Robert R. Ellis, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Logsdon Seminary
Phillips Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament

• B.S., 1977, Hardin-Simmons University
• M.Div., 1981, Ph.D., 1988, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
• Advanced Study, 1992-1993 and 2000-2001, University of Cambridge, England

Dr. Ellis came to Logsdon in 1996 from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he was on the Old Testament faculty for ten years. Dr. Ellis has written an elementary Hebrew grammar and numerous articles for books, journals, and periodicals. He currently serves as the book review editor for the Review & Expositor and on the Theological Education Committee of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Dr. Ellis has published Learning to Read Biblical Hebrew, An Introductory Grammar (Baylor Press, 2006), along with numerous articles for books, journals, and periodicals. He currently serves as the book review editor for the Review & Expositor and on the Dean’s Council of the Vocational Theological Education Committee of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Dr. Ellis has been a pastor and often serves as a preacher, Bible conference speaker, and interim pastor. Dr. Ellis has also engaged in various international missions projects and theological education in Brazil, England, Nigeria, and Romania. He and his wife have two school-aged children.

Office Location:
Logsdon Suite 163 - Office 165

Mailing Address:
HSU Box 16235,
Abilene, TX 79698-6235
Phone: 325-670-5841
Fax: 325-670-1406

E-mail:rellis@hsutx.edu

Courses Taught:

• HEBR 6301 & 6302 Biblical Hebrew 1 & 2
• HEBR 5311 & 5312 Hebrew Readings 1 & 2
• BIBL 6201/6301 OT Exegesis
• BIBL/MNST 6203/6335 Preaching from the OT
• BIBL/THEO 6301 OT Theology
• BIBL 6305 Issues in OT Interpretation
• BIBL 6331 & 6332 Interpreting the OT 1 & 2

Links:

• Hebrew Grammar website