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Brian Bernius serves as Dean of Theology and Ministry and Professor of Old Testament and Near Eastern Studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, where he has been faculty since 2005 following pastoral ministry experience.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in Jewish and Cognate Studies from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (2013)
- MA in Philosophy from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (2004)
- MA from Asbury Theological Seminary (1999)
- BA from Asbury College (1997)
Dr. Bernius specializes in the historical and geographical context of the Bible, integrating archaeological evidence with textual analysis. His research emphasizes how ancient Near Eastern environments shaped biblical narratives, particularly in Old Testament studies. This focus manifests through contributions to major reference works like the Archaeological Study Bible and Museum of the Bible curriculum, where he bridges academic scholarship with practical theological education.
He directs Indiana Wesleyan's Summer in the Holy Land program, providing immersive experiential learning in Israel and Jordan that connects students directly with biblical geography and archaeology.
