Dr. Thomas Cornman

B.S. in Bible Ministries (Cairn University)

M.Div. in Church History (Talbot School of Theology, Biola University)

M.A. in Religion (Temple University)

Ph.D. in U.S. History to 1877 (University of Illinois, Chicago)

Dr. Cornman was appointed by Corban’s Board of Trustees to serve as Interim President, effective May 8, 2022.

He joined Corban University as Provost in 2019, having previously served as Vice President and Dean of the Undergraduate School at Moody Bible Institute (Chicago, 2001–2009), Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Cedarville University (Cedarville, OH, 2009–2015), and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration and Dean of Trinity College and Graduate School at Trinity International University (Deerfield, IL, 2015–2019).

An historian by training, he taught historical theology, theology, and history for 19 years before moving into administrative roles.

Dr. Cornman and his wife, Sue, enjoy exploring the Pacific Northwest, attending campus activities, and representing Corban in a variety of settings. They have two adult children who live in Southern California.

He says, “I came to Corban because of the quality and dedication of the faculty and their commitment to Christ-centered higher education. Corban’s students bring an enthusiasm and seriousness to the pursuit of a distinctly Christian approach to their studies.”