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Calvin Pincombe is a full-time professor in the Department of Philosophy and Theology within the College of Arts and Sciences at Evangel University. He teaches a broad range of courses in philosophy and New Testament theology, with a focus on equipping students to think deeply about Christian truth and engage culture with a biblical worldview.
His academic journey includes a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Georgia, an M.A. in Biblical Languages from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, a D.Min. in theology of worship from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University.
Calvin's research and teaching interests center on Christian apologetics, philosophy of religion, systematic theology, and biblical theology of worship. He emphasizes the coherence of the Christian faith and encourages students to love God with their minds. His work bridges philosophical rigor and theological depth, particularly in areas like metaphysics, ethics, logic, and aesthetics.
The available publications and lectures show a consistent focus on defending the plausibility of theism, exploring the mind-body problem, analyzing beauty as evidence for God, and articulating a biblical theology of worship. These works span disciplines in philosophy, theology, and religious studies, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach grounded in evangelical scholarship.
- Member, Evangelical Philosophical Society
- Member, Society of Christian Philosophers
- Member, Evangelical Theological Society
- Member, Society for Pentecostal Studies
He has been actively involved in Ratio Christi and worship leadership initiatives. Though no formal advising or grant history is mentioned, his extensive lecturing and teaching ministry reflect a deep commitment to student formation and apologetic engagement. His career spans decades of Christian higher education, beginning at Valley Forge Christian College in 1984, followed by pastoral ministry, and then academic roles at CBC and Evangel University since 2013.
Calvin Pincombe is actively involved in academic and spiritual mentorship, particularly through classroom teaching and public lectures. He values intellectual dialogue and has fostered meaningful student-faculty interactions, recalling fondly the deep discussions he had as a student at AGTS.
