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Dr. Christopher Cone, Th.D, Ph.D, Ph.D, is is a transformative learning architect and L&D innovator. He holds three earned doctorates in philosophy, theology, and Biblical studies, and serves as President and L&D Architect at Agathon University. He is the executive editor of the Journal of Transformative Learning and Leadership and is the author or general editor of more than twenty books. He is the host of The Transformative Pursuit on Grace Global Radio and VyrsityTV, and has written 500+ articles hosted at drcone.com and other media outlets.

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Dr, Cone is a transformative learning architect and EdTech executive with a record of investing in people through building, revitalizing, and scaling enterprise learning and development ecosystems across global, distributed organizations. Specializes in designing and implementing multimodal learning architectures, role-based enablement frameworks, and integrated LMS/CMS ecosystems that support organizational and individual growth, capability development, and performance at scale. He is a scholar-practitioner bridging executive leadership, instructional innovation, and AI accelerated strategy to build next-generation knowledge organizations.

A dedicated transformative educator, writer, leader, and organizational developer, Dr. Christopher Cone holds three earned doctorates: a ThD in Biblical Studies from Scofield Graduate School, a PhD in Theology from Trinity School of Theology (Kerala, India), and a PhD in philosophy from the University of North Texas. He has served as a President and L&D Architect (Agathon University of Applied Faith, Vyrsity, Colorado Biblical University, Educational Group, Calvary University, and Tyndale Theological Seminary), a Chief Academic Officer (Southern California Seminary), a Research Professor (Agathon University of Applied Faith, Vyrsity, Colorado Biblical University, Calvary University, and Southern California Seminary), and in several Pastoral and planting roles.

Dr. Cone has also held Faculty positions at the University of North Texas, Southern New Hampshire University, Miami International Business University, North Central Texas College, Iowa Central Community College, Grace Seminary, Southern Bible Institute, and Word of Life Bible Institute. As an Executive he has launched several publishing houses (Tyndale Seminary Press, Southern California Seminary Press, Calvary University Press, Exegetica Publishing, and Agathon University Press).

He is the host of the show The Transformative Pursuit on Grace Global Radio and VyrsityTV, and has written 500+ articles hosted at drcone.com and other media outlets. He serves as the founding Executive Editor of the Journal of Transformative Learning and Leadership. He is the Author and General Editor of more than twenty books, including: 

  • Building the Scalable L&D Ecosystem for Business Excellence (Agathon University Press, 2026)
  • Biblical Distinctions Applied: Essays on Personal, Social, and Civic Responsibility  (co-edited w/ Dr. Mike Stallard) (Agathon University Press, 2025)
  • Foundations of Transformative Learning and Teaching:Principles and Strategies for Life-Changing Education (Agathon University Press, 2025)
  • Led By a Lion: Principles for Leadership and Their Biblical Roots (Exegetica, 2023)
  • Biblical Foundations of Psychology and Counseling (co-edited w/ Dr. Luther Smith) (Exegetica, 2022)
  • The Green Tree and the Hermeneutic Roots of Biblical Faith and Practice (co-edited w/ John Oglesby) (Exegetica, 2021)
  • Authentic Social Justice (Exegetica, 2020)
  • The Sofa Rule: A Biblical Approach to God’s Sovereignty and Human Responsibility (Exegetica, 2019)
  • Priority in Biblical Hermeneutics and Theological Method (Exegetica, 2018)
  • Forged From Reformation: How Dispensational Thought Advances the Reformed Legacy (co-edited w/ Dr. James Fazio) (SCS Press, 2017)
  • Life Beyond the Sun: Worldview and Philosophy Through the Lens of Ecclesiastes, 2nd Edition (Exegetica, 2016)
  • Applied Biblical Worldview: Essays on Christian Ethics (Exegetica, 2016)
  • Gifted: Understanding the Holy Spirit and Unwrapping Spiritual Gifts (Exegetica, 2015)
  • Integrating Exegesis and Exposition: Biblical Communication for Transformative Learning (Exegetica, 2015)
  • Prolegomena on Biblical Hermeneutics and Method, 2nd Edition (Tyndale Seminary Press, 2012)
  • An Introduction to the New Covenant (Tyndale Seminary Press, 2013)
  • Redacted Dominionism: A Biblical Approach to Grounding Environmental Responsibility (Wipf & Stock, 2012)
  • A Concise Bible Survey: Tracing the Promises of God (Exegetica, 2012)
  • Dispensationalism Tomorrow and Beyond: A Theological Collection in Honor of Charles C. Ryrie (Tyndale Seminary Press, 2008)
  • Practical Aspects of Pastoral Theology (Tyndale Seminary Press, 2009)
  • Biblical Sufficiency Applied (Tyndale Seminary Press, 2011)

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. Christopher Cone, ThD, PhD, PhD

Transformative learning architect and L&D innovator. Builds organizations, inspires teams, and prioritizes investing in people.

