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What to do with a PhD? Part 2: Pastoring and Church Ministry

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by Charlie Trimm | Talbot School of Theology & Brittany Kim | North Park Theological Seminary

Pastoring and Church Ministry

A frequent path for PhD graduates is to enter church life, as pastoring involves many opportunities for teaching. Some larger churches may even have specialized roles like a campus pastor, teaching pastor, or scholar-in-residence that may be particularly suited to someone with a PhD in biblical or theological studies. Many find church life more fulfilling than academia, as they interact with people more deeply and for a greater length of time. However, far less time is typically available for publishing (unless an agreement is reached with the church when taking the position).

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When Richard Bauckham Rethought the Synoptic Problem

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By Dr Alan Garrow

Long-term readers may remember how, in December 2017, the LAB covered the story of the $1,000 Challenge to Bart Ehrman. Prof Ehrman was challenged to find an error in Alan Garrow’s solution to the Synoptic Problem – in which Matthew used Luke. Since then, further steps have been covered by the LAB (cf. “Everyone (who cares about early Christianity) has a dog in this fight” and “What happened when Mark Goodacre asked ‘Why not Matthew’s use of Luke?'”).

The scene is now set for a further set of exchanges. SBL San Antonio 2021 sees a three-way in-person debate between supporters of the Matthean Posteriority Hypothesis (Alan Garrow and Robert MacEwen), Farrer Hypothesis (Mark Goodacre), and Two Document Hypothesis (Robyn Walsh). Richard Bauckham’s endorsement has helped establish the Matthean Posteriority Hypothesis as one of the three main solutions to the Synoptic Problem.

Here Richard Bauckham answers the question: “What first made you suspect that Matthew used Luke?“

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Academic Jobs in Biblical Studies and Theology: Aug 26 – Sep 29, 2021

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Dozens of new jobs were posted over the past few weeks, in nearly every subdiscipline of theology and biblical studies, from Texas to Cambridge, Nova Scotia to Seattle. Happy hunting.

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Rethinking Pain and Paradox in 2 Corinthians: Interview with Ben White

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Ben White is an up-and-coming young scholar at The King’s College in New York City who has just published his study of 2 Corinthians with Mohr Siebeck. In the following interview, we talk about the premise of his book, Pain and Paradox in 2 Corinthians: The Transformative Function of Strength in Weakness, and its value for the academy and the church.

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The Logos Back to School Sale is On Now

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The Logos Back-to-School Sale is a great opportunity to pick up essential (and desired) resources for your library. Anybody can take advantage of this sale, whether students, faculty, or otherwise.

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Invite Students to Choose Their Own Adventure: Heutagogy and Teaching Genesis 1–11

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The Creation by Ori Sherman, 1986-88

Dustin Burlet | Peace River Bible Institute

T. Desmond Alexander once stated, with respect to teaching the Old Testament, that it is “difficult to think of any other academic subject that covers such a wide range of fields. How does one do justice to all the various areas that contribute in their distinct way to our understanding and appreciation of the Bible?”1 This assertation resonates deeply with me, as few of my “classroom conundrums” have required more circumspection and pastoral sensitivity than dealing with those matters that concern science, creation, and the Bible (history, literature, and theology), particularly with respect to the first eleven chapters of Genesis.2

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Academic Jobs in Biblical Studies and Theology: July 25–Aug 25, 2021

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The last month has seen numerous jobs come to market in biblical studies and theology, from Oregon to Israel, Texas to South Africa. Happy hunting.

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Free Video Course on 2 Timothy by Waters and deSilva

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The Free Book of the Month from Logos in August is a video course on 2 Timothy, presented by Kenneth L. Waters Sr. and David A. deSilva.

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Test Drive Logos Academic Basic for Free

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One of the most important decisions you can make as a scholar of the Bible after your formal studies are completed is how and where you will continue to write and research. You’ve spent years gaining specialist skills in the original languages, critical thinking, and research methods. But where will you find the resources to continue a high level of scholarly output?

Logos Academic Basic is a free version of Logos 9 that is fully functional and includes dozens of academic resources. This package is the best way to introduce yourself to the power of Logos, including its search functions, word study tools, and comprehensive guides to passages and topics in the Bible.

You don’t need a research library to do your best research. Begin building your own world-class research library in your personal areas of scholarly interest. Start with Logos Academic Basic and build from there.

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Academic Jobs in Theology and Biblical Studies: June 27–July 24, 2021

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The past month has seen an influx of new jobs into the university and seminary teaching job market, from Denmark to Phoenix, Santa Barbara to Zurich. Happy hunting.

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