Reg Grant

Dr. Reg Grant has recently retired (July 1, 2024) as Chair and Senior Professor of the Department of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary. He also served as Director of the Master of Arts in Media Arts and Worship degree program at the seminary since its inception in 2011. He has been teaching courses in preaching, drama, oral interpretation, and creative writing since 1977.  He serves on the board of directors for Insight for Living.  He has authored novels, textbooks, and articles and has written, produced, and acted for radio, television, theater, and film. His films have garnered several Emmy award nominations and two Emmys, as well as numerous film festival awards, including Booklist Starred Reviews, multiple Telly Awards, and the prestigious Golden Apple Award for best educational film in America. Reg and Lauren have three grown children and are the proud “Lolly” & “PoP!” to their three grandchildren, Johnny, Evan, and Sweet Charlott Grace, whom we call “Charlie.” 

Reg Grant’s Books

A Window Between: A Year in the Life of Opal Whiteley, Age 6
June 23, 2025

Telling Stories to Touch the Heart
• December 16, 2020

Vital Old Testament Issues: Examining Textual and Topical Questions
• • • • • • • • • • December 1, 2012

Who’s Afraid of the Holy Spirit: An Investigation into the Ministry of the Spirit of God Today?
• • • • • • • January 1, 2005

Storm
January 1, 2001

Ebony Moon
January 1, 1993

The Power Sermon: Countdown to Quality Messages for Maximum Impact
• January 1, 1993

Reg Grant’s Publication Articles

  • Review of “C S Lewis, Poet: the Legacy of His Poetic Impulse.” Bibliotheca Sacra (161:644). 2004. 505-506.
  • Review of “Sexual Intimacy in Marriage.” Bibliotheca Sacra (156). 1999. 125-125.
  • “Literary Structure in the Book of Ruth.” Bibliotheca Sacra (148). 1991. 424-441.
  • Review of “In the World: Reading and Writing As a Christian.” Bibliotheca Sacra (146). 1989. 234-235.
  • Review of “Storytelling in Preaching: A Guide to the Theory and Practice.” Bibliotheca Sacra (146). 1989. 234-234.

Reg Grant’s Contributions

Ink & Impact in Creative Writing
Join Kasey Olander with creative writing professors Brian Chan and Reg Grant for a conversation about…
• • November 18, 2025

DTS Centennial Week – Lewis Sperry Chafer: Man of One Book
Performance
October 25, 2024

Stages Part 2
God's immediate surprising presence in the daily life of the Christ.
October 16, 2024

Stages
God's immediate surprising presence in the daily life of the Christ.
October 15, 2024

Why the Church Needs Drama and the Arts – Classic
In this classic episode, Bill Hendricks and Reg Grant explore the need for art and drama,…
• July 30, 2024
Dr Reg Grant speaking at Commencement Chapel

Commencement Chapel 2024 – Stand Fast!
Dr. Reg Grant, Chair and Senior Professor in the Media Arts & Worship department at DTS,…
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May 10, 2024
Dallas Seminary Commencement Chapel at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

Commencement Chapel 2024
DTS Commencement Chapel 2024 at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas.
• • • • May 10, 2024
public reading of scripture article header

The Public Reading of Scripture: Three Experiences from DTS Faculty and Students
The pandemic shutdowns in 2020–21 forced many churches to shift their regular gatherings to online venues…
• • November 8, 2022

Why The Church Needs Drama and The Arts
In this classic episode, Bill Hendricks and Reg Grant explore the need for art and drama,…
• September 6, 2022

Preaching Biblical Characters
In this episode, Drs. Darrell L. Bock and Reg Grant discuss the art of preaching biblical…
• November 10, 2020
Moderator Liz Rodriguez and ASL translator Ayoker Adjei in chapel at DTS

Story: Academics and Storytellers
Liz Rodriguez, groups coordinator at Battle Creek Church in Broken Arrow, OK, hosts the faculty members…
• • • • October 16, 2020
Dr. Bock and guests recording The Table podcast

A Theology of Art and Beauty
In this episode, Drs. Darrell L. Bock, Reg Grant, Michael J. Svigel, Timothy S. Yoder, and…
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• • • • June 11, 2019
man dressed in costume standing near Christmas tree at DTS Chapel

Adopted
Dr. Reg Grant, chair and senior professor of the Media Arts and Worship Department, dramatizes part…
December 14, 2017
men and women seated on stage in panel discussion during DTS Chapel

Beauty for Wounds in the Church
Dr. Reg Grant, chair of the Media Arts and Worship department at DTS, talks with Mrs.…
• • • October 31, 2017
Dr. Bock and guests recording The Table podcast

Theology and the Arts
In this episode, Drs. Darrell L. Bock, Reg Grant, Sandra Glahn, and Tim Basselin discuss theology…
• • • August 22, 2017

Out of the Shadow
Dr. Reg Grant, Department Chair, Media Arts and Worship & Professor of Media Arts and Worship,…
April 28, 2015
Dr. Bock and guests recording The Table podcast

Naima Lett Interview: Confessions of a Hollywood Christian
Dr. Darrell Bock and Dr. Reg Grant discuss with Actor Naima Lett the significance of Cultural…
• March 27, 2013
Reg Grant recording The Table podcast

The Calling of a Christian Artist in the Media
In Part 4, Dr. Darrell Bock and Dr. Reg Grant discuss ways that Christian artists can…
• March 26, 2013
Dr. Bock and Reg Grant recording The Table podcast

Stories Mirror the World and Invite Reflection
In Part 3, Dr. Darrell Bock and Dr. Reg Grant talk about developing a theological grid…
• March 19, 2013
Dr. Bock recording The Table podcast

Influencing Culture Through Media Arts
In Part 2, Dr. Darrell Bock and Dr. Reg Grant discuss the nature of media. They…
• March 12, 2013
Guest speaker recording The Table podcast

Beginnings in Media Arts
In Part 1, Dr. Reg Grant explains the mission of the Media Arts program at Dallas…
• March 5, 2013

Spiritual Life Conference
Dr. Reg Grant, professor of Pastoral Ministries, speaks to us about how God's loyal love attracts…
January 22, 2010

Spiritual Life Conference
Dr. Reg Grant, professor of Pastoral Ministries, speaks to us about how God's loyal love attracts…
January 22, 2010

Spiritual Life Conference
Dr. Reg Grant, professor of Pastoral Ministries, speaks to us about how God's loyal love attracts…
January 21, 2010

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