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Dr. Brandon D. Smith
Dr. Brandon D. Smith

Dr. Brandon D. Smith

Chair, Herschel H. Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry
Associate Professor of Theology and Early Christianity
Dickinson Chair of Religion
MA Director

Biography

Dr. Brandon D. Smith joined the faculty of Oklahoma Baptist University after spending nearly five years as a professor at Cedarville University. Previously, he served in various pastoral roles for over a decade, oversaw editorial and marketing for the Christian Standard Bible translation, and served as director of communications and associate editor for the Criswell Theological Review at Criswell College.

He also helped found the Center for Baptist Renewal and hosts the Church Grammar podcast. His research interests include the Trinity, canonical and theological interpretation, and patristic theology.

Smith earned a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University, an M.A. in Theological and Biblical Studies from Criswell College, and a Ph.D. in Theology from Ridley College (Melbourne). He is the author of numerous books, book contributions, and journal articles. His books include The Trinity in the Book of Revelation (IVP Academic, 2022), The Biblical Trinity (Lexham, 2023), and Taught by God (B&H Academic, 2024).

He and his wife Christa are Texpats and have four children: Harper, Emma, Amelia, and Knox.

Education

  • B.A., Dallas Baptist University
  • M.A., Criswell College
  • Ph.D., Ridley College (Melbourne)

Selected Publications

Beholding the Triune God: The Inseparable Work of the Father, Son, and Spirit (co-authored with Matthew Y. Emerson). Crossway, 2024.

Taught by God: Ancient Hermeneutics for the Modern Church. B&H Academic, 2024.

The Trinity in the Canon: A Biblical, Theological, Historical, and Practical Proposal (editor). B&H Academic, 2023.

The Biblical Trinity: Encountering the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in Scripture. Lexham, 2023.

The Trinity in the Book of Revelation: Seeing Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in John’s Apocalypse. IVP Academic, 2022.

Professional Memberships

  • Evangelical Theological Society
  • Institute for Biblical Research
  • Society of Biblical Literature
  • North American Patristics Society