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Dorothy Patterson
Professor of Theology in Women's Studies

817-923-1921 ext.7812
dpatterson@swbts.edu


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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