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o f G r a n d R a p i d s T h e o l o g i c a l S e m i n a ry B ya r d J . B e n n e tt, P h . D . Professor of Historical and Philosophical Theology Degrees: B.A., Duke University; M.Div., Duke Divinity School; Ph.D. University of Toronto. Career Path: Alpha Ministries, 1997-1999; Adjunct Faculty, Tyndale College & Seminary, 1999-2002; Faculty, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 2002–present. Research Interests: Early Christian understandings of evil and suffering; the psychology of temptation; the role played by the emotions in the Christian life. Personal: Dr. Bennett and his wife Shalini have three school-aged children. Quotable: “GRTS’ offerings in historical theology have a depth and academic quality that can be matched by few evangelical seminaries. Our M.A. program explores the connections between the history of doctrine and the history of spirituality, examining how various understandings of doctrine and spirituality have combined to shape the Church’s pastoral practice.” E-mail: Byard.Bennett@cornerstone.edu
Timothy G. Gombis, Ph.D. Associate Professor of New Testament Degrees: B.S., Liberty University; M.Div., Th.M., The Master’s Seminary; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews. Career Path: Faculty, Cedarville University, 2004-2011; Grand Rapids Theological Seminary 2011-present. Research Interests: Pauline theology; encounters between biblical theology and contemporary culture and politics. Personal: Dr. Gombis and his wife, Sarah, have three children, Madeline, Jacob, and Riley. He enjoys golf, baseball, and ancient Greek and Roman history. Quotable: “I love being challenged to dig deeply into the biblical text to explore fresh ways for the Spirit to transform the church of Jesus Christ for the good of the world and the glory of God. I’m thrilled that GRTS envisions theological education as combining these elements into this unified task.” E-mail: Timothy.Gombis@cornerstone.edu
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