Thom Black

Lecturer in Biblical Studies and Christian Thought

Professor Black joined the Department of Biblical & Theological Studies in the fall of 2006 and is now beginning his sixth year of teaching Northwestern students. He has also served on the pastoral staff of a local congregation during most of that time.

Specialty Areas

• Old & New Testament Studies (particularly, the Prophets & Pauline epistles)
• Discipleship & Spiritual Formation

Academic Credentials

D.Min., Bethel Seminary: 2012
M.A., Theological Studies, Bethel Seminary: 2006
B.A., Political Science, Taylor University: 1971

Professional Accomplishments

PRESENTATIONS:

"Leadership Struggles of Pastors" presented at the NBI's Hispanic Leadership Conference on November 10, 2012 (translated into Spanish).

"Human will and how it relates to our spiritual formation" presented at a Northwestern College break-out chapel on October 26, 2011

Presentation entitled Free Will and Free Won't: Contemporary Neuroscience's Challenge to Historic Christian Theology.