Kevan Barley

Kevan Barley

Religion professor, plumber, banjo picker

Greater Memphis Area

Current
  • Owner at Barley Services
Past
Education
  • Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Reformed Theological Seminary
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary
  • Bob Jones University
Connections
6 connections
Industry
Construction
Websites

Kevan Barley’s Summary

As a college teacher I resembled the cross-eyed discus thrower who did not set any records, but certainly kept the crowd alert! As a plumber, I know sewage when I see it and am not afraid to call it such. As an old-time banjoist, I ain't laid an egg since 'way last spring.

Kevan Barley’s Specialties:

Competent to teach in all areas of Christian life and thought, with doctoral-level expertise in theological history and denominational systems.


Kevan Barley’s Experience

  • Owner

    Barley Services

    (Construction industry)

    August 2001Present (8 years 4 months)

    I am the plumber, receptionist, accountant, fleet mechanic, and music teacher.

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion

    Christian Brothers University

    (Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)

    19982002 (4 years )

    I taught American Church History, Modern Christian Thought, and Patristic Theology in both the day and evening programs.


Kevan Barley’s Education

  • Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary

    Ph.D. , Theology , 19891995

    Minor fields of study: Old Testament and church history

    Activities and Societies:
    Dissertation: "A Comparison of the Social Reform Ideologies of Selected Evangelicals and Nonevangelicals in Antebellum America"
  • Reformed Theological Seminary

    Th.M. , Systematic Theology , 19851988

    Minor field of study: Old Testament

    Activities and Societies:
    Thesis: "The Licensing of Christian Ministries by the State." An explanation of this church-state topic. Deals with ancient Rome, English and American jurisprudence, and practical applications.
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary

    M.Div. , 19801983

  • Bob Jones University

    B.A. , Bible , 19731977

    Minor field of study: English, which I still love

    Activities and Societies:
    street preaching, Mission Prayer Band, symphony orchestra (double bass), library (periodicals), Chi Delta Theta (R.I.P.), Dean's office (reserved parking)

Additional Information

Kevan Barley’s Websites:

Kevan Barley’s Interests:

Old Time music (pre-bluegrass) and instruments: banjo, guitar, mountain dulcimer, hammer dulcimer, autoharp, bass, bowed psaltry, and harmonica. Philosophy, esp. Aristotelian/Thomistic as it relates to questions of justice and politics. Theology, esp. 19th century liberalism The South, esp. agrarianism

Kevan Barley’s Groups:

Evangelical Theological Society

  •    Bob Jones University Alumni Association

Kevan Barley’s Honors:

Voted "Best Dad in the Whole World" last Fathers' Day


Kevan Barley’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • expertise requests
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

Public profile powered by: LinkedIn

Create a public profile: Sign In or Join Now

View Kevan Barley’s full profile:

  • See who you and Kevan Barley know in common
  • Get introduced to Kevan Barley
  • Contact Kevan Barley directly

View Full Profile