Robert Roth

Dr. Robert Roth is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Montreat College, where he has served since 2019. He holds a B.A. and M.S. in Criminal Justice from Bloomsburg University and West Chester University of Pennsylvania, respectively, and an Ed.D. in Leadership from Liberty University. Dr. Roth brings over a decade of teaching experience in both classroom and online settings, alongside 10 years of practical law enforcement expertise.

• Roles: Interim Associate Dean for Adult and Graduate Studies, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
• Education: B.A. (Bloomsburg University), M.S. (West Chester University), Ed.D. (Liberty University)
• Professional Background: Deputy sheriff, township patrol officer, criminal investigator, drug enforcement detective, firearms instructor, field training officer, and assistant squad leader for a county emergency response team

His research interests focus on Criminal Justice, Policing and Law Enforcement, Criminal Investigation, and Leadership in Criminal Justice Systems. Dr. Roth emphasizes teaching criminal justice through a Christ-centered lens and contributes to the academic community through his leadership in the School of Adult and Graduate Studies.

Dr. Roth resides in North Carolina with his wife Stephanie (also a Montreat professor of criminal justice) and four children. The family enjoys outdoor activities and Philadelphia sports teams. His professional narrative combines practical law enforcement experience with academic leadership in adult and graduate education.