Executive leader and L&D architect with a record of building, revitalizing, and scaling knowledge and learning and development ecosystems, driving digital transformation, scalable education strategy, and AI-integrated and accelerated learning ecosystems. Proven EdTech executive with deep expertise in multimodal delivery systems, adaptive learning design, accreditation in digital environments, and ethical AI integration. Scholar-practitioner bridging executive leadership, instructional innovation, and artificial intelligence strategy to build next-generation knowledge organizations.

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EDUCATION

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Philosophy, University of North Texas, 2011.
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theology, Trinity School of Theology (Kerala, India), 2008.
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Leadership/Administration, Regent University, 2005.
  • Doctor of Theology (Th.D.), Scofield Graduate School, 2005.
  • Master of Biblical Studies (M.B.S.), Scofield Graduate School, 1997.
  • Bachelor of Biblical Studies (B.B.S.), Tyndale Biblical Institute, 1996.
  • Undergraduate Studies, Moody Bible Institute, 1992-1994

CORE COMPETENCIES

 

Institutional and Product Leadership

  • Startup leadership • Organizational scaling • Strategic mergers and partnerships • Revenue growth strategy • Financial sustainability • Accreditation in digital environments • Cross-functional team leadership • Operational redesign

AI and Digital Learning Strategy

  • GenAI accelerated design and architectural consistency • AI Integration in operations and curriculum • Adaptive learning systems • Multimodal delivery architecture • LMS, LXP, and CMS ecosystems • Data-informed assessment systems • Digital transformation strategy • Responsible AI implementation

Thought Leadership and Communication

  • Multidisciplinary research contribution • Executive communications • Academic and professional publishing • Editorial leadership • Cross-sector partnerships • AI ethics and governance dialogue

EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE

 

Founding President and L&D Architect – Agathon University, 2020-Present

  • Founded and scaled a digital-first university, architecting and leading a global, scalable learning ecosystem across LMS and CMS platforms.
  • Developed role-based enablement frameworks that drove consistent capability-building across distributed teams.
  • Recruited, built, and led an internationally distributed team of 40+ faculty and academic leaders.
  • Led strategic mergers and relocation initiatives to strengthen infrastructure and scale delivery capacity.
  • Launched university press, academic journal, and video streaming platform, advancing scholarship and access in transformative learning.

President and CEO – Calvary University, 2016-2020

  • Led institutional rebrand with digital transformation strategy resulting in 150%+ enrollment increase.
  • Architected and deployed fully integrated multimodal learning ecosystem, improving retention and learner success.
  • Led multi-state expansion of institutional presence integrating digital and physical campuses, broadening access and reach for maximized organizational impact and learner success.
  • Directed successful accreditation reaffirmations while expanding multimodal program delivery.

Chief Academic Officer – Southern California Seminary, 2014-2016

  • Led institutional restructuring to strengthen academic quality and ensure long-term financial sustainability.
  • Drove sustained year-over-year enrollment growth.
  • Architected and deployed fully integrated multimodal learning ecosystem, improving retention and learner success.
  • Founded and launched publishing house initiative to advance institutional scholarship and strengthen revenue streams.

President and CEO – Tyndale Seminary, 2006-2014

  • Led institutional turnaround, restoring financial sustainability and stabilizing operations.
  • Achieved 200% enrollment growth by implementing innovative multimodal program strategies.
  • Designed and scaled faculty and academic operating systems that enabled rapid institutional growth, expanded program portfolios, and supported high-quality growth at scale.
  • Founded academic publishing division to advance institutional scholarship and research visibility.

