David L. Lipe, Ph.D.
- Office:
- Off Campus
- Phone:
- (731) 435-9068
- Email:
- dlipe@fhu.edu
About
Director, FHU Annual Bible Lectureship
Education
- Ph.D., Philosophy, The University of Tennessee
Office Hours
- by appointment only
Class Schedule
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Education
- M.S., Counseling and Community Service, The University of Memphis
- Ph.D., Philosophy and Ethics, The University of Tennessee
- M.A., Philosophy and Religion, Harding University Graduate School of Religion
- B.A., Bible and Greek, Harding University
- 3rd Year Certificate in Bible, Freed-Hardeman University
- A.A., Bible and Greek, Freed-Hardeman University
Information
David L. Lipe was born at Charleston, Mississippi, on February 11, 1949.
He taught Bible and Humanities at FHU from 1990 to 2010. He continues as the Director of the Annual Bible Lectureship at Freed-Hardeman, a position he has held since 1994. Dr. Lipe is also the director of the Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies (formerly East Tennessee School of Preaching & Missions) in Knoxville, TN.
In February, 2003 he was selected for the rank of Distinguished Professor by the FHU Board of Trustees.
He is married to the former Linda Wilson of Detroit, Michigan and they have three daughters: Carrie, Rachel, and Nikki. David and Linda have five grandchildren-- Kyle Gooch, Jessica Gooch, Olivia Simpson, Kate Simpson, and Ellie Simpson.
David has been preaching since 1967. He has done local work in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. He has been involved in various mission campaigns in at least five foreign countries. He holds a number of gospel meetings each year as well as gives lectures on other occasions. He has participated in public debates discussing such topics as baptism, instrumental music, the Godhead, miraculous gifts, and Holy Spirit baptism. He conducts seminars on Christian evidences, Christian ethics, and church growth. He is very committed to evangelism. He has always had an interest in classic cars and has built many custom cars and street rods.
Curriculum Vita
Education
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Institution |
Degree |
Major |
Graduation Date |
Honors and Awards |
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The University of Memphis; Memphis, TN |
M.S. |
Counseling and Community Service |
August 1994 |
Fifth Annual Symposium Award |
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The University of Tennessee; Knoxville, TN |
Ph.D. |
Philosophy Minor: Ethics |
March 1986 |
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Harding Graduate School of Religion; Memphis, TN |
M.A. |
Philosophy of Religion Minor: Text |
May 1975 |
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Harding University; Searcy, AR |
B.A. |
Bible Minor: Greek |
May 1971 |
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Freed-Hardeman University; Henderson, TN |
Third year certificate in Bible |
Bible |
May 1970 |
Vice President of class |
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Freed-Hardeman University; Henderson, TN |
A.A. |
Bible Minor: Greek |
May 1969 |
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Dissertation Title: Religious versus Secular Ethics: A Religious Response to Some Contemporary Secular Views of Ethics
ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
OTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
1971-76, 81: 72 graduate hours at Harding University Graduate School of Religion
1977-78: 24 hours at The University of Dallas, Irving, TX in Philosophy and Theology
1989: 6 hours at The University of North Alabama, Florence, AL in Counseling
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS OBTAINED
1996: N.C.C.
Teaching Experience
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Institution |
Position Title |
Dates |
Description of types |
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Freed-Hardeman University; Henderson, TN |
Professor |
2000-2010 |
Values in Human Thought and Action; Christian Evidences; Ethics; Gospel of John; Hermeneutics; Interpreting the Bible; Romans and Galatians; Denominational Doctrines; Seminar for Bible Majors; Suffering and the Human Condition; Deity of Christ; Hebrews; Topical Bible Studies; Contemporary Concerns |
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Freed-Hardeman University; Henderson, TN |
Associate Professor |
1994-2000 |
Values in Human Thought and Action; Christian Evidences; Ethics; Introduction to Philosophy; History of Philosophy; Introduction to University Studies; Interpreting the Bible; Logic; Topical Bible Studies; Personal Counseling; Ministerial Counseling; Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Counseling; Practicum I; Practicum II; Internship; Seminar for Bible Majors; Business Ethics; Introduction to Christianity |
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Freed-Hardeman University; Henderson, TN |
Assistant Professor |
1990-1994 |
Values in Human Thought and Action; Genesis and Exodus; Introduction to Philosophy; History of Philosophy; Christian Evidences; Christian Ethics; Logic; Paul’s Epistles 1; Textual Studies in Final Things; The Godhead; Seminar for Bible Majors; Topical Bible Studies; Biblical Interpretation |
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International Bible College; Florence, AL |
Faculty |
1986-1990 |
Introduction to Philosophy; Christian Ethics; Seminar in Debate; Romans; 1 and 2 Corinthians; Logic and the Bible; Deity of Christ; History of Biblical Apologetics; Existence and Attributes of God; Inspiration and Authority of the Bible; Problem and Suffering; Problems of Faith and Knowledge |
