Curriculum Vitae
Richard Charles Langer
Talbot School of Theology
13800 Biola Ave.
La Mirada CA 90639
Education
Ph. D. (1990) and M.A. (1987) in Philosophy; University of California, Riverside, 1990.
M. Div. Talbot Seminary (Biola University), 1985.
B. S. in Chemistry; Colorado State University, 1979.
Areas of Specialization
Integration of Faith & Learning, Moral Philosophy, Bioethics, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of
Religion.
Current Position
2005-present: Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, La Mirada California
Professor, Dept. of Biblical Studies, Talbot School of Theology
Director, Office for the Integration of Faith and Learning, Biola University
Teaching concentration: undergraduate Biblical Studies & Theological Integration. Classes include: Jesus
Lord of All, Work & Calling, Bible and the Good Society, Money Sex & Power
Faculty integration resource: Lead and facilitate the formation of a team of faculty who will co-teach upper
division undergraduate seminars focusing on the integration of the Christian faith within a wide-
variety of academic disciplines. Develop ongoing training for new and existing faculty in the
integration of faith and learning.
Other University Teaching Experience
I have taught as adjunct faculty in various colleges and universities in Southern California
including Biola University/Talbot School of Theology (2003-2005); Trinity International
University (2000-2003); International School of Theology (2000); Christian Community
College (1998); University of California, Riverside; Sept. (1990-97).
Classes taught include: Philosophy of Religion, Political Philosophy, Ethics, Ethical Theory, Social
Philosophy, Introduction to Western Philosophy, Bioethics, Work & Calling
Employment and Christian Ministry Experience
1985–2005: Trinity Evangelical Free Church, Redlands California, Sr. Assoc.Pastor
Senior Associate Pastor and executive leadership team. Over the course 20 years I served in
various pastoral capacities including Acting Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor for Small Group
Ministries, Missions Pastor and College Pastor. Responsibilities included Spiritual Formation,
coordination of Adult Teaching ministries (including the Trinity Institute).
Theologian and Pastor in Residence at Forest Home--Summer 1999.
Question and answer sessions for Family Camps, training sessions for staff, and speaking
Seminar and conference speaker
Frequent speaking at a variety of men's events, family camps, couples retreats and pulpit supply
Missionary (Campus Crusade for Christ, 1979-1980)
Served in Guam and India doing evangelism training with churches and student groups.