C. Rebecca Rine

Dr. C. Rebecca Rine serves as Research Professor of Theological Writing and Research at Erskine Theological Seminary, part of Erskine College in South Carolina, focusing on advancing theological scholarship through writing instruction and research mentorship.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia
• M.S. in Applied Linguistics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• Bachelor's studies in English at Campbell University

Dr. Rine's research centers on Biblical Studies, Patristics, and Medieval Church History, with particular emphasis on early Christian interpretation of scripture. Her work bridges theological inquiry and literary analysis, exploring how ancient and medieval thinkers engaged with biblical texts through allegorical methods and historical-critical approaches, especially regarding Genesis exegesis and Trinitarian development.

Her recent publications reveal consistent thematic trends in patristic reception history, demonstrating how early Church Fathers interpreted foundational biblical narratives and how these interpretations evolved through medieval scholarship into contemporary theological discourse.

Dr. Rine actively contributes to academic service through:

• Steering committee membership for the Patristic and Medieval History section of the Evangelical Theological Society
• Editorial review board service for the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society
• Peer reviewing for Southern Communication Journal and Journal of Textual Reasoning

Her professional impact extends to grant development and evaluation, notably serving as program evaluator for a Lilly Endowment Sustaining Pastoral Excellence Initiative grant at Covenant Seminary. She established a graduate writing center at Covenant and continues supporting academic institutions through grant writing assistance and project management, while maintaining an extensive editorial practice with publishers including Crossway, Eerdmans, and Reformation Heritage.