The Belhaven University Speakers Bureau
Belhaven University has long been known for its dedication to giving its students the finest teaching in all of higher education. The college's professors and department chairs have knowledge that spans into every area of academia, from Mathematical Principles to Vocal Pedagogy to Pauline Epistemology.
The Belhaven University Speakers Bureau provides an opportunity for all in the Greater Jackson community to be beneficiaries of the College's pursuit of top educators from across the globe. The Speakers Bureau has been developed to give clubs, organizations, media outlets and others the opportunity to experience the same knowledge that is taught to our students on a daily basis.
The following is a subset of the available professors and their topics. All members of the Bureau are ready to speak on their selected topics on short notice.
If you would like to schedule a member of our Speakers Bureau, or would like more information, please contact 601-965-7044.
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Dr. Geoffrey P. Goldsmith -
Associate Professor of Accounting Topics: Accounting and its Philosophical Assumptions, Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting, Financial Management of Christian Ministries Prepared Presentation/Seminar Titles: "The Postmodern Threat to Accounting Principles"; The Biblical Foundation of Accounting Principles" |
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Dr. Joe Martin - Professor of
Christian Ministries Hobbies/Interests: Fishing, Biking Topics: Missions, Bible: Overview of Old/New Testament, Stewardship of Finances, Biblical Foundations for Family Prepared Presentation/Seminar Titles: "Old Testament Overview"; "New Testament Overview"; "The Names of God in the Bible"; "The Trinity as a Foundation for Family"; "How Much Should We Give to Others?" |
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Cynthia Newland - Chair of the
Dance Department Topics: Modern Technique in Dance, Dance Appreciation, History of Dance, Disability and the Arts |
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Dr. J. Stephen Phillips -
Assistant Professor of History and Political Science Hobbies/Interests: Running, Fishing, Hiking Topics: American Government, Christian Political Thought, Comparative Governments, Church and State Relations, American Presidency Prepared Presentation/Seminar Titles: "Fundamentals of Democracy"; "Islam and Terrorism"; "Christianity and the Founding of America"; "Biblical Principles of Politics"; "Church and State Relations" |
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Dr. Bettye Quinn - Associate
Professor of Education Topics: Literature for Children, Stories from the Bible, Language Arts - Creative Writing for Children Prepared Presentation/Seminar Titles: "Creativity in Children"; "10 Reasons to Read Aloud to Children"; "Lessons I Learned in the Holy Land"; "History of Belhaven University" |
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Dr. Stephen W. Sachs - Chair of
the Music Department Hobbies/Interests: Chess, Civil War History Topics: Music Theory Live Performances: Solo Piano, Duet/Duo Piano, Belhaven Piano Trio - Performances can be supported by verbal program notes or a listening guide |