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The University of North Alabama; Florence, AL |
Faculty |
1990 |
World Religions |
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Harding University Graduate School of Religion; Memphis, TN |
Faculty |
1989 |
Christian Ethics |
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East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions; Knoxville, TN |
Faculty |
1984-1986 |
Christian Evidences; Defense of the Faith; Timothy and Titus; Denominational Doctrines; Logic for Preachers; Cults; Corinthians and Thessalonians; Godhead; Christian Ethics |
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Tennessee Technological University; Cookeville, TN |
Faculty |
1985 |
World Religions |
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Magnolia Bible College; Kosciusko, MS |
Faculty |
1980-1984 |
Denominational Doctrines; Logic and the Bible; The Case for Biblical Christianity; Introduction to Philosophy; Elementary Greek; Inspiration and Authority of the Bible; The Deity of Christ; Existence and Attributes of God; How to Establish Bible Authority; Living World Religions; Timothy and Titus; Seminar in Debate; Guided Paper in Apologetics |
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Tennessee Bible College; |
Faculty |
1978-1980 |
Introduction to Philosophy; History of Philosophy; History of Apologetics |
Other Experience
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
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Employer |
Position Title |
Dates |
Brief Description |
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Freed-Hardeman University; Henderson, TN |
Director of Lectureship |
1994-present |
Chair committee; develop program; select speakers; edit lectureship book; work with facilities, exhibits director, associates, auxiliary enterprises, etc. |
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International Bible College; Florence, AL |
Academic Dean |
1989-1990 |
Develop teaching schedules; appoint faculty |
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International Bible College; Florence, AL |
Member of Self-Study Committee |
1989 |
Develop resources (faculty and library) section of self-study for the American Association of Bible Colleges |
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International Bible College; Florence, AL |
Assistant to Director of Development |
1988 |
Raise financial resources; public relations |
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International Bible College; Florence, AL |
Director of Workshop |
1988 |
Chair committee; develop program; select speakers; edit book |
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East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions; Knoxville, TN |
Director of Lectureship |
1986 |
Chair committee; develop program; select speakers; edit book |
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East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions; Knoxville, TN |
Director of Development |
1984-1986 |
Raise financial resources; public relations; recruit students |
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East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions; Knoxville, TN |
Member of Expansion Committee |
1985 |
Study expansion possibilities for physical plant |
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Magnolia Bible College; Kosciusko, MS |
Member of Self-Study Committee |
1984 |
Assist in developing plan to achieve accreditation |
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Magnolia Bible College; Kosciusko, MS |
Director of Development |
1984 |
Raise financial resources; public relations; recruit students |
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Magnolia Bible College; Kosciusko, MS |
Director of Lectureship |
1983-1984 |
Chair committee; develop program; select speakers; edit book |
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Magnolia Bible College; Kosciusko, MS |
Chairman of Academic Committee |
1983 |
Develop academic programs; hear appeals |
Professional Publications
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
“Answering Marriage Questions.” Perfecting God’s People, pp. 74-94, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 2010.
"Trusting Faith." The Entrusted Word 4 (December 2009): 5-6.
“Salvation in the Lord.” Crying Out to God, pp. 95-102, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 2009.
“The Creation Through the Word.” Behold the Lamb, pp.327-332, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 2008.
“The Manifestation of the World.” Behold the Lamb, pp. 332-37, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 2008.
“The Reception of the World.” Behold the Lamb, pp. 338-40, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 2008.
“Knowing Heaven Awaits the Faithful.” The Joys of Christianity, pp. 62-68, West Palm Beach, FL: Palm Beach Church of Christ, 2008.
“Having the Mind of Christ Toward Others.” The Joys of Christianity, pp. 53-61, West Palm Beach, FL: Palm Beach Church of Christ, 2008.
“Baptism in the New Testament.” A Call to Faithfulness, pp. 49-56, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 2006.
“Heaven: No More Struggles.” Life’s Daily Struggles, pp. 312-316, Knoxville, TN: East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions, 2005.
"Was Peter the First Pope?" The Spiritual Sword 4 (July 2005): 17-21.
“Sincere But Lost?” Stand in the Gap, pp. 174-79, Pulaski, TN: Sain Publications, 2004. South Florida Lectureship.
