John J. Davis, ThD, DD Legacy Professor
Education:
- Postgraduate work at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and the Near East School of Archaeology in Jerusalem
- Trinity College, DD
- Grace Theological Seminary, MDiv, ThM, and ThD
- Trinity College, BA
Teaching Career:
- Professor Emeritus, Grace Theological Seminary
- President, Grace Theological Seminary (1986-1993)
- Executive Vice President, Grace Theological Seminary (1976-1982)
- Director of Admissions, Grace Theological Seminary (1972-1976)
- Executive Dean, Near East Institute of Archaeology in Jerusalem, Israel (1970-1971)
- Old Testament and Hebrew Professor, Grace Theological Seminary (1965-2003)
- Instructor in Biblical Archaeology, Grace Theological Seminary (1963-1965)
- Baseball coach, Grace Theological Seminary (1962-1964)
- Visiting professor or lecturer at more than 20 schools, including Concordia Seminary, Covenant Theological Seminary, and Talbot School of Theology
Other Career Highlights:
- Activity in ministry or archaeological work in 44 countries, including Albania, Hungary, Korea, and Singapore
- Ordained in the Grace Brethren Church in 1962
- Pastor of various churches
- Senior Supervisor of Archaeological Digs in Israel and Jordan for nearly 30 years
- Member of several organizations including the Evangelical Theological Society and the Near East Archaeological Society
Publications:
- Numerous journal articles and book publications, including Paradise to Prison, Moses and the Gods of Egypt, Biblical Numerology, and Conquest and Crisis: Studies in Joshua, Judges, and Ruth
- Translator and contributor to the NIV Study Bible
- Writer for a regular column called “Outdoor Scene” in the Warsaw-Times Union Newspaper for over 30 years
