Biblical & Theological Studies
Our professors are distinguished scholars, active researchers, published writers, and faithful Christians who demonstrate what it means to be both Christ-followers and leaders in their academic fields. As mentors and role models, they play a huge role in the integration of faith and learning at Bethel.
Department Chair

Erik Leafblad
Assistant Professor of Missional Ministries | ecl59862@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2015
Missional Ministries
Faculty

James K. Beilby
Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies | james-beilby@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2001
Systematic and philosophical theology, apologetics, and ethics

Paul Eddy
Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies | eddpau@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1997
Biblical and theological studies, with special interests in life of Jesus research, theology of religions, and theology of human sexuality

Kaz Hayashi
Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies | kah54922@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2022
A Japanese Old Testament scholar, archaeologist, minister, and husband and father.

Juan Hernandez
Professor of Biblical Studies | j-hernandez@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2006
New Testament and early Christianity, with a special interest in New Testament Textual Criticism, especially the text of the Apocalypse and its reception history

John Potts
Adjunct Instructor of Biblical and Theological Studies | jwp47774@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2017
Adjunct Instructor of Biblical and Theological Studies

Jennifer Scott
Adjunct Instructor of Biblical and Theological Studies | jscott@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2002
Studying the Bible is an adventure. Teaching about the Bible is a privilege. As I teach, I continue to see new things and learn more about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.
Gloria Wiese
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies | wieglo@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1998
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies

Catherine Wright
Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies | c-wright@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2001
New Testament studies, with special interests in the Gospel of Luke and spiritual formation
Carissa Wyant
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies | caw66564@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies
Adjunct Faculty

Peter Kapsner
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies | kappet@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2002
New Testament and Practical Theology
Emeritus/Emerita Faculty
Donald Alexander
Professor of Biblical Studies Emeritus | aledon7@comcast.net | Started at Bethel: 1987
Professor of Biblical Studies Emeritus
Pamela Erwin
Professor of Biblical Studies Emerita | perwin@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2002
Ministry
John Herzog
Professor of Biblical Studies Emeritus | jjherzog@gmail.com | Started at Bethel: 1981
Professor of Biblical Studies Emeritus

Michael Holmes
University Professor of Biblical Studies and Early Christianity Emeritus | holmic@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1982
New Testament and early Christianity, with special interests in New Testament textual criticism and the apostolic fathers

Karen McKinney
Professor of Biblical Studies Emerita | mckkar@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1995
Youth ministries and biblical theology, with a special interest in experiential education, anti-racism, and diversity.
Carl Rasmussen
Professor of Old Testament Emeritus | rascar@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1980
Professor of Old Testament Emeritus