the Rev. J. Barney Hawkins IV

The Rev. J. Barney Hawkins IV, Ph.D. has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of theology. The Rev. J. Barney began their career as a Lay Pastoral Assistant at St Philip's in 1976, and went on to serve as an Associate at Trinity from 1979 to 1981. The Rev. J. Barney then became the Rector of Ascension from 1981 to 1995, and subsequently served as the Rector of Redeemer in Baltimore, MD from 1995 to 2000. In 2000, they joined Virginia Theological Seminary as the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program, and later took on additional roles such as Associate Dean for the Center for Anglican Communion Studies and Professor of Pastoral Theology. The Rev. J. Barney currently holds the position of Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Virginia Theological Seminary.

Rev. J. Barney Hawkins IV, Ph.D. pursued their education starting from their bachelor's degree in History at Furman University. It is unclear when they attended the university and when they completed their degree. Following their undergraduate studies, they enrolled in Duke Divinity School from 1971 to 1974, where they obtained a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree. The field of study for their master's degree is not specified.