Dr. James Thompson

Professor of New Testament
Onstead Chair for Biblical Studies
Editor of Restoration Quarterly

Classes:

New Testament Theology

Advanced Intro to the N.T.

Exegesis

The Pauline Epistles

The Letter to the Hebrews

Prior Education:

Abilene Christian University (B.A., M.A.)

Union Theological Seminary (B.D.)

Vanderbilt University (Ph.D.)

University of Tubingen

Dr. Thompson has been at Abilene Christian University since 1992 and has served as chair of the Graduate Department of Bible and Ministry since 1997 and as Associate Dean to the Graduate School of Theology until 2006. Prior to his coming to ACU, he served as professor and president of the Austin Graduate School of Theologyin Austin, Texas.

He is the author of several books, including Preaching Like Paul, Pastoral Ministry According to Paul, Our Life Together, The Mark of a Christian, Strategy for Survival, The Church in Exile, Equipped for Change and Commentaries on 2 Corinthians and Hebrews. He was a translator of the Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament.

His research interests include the relationship between biblical interpretation and preaching.

You may reach Dr. Thompson by e-mail at thompson@bible.acu.edu