Jim Fitzgerald

Jim Fitzgerald is an Associate Professor and current Chair of the School of Theology and Ministry at Southern Nazarene University (SNU), where he has served since 2017. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University (1999), an M.Div. from Nazarene Theological Seminary (1989), and a B.A. from Olivet Nazarene University (1985).

• Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1999
• M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary, 1989
• B.A., Olivet Nazarene University, 1985

His research and teaching interests focus on theology, pastoral ministry, and religious education, drawing from 29 years of pastoral experience across Missouri, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Texas. He has also taught as an adjunct at Trevecca Nazarene University, Northwest Nazarene University, and Nazarene Theological Seminary.

No specific scientific awards or grants are listed. His professional narrative emphasizes pastoral ministry and academic leadership in theological education.