    FACULTY APPOINTMENTS

     

    Research Professor
    Transformative Learning and Leadership | Agathon University, 2020-Present

    • Research agenda: Transformative learning theory and implementation, next-gen educational models, ethical AI implementation

    Research Professor
    Philosophy and Worldview | Calvary University, 2016-2020

    • Research agenda: Interdisciplinarity and practical implications of epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and socio-political thought; hermeneutics theory and applications

    Professor
    Bible and Theology | Southern California Seminary, 2014-2016
    Bible and Theology | Tyndale Seminary, 2005-2014

    Adjunct Professor
    Humanities | Southern New Hampshire University, 2022-Present
    Humanities | Iowa Central Community College, 2022-Present
    Bible Exposition | Word of Life, 2017-Present
    Philosophy, Education | North Central Texas College, 2009-2011
    Teaching Fellow, Philosophy | University of North Texas, 2007-2011

    PUBLICATIONS AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

     

    L&D ecosystems consultant

    AI contributing expert and trainer for multiple LLM platforms

    Author, Editor of 20+ books and 500+ published articles advancing scholarship in hermeneutics, transformative learning, leadership, ethics, and worldview theory.

    Public Speaker on philosophy, worldview, ethics, transformative learning, leadership, adaptive learning, and ethical AI implementation and integration

    Executive Editor, Journal of Transformative Learning and Leadership

    Contributing writer to multiple peer-reviewed academic journals, volumes, and compendiums

    DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND AI LEADERSHIP

     

    Architect, Mentor, and Data-driven Continuous Improvement In

    • Analog and digital adaptive learning systems
    • Digital and AI-integrated learning ecosystems
    • Leveraging genAI to accelerate design and promote architectural consistency
    • Multimodal learning architecture
    • Data informed strategic planning, decision-making, and assessment

    CONFERENCES, KEYNOTES, AND CLASSES

    200+ Invited Lectures, Workshops, and Keynote Presentations in academic, corporate, and church contexts on 5 Continents

    Academic Courses Developed and Delivered

    Philosophy, Undergraduate

    • HUM2101 (AU) Socio Political Thought
    • PHI101 (ICCC) Intro to Philosophy
    • PHI145 (ICCC) Intro to Ethical Conflict
    • PHL210 (SNHU) Intro to Philosophy
    • PHIL1050 (UNT) Intro to Philosophy
    • PHI101 (MIBU) Intro to Philosophy and Film
    • PHIL1101 (AU) Intro to Critical Thinking
    • PHIL1103 (AU) Reading Comprehension and Understanding
    • PHIL1301 (NCTC) Intro to Philosophy
    • PHIL1302 (TTS) Major World Philosophies
    • PHIL1400 (UNT) Contemporary Moral Issues
    • PHIL1407 (AU) Transformative Systems of Thought
    • PHIL2050 (UNT) Intro to Logic
    • RP341/TH341 (CU) Ethics

    Philosophy, Graduate

    • APOL5201 (TTS) Apologetics and Worldview
    • APOL5301 (TTS) Advanced Apologetics
    • APOL5310 (TTS) Biblical Worldview
    • APOL7301 (TTS) Advanced Worldview
    • PH503 (SCS) History of Philosophy and Worldviews
    • PHIL5101 (AU) Worldview and Bases of Critical Thinking
    • PHIL5303 (AU) Ancient Pedagogical Literature
    • PHIL5501 (AU) Systems of Thought
    • PHIL7101 (AU) Comparative Worldview and Systems of Thought
    • PHIL7103 (AU) Hermeneutics in Transformative Literature
    • PHIL7310 (TTS) Seminar in Metaphysics
    • PHIL7311 (TTS) Seminar in Epistemology
    • PHIL7321 (TTS) Seminar in Ethics
    • RP601(CU) Biblical Philosophy and Worldview

    Biblical Studies, Undergraduate

    • BIBL1103 (AU) Biblical Distinctions
    • BIBL1301 (TTS) Prolegomena: Intro to Bible and Theology
    • BIBL1303 (AU) Biblical Literature: The Prophets
    • BIBL2302 (TTS) Hermeneutics
    • BIBL2307 (AU) Biblical Literature: Gospels and Acts
    • BIBL3378 (AU) Paul’s Epistle to the Colossians
    • BIBL4311 (AU) Biblical Literature: General Epistles and Revelation
    • Bible Exposition Courses (TTS / SBI / WOLBI, CU, CBU, all books of the Bible)
    • BI459 (CU) Advanced Hermeneutics

