Rev. Dr. Preston McDaniel Hill is Assistant Professor of Integrative Theology and Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Richmont Graduate University. His doctoral thesis offers the first book-length study of Christ’s descent into hell in the theology of John Calvin. His current research focuses on Reformation theology, psychological science, mental health, religious deconstruction, and trauma-informed theology and spiritual care. He recently completed a John Templeton Foundation grant for research on mental health and spiritual trauma care. His recent books include Dawn of Sunday: The Trinity and Trauma-Safe Church (Cascade); Christ and Trauma: Theology East of Eden (Cascade); and Disability Theology and Eschatology: Hope, Justice, and Flourishing (Bloomsbury).

Preston is a pre-licensed clinical pastoral therapist and an ordained Anglican minister. He is Pastor of Therapy and Spiritual Care at his local church.