Stephen G. Dempster is a professor emeritus of religious studies at
Crandall University
Crandall University is a Baptist Christian liberal arts university located in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. It is affiliated with the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada ( Canadian Baptist Ministries).
History
The school was founded in 1949 ...
. He previously held the Stuart E. Murray chair of religious studies, being succeeded by
Keith Bodner.
Early life and education
Dempster has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Kinesiology from the
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario (UWO), also known as Western University or Western, is a Public university, public research university in London, Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is located on of land, surrounded by resident ...
, a Master of Arts in Religion in Biblical Studies and Theology and a Master of Arts Degree in Old Testament Theology from
Westminster Theological Seminary
Westminster Theological Seminary is a Protestant theological seminary in the Reformed theological tradition in Glenside, Pennsylvania. It was founded by members of the faculty of Princeton Theological Seminary in 1929 after Princeton chose to t ...
, and a Master of Arts in Near Eastern Studies (Classical Hebrew) and a Doctor of Philosophy in Classical Hebrew Language and Literature from the
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto (UToronto or U of T) is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution ...
.
Career
Dempster began a 37-year career at Crandall University in August 1984, first as assistant professor, then associate, and eventually professor. He held the role of Murray chair for 10 years, bringing in scholars to the university to lecture. He started the Crandall men’s baseball team and acted as coach and manager for 10 years.
Dempster is the author of ''Dominion and Dynasty: A Biblical Theology of the Hebrew Bible'' and contributor to ''Biblical Theology: Retrospect and Prospect.
Reviews
Review of ''Dominion and Dynasty: A Biblical Theology of the Hebrew Bible''
Personal life
Dempster and his wife Judy, who live in Ontario, Canada, have six children.
References
External links
List of Articles on Google Scholar
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University of Toronto alumni
Living people
Old Testament scholars
Westminster Theological Seminary alumni
University of Western Ontario alumni
Year of birth missing (living people)