Christopher Lortie, Ph.D.

Fall 2021

• 111.11 Introduction to Christian Theology
• 125.21 The Former Prophets
• 411.41 Pastoral Theology

Winter 2022

• 154.10 Reading the Bible in the Christian Tradition
• 112.32 New Testament Theology: Sermon on the Mount
• 116.31 Special Studies in Theology

Summer 2022

• 124.31 Psalms

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (DE)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Old Testament
2015

McMaster Divinity College (ON)

Master’s Degree (M.A.), Biblical Studies
2008

Tyndale University College (ON)

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) (Hons.), Religious Studies
2004

Present

• Providence University College, Faculty (since 2017)

Past

• Horizon College & Seminary (Saskatoon, SK), Adjunct Professor (2014-2017)
• Emmanuel Baptist Church (Saskatoon, SK), Pastor of The Connection (2013-2017)

Professional Associations

• Society of Biblical Literature
• Canadian Society of Biblical Studies
• International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies

Awards

• International Graduate Academy Doctoral Scholarship (LGFG), Freiburg, Germany, 2010-2013.
• Dr. John McNicol Memorial Award in Biblical Studies, Tyndale University College, 2004.

Monograph

• Doctoral Dissertation: Mighty to Save: A Literary and Historical Study of Habakkuk 3 and its Traditions. Arbeiten zu Text und Sprache im Alten Testament, 99; St. Ottilien: EOS, 2016.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

• “The Value of Non-Hebrew Textual Traditions.” Didaktikos 2.4 (2018): 42-44.
• “These are the Days of the Prophets: A Literary Analysis of Ezra 1-6.” Tyndale Bulletin 64.2 (2013): 161-69.

Dictionary Articles

• “Frame to Happy, see Blessed” in Expository Dictionary of Old Testament and New Testament Words. Edited by Tremper Longman III and Mark Strauss. Grand Rapids: Baker Books (Submitted).

Book Reviews

• “Gospel Jesuses and Other Nonhumans” by Stephen D. Moore in Catholic Biblical Quarterly (2020).
• “Studien zum Alten Testament im Neuen Testament” by Thomas Hieke in Review of Biblical Literature (2019).

Academic Presentations

• “The use of LXX Joel 2:28–32 (HB 3:1–5) in Peter’s Acts Sermon (Acts 2:14–41).” Canadian Society of Biblical Studies, General Programme 2018 (University of Regina, Regina, SK).
• “Choosing the Correct Tools: Interpreting and Communicating the Text of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible.” Milestones Conference 2011 (International Graduate Academy: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg).
• “Writing Clearly and Pursuing Traditions: Translation, Tradition, and Interpretation of Habakkuk 1–2. Milestones Conference 2010 (International Graduate Academy: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg, Germany).
• “Boundaries in the Book of Ezra.” Milestones Conference 2009 (International Graduate Academy: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg, Germany).
• “These are the Days of the Prophets.” Canadian Society of Biblical Studies, General Programme 2008 (University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC).
• “Divine, Imperial, and Communal Authorization: The Function of the Law in Ezra 7-10.” Theological Research Seminar 2007 (McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, ON).

Workshops & Presentations

• “It’s All Greek to Me: The Septuagint as Christian Scripture.” Provf Talks 2019 (Providence University College and Theological Seminary, Otterburne, MB).
• “Psalms.” Spring Sessions at Oasis Church, Winnipeg, MB (4 evening lectures).