معرفی
Joseph Pak is Professor of Biblical Studies at Taylor University in the Biblical Studies, Christian Ministries, Intercultural Studies & Philosophy Department. A New Testament scholar with a PhD from Dallas Theological Seminary, he invests his life in training the next generation of Christian leaders.
Education
- PhD, New Testament Studies – Dallas Theological Seminary
- STM, New Testament Studies – Dallas Theological Seminary
- MDiv, School of Divinity – Liberty University
- BS, Electrical Engineering – Virginia Tech
Research Interests
Pak’s research centers on the New Testament, particularly the epistles of James and 2 Peter, exploring themes of self-deception in theology, wealth and poverty in early Christianity, Scriptural inspiration, and false believers. He also examines the intersection of contemporary philosophical discussions with biblical hermeneutics and theological ethics.
Publications & Translations
He has authored the monograph False Believers in the New Testament and the volume What the Bible Says about the Dangers of Self-Deception: An Exegetical Approach. Additionally, Pak translated six influential Christian works from English into Korean, including Daniel Fuller’s The Unity of the Bible and Everett Ferguson’s The Background of Early Christianity, thereby bridging Korean and Western evangelical scholarship.
Professional Service & Outreach
- Regular presenter at the Evangelical Theological Society national conferences
- Contributed 10 New Testament introductions to The Abide Bible (Thomas Nelson, 2020)
- Has taught courses at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Liberty University, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Taylor University
Joseph Pak’s overarching passion is to know, love, and serve Jesus while equipping students to lead with biblical integrity.
