Faculty

Professor Thomas Atamian teaches in the area of Biblical Studies. He has taught Introduction to the Old Testament, Introduction to the New Testament, and Introduction to the Christian Faith and will teach them in the fall of 2022 Introduction to the Christian Scriptures. 

Dr. Mason joined Judson University in 2002 and was named the Julius R. Mantey Chair of Biblical Studies at Judson University in 2015. He teaches in the areas of New Testament and Second Temple Judaism, and his research interests focus on the Epistle to the Hebrews, 1-2 Peter and Jude, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. He served two terms as department chair for Biblical and Theological Studies (2009–2015) and returned to the role for the 2018-2019 academic year. 

Dr. Michael McKeever was a full-time faculty member at Judson University from 2000 until 2019 before returning to his native California, and he now teaches as an online adjunct. He specializes in the Gospels, and his past research has focused on the areas of the biblical narrative, sacred space, culture theory, and literary theory.

Dr. Bill Myatt joined the Judson University community in the fall of 2017. He teaches Introduction to Philosophy, which is offered at Judson as an online course. Myatt’s primary area of academic expertise is in theological hermeneutics, a field that approaches the theological task as an exercise in interpretation.

Dr. Torgerson teaches in the areas of Christian theology, worship, comparative religion, and religious space design. He enjoys exploring the intersection between religion and material culture, both in the United States and abroad. Historic and contemporary Christian (Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant) and Jewish houses of worship are favorite destinations. Sojourns in Japan, China, Peru, Tanzania, Turkey, India, and Nepal have provided first-hand opportunities to experience Shinto, Dao, Confucian, Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, and indigenous holy sites. Remarkable works of art and natural features at these destinations added layers of beauty and wonder to the encounters.