John M. Monson

John M. Monson serves as Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS), part of Trinity International University. Born to missionary parents in Zaire and raised in Jerusalem, Israel, his upbringing cultivated deep expertise in biblical contexts. Prior to TEDS, he taught eleven years at Wheaton College where he received the Faculty Achievement Award in Teaching.

His academic credentials include:

• BA from Wheaton College
• MA from Institute of Holy Land Studies
• MA and PhD from Harvard University

Dr. Monson's research integrates archaeological fieldwork across Syria, Lebanon, and Israel with biblical scholarship, focusing on Old Testament interpretation through material evidence and historical geography. His work illuminates ancient Israelite culture and Near Eastern contexts of scripture.

Publications like the co-edited excavation report 'Dothan I' (2005) and forthcoming 'The Temple of Solomon' demonstrate consistent specialization in biblical archaeology, particularly Bronze/Iron Age Israelite material culture and temple studies. These works bridge archaeological discovery with textual analysis of the Hebrew Bible.

His recognition includes:

• Faculty Achievement Award in Teaching (Wheaton College)

Though specific advisees and grants aren't detailed, Dr. Monson's role involves mentoring graduate students through TEDS' Master of Divinity and theological programs, emphasizing Hebrew language instruction and archaeological methodology in biblical education.