James Pendleton, PhD

Adjunct Professor, Department of Biblical and Religious Studies

James B. Pendleton, PhD, is an expert on discourse analytical approaches to the New Testament. His current research focuses on postcolonial spatial theories and their contribution to understanding the Gospel of Mark. His broad interest is in empire as the formative context of NT literature and theology, and with concepts of resistance. He attends Mountainside Communion, a Nazarene-affiliated church body in Monrovia, California. He is married to Amy and is the father of Lily, Wesley, and Miles.

Education

PhD, Theology (New Testament), Fuller Theological Seminary
MA, Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary
BA, Biblical Studies, Southeastern Bible College

Academic Area

School of Theology

Expertise

Spatiality and the New Testament
Postcolonial Biblical Criticism
Discourse Analysis and the New Testament
Synoptic Gospels
Biblical Theology and Theological Hermeneutics

Courses Taught

UBBL 230 – Luke/Acts
UBBL 330 - Life and Teachings of Jesus