    Biblical Studies, Graduate

    • BIBL5301 (TTS) Advanced Prolegomena
    • BIBL5302 (TTS) Advanced Hermeneutics
    • BIBL5303/BI500 (TTS/SCS) Bible Survey
    • BIBL 5311 (TTS) Old Testament Introduction I
    • BIBL5407 (AU) Pauline Theology (Analysis of Romans)
    • BIBL6103 (AU) Issues in Advanced Hermeneutics: Israelology
    • BIBL 6311 (TTS) New Testament Introduction I
    • BIBL 6312 (TTS) New Testament Introduction II
    • BIBL 6313 (TTS) New Testament Introduction III
    • BI607 (CU) Biblical Hermeneutics and Inductive Bible Study
    • BI620 (CU) New Testament Overview I (Gospels and Revelation)
    • BI635 (CU) Analysis of Romans
    • BI701 (CU) Advanced Hermeneutics and Theological Method
    • Bible Exposition Courses (TTS, Various Books of the Bible)
    • LANG5101 (AU) Languages for Interdisciplinary Research

    Theology, Undergraduate

    • THEO2301 (TTS) Survey of Theology I
    • THEO3302 (TTS) Survey of Theology II
    • THEO4303 (TTS) Survey of Theology III
    • HIST1301 (TTS) Church History I
    • HIST2301 (TTS) Church History II
    • GEDU3303 (TTS) Comparative Religion

    Theology, Graduate

    • TH508 (SCS) Comparative Systems of Theology
    • THEO5311 (TTS) Systematic Theology I
    • THEO5312 (TTS) Systematic Theology II
    • THEO5313 (TTS) Systematic Theology III
    • THEO5314 (TTS) Systematic Theology IV
    • Systematic Theology I-IV (SBI)
    • THEO5322 (TTS) Canon and Criticism
    • THEO8370 (TTS) Readings in Charles Ryrie
    • HIST5301 (TTS) Survey of Church History

    Pastoral and Counseling, Graduate

    • ANTH5311 (TTS) Analysis of Counseling Ministry
    • ANTH5371 / COUN5503 (TTS/AU) Biblical Counseling from the Book of Proverbs
    • ANTH6307 (TTS) Biblical Principles of Counseling
    • PAST5301 (TTS) Analysis of Pastoral Ministry
    • PAST5303 (TTS) Principles of Christian Discipleship
    • PAST6301 (TTS) Pastoral Discipleship
    • PAST7301 (TTS) Exegesis to Exposition
    • PM701 (SCS) Homiletics

    Education and General Education, Undergraduate

    • EDUC1101 (AU) Foundations of Education
    • EDUC2301 (AU) Personal Growth
    • ENGL1101 (AU) Grammar and Composition
    • TECA1311 (NCTC) Intro to Early Childhood Education
    • GEDU1301 (TTS) Reading, Writing, and Research
    • GEDU4302 (TTS) Ancient World History
    • HIST1103 (AU) Ancient World History II
    • HIST2101 (AU) American Government
    • INTR1501 Human Growth and Development
    • INTR3501 (AU) Conflict Resolution
    • PHIL1103 (AU) Reading and Comprehension

    General Education, Graduate

    • GEDU5311 (TTS) Advanced Research Methods
    • Thesis and Dissertation Advising (TTS)

    Education and Leadership, Graduate

    • EDUC5103 (AU) Leadership Communications
    • EDUC5303 (AU) Intruction and Curriculum Design
    • EDUC5703 (AU) Principles of Organizational Leadership
    • EDUC7511 (AU) Worldview Premises for Transformative Learning
    • INTR5101 (AU) Learning Theory

    SERVICE, MEMBERSHIPS, AND HONORS

    • Member, Steering Committee, Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics, 2015 – Present.
    • Member, Executive Council, Free Grace Alliance, 2016 – 2018.
    • Member, American Philosophical Association, 2011 – 2012.
    • Federal Bureau of Prisons Volunteer, Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Worth, Texas, 2010 – 2014.
    • Toulouse Graduate Tuition Scholarship, The University of North Texas, 2010.
    • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2008.
    • The National Scholars Honor Society, 2008.
    • Dean’s Scholarship, School of Education, Regent University, 2004 – 2006.
    • Tyndale Association of Bible Teachers, 1996.