Dr. Paul Overland, Ph.D.,
Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, has a love for the Hebrew Scriptures and his desire as a professor is to awaken that same appreciation in his students. Through his classes, students deepen their ability to hear God’s voice in His Word. Both Dr. Overland and his wife Lorie spent a portion of their childhood years in Japan. Upon completion of a doctoral program, they returned for two wonderful years to join the Tokyo Biblical Seminary faculty. Due to their time overseas, the Overlands have a deep appreciation for the richness of Asian culture. Outside of his position at ATS, Dr. Overland is drawn to adventure, filling his free time with cycling, backpacking, and woodworking.