Faculty
Christopher A. Davis, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Professional Studies
Professor of New Testament
Accreditation Liaison Officer
Phone: (714) 879-3901 x2609
Email: cadavis@hiu.edu
Office: The Terraces, Suite 336
EDUCATION:
- Ph.D., Biblical Studies, Union Theological Seminary in Virginia (1992)
- Th.M., Biblical Studies, Union Theological Seminary (1986)
- D.Min. (In-Sequence = M.Div. + D.Min.), Union Theological Seminary/VA (1985)
- B.Th., Biblical Studies, Johnson Bible College (1981)
- B.A., Preaching, Johnson Bible College (1981)
- Additional Doctoral Studies, United Theological Seminary (Dayton, OH, 1983-84)
- Additional Masters Studies, Jerusalem University College (Jerusalem, Israel, 1986)
- Additional Bachelors Studies, Milligan College (Johnson City, TN, 1981)
COURSES:
- BIB1100 Life of Christ (PCC)
- BIB2105/5105 Bible Study Methods and Tools (SPS/SGS)
- BIB4420 Luke (PCC)
- BIB5000/BIB5300 Principles in Bible Survey (SGS)
- BIB5010/5310 Principles of Theology and Hermeneutics (SGS)
- BIB6440 Matthew: The Kingdom Among Us (SGS)
- CDY5220 Principles of Servant Leadership (SGS)
- CDY5250 Skillful Communication (SGS)
- CHM3220/MIN5320 Dynamics of Servant Leadership (SPS/SGS)
- ECC5460 The Church: Past, Present, and Future (SGS)
- MIN5101 Biblical and Historical Christology (SGS)
- MIN5201 History of Hermeneutics (SGS)
- MIN5204 Exegetical Method and Biblical Tools (SGS)
- MIN5301 Pauline Theology (SGS)
- MIN5302 Romans (SGS)
- THE5500 Interpreting Bible and Culture (SGS)
KEY AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS:
- Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (1996 and 2000)
- International Who’s Who of Professionals (1998)
- Society of Biblical Literature
- Catholic Biblical Society
- Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas (Society for the Study of the New Testament)
ACADEMIC INTERESTS:
- Biblical Theology—particularly Paul, Matthew, John, and Revelation
- Apocalyptic
PUBLICATIONS:
- Christopher A. Davis, The College Press NIV Commentary: Revelation. Joplin, Missouri: College Press, 2000. 395 pages.
- Christopher A. Davis, The Structure of Paul’s Theology: “The Truth Which is the Gospel.” Lewiston/Lampeter/Queenston: Mellen Biblical Press, 1995. 437 pages.
- Bare Roots: The Ancient Word for Today e-publication (http://www.hiu.edu/bareroots)
HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
Chess, American History
PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT:
“Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.” (Psalm 71:17-18, NIV)
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