- Ph.D., University of North Texas
- M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary
- Lic., University of Guadalajara

Professor of Christian Higher Education
Octavio Javier Esqueda is a full professor of Christian higher education in the Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs in educational studies at the Talbot School of Theology at 91ÖÆƬ³§ University. He graduated from the University of Guadalajara, Dallas Theological Seminary, and the University of North Texas, where he earned a Ph.D. in higher education. Dr. Esqueda has several publications on theological education, Christian higher education, and literature, including the coauthored books Anointed Teaching: Partnership with the Holy Spirit, The Cruciform Faculty: The Making of a Christian Professor, and The Hispanic Faculty Experience: Opportunities for Growth and Retention in Christian Higher Education. He is an academic leader and practical theologian with extensive worldwide experience, and an avid soccer fan. Personal Page:




