John V. G. Matthews, PhD
Professor of Religious Education &
Educational Administration

Andrews University

Department: Leadership & Educational Administration (School of Education)

Department: Christian Ministry (Religious Education)
Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary

Today is the best day of my life! I do not always succeed in living up to this ideal, but it certainly sets a tone for meaningful living. And my life has certainly been both enjoyable and meaningful.

Welcome to my website.

I teach in the AU School of Education and the Theologicial Seminary in the areas of educational foundations, higher educational administration, and religious education.

My educational background:
BA Theology & History
MA Religion (Church History)
PhD Religious Education

My professional experience includes church ministry, residence hall deanship, undergraduate and graduate level teaching, and educational administration. These experiences have taken place on 4 continents in the countries of South Africa, England, Pakistan, Thailand, and the USA. I bring to my teaching and research a rich background in multicultural ministry, hands on experience in higher educational administration, and significant classroom experience at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels.