Dr. Anthony Roberts

Bio

Dr. Anthony Roberts is a constructive theologian whose research lies at the intersections of theological anthropology, human identity, and Christian theology. His doctoral dissertation—entitled “No Respecter of Persons: A Constructive Black Theology of Otherness”—explores the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering humans to welcome one another's unique reflection of the image of God. Dr. Roberts teaches courses in systematic theology, constructive theology, historical theology, theological ethics, and theology of worship in the Southeastern University School of Divinity. He has also served as an adjunct faculty member at the Iliff School of Theology, a guest lecturer at the Issachar Center for Urban Leadership, and a guest lecturer in the Church of God Ministerial Internship Program. Prior to becoming the Vice Provost of Academic Administration, Roberts served SEU as the associate provost (2023-2025), associate dean of the Barnett College of Ministry & Theology (2020-2023), and the chair of online/partner site ministry degree programs (2018-2023).

Dr. Roberts serves the broader academic community in several capacities. He is the past student director for the Rocky Mountain-Great Plains region of the American Academy of Religion (2016-2018), past diversity committee chairperson for the Society of Pentecostal Studies (2017-2021), and past book review editor for Pneuma: The Journal of the Society for Pentecostal Studies (2017-2023).

In addition to his work in the academy, Dr. Roberts is an ordained bishop in the Church of God (Cleveland) in the Florida-Cocoa region of the denomination. He serves as the senior pastor of a congregation in Bartow, Florida and is a member of the Florida-Cocoa Ministerial Development Board.