Milton C. Moreland

Moreland was born and raised in Boise, Idaho.[1] He earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Memphis, followed by a Master of Arts and PhD from the Claremont Graduate University. Moreland wrote his dissertation on the Nag Hammadi library.[2]

In 2003, Moreland joined the faculty of Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, as a professor of religious studies. He also served as the director of the Rhodes Institute of Regional Studies. He later served as the provost and vice president for academic affairs of Rhodes College.[3] Moreland's scholarship focuses on the New Testament and history of Christianity.[4][5]

Moreland is married to his wife Dina, a former professional and national team racquetball player and pharmaceutical salesperson. She attended the University of Memphis, like Milton, and has been an elementary school teacher since 2003. The couple has two children, Marcus and Micah.[2]