Biblical Studies

Colly Caldwell

President of Florida College
Professor of Biblical Studies
813.899.6702
caldwellc@floridacollege.edu

Education

  • A.A., Major: Biblical Studies; 1964; Florida College.
  • B.A., Major: Biblical Studies; Minors: History and Greek; 1966; Abilene Christian University; Abilene, TX.
  • Graduate Work: Educational Philosophy and Research; 1967; Indiana University; Gary, IN.
  • M.A., Major: History; 1970; Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro, TN.
  • Graduate Work: Educational Finance and Sociology; 1971; Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro, TN.
  • Ph.D., Higher Education Administration; 1980; Vanderbilt University (George Peabody College for Teachers); Nashville, TN.

Professional Association Memberships

  • Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF)
  • Florida Association of Colleges and Universities (FACU)
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Professional Education Positions

  • Faculty; Florida College; 1971-Present
  • Dean of Students; Florida College; 1975-81
  • Vice President, Academic Affairs; Florida College; 1981-91
  • President; Florida College; 1991-Present
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; Chair, Visiting Committees for Review of Accreditation
  • President; Florida Association of Colleges and Universities; 1994-95
  • Board of Directors Florida Association of Colleges and Universities; 1987-95.

Teaching and Administrative Responsibilities

  • Ancient and Medieval Church History
  • Reformation, Renaissance, and Modern Church History
  • History of the Restoration of Christianity in America (1800s)
  • History of the Restoration of Christianity in America (1900s)
  • History and Geography of the Old Testament
  • History and Geography of the New Testament
  • New Testament Epistles (Ephesians/Colossians)
  • New Testament Epistles (1 Corinthians)
  • New Testament Epistles (Hebrews)
  • New Testament Church
  • American Religious Sects and Cults

Publications and Creative Works

  • Truth Commentaries: Ephesians. Bowling Green, KY: Guardian of Truth Foundation, 1994.
  • The New Testament Church. Bowling Green, KY; Guardian of Truth, 1977.
  • Church History. Bowling Green, KY; Guardian of Truth, 1976.
  • Numerous Articles for Religious Journals (1965 to present); Guardian of Truth; Truth Magazine; Searching the Scriptures; Vanguard; Gospel Guardian; Christianity Magazine; Focus Magazine; Biblical Insights, etc.

Lectures Presented

  • Collegeview church of Christ; Florence, AL
  • Fairview church of Christ; Garden Grove, CA;
  • University church of Christ; Lexington, KY
  • Church of Christ; Mt. Pleasant, TX
  • Coppell church of Christ; Dallas, TX
  • Southside church of Christ; Pasadena, TX
  • Royal Heights church of Christ; Franklin, TN
  • Etc.

Other Scholarly Activity

  • Ph.D. dissertation: Forecasting Organizational Change in the Conversion of Junior Colleges to Senior Colleges. Vanderbilt University (George Peabody College), 1980.
  • M.A. thesis: Alexander Campbell: Adversary and Advocate of Missionary Organization Among Disciples of Christ. Middle Tennessee State University, 1970.

Community Involvement

  • Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce; 1991-Present
  • Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce; 1991-Present
  • Temple Terrace Rotary Club; 1990-Present
  • Temple Terrace Rotary Club (Board of Directors); 1993-95
  • Temple Terrace Rotary Club (President); 1994-95

Serving as a Minister for Local Churches

  • Hobart church of Christ; Hobart, Indiana; 1965-67
  • Mooresville Pike church of Christ; Columbia, Tennessee; 1967-71
  • Palm River church of Christ; Tampa, Florida; 1971-78
  • Broadmoor church of Christ; Nashville, Tennessee; 1978-80
  • Citrus Park church of Christ; Tampa, Florida; 1980-Present

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