Category Archives: Dissertations Defended

Congratulations to Austin Surls!

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Michelle Knight

Congratulations to Austin Surls for successfully defending his dissertation, “Finding the Meaning of the Divine Name in the Book of Exodus: From Etymology to Literary Onomastics.” In his dissertation, Austin argues that YHWH progressively revealed the meaning of his name … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to James Gordon!

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Ryan Clevenger

Congratulations to James Gordon for successfully defending his dissertation on December 12th. His dissertation, “The Holy One in Our Midst: A Dogmatic Defense of the Extra Calvinisticum” provides a cumulative case argument for the extra Calvinisticum. After examining the objections to the … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Brittany Kim!

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Susan Rieske

Among the graduates this spring from Wheaton’s doctoral program was our friend and colleague, Brittany Kim, graduating with a degree in Biblical Theology—Old Testament. Her graduation followed the successful defense of her dissertation on February 21st entitled, “‘Enlarge the Place of … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Matthew Patton!

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Susan Rieske

On September 13th of this fall, Matthew Patton successfully defended his dissertation entitled “Hope for a Tender Sprig: Jehoiachin in Biblical Theology.” His supervisor was Daniel Block, his second reader was Richard Schultz, and his external reader was Mark Boda. … Continue reading →

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Published NT Dissertation Released

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Carmen Imes

Another published Wheaton dissertation is hot off the press. Chee-Chiew Lee earned her PhD in NT under Dr. Douglas Moo in 2011, becoming the first woman to have completed the program. Dr. Moo hails her dissertation as an exegetically sensitive … Continue reading →

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Published OT Dissertation to be Released Soon

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Carmen Imes

Dr. Daniel Owens received his doctorate from Wheaton College in 2012 under the supervision of Dr. Daniel Block. Hassell Bullock and M. Daniel Carroll also served on his committee. Now he joins a long and growing list of Wheaton PhD alumni who … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Hank Voss!

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Susan Rieske

Congratulations belongs to another Wheaton student for a successful dissertation defense. On May 1st, Hank Voss defended his dissertation, “The Priesthood of All Believers and the Missio Dei: A Canonical, Catholic and Contextual Perspective.” Hank’s dissertation connects the biblical-theological concept … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to “Dr.” Ben Ribbens!

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Susan Rieske

Among the many students with whom we celebrated a successful dissertation defense this spring was our colleague and friend, Ben Ribbens. On May 3rd, Ben defended his dissertation, “Levitical Sacrifice and Heavenly Cult in Hebrews.” His work examines the Levitical … Continue reading →

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Introducing … “Dr.” Matthew Newkirk!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Carmen Imes

Spring 2013 has held a record number of dissertation defenses at Wheaton College. Our most recent defendant is Matt Newkirk, a student of Dr. Daniel Block. A Doctor of Philosophy degree in Old Testament will be officially conferred upon Matt … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Amy Hughes, the First Female Theologian to Defend Dissertation at Wheaton College

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Ashish Varma

On Monday, April 15, Amy Hughes became the first female theologian to successfully defend her dissertation, entitled “‘Chastely I Live for Thee’: Virginity as Bondage and Freedom in Origen of Alexandria, Methodius of Olympus and Gregory of Nyssa.” Her advisor … Continue reading →

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