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Toney Parks
College of Christian Studies
College of Christian Studies
Assistant Professor Christian Studies
tparks@andersonuniversity.edu
(864) 350-8409
Sullivan Hall
Academic Background
. Toney C. Parks, Asst. Professor of Christian Studies & Assistant Director of Excellence in Preaching.
Dr. Parks is now Pastor Emeritus of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, where he was pastor for 34 years. In addition to his pastoral duties, Dr. Parks is a retired Distinguished Professor of Practical Ministry from Erskine Theological Seminary, where he was a professor of Biblical Counseling and Practical Theology. Dr. Parks has served as an adjunct Professor at North Greenville University, teaching Practical Ministry and Counseling.
BS, University of South Carolina
M.Div, Erskine Theological Seminary
D.Min, Westminster Theological Seminary
Fast Facts
I enjoy teaching at Anderson University because of the emphasis placed on theological training in the lives of young people. I look forward to sharing my life experience and skills as a pastor and an academic instructor. Teaching traditional and non-traditional students at AU allows me to apply My skills, experience, and wisdom to the lives of the next generation here at Anderson University. I am impressed with the overall passion the students demonstrate for learning. It’s an honor to stand before students who have dedicated their lives and to reach the world. I consider teaching here at Anderson University to fulfill my call to equip young people for the work of the ministry.
I wish students considering pursuing their academic studies would consider Christian Studies as an opportunity to speak into the lives of those individuals that are looking to grow spiritually. Christian studies afford students the opportunity to learn more about the Bible, the world and themselves. Studying religion, theology, and the view of the world makes the student much more marketable upon graduation. Graduation. I enjoy watching students grow while teaching them. Doing the 4 years of their time here at AU. I’m convinced that Christian Studies is one of the most solid and engaging studies for those considering the ministry.
Oxford Roundtable Participant
Distinguished Professor/Erskine Seminary
Honorary Doctorate:Morris College
Law Enforcement Chaplain
Anderson University is a very impressive campus with students that are eager to learn and an environment that is very community oriented. Working at Anderson University is exciting, especially when you are able to speak into the life of young people preparing to go into various vocations throughout the world. The resources at Anderson University are available to help both students and faculty navigate technology in the academic world. Working with the technology equipment such as canvas and other technology resources makes learning exciting!.
Pastoral and Biblical Counselor, Church Administration, Church Leadership, Marriage Counseling, Pre-marriage Counseling
- Dissertation-Premarital Counseling
- Sermon Series by Erskine Theological Professors
- Christian education lectures- for National Baptist Congress Christian education