“Go Ye Means Go Me.” Stand in the Gap, pp. 163-73, Pulaski, TN: Sain Publications, 2004. South Florida Lectureship.
“Jesus: My Lord.” Jesus: That I May Know Him, pp. 29-34, Knoxville, TN: East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions, 2004.
“Musings on Manners.” FHU Chapel Speeches. Vol. 3. Henderson, TN: Hester Publications, 2004.
Noteguides for Hebrews. Henderson, TN: Hester Publications, 2004.
“Overview of the Book of Hebrews.” So Great Salvation, pp. 57-68. Memphis, TN: Getwell Church of Christ. 2003.
“Be Respectful.” FHU Chapel Speeches. Vol. 2. Henderson, TN: Hester Publications, 2003.
Notes on Romans: God’s Plan of Righteousness. Henderson, TN: Hester Publications, 2003.
“What Have We Learned from Controversies We Have Faced?” The Spiritual Sword 4 (July 2002): 33-36.
“Miracles in the Church.” Applying Acts in the 21st Century, pp. 129-39, Pulaski, TN: Sain Publications, 2002. South Florida Lectureship.
“The Eternal Kingdom.” Applying Acts in the 21st Century, pp. 121-28, Pulaski, TN: Sain Publications, 2002. South Florida Lectureship.
“Did God Really Expect Abraham to Murder Isaac?” New Beginnings, pp. 317-19, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 2001.
“Coming to Freed-Hardeman.” FHU Chapel Speeches. Vo. 1. Henderson, TN: Hester Publications, 2001.
“Taking Care of Your Own Dent.” FHU Chapel Speeches. Vo. 1. Henderson, TN: Hester Publications, 2001.
Values in Thought and Action. Henderson, TN: Hester Publications, 2001.
“Fellowship: Principles of Faith and Opinion.” Receiving God’s Righteousness, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 2000.
"Some Scriptures Contradicted by Premillennialism." The Spiritual Sword 30 (January 1999): 4-6.
"At His Coming." At His Coming, pp. 243-45, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 1998.
"God and the Problem of Evil." Settled in Heaven, pp. 313-18, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 1996.
“Beware of Empty Religion (II Timothy 3:5).” Gospel Advocate 138, (March 1996): 18.
"Chemical Dependency: Philosophical Significance of A.A." Family, Church, and Society: Restoration and Renewal, pp. 339-44, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 1995.
"Chemical Dependency: Adolescent Alcohol Use and Abuse." Family, Church, and Society: Restoration and Renewal, pp. 345-61, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 1995.
"Chemical Dependency: Effects of Alcohol on the Family." Family, Church, and Society: Restoration and Renewal, pp. 362-69, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 1995.
"1 Timothy 2:11-15: Women's Role--Then, Now And Future." Great Texts of the Bible Revisited, pp. 293-301, Montgomery, AL: Faulkner University, 1993.
"Prophecy Fulfilled in Jesus." Christ in You, the Hope of Glory, pp. 213-21, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 1993.
"The Suffering Servant of Isaiah 53." Christ in You, the Hope of Glory, pp. 207-12, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 1993.
"Jesus Really Lived and Died." Christ in You, the Hope of Glory, pp. 196-206, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 1993.
“Beneath the Cross of Jesus.” Beneath the Cross of Jesus, pp. 42-44, Knoxville, TN: East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions, 1993.
"How Can We Find the Church Today?" The Spiritual Sword 24 (April 1993): 25-28.
"Exegesis of 1 Corinthians 7." Building Stronger Christian Families, pp. 192-211, Henderson, TN. Freed-Hardeman University, 1992.
"Instrumental Music--Again?" The Spiritual Sword 24 (October 1992): 41-44.
Instrumental Music: Faith or Opinion. Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 1991.
"Reaching the Lost Like the Early Church." Advancing Christianity, pp. 212-18, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 1991.
"Reaching the Skeptic." Advancing Christianity, pp. 203-11, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 1991.
"Some Objections to Christian Ethics." Biblical Ethics, pp. 61-72, San Antonio, TX: Shenandoah Church of Christ, 1991.
"The Principles of Moral Obligation." Biblical Ethics, pp. 49-60, San Antonio, TX: Shenandoah Church of Christ, 1991.
"The Foundations of Morality." Biblical Ethics, pp. 35-48, San Antonio, TX: Shenandoah Church of Christ, 1991.
"Establishing Ethics Without God." Giving a Reason for Our Hope, pp. 138-54, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 1990.
"Faith and Knowledge." World Evangelist (May 1989).
"Faith and Doubt." World Evangelist (April 1989).
