Tyler, Dr. Larry

Dr. Tyler took an early retirement from the Medical College of Georgia in 2001 to pursue his life-long goal of teaching the Bible at the seminary level. After completing his PhD in Biblical Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, he began his teaching career at CU in 2006. Since then he has also become the Dean of the School of Bible & Theology.

On Sundays, he also serves as the Pastor of Big Oak Christian Church (Baptistic) in Biscoe, NC. He enjoys preparing messages for laymen just as much as he does for his students at CU. His expository messages communicate both the meaning of Scripture as well as the practical aspects that need to be applied to our lives today.

He and his wife, Sandy, have four sons, one daughter, and one granddaughter. He firmly believes in the importance of discipline and in exercising the body, the soul, and the mind. In addition to teaching and preaching, he regularly works out at Planet Fitness three times a week with his sons and sometimes his wife. Normally he eats lunch at his desk, and if time allows, he goes to a greenway near CU for a short walk. His favorite hobby is playing golf.

Courses Taught

Seminar in Greek Exegetical Methods

Greek Exegetical Themes

Exegetical Studies in Gospel Narratives

Exegetical Studies in Johannine Literature

Exegetical Studies in Pauline Literature

Exegetical Studies in Non-Pauline Literature

History of Hermeneutics

Teaching Practicum

Dissertation Writing & Defense I

Dissertation Writing & Defense II

Greek I

Greek II

Dispensationalism

Introduction to Hermeneutics

Introduction to the New Testament

Gospel of John

Epistle to the Galatians

Epistle to the Ephesians

Epistle to the Philippians

Epistle to the Hebrews

Johannine Theology

Systematic Theology III

Books, Articles, Memberships, and Scholarly Presentations

Dissertation—AN ANALYSIS OF AMILLENNIALISM, HISTORIC PREMILLENNIALISM, PROGRESSIVE DISPENSATIONALISM, AND TRADITIONAL DISPENSATIONALISM: A HERMENEUTICAL ANALYSIS OF THE FULFILLMENT OF THE ABRAHAMIC, DAVIDIC, AND NEW COVENANTS IN CONTEMPORARY EVANGELICAL RESEARCH

Articles

“Doors of Opportunity.” Voice Journal (March/April 2008): 27–28.

"A Brief Survey of the Christology of the Apocalypse.” Aletheias Journal 1 (Dec 2012): 80-85.

Memberships

Evangelical Theological Society

Presentations

“A Brief Survey of the Christology of the Apocalypse.” 2010 Bible Faculty Leadership Summit at Maranatha Baptist Bible College & Seminary in Watertown, Wisconsin