Meet Our Faculty
Languages
Carter Ehnis, M.A.
M.A., Applied Linguistics (in progress), Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics at Dallas Int’l University
M.A. in Theology and Letters, New Saint Andrews College
Mr. Carter Ehnis is an experienced teacher from beginning to advanced Latin and Greek. Ehnis is particularly interested in the importance of comprehensible input as the foundation of language learning. In addition, he is interested in linguistics for the purpose of translating the Bible into languages. His undergraduate thesis immersed him into that process with an African people group. He currently teaches various languages through the Ancient Language Institute.
Featured article: “On Teaching and Learning Classical Languages: A Reformation of Reason and Method”
Theology
Matt Marino, M.Div., Ph.D. (ABD)
Ph.D. in Systematic Theology (ABD), Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
Rev. Matt Marino obtained his B.A. in Philosophy and Apologetics from Trinity College in Newburgh, IN, his Master of Theological Studies from Columbia Evangelical Seminary in Longview, WA, and his Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. He is currently completing his PhD program at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, MI, with a research focus on the role of reason and nature at the foundations of systematic theology. He has ABD status with an expected completion date of 2024.
Rev. Marino maintains a visible online presence with The Reformed Classicalist. This ministry exists to teach and pass on the historic Christian faith for the glory of God in all of life.
He serves as the Pastor of Grace Church in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (or ARP) in Winter Springs, Florida, where he also worked for Ligonier Ministries for a number of years. He is married to Emily and they have four children: Joshua, Hannah, Isabella, and Aiden.
Literature
Abigail Lundelius Smith, Ph.D.
Ph.D. in American Literature, University of South Carolina
M.E., University of Dallas
Dr. Smith is an award-winning writing and literature teacher at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She most recently taught literature electives in the undergraduate program and in the Classical Christian Studies program at New Saint Andrews College.
Dr. Abigail Lundelius Smith earned her doctorate in American Literature from the University of South Carolina where she completed her dissertation on the sacramental role of tables in American literature. Her master’s degree is from the University of Dallas where she became acquainted with Dr. Louise Cowan’s Genre Theory, which serves as the framework for New Aberdeen’s approach to literature. She and her husband, Ryan, have four children.
Academic Resources, Church History
Kevin Smith, M.A.
Th.M. (in progress), Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
M.A. in Christian Thought and History, Nazarene Theological Seminary
A native of the Pacific Northwest, Kevin Smith is the Director of Academic Resources and Instructor of Church History at New Aberdeen College. He has vast experience in Classical Christian Education, the pastorate, and in academia. Mr. Smith currently the Library Director at Montana Bible College and the Chair of Humanities Department at the Logos Online School. He is completing further graduate work at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He and his wife have two young children.
Music
Ryan Smith, D.M.A.
M.M., D.M.A. in Music Performance, University of South Carolina
M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary
Ryan F. Smith the President of the College and Instructor of Music. He has spent his career in academia in both the classroom and in administration. Most recently he served as Fellow of Music and Director of Student Affairs at New Saint Andrews College. He previously was the Chairman of the Music Program at Coker University where he was a tenured professor.
As a musician, his performing career has taken him from Charleston to New York to Tacoma as both a soloist and collaborator. He is a performer, arranger, and recording artist. Recent performances include solo American music recitals and collaborative performances. In his studio, he teaches late intermediate to advanced pianists with a strong emphasis on keyboard wellness. His academic work focuses on various aspects of Western classical music, American music, and Southern letters.