"Faith and Evidence." World Evangelist (March 1989).
"Faith and Knowledge." World Evangelist (February 1989).
"Being Committed." World Evangelism: Finding God's Way, pp. 137-40. Edited by David L. Lipe. Florence, Alabama: International Bible College, 1988.
"Religious Ethics and Moral Obligation." Reason and Revelation 7 (October 1987): 37-40.
"The Foundations of Morality." Reason and Revelation 7 (July 1987): 25-27.
"Ethics in the Marketplace and on the Job." Gospel Advocate 129 (June 1987): 356, 361.
"Evidences That Confirm the Resurrection." Gospel Advocate 129 (April 1987): 234-35.
Religious Versus Secular Ethics: A Religious Response to Some Contemporary Secular Views of Ethics. Unpublished Dissertation, The University of Tennessee, 1986.
"Prayer in Public Worship." Studies in Timothy and Titus, pp. 50-56, Knoxville, TN: East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions, 1986.
"Basic Messages of Timothy and Titus." Studies in Timothy and Titus, pp. 9-13, Knoxville, TN: East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions, 1986.
"Situation Ethics." Ethics for Daily Living, pp. 176-88, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman University, 1986.
"On the Proper Use of Logic and God's Word." Gospel Advocate 127 (March 1985): 134, 136
"Habakkuk: The Troubled Prophet." Living Lessons from the Prophets, pp. 337-342, Knoxville, TN: East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions, 1985.
"Romans 14, 15 - Some Principles Which Increase Our Fellowship." The Biblical Doctrine of Fellowship, pp. 182-89. Kosciusko, MS: Magnolia Bible College, 1985.
Thus Saith the Lord. New Delhi: World Literature Publications, 1985.
"False Doctrines About Salvation." Doctrines and Commandments of Men, pp. 109-23. Knoxville, TN: East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions, 1984.
"Humanism and Values Clarification." Everyday Christianity, pp. 180-88, Henderson, TN: Freed-Hardeman College, 1984.
"The Biblical Doctrine of the Resurrection." The Biblical Doctrine of Last Things, pp. 97-106. Edited by David L. Lipe. Kosciusko, MS: Magnolia Bible College, 1984.
Lipe, David L. and Lewis, Billy. The Lipe-Lewis Debate. Winona, MS: J.C. Choate Publications, 1984.
"Reaching the Skeptic." Reaching the Lost, pp. 69-77. Edited by David L. Lipe. Kosciusko, MS: Magnolia Bible College, 1983.
"Reaching the Lost Like the Early Church." Reaching the Lost, pp.162-68. Edited by David L. Lipe. Kosciusko, MS: Magnolia Bible College, 1983.
"A Critical Analysis of Values Clarification." Manuscript Referral Service. Montgomery AL: Apologetics Press, Inc., 1981.
"Why the Early Church Was Hated." Gospel Advocate 123 (June 1981): 340.
"The Church - One Can Know That He Is a Member of the Church." The Church - The Beautiful Bride of Christ, pp. 140-146, Jonesboro, AR: National Christian Press, 1980.
"Our Regard for Our Heavenly Father." Headed in The Direction of Heaven, pp. 23-28. Edited by Lindsey D. Warren. Jonesboro, AR: National Christian Press, 1980.
"Great Love of the Truth and Great Hatred of Error." The Spiritual Sword 10 (July 1979): 25.
"The Challenge of Holding Christian Ethics to be Purely Arbitrary." The Spiritual Sword 12 (October 1980): 13-14.
"Situation Ethics." The Spiritual Sword 9 (July 1978): 3-4.
"First Corinthians Seven Does Not Provide Another Divorce and Remarriage." Your Marriage Can Be Great, pp. 454-59, Jonesboro, AR: National Christian Press, 1978.
"How to Properly Interpret the Bible." Your Marriage Can Be Great, pp. 79-86, Jonesboro, AR: National Christian Press, 1978.
"The Living Message of the Book of First Kings." The Living Messages of the Books of the Old Testament, pp. 130-40. Jonesboro, AR: National Christian Press, 1977.
"Existentialism - Atheistic or Agnostic." The Spiritual Sword 8 (July 1977): 21-23.
"The Non-Conversion of Felix--Acts 24:24-27." The Spiritual Sword 7 (April 1976): 30-32.
"Doctrinal Problems in Galatia." Gospel Advocate 118 (May 1976): 307, 311.
"Be Ready to Defend the Truth--1 Peter 3:15." The Spiritual Sword 8 (October 1976): 33-35.
"Immodest Clothing." The Spiritual Sword 2 (July 1971): 7-10.
