The Research Seminar initiative at Gordon-Conwell—Hamilton enhances students’ academic experience by making it possible for them to learn from leading evangelical scholars. Dr. Sean McDonough, Mary French Rockefeller distinguished professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell, is the convener for this fall’s seminars on New Testament. Join us for a lively discussion this fall!
For each interactive seminar, a prominent New Testament scholar will join us virtually to present their research, and Hamilton students, faculty, and alumni pursuing doctoral degrees will gather in-person at the Hamilton campus (AC235) for a live discussion.
Fall 2024 Scholars
Dr. Nijay Gupta (MDiv ’05, ThM ’06)
Julius R. Mantey Chair of New Testament, Northern Seminary (Lisle, IL)
September 19, 2024: “When Hermeneutics Saved the West: Philemon & the Slavery Debate of the Early American Republic”
Dr. Elizabeth Shively (MDiv ’96, ThM ’98)
Professor of Christian Scriptures
November 7, 2024: “How the Gospel of Mark’s Use of Scripture Unlocks the Notorious Presentation of Jesus’s Disciples”
Dr. Rachel Danley (MANT & MABL ’19)
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
December 5, 2024: “Mapping Temple Metaphors onto the Space of Early Jewish Mysticism”
Spring 2024
The Spring 2024 Research Seminars on World Christianity were convened by Dr. Todd Johnson, Eva B. and Paul E. Toms distinguished professor of mission and global Christianity.
February 29 | World Christianity and Ethnic Studies: Subversive Partners in Academia
Dr. Soojin Chung, Director of Overseas Ministries Study Center, Princeton Theological Seminary
March 14 | Christian Theology and Antisemitism
Dr. Magda Teter, Shvidler Chair in Judaic Studies and Professor of History, Fordham University
April 18 | Global Witness, Globally Reimagined
Dr. Harvey Kwiyani, PhD Supervisor, Liverpool Hope University
Fall 2023
The Fall 2023 Research Seminars on History were convened by Dr. Gordon Isaac, Berkshire professor of church history and Advent Christian studies.
October 5 | C.S. Lewis’ View of History
Dr. K. Alan Snyder, Author, America Discovers C.S. Lewis, Adjunct Faculty at Southeastern University
November 30 | What History Tells Us About Women in Ministry
Dr. Mimi Haddad (MATS ’91), President and CEO, Christians for Biblical Equality International
Spring 2023
The Spring 2023 Research Seminars on Old Testament were convened by Dr. Carol Kaminski, Professor of Old Testament.
February 2 | The Hope of Place: Placedness in Lamentations and Song of Songs
Dr. Brittany Melton, Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies (Palm Beach Atlantic University)
February 16 | So Why Can We Eat Shellfish? A look at how Leviticus relates to questions of sexuality today
Dr. Jay Sklar, Professor of Old Testament and VP of Academics (Covenant Theological Seminary)
March 13 | The Bible and Sustainable Land Use
Dr. Sandra Richter, Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies (Westmont College)
Fall 2022
The Fall 2022 Research Seminars on Old Testament were convened by Dr. Adonis Vidu, Andrew Mutch Distinguished Professor of Theology.
September 22 | We Are Changed: The Surprisals of John Owen’s “Charismatic” Theology
Dr. Lucy Peppiatt, Principal, Systematic Theology (WTC Theology, Cheltenham Gloucestershire UK)
October 6 | Re-enchantment: Envisioning Theology and Theological Education for the Missional Church
Dr. Esther Acolatse, Professor of Pastoral Theology and World Christianity (Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary)
November 3 | A Doctrine Grown Strange: The Theology of Sin
Dr. Simeon Zahl, Professor of Christian Theology (University of Cambridge)
Spring 2022
The Spring 2022 Research Seminars on Old Testament were convened by Dr. Eckhard Schnabel, Distinguished Professor of New Testament.
March 3 | Current Research on the Book of Acts: The Genre of Luke’s Second Volume
Dr. Craig Keener, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies (Asbury Theological Seminary)
April 7 | Current Research on the Gospels: Jesus and the Archaeology of Galilee and Jerusalem
Dr. Craig Evans, John Bisagno Distinguished Professor of Christian Origins (Houston Baptist Theological Seminary)
April 21 | Current Research on Paul’s Theology
Dr. Douglas Moo, Kenneth T. Wessner Professor of New Testament (Wheaton College Graduate School)