He holds a doctorate in Religion, Politics, and Society from Baylor University, a Master’s in Religion from the Seminary at Andrews University, a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School, and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from the University of Connecticut. Professor Hines practiced commercial litigation for 5 years in Philadelphia, where his clients included pharmaceutical companies like GlaxoSmithKline and Merck. Dr. Hines also spent seven years giving seminars on religious liberty and constitutional law at churches across the country before deciding to move into academia. Professor Hines teaches several different courses from the Master’s in Health Administration, from religion courses like Identity and Mission to Ethical and Legal Aspects of Healthcare and Healthcare Policy and Politics.