Sarah Sumner

Sarah Sumner
Education Baylor University
Wheaton College
Azusa Pacific University
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Occupation Theologian, professor
Notable work Men and Women in the Church
Theological work
Main interests Christian egalitarianism

Sarah Sumner is an evangelical theologian,[1] Christian egalitarian,[2] and writer on the subjects of relationships and leadership.[3] She advocates the ordination of women in Protestant churches.[4]

She has a Bachelor of Education from Baylor University, a Master of Theology from Wheaton College, and a Master of Business Administration from Azusa Pacific University.[5] She was the first woman to graduate from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with a PhD in systematic theology.[6] In 2005, Trinity International University placed her on its list of top twenty alumni.[7] Her book Men and Women in the Church: Building Consensus on Christian Leadership was published in 2003 by InterVarsity Press.[8] She was an associate professor of ministry and theology at Azusa Pacific at the time.[9] She has also served as the dean of A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary in Redding, California.[10] Her book Angry Like Jesus: Using His Example To Spark Your Moral Courage was published by Fortress Press in 2015.

References

  1. ↑ Williamson 2009, p. 164.
  2. ↑ Grudem 2006, p. 119.
  3. ↑ Kullberg & Arrington 2008, p. 57.
  4. ↑ Fincher & Fincher 2010, p. 231.
  5. ↑ "Tozer Dean". Simpson University. Archived from the original on June 5, 2012.
  6. ↑ Eastman 2014, p. 227.
  7. ↑ "Simpson University Dean Spoke at Trinity International University Commencement". Simpson University. June 2, 2011. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
  8. ↑ Rump, Linda Hartz (March 1, 2004). "Is Christianity Oppressive to Women?". Christianity Today. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Men and Women in the Church by Sarah Sumner". Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Sarah Sumner". InterVarsity Press. Retrieved June 2, 2015.

Bibliography

  • Eastman, Natalie R. Wilson (2014). Women, Leadership, and the Bible: How Do I Know What to Believe?. Wipf and Stock. ISBN 1608999130. 
  • Fincher, Dale; Jonalyn Fincher (2010). Coffee Shop Conversations: Making the Most of Spiritual Small Talk. Zondervan. ISBN 0310395658. 
  • Grudem, Wayne A. (2006). Evangelical Feminism: A New Path to Liberalism?. Good News Publishers. ISBN 1433518228. 
  • Kullberg, Kelly Monroe; Lael F. Arrington (2008). A Faith and Culture Devotional: Daily Readings on Art, Science, and Life. Zondervan. ISBN 0310283566. 
  • Williamson, Peter S. (2009). Ephesians. Baker Publishing Group. ISBN 144120671X. 
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