Eric Foster-Whiddon

Eric Foster-Whiddon is an Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Tabor College, USA. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Divinity (New Testament) from the University of St. Andrews (UK), an M.Phil. in Theology from the University of Cambridge (UK), and an M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (USA). He has held adjunct roles in biblical studies at Emmanuel University and taught Latin and Bible at Colquitt Christian Academy. Beyond academia, he owns Beans and Strings LLC and has served in pastoral roles including Associate Pastor for Youth Ministry and Prayer & Shepherding at Heritage Church.

His research focuses on New Testament studies with emphasis on narrative analysis, ancient novels, and philosophical contexts. Key interests include the Gospel of John’s literary and philosophical dimensions, intertextuality with Greco-Roman literature, and divine beauty motifs in biblical texts. Recent presentations explore John’s narrative strategies through lenses of ancient novels (e.g., Chariton’s Callirhoe) and philosophical works like Plato’s Republic.

• Research Grants: 2024 Asia Minor Research Center Fellowship
• Courses Taught: Literature and Theology of the New Testament, Revelation and Apocalyptic Literature, Old Testament Prophets

His work bridges biblical exegesis with ancient Mediterranean literature, employing cognitive narratology and comparative approaches to uncover subterranean meanings in texts. He frequently presents at international conferences such as the Society of Biblical Literature and European Association of Biblical Studies, engaging interdisciplinary dialogues on ancient religious and philosophical thought.