Biography

Bertram L. Melbourne, CD, Ph.D., is a professor of Biblical Language and Literature at the Howard University School of Divinity. He served as interim dean of the School from March 2004 to December 2007. Prior to that he served for over six years as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. 

Before coming to the Howard University School of Divinity, Dr. Melbourne held several positions at Columbia Union College, now Washington Adventist University. They include professor of religion, chair of the Department of Religion, chair of the Division of Religion and Social Sciences and Chair of the Faculty Development Committee. Dr. Melbourne also taught at Griggs University, Andrews University Theological Seminary and West Indies College (now Northern Caribbean University). 

Having taught for several decades, Dr. Melbourne has a solid background in theological education, teaching, and administration. He conducts workshops nationally and internationally on various issues, including Biblical Studies, 2000 Years of Christianity in Africa, Discipleship, Clergy Self-Care, and Integration of Faith and Learning. 

He has contributed to a variety of articles and chapters, and is the author of five books including: Slow to Understand: The Disciples in Synoptic Perspective, Alpha Through Omega: A User Friendly Guide to New Testament Greek, and two books on Disciple-ship in the Synoptic Gospels and James. Melbourne has preached throughout the world, including South Africa, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, the Caribbean, Fiji, Great Britain, Korea, and New Guinea.

Dr. Melbourne has done studies in Transformational Leadership from the School for Leadership, He has received awards for teaching and was honored by the World SDA Church and the Government of Jamaica for contributions to education.