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The base of pillars in Regent University’s Robertson Hall on the Virginia Beach campus.
Corné J. Bekker, D.Litt. et Phil.Dean, School of DivinityDirector of Th.M. & Ph.D. ProgramsProfessor

Corné J. Bekker, D.Litt. et Phil.

Bio

Dean Corné Bekker joined Regent University in 2005. He previously served as the Associate Dean for Academics of Rhema Bible College in Johannesburg, South Africa, and as the Department Chair of Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry for the Regent University College of Arts & Sciences. Dean Bekker also led Regent’s School of Business & Leadership’s Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership – Ecclesial Leadership degree program and is actively involved in research on the use of biblical hermeneutics and spirituality to explore Christian and ecclesial leadership. He previously served as the Editor of the Journal of Biblical Perspectives in Leadership and the Co-Editor of Inner Resources for Leaders.

Dean Bekker is an ordained minister and is actively involved in ministry in the Hampton Roads area. He has traveled in Africa, Europe, the East and North America to present at churches, ministries, seminars and academic conferences on the subject of biblical exegesis and leadership formation. He has been an invited speaker to universities, seminaries and Bible colleges in the U.S. and abroad.

Dean Bekker served in South Africa on the board of the South African Council for Theological Education, was nominated to the Standards Generating Body for Theology and Ministry of the South African Qualifications Authority, and served on the Consultative Forum of the South African Council of Churches. He previously served as the Director for the Quality Enhancement Plan of Regent University and as the Director of the Center for Christian Thought & Action in the College of Arts & Sciences. He resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with his wife and son.

Credentials

  • Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (D. Litt. et Phil.), Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2001
  • Biblical Studies M. A., Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1994
  • Biblical Studies Certificate, Cum Laude, Rhema Bible College, Randburg, South Africa, 1992
  • Ministerial Training B.A. Hons., Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1992
  • Biblical Studies, Cum Laude B.A., Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1991
  • Classical Greek and Biblical Studies Certificate, Rhema Bible College, Randburg, South Africa, 1990
  • Ministerial Training, Cum Laude

Honors and Awards

  • Caulkins Lectures, Corbin University, 2012
  • Chancellor's Award, Regent University, 2010
  • Chengyup Lectures, Methodist Theological University, Seoul, South Korea, 2009
  • Regent University, School of Business & Leadership, Faculty of the Year Award, 2007
  • Arby Carter Lectures, Heritage Bible College, Dunn, NC, 2006
  • South African Council of Social Science Research Grant, 1996, 2000
  • Rand Afrikaans University (Johannesburg) Merit Award, 1992, 1996
  • South African Council of Social Science Research Grant, 1992
  • Mimi Coertse Music Award, 1987

Research Interests

  • The Gospels
  • Biblical Models of Leadership
  • Hermeneutics
  • Pauline Literature