Highlights
Why I teach at Covenant Theological Seminary
It is a delight to be able to contribute to the intellectual and personal formation of promising future church leaders. I enjoy being part of the strong community that grows out of the national and international student body here at Covenant Seminary.
Department
Scripture and Interpretation
Faculty Member Since
Summer 1994
Contact Information
To reach me, please call or e-mail Gerry Reimer, our Faculty Secretary, at 314.434.4044, ext. 4201, or gerry.reimer@covenantseminary.edu.
Educational Background
- MA in Religion, MDiv, Ashland Theological Seminary, Ashland, OH
- PhD, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
Expertise
- Focus on the Gospels (especially Mark/Luke) and Acts
- Early Christianity
- Christology
- Biblical Theology (New Testament)
- History of New Testament Interpretation
Classes I Teach
- Greek
- Acts and Paul
- Gospels (esp. Mark/Luke)
- New Testament Theology
- World of the New Testament
- Advanced Hermeneutics
- Sermon on the Mount
- Apostolic Fathers
- History of New Testament Interpretation
- Biblical Introduction (NT)
- Colossians
Interests and Hobbies
- Seeking growth in my marriage.
- Pursuing a few close, personal relationships with trusted brothers in Christ in order to grow in authentic and transparent relationships.
- Reading (biographies, politics, history, aviation)
- Classical music (violin)
- Sports—hiking, biking, squash, badminton.
Current Projects/Research
- Working on writing a New Testament Introduction volume.
- Working on a study of Christology and Discipleship in the Gospel of Mark.