Jillian Ross

Dr. Jillian Ross is an Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Liberty Theological Seminary, Liberty University. She joined the faculty in 2016 and was appointed Director of the Biblical Language Programs in 2017. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, an M.Div. from Central Baptist Theological Seminary, and a B.S. from Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Prior to her current role, she taught mathematics in Christian schools and served as an adjunct instructor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School during her doctoral studies.

Her research focuses on the Old Testament, with specialized interests in the Book of Judges, inner biblical allusions, and women's ministry. She explores themes of divine-human interaction, narrative typology, and theological patterns in ancient texts. Her work frequently employs literary analysis and historical-critical methods to examine scriptural narratives.

Ross's publications span books, peer-reviewed articles, essays, and study Bible contributions, predominantly centered on Judges and Pentateuchal connections. Her 2023 monograph analyzes allusions within Judges, while her journal articles investigate linguistic, theological, and intertextual dimensions of biblical stories. Her writings reflect consistent emphasis on narrative criticism, Hebrew linguistics, and the theological implications of Israelite history.

No scientific awards, grants, or supervised students are mentioned in the source material. She leads the Biblical Language Programs at Liberty, indicating administrative involvement in curriculum development for Hebrew and related studies.