About
Steven Johnson is Professor of Religion at Lycoming College, where he has been a core faculty member in the Department of Religion within the College of Arts and Sciences. He teaches courses in New Testament studies, early Christian literature, and Koine Greek, and contributes to theological education through academic leadership and field research.
Education:
- B.A., California State University, Fullerton (Psychology)
- M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary
- M.A., Miami University (Ohio)
- M.A. and Ph.D. in Religion (New Testament), Claremont Graduate University
Steven Johnson's research focuses on the early Jesus Movement, particularly the Sayings Gospel Q and the Gospel of Thomas. He investigates the development of early Christian communities, the use of wisdom traditions, and the socio-historical context of Gospel sayings. His linguistic expertise in Koine Greek supports both teaching and textual analysis. He also integrates archaeology into his scholarship, with fieldwork at Bethsaida, Megiddo (Israel), and Idalion (Cyprus).
His recent scholarly output includes studies on judgment motifs, wisdom and wealth in Jesus' teachings, and collaborative work on Greek grammar. These publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach combining textual, linguistic, and archaeological methods.
Johnson chairs the Theological Pursuits and Callings committee, fostering dialogue among students interested in religious vocations. He has previously taught as an adjunct instructor in Southern California before joining Lycoming College full-time. There is no mention of external grants in the provided text.
His academic service and fieldwork demonstrate an active engagement with both students and the broader scholarly community. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards.
