David Downs

David Downs is the Clarendon-Laing Professor in New Testament Studies and Laing Fellow in Theology and Religion at Keble College, University of Oxford. His academic career includes roles at Fuller Theological Seminary, where he served as Associate Professor, Associate Dean, and previously at College of the Holy Cross as Visiting Assistant Professor.

• B.A.: English and Political Science, Clemson University (1999)
• M.Div.: Fuller Theological Seminary (2002)
• Ph.D.: Princeton Theological Seminary (2007)

His research focuses on Pauline Epistles, economic dynamics in early Christianity, and the Apostolic Fathers. Notable areas include exploring Genesis' influence in 1 Clement, poverty/wealth dynamics in the Catholic Epistles, and ecclesiological themes in early Christian writings.

Recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to New Testament theology, early Christian ethics, and patristic literature. His work bridges biblical studies with contemporary issues like public health in Tanzania through interpretive frameworks.

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