duke University
- BA, Asbury College
Timothy Matthew SlemmonsProfessor of Homiletics and Worship; Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program
Phone: 563.589.3578 Fax: 563.589.3110 Email: TSlemmons@dbq.edu Department: Seminary Office: 326B Van Vliet Hall
CREDENTIALS
- PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary
- MDiv, ThM, Columbia Theological Seminary
- BS, Kansas State University
Lindsey WardDirector of Seminary Vocation
Phone: 563.589.3418 Email: LWard@dbq.edu Department: Seminary Office: 208 Van Vliet Hall
CREDENTIALS / BIO
- EdD, Edgewood College
- MSEd, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
- BS, University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Dr. Lindsey Ward is responsible for the oversight of field education, assessment, advising, and other administrative duties in the Seminary. Having started her career in undergraduate student life roles, she spent eight years in the trenches of young adult formation working with student organizations, advisors, and student leaders, then chased that passion for student growth and development into the classroom, where she now coordinates curriculum and instruction for a series of courses that help undergraduates explore their purpose, worldview, and vocation through a distinctly Reformed Christian lens. In her free time, Lindsey seeks adventure. You can find her at the top of a mountain (37 14,000' peaks and counting!), on a bike, on a run, on a yoga mat, in a tent, or out exploring with her husband and three growing boys.
Council of Advisors
The UDTS Council of Advisors is a group of individuals that assists UDTS through advocacy and expertise.
Current Council Members:
- Jonathan Brooks, Pastor, Canaan Community Church, Chicago, IL
- Ricardo Cunningham, Department Head/Professor of Business at the University of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA
- Dr. Gary Eller, President, Omaha Presbyterian Foundation, Omaha, NE
- Rev. Eric Hoey, Pastor, Presbyterian Church of Henderson, Crestwood, KY
- Rev. Sherrie Ilg, Lead Pastor, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Rev. David Leistra, Pastor, Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church, Sturgeon Bay, WI
- Dr. Cindy Marino, Senior Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Naperville, IL
- Dr. Charles Packer, Senior Minister of the Pine Hill Congregational Church, West Bloomfield, MI
- Rev. Laura S. Truax, Senior Pastor, LaSalle Street Church, Chicago, IL
- Rev. Dr. Grant Vander Velden, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Waukon, IA
- Rev. Wendy VanTassell, Co-Pastor, First Congregational Church, Spenser, IA
- Rev. Rachel Wann, Senior Pastor/Head of Staff, First Presbyterian Church, Wausau, WI
- Cathy Young, Retired Pastor, Waterloo, IA