Matthew Bell

Matthew Bell is an Instructor in the Department of Math/Computer Sci. at Whitworth University since 2015. He holds a Ph.D. in History-Theology (University of Durham, 2015), M.Div. (Pittsburgh Seminary, 2006), M.S. in Computer Science (University of Pittsburgh, 2003), and B.S. in Computer Science & Linguistics (New Mexico State University, 2000). His work bridges STEM fields with theological formation, focusing on integrating computer science education, biblical studies, and pastoral ministry within a Christian framework.

• Ph.D., History-Theology, University of Durham, 2015
• M.Div., Pittsburgh Seminary, 2006
• M.S., Computer Science, University of Pittsburgh, 2003
• B.S., Computer Science & Linguistics, New Mexico State University, 2000

Research interests include early Church interpretation methods, biblical hermeneutics, and the intersection of technology with theological education. His publications explore Trinitarian theology, patristic exegesis, and computational linguistics applications in corpus analysis.

Honors include the Henry A. Riddle fund for Graduate Study and multiple awards in Biblical Studies. Professional service includes guest preaching engagements and academic presentations on ancient scriptural reception practices.

No specific grant information is provided, but his teaching focuses on interdisciplinary STEM-theology projects. No lab affiliations explicitly stated.