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Dr. Nathan Shedd

Associate Professor of New Testament

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B.A. in Bible and Theology (½ρΘΥ³ΤΉΟ)
M.A. in Biblical Studies (Asbury Theological Seminary)
Ph.D. in Theology and Religious Studies (Liverpool Hope University)

Articles: “John the Baptist” in .

My favorite part about teaching at Johnson is: Interacting with students outside the classroom and watching them grow in their faith.

When I’m not teaching, I love to:Β Play with my dog (“Meatloaf”), read, and exercise.

In my classes, students can expect:Β A classroom environment that is fun, rigorous, and an honest exploration of faith and the mission of God.

My best advice to a new student in my program is: Breathe, have fun, and be curious.

Because of my influence, I most want my students to become:Β I want my students to cultivate empathy as a path toward loving their neighbors well.

The myth-busting truth about my discipline I most want people to understand is:Β Critical (read: analytical) scholarship is not an obstacle to faith, but can be a means toward deepening one’s faith.

A quote that influences how I live is:Β “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” – Wayne Gretzky – Michael Scott