Dana M. Harris

Dana M. Harris serves as Professor of New Testament and Chair of the New Testament Department at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS), part of Trinity International University. She joined TEDS in 2001 as adjunct faculty, became Assistant Professor in 2010, Associate Professor in 2013, and Professor in 2021.

Her educational qualifications are:

• BA in International Relations and French Studies from Stanford University
• MA from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
• PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Dr. Harris's research encompasses the Epistle to the Hebrews, the Book of Revelation, Greek grammar and syntax, linguistics, hermeneutics, biblical theology, Second Temple Literature (with focus on apocalyptic literature), archaeology, and historical backgrounds of the New Testament. She is currently developing multiple projects on Revelation.

Her scholarly output demonstrates expertise in New Testament exegesis and Greek language analysis. Recent works include a foundational text on Biblical Greek Grammar (2020) and an exegetical guide on Hebrews (2017), alongside contributions to the NIV Study Bible (2015). These publications highlight her dual focus on linguistic precision and theological depth in interpreting New Testament texts.

Dr. Harris mentors graduate students in New Testament studies through thesis supervision and classroom instruction. The source material does not specify research grants.

As Chair of the New Testament Department, she leads a team of faculty specializing in biblical languages, exegesis, and theology. This department is central to TEDS's mission of training ministry leaders through rigorous academic study of Scripture.

Prior to her academic career at TEDS, Dr. Harris served as managing editor of the Hoover Digest at Stanford University (1990-1995), where she coordinated a diplomatic training program funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts for emerging leaders from former Soviet-bloc nations.