Dwayne Smith
Dr. Dwayne Smith is a renowned academic and educator who has been named the interim president of Southern Baptist University. He brings to the role a wealth of experience in both academia and the Southern Baptist community and is well-positioned to guide the university forward during this transitional period. Born and raised in the American South, Dr. Smith was a standout student from a young age. He earned his undergraduate degree in theology from a small Christian college in Georgia and went on to complete a master's degree in divinity at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. After a brief stint as a pastor, he returned to academia to pursue his Ph.D. in religious studies at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Smith began his academic career as a professor of religious studies at a small liberal arts college in Tennessee. He quickly established himself as a gifted teacher and scholar and was soon promoted to the position of department chair. Over the years, he has published numerous arti...