Welcome

Hello! I'm Daniel Christensen. I am a Ph.D. Candidate in Theology with a concentration in New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary. I am currently in the later stages of completing my dissertation, “Acts and the Rhetoric of Faith.” Additionally, I am an Adjunct Instructor in Greek and New Testament for Fuller Theological Seminary.

I have academic backgrounds in History, Theology, and the Social Sciences. My expertise includes biblical languages, the analysis of rhetorical devices in Scripture, and the Gospels and Acts. Two of my driving questions for my dissertation are: (1) What is the relationship between rhetorical πίστις and faith in Acts? (2) How does engaging Acts through rhetoric impact the theological interpretation of Scripture? My other research interests include the synoptic problem, historical Jesus studies, and digital humanities.

My scholarly work has included publication on Paul’s Roman citizenship, and I am currently authoring two chapters in an edited volume on Power and Authority in the New Testament with the Pacific Northwest Region AAR. I have made numerous other presentations on topics involving rhetoric in the Book of Acts, narrative interpretation in the Gospels, and digital humanities in Biblical exegesis. 

As an instructor, I strive to create an engaging, inclusive classroom that encourages critical thinking and dialogue about how we understand and engage with the Bible. By drawing students into the richness of biblical texts through their original languages, I aim in my teaching and research to inspire future scholars, church leaders, and laypersons to explore the fascinating world of the New Testament, its backgrounds, literature, and history of interpretation.

I am from and currently live in Spokane, Washington. When I am not doing research or teaching, I enjoy reading, biking, and hiking in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.