Meet Our Academic Staff
We are proud to present a diverse team of scholars who combine rigorous academic research with a deep commitment to pastoral ministry. Support from your lecturers is vital—whether you study full-time or part-time, we ensure:
Full-time Academic Staff
Dr Laszlo Gallusz
Head of Department of Theology and Ministry, Principal Lecturer in New Testament
Dr Ján Barna
Head of Research, Principal Lecturer in Systematic Theology
Dr Ivan Milanov
Postgraduate Programme Leader, Senior Lecturer in Old Testament
Dr Tihomir Lazić
Principal Lecturer in Systematic Theology
Pr Ivana Mendez
Lecturer in Biblical Languages
Pr Rory Mendez
Director for the Ellen G White Research Centre, Lecturer in Theological Studies
Gifford Rhamie PhD FAETC
Senior Lecturer in Biblical and Cultural Studies
Pr Adrian Peck
Lecturer in Pastoral Studies, Director of Field Education
Dr Julian Thompson
Undergraduate Programme Director, Senior Lecturer in New Testament
Guest Lecturers
Dr Patrick Johnson
Ableism and Disability, Bible and Human Sexuality
Dr Laurence Turner
Preaching Biblical Narratives, Principal Lecturer Emeritus
Dr Jean-Claude Verrecchia
Lecturer Emeritus
Dr Kayle de Waal
Epistles
Dr Daniel Duda
Biblical Theology & Praxis of Ministry & Mission
Dr Dan Serb
Lecturer in Pastoral Studies (Church Leadership & Administration)
Dr Wayne Erasmus
Engaging Contemporary European Culture
Pr Jonathan Holder
Homiletics
Bernie Holford
Pastoral Psychology and Counselling
Dr Andreas Bochmann
Pastoral Psychology and Counselling
Dr Gabor Mihalec
Pastoral Care and Counselling, Marriage Counselling
Dr Sorin Petrof
Digital Discipleship
Dr Anthony WagenerSmith
Healthy Churches: Planting and Revitalising
Dr Gunnar Pedersen
Leading Motifs in Adventist Theology, Lecturer Emeritus
Dr Radisa Antic
Development of Western and Reformation Thought, Principal Lecturer Emeritus
Pilira Zapita
Christian Ethics