School of

Theology and Missions

Jacob Shatzer

Assistant Professor of Theological Studies
Associate Dean, School of Theology and Missions

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About
Jacob Shatzer graduated from Union in 2007 and has served at Union since 2017. Prior to coming to Union, Jacob taught on the faculties of Sterling College and Palm Beach Atlantic University. He has published on topics ranging from theological hermeneutics to posthumanism. Jacob is an ordained Southern Baptist minister and has served congregations in various capacities, including youth ministry and supply preaching and teaching. He is an assistant editor for Ethics & Medicine and a consultant for BibleMesh. He also plays a small role in helping lead the “Voices in American Theology and Culture: Wendell Berry” consultation in the Evangelical Theological Society.

Jacob is married to Keshia. They have four children. Jacob was born in Idaho, grew up in Iowa, and has lived in Tennessee, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Kansas, and Florida. He is a fourth-generation Chicago Cubs fan and usually enjoys football for about the first half of the season.

Education:
Ph.D., Marquette University
M.Div., Southern Seminary
B.A., Union University

Office: JEN 328, Box 1918, 731-661-5269
Email: jshatzer@uu.edu