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Dr. Tim Crawford serves as Dean of the College of Christian Studies and Professor at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, holding a Ph.D. in Old Testament from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with expertise spanning Biblical Hebrew, Masoretic traditions, and Holocaust studies.
His academic foundation includes a B.A. in Religion from Samford University (1980), M.Div. from Southwestern Seminary (1984), and extensive postgraduate studies at Cambridge University, Hebrew Union College, and archaeological excavations in Israel. Advanced training encompasses Holocaust research through seminars at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and travel studies in Medieval Spain.
Research focuses on textual analysis of the Hebrew Bible, particularly Masoretic scholarship and comparative studies of Syro-Palestinian inscriptions, with significant contributions to Holocaust-Christian relations. His methodological approach integrates linguistic precision, archaeological evidence, and theological reflection across Biblical studies.
Recent publications demonstrate evolving expertise from Iron Age epigraphy (1990s) to Masoretic pedagogy (2000s), highlighting consistent engagement with Hebrew textual transmission and interdisciplinary applications in religious education.
- Berger Foundation Grant for Spain travel seminar (2004)
- Outstanding Teaching Awards (Bluefield College, 1995 & 2003)
- Alpha Chi Educator of the Year (2006-2007)
- Directory of American Scholars listing
- Who’s Who Among American Teachers (2006)
- Who’s Who in American Education (2007-2008)
As academic leader and mentor, he guides curriculum development in Biblical studies while maintaining active church ministry roles including adult education and pastoral committees. Professional engagement includes leadership in the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature.
His scholarly ecosystem bridges the College of Christian Studies with international research networks through the International Organization for Masoretic Studies and archaeological collaborations in Israel.
