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Jim Van Dore serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Old Dominion University's College of Arts & Letters, where he contributes to religious studies education and scholarship.
His academic background includes:
- Ph.D. in Religion from Claremont Graduate University (2011)
- Other degree in Theological Studies from Calvin Theological Seminary (1996)
- Dual B.A. degrees in Economics and English from the University of Michigan (1989)
Dr. Van Dore specializes in biblical scholarship with primary expertise in the New Testament and Synoptic Gospels. His work involves historical-critical analysis of early Christian texts, examining literary structures, theological themes, and socio-historical contexts of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. This research intersects with broader fields of religious studies, biblical hermeneutics, and ancient Near Eastern history.
Within the department, he actively mentors students through coursework and academic guidance, fostering critical engagement with religious traditions and textual analysis methodologies.
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