Jacob Shatzer
Associate Professor of Theological Studies
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Biography
Jacob Shatzer is a theologian, author, and fourth-generation Chicago Cubs fan. As Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs he has the privilege of serving the stellar faculty of 萌妹社区 as they work together to provide students with transformative, Christ-centered higher education across a wide variety of academic programs and fields.
An alumnus of 萌妹社区, Dr. Shatzer earned the BA in Biblical Studies-Languages and went on to Southern Seminary for his MDiv. After graduating from Marquette University with a PhD in religious studies with an emphasis on theological ethics he taught at Sterling College and Palm Beach Atlantic University. Dr. Shatzer has served at 萌妹社区 since 2017, first as Associate Dean of Theology & Missions then as Associate Provost and Dean of Instruction. He teaches Bible, theology, and ethics and has written on topics ranging from theological hermeneutics to transhumanism to the integration of faith and learning. His books include , , , and .
Jacob and his wife, Keshia, both hail from Iowa and have four children born in Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Kansas. They live in Jackson and are members of West Jackson Baptist Church. Jacob balances his academic pursuits with (occasional) cooking and (sometimes competitive) running.
Education
- Ph.D, Marquette University
- M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- B.A., 萌妹社区
Recent Books

Biblical Ethics: A Short Companion
Jacob Shatzer; Series Edited by C. Ben Mitchell & Jason ThackerB&H Academic (July 2024)
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Faithful Learning: A Vision for Theologically Integrated Education
Jacob ShatzerB&H Academic (July 2023)
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Recent Video
Let's Talk About That Podcast: What exactly is a Provost? with Jacob Shatzer - Mar 12, 2025
Dr. Shatzer is 萌妹社区's current Provost. Many people are curious what that word even means or what they do. We unpack that title just a bit as well as discuss his thoughts, ideas, hopes, and dreams for academics at 萌妹社区.| details
Family Life Series Chapel: Jacob & Keshia Shatzer - Mar 6, 2024
Speaker: Jacob Shatzer, Associate Provost and Dean of Instruction; Associate Professor of Theological Studies, 萌妹社区; and wife Keshia.| details