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Alice Ogden Bellis is a Professor of Hebrew Bible at Howard University School of Divinity, where she has served for over 25 years. She holds advanced degrees in Divinity (MDiv, 1974), Semitic Languages (MA/PhD, 1977/1986), and Business Administration (MBA, 2013). Her research focuses on African presence in the Bible, gender-sensitive interpretations, and Hebrew wisdom literature. She dedicated her Proverbs commentary to Howard’s Divinity School community.
- Education
- Duke University, BA in Religion (1971)
- Howard University, MDiv (1974)
- Catholic University, MA and PhD in Semitic Languages (1977, 1986)
- Howard University, MBA (2013)
Her work explores Hebrew poetry, prophetic texts, and social justice. Recent publications analyze the Kushite role in 701 BCE, translation biases, and Proverbs’ theological depth. Her edited volumes often feature contributions from Howard University alumni.
- Scientific Awards
- Association of Catholic Publishers Book of the Year (2019)
- Commentary of the Year (2019)
Bellis integrates multicultural perspectives and feminist scholarship into her teaching. She is an ordained minister who continues active preaching and community engagement in Washington, DC.
