Sebastian Bjernegård

Sebastian Bjernegård is a PhD Candidate in Systematic Theology at the University of Edinburgh's School of Divinity, supervised by Dr. James Eglinton and Dr. Simon Burton. His research focuses on Herman Bavinck’s theological framework, particularly the relationship between God and humanity. Concurrently, he serves as Adjunct Faculty at Belhaven University, teaching Theology and Biblical Studies since 2020. He is also an Assistant Pastor at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee.

Education:

• B.A. in Biblical Studies and Ministries (Belhaven University)
• B.A. in Philosophy (Belhaven University)
• M.Div (Reformed Theological Seminary)

Research Interests: Bjernegård’s work explores Herman Bavinck’s participatory metaphysics, the archetypal-ectypal distinction, and the intersection of 16th-century concepts with 19th-century theological inquiries. His analyses bridge historical theology with contemporary doctrinal debates, emphasizing covenantal theology and analogies of being.

Publications & Conferences: He has presented at the 2023 Kuyper Conference (Redeemer University) and the 2024 SGSAH Theology Conference (University of Aberdeen). His reviews appear in Journal of Reformed Theology and Reformed Theological Review, focusing on key Reformed texts.

Awards:

• 2021 Theology Award (Reformed Theological Seminary)
• 2015 Trustees’ Award (Belhaven University)
• 2015 Guy T. Gillespie Memorial Award (Belhaven University)

Teaching & Grants: At Edinburgh, he has tutored courses like Christian Theology: Doctrines and Debates and History of Christianity as a World Religion. His teaching at Belhaven spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has received funding from the Abraham Kuyper Christian Leadership Fund for his research.