Education

• D.Theol., University of South Africa, 1998
• D.Min., Luther Rice Seminary, 1978
• Th.M., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1968
• B.A., Hardin-Simmons University, 1965

Experience

• Professor of Women's Studies, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1992-2003
• Adjunct Professor, The Criswell College, Dallas, Texas, 1975-91
• Television Talk Show Hostess, Fayetteville, Ark., 1971-73
• Executive Secretary, E.P. Benjamin Co., New Orleans, La., 1967- 68
• Public Relations Staff, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1965-66
• Secretary, Dean of Graduate Studies, Hardin-Simmons University, 1963-65

Memberships

• Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
• Council for National Policy
• Eagle Forum Council
• Evangelical Theological Society
• Society of Biblical Literature
• Adjunct Panelist of Television Broadcast, American Religious Town Hall
• Hope for the Heart Board, Dallas, Texas
• Baptist Faith and Message Committee, 1997

Publications

• A Handbook for Parents in Ministry. Broadman and Holman, 2004.
• Where's Mom: The High Calling of Wife and Mother in Biblical Perspective. Crossway Books, 2003.
• A Handbook for Minister's Wives. Broadman and Holman, 2002.
• Should Women Serve as Pastors? Magnolia Hill, 2002.
• The Family: Unchanging Principles for Changing Times. Broadman, 2001.
• BeAttitudes for Women: Wisdom from Heaven for Life on Earth. Broadman, 2000.
• The Woman's Study Bible, General ed. Thomas Nelson, 1995.
• A Woman Seeking God: Discover God in the Places of Your Life. Broadman, 1992.
• Dorothy Patterson has also edited numerous books, contributed to publications and written articles and reviews.

Honors

• Chairman of Presidential Bible Committee for President Reagan, 1983
• Eagle Award from Eagle Forum
• Danforth Foundation Award
• Listed in Outstanding Young Women of America

Travel

• Africa: Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Seychelles, Madagascar, Mauritius, Tunisia, Algeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana
• Americas: Antigua, Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Dominica, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Perus, Equador, St. Kitts, St. Thomas and Venezuela
• Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Russia, Denmark, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Yugoslavia
• Far East: Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Nepal, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nagaland and Vietnam
• Middle East: Cyprus, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and Syria

Personal

• Spouse: Dr. Paige Patterson
• Children: Armour Patterson (Wife-Rachel), Carmen Patterson (Husband-Mark Howell)

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