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Joshua Jipp serves as Professor of New Testament and Director of the Henry Center for Theological Understanding at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS), part of Trinity International University. His leadership in theological education and scholarship has earned recognition including TEDS' 2014 Faculty of the Year Award.
His academic credentials include:
- BA from University of Northwestern
- MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- ThM from Duke Divinity School
- PhD from Emory University
Dr. Jipp's research centers on New Testament interpretation with specialized focus on Pauline theology, messianic themes, and hospitality narratives in early Christian literature. His work bridges rigorous biblical scholarship with practical ministry applications, particularly through explorations of how divine hospitality shapes Christian identity and community formation. He examines textual contexts of Luke-Acts and Pauline corpus to address contemporary theological questions about inclusion and ecclesial practice.
His distinguished honors include:
- 2020 Senior Resident Creation Project at Henry Center
- 2018 Academy of Parish Clergy Book of the Year for Saved by Faith and Hospitality
- 2014 TEDS Faculty of the Year Award
- 2013 Society of Biblical Literature Paul J. Achtemeier Award
As Henry Center Director, Dr. Jipp oversees theological initiatives fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between biblical studies, systematic theology, and ministry practice. He mentors students through advanced New Testament coursework including Greek exegesis and doctoral research, while maintaining active engagement with scholarly societies like the Society of Biblical Literature. His teaching philosophy integrates academic rigor with spiritual formation for ministry contexts.
