H. H. Drake Williams III

Dr. H. H. Drake Williams III serves as Guest Associate Professor of New Testament at Evangelical Theological Faculty (ETF), Leuven, Belgium, and as a Research Fellow in the Old and New Testament Department at the University of the Free State, South Africa. His academic career spans institutions including Tyndale Theological Seminary (Netherlands) and Bucharest State University (Romania).

Education

• Ph.D., New Testament (1999, University of Aberdeen)
• M.Div. (1995, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary)
• B.A., History & B.S., Chemistry (1987, University of Delaware)

Research Focus
Dr. Williams specializes in New Testament studies, particularly the Pauline epistles and their social identity implications. His work explores the use of the Old Testament in the New, Christian ethics in Corinthian contexts, and comparative theological translation in Romanian and Greek texts. He also investigates scholarly reception of non-canonical gospels and their impact on modern Christian identity.

Scientific Awards

• Fellow, New Testament Study Society – VU University Amsterdam (2013-present)
• Consulting Editor, Journal of Global Christianity (2012-present)
• Chairman, Seria de Comentarii Exegetice Romanesti Society of Biblical Literature

Grants and Leadership
Dr. Williams has chaired the Biblical Studies Department at Tyndale Theological Seminary (2014-2018) and served as Academic Dean (2008-2014). His editorial roles and contributions to Religions and Journal of Global Christianity underscore his influence in theological discourse.