Daniel L. Akin

Dr. Akin is the sixth president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and has been 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 and Professor of Preaching and Theology; 2004-present
     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