Christopher Lortie
Office 3H22
Address 10 College Crescent, Otterburne, MB, R0A 1G0
Phone 1-431-815-4317
Email Christopher.Lortie@prov.ca
Department UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, FACULTY - FULL-TIME

Christopher Lortie

Dean of the University College; Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
Courses

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
Education

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

Professional

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.
Publications

Monograph

Peer-Reviewed Publications

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