My training and passion is specifically in New Testament and Christian origins from the perspective of historical criticism and literary criticism.  Generally, my training consists of ancient near eastern religions, the Hebrew Bible, intertestamental  literature, early Jewish literature and Greco-Roman religions and culture.  My particular research interest is in the relationship between the oldest three gospels (Mark, Matthew and Luke), commonly known as the synoptic problem.  My pedagogy heavily relies on recent advancements in neuroscience in order to equip students not only for academic success but also for vocational success through cultivating a dynamic classroom community, imparting life skills and developing critical thinking.

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EDUCATION

Ph.D. Candidate, Claremont University (New Testament and Christian Origins)

M.A., University of Chicago (New Testament and Christian Origins)

M.Div., Westminster Seminary California

B.A., University of Northern Colorado

 

 

AFFILIATION

Society of Biblical Literature

The North American Patristic Society

American Philological Association

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