Olivet Nazarene University

Jerry Cohagan

Jerry Cohagan is a full-time faculty member of the Communication faculty at Olivet Nazarene University. He holds a Master of Arts in Theatre Production from Central Washington University and serves as the Theatre Director at Olivet Nazarene University.

Jerry Cohagan has over 25 years experience in the performing arts. He gained national recognition as one half of the Christian comedy team Hicks & Cohagan. He has authored over 20 books of dramatic sketches and plays and has directed and appeared in many productions. He was the co-host of “Gospel Jubilee” on TNN for one year and also a contributing columnist for several periodicals. Along with his professorial duties at Olivet, he continues to do commercial work throughout the Midwest.

Among his honors, he has been recognized as Alumnus of the Year at Northwest Nazarene University. He received the Evangelical Press Association award for his contributions in humorous writing. And he is the recipient of an honorary Dove Award from the Gospel Music Association for his years of contribution to the arts.