J. Christiaan Faul, M.Div., Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty, Hebrew Bible
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education
Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theology Seminary
B.S., University of Louisville
biography
Christiaan’s current research focuses on the intersections of identity construction, power, and trauma in exilic and post-exilic texts. Christiaan’s research also looks at how the biblical narratives used for identity construction have been repurposed and appropriated throughout history – particularly in a South African context.
Before entering the seminary world, Christiaan was a middle and high school math teacher in Jefferson County, KY. His love for education and desire to continue a teaching career is part of the reason for pursuing a doctorate degree at Union. While at Union, Christiaan has twice served as the Ph.D. representative to the Academic Affairs Committee, and also served as the Ph.D. representative on the student senate.
Recent Courses
The Hebrew Bible is a complex collection of texts that were written over many centuries in socioculturally distinct settings, reflecting a wide range of religious, political, historical, and ethical perspectives. Students will engage in academic, critical study of the Hebrew Bible, seeking to understand diverse texts within their historical and cultural contexts.