James L. Papandrea

James L. Papandrea is a teacher, author, speaker, and musician. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in music and theatre arts, Jim went on to receive his MDiv degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, with a concentration in youth ministry, then spent several years in full time ministry, focusing on youth and music ministry, and serving as a consultant in youth ministry. Jim holds a PhD in the history and theology of the early Christian church from Northwestern University, with secondary concentrations in New Testament interpretation and the history of the Roman Empire. He has also studied Roman history at the American Academy in Rome, Italy. He is now professor of church history and historical theology at Garrett-Evangelical Seminary (on the campus of Northwestern University) in Evanston, Illinois. He has also taught as an adjunct instructor for Barat College, Elmhurst College, Loyola University's Institute for Pastoral Studies, and the lay and deacon formation programs of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Jim is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the North American Patristics Society, and the Catholic Association of Music.

Jim is also a published songwriter and professional musician, performing and recording as a solo and with his group, Remember Rome. He is a teacher of songwriting, has written and arranged music for church choirs, and has written two musicals; Treasures of the Heart (A Christmas Musical), and The Prodigal's Dream (An Easter Opera).