Daniel L. Akin

Dr. Akin currently serves as President Emeritus and Ambassador for Southeastern Seminary and Judson College. Akin retired from serving as the sixth president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2026 after serving in the role since 2004. Known as an advocate for international missions and expository preaching, he also has a reputation as a faithful husband and father and genuine man of God. Akin and his wife Charlotte have four sons, four daughters-in-law, and 15 grandchildren.

BA, Criswell College
MDiv, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD, University of Texas at Arlington

Professional Experience

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary,
     President Emeritus and Southeastern Ambassador; 2026-present
Professor of Preaching and Theology; 2004-present
     President; 2004-2026
     Associate Professor of Theology and Dean of Students; 1992-1996

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY
     Professor of Theology and Christian Preaching; 1999-2004
     Associate Professor of Christian Theology; 1996-1999
     Senior Vice President for Academic Administration; 1996-2004
     Dean, School of Theology; 1996-2004

The Criswell College, Dallas, TX
     Professor of New Testament, Theology, and Church History and Dean of Students; 1988-1992

Memberships

Evangelical Theological Society