Rev. Dr. Richard H. Lowery is Interim Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Ky. He is on loan from Phillips Theological Seminary, where he is the Johnnie Eargle Cadieux Professor of Hebrew Bible.
Lowery is an expert on the texts and traditions of ancient Israel. He also is a practical theologian who shares his insights on the church's present day mission in the world. He holds a bachelor's of arts degree from the University of Tenn., a master's of divinity degree, a master's of arts degree and a master's of philosophy degree and a doctorate all from Yale University.
He has served as president of the Southwest Region of the Society of Biblical Literature. His numerous associations include the Disciples Peace Fellowship, Disciples Justice Action Network, Sabbath Economics Collaborative, and the Association of Disciples for Theological Discussion.
An ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Lowery is the author of three books: "The Reforming Kings: Cult and Society in First Temple Judah" (1991), "Revelation: Hope for the World in Troubled Times" (1994), and "Sabbath and Jubilee" (2000).
He is married to the Rev. Dr. Sharon E. Watkins, General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).