About
Dr. Matthew Aernie is an Associate Professor in the School of Biblical and Theological Studies within the College of Adult and Graduate Studies at Colorado Christian University. He teaches in the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program and has previously taught at Southeastern Bible College and Colorado Christian University earlier in his career.
Education:
- Ph.D., New Testament – University of Wales, Lampeter
- Th.M., New Testament – Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- M.Div. – Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- B.A., Christian Education – Hannibal La-Grange College
Dr. Aernie's research focuses on New Testament studies, particularly Greek grammar and exegesis, biblical theology, gospel studies, the Pauline epistles, Pauline theology, New Testament textual criticism, and hermeneutics. His work reflects a strong commitment to evangelical scholarship and deep textual analysis.
The recent publications show a consistent focus on Pauline theology, especially the theme of the 'Day of the Lord,' and textual-critical issues in the Gospels, particularly Mark. His contributions to reference works like the Lexham Bible Dictionary demonstrate engagement with lexical and historical details of biblical figures and terms.
Professional Memberships:
- Institute for Biblical Research
- Society of Biblical Literature
- Evangelical Theological Society
Dr. Aernie is actively involved in mentoring students and integrating faith with academic rigor. Though no formal advising list or grants are mentioned, his long-standing teaching career and scholarly output indicate sustained academic leadership. He is committed to Christian education and discipleship, both personally and professionally.
He is part of scholarly teams contributing to digital theological resources such as the Lexham Bible Dictionary and Lexham Theological Workbook, reflecting collaborative engagement in contemporary biblical scholarship.
