A graduate of Bishop Moore College (BS), Yale University (MDiv and STM), Oral Roberts University (DMin), and Oklahoma State University (EdD), Thomson K. Mathew is professor emeritus and former dean of the College of Theology and Ministry at Oral Roberts University. He is a member of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), and the Association for Doctor of Ministry Education (ADME). Mathew and his wife, Molly, are parents of two daughters and grandparents of two boys.