What makes a good biblical scholar? Lots of things, many of which have to do with self-awareness. In no particular order:
[Read more…]Brian Rosner on “What Makes a Good Biblical Scholar?”
Lucy Peppiatt on “What Makes a Good Theologian?”
There are a number of ways of answering this question. I see the task of a biblical scholar as different from a systematic theologian, but as systematic theologians are taken up with reflection on the doctrine of God, this can’t be done without a deep engagement with scripture.
[Read more…]Gavin Ortlund on “What makes a good Biblical Scholar or Theologian?”
“What makes a good theologian or biblical scholar?” Many things could be said about this question, involving a range of both academic and personal qualifications. Here I’ll just offer a few suggestions—this is by no means an exhaustive list, and I should mention up front that these values assume a level of Christian commitment.
[Read more…]The Interdisciplinary Scholar
by Chris Porter
Coming to biblical studies from prior research in the social sciences I am often asked what makes for good interdisciplinary research. While a valid question, I think the more interesting question is what makes a good interdisciplinary researcher. Here I will try to answer a modest version, what makes for a reasonable interdisciplinary scholar.
[Read more…]Jill Firth on “What makes a good Biblical Scholar or Theologian?”
A good biblical theologian pays attention to what God actually says, like the prophetess Huldah (and unlike Eve).
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Jordan Cardenas on “What makes a good Biblical Scholar?”
by Jordan Cardenas
Introduction
I will be sharing two slices of wisdom that nurture my academic and spiritual growth as a student of Scripture; I learned these both from intellectuals much wiser than myself.
[Read more…]Amy Peeler on “What makes a good Biblical Scholar?”
What makes a good Biblical Scholar? Passion for the subject. If you are going to inspire from the lectern or the pulpit or with the pen, you have to love what you are talking about.
[Read more…]Joel B. Green on “What makes a good Biblical Scholar?”
Among those who read the Bible as Christian Scripture, the best biblical scholars genuinely love Scripture, and come to its pages ready to hear God’s address. They exhibit both a certain posture vis-à-vis the text and their own formation in relation to it, and a commitment to the hard work of reading Scripture that takes seriously the nature of the text.
[Read more…]Jessica van ‘t Westeinde on “What makes a good Biblical Scholar or Theologian?”
Although a tricky question for one primarily self-identifying as an ancient historian or historian of religion at best, my impression of what should qualify a biblical scholar or theologian as good should be what is applicable to what in general makes one a good scholar of humanities.
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