Mark W. Meehl

Dr. Mark W. Meehl is a Professor of Theology at Concordia University, Nebraska. He teaches courses in Biblical Hebrew, Old and New Testament studies, Intertestamental Period, Ancient Near Eastern History, Modern Middle East, and Syro-Palestinian Archaeology. As a former Research Fellow at the Albright Institute in Jerusalem and an archaeologist with fieldwork in Syria, Jordan, and Tel Miqne-Ekron (Israel), he integrates archaeological insights into biblical scholarship. Meehl has led seven study tours to Israel and serves as a regent at Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne.

• Education:
  • B.A. in History, Concordia University, Nebraska
  • B.S. in Education, Concordia University, Nebraska
  • Lutheran Teachers Diploma, Concordia University, Nebraska
  • M.A. in Religion, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
  • Ph.D. in Near Eastern Studies, Johns Hopkins University

Research Interests span biblical languages, archaeology, and historical contexts. His work bridges theological interpretation with Syro-Palestinian excavations, emphasizing the relevance of ancient texts and cultures for modern ethical and religious understanding. Current research focuses on Early Bronze Age stratigraphy at Tell Taanach.

Publishing Trends include archaeological field reports and interdisciplinary theological studies, primarily centered on Iron Age stratigraphy in ancient Israel and the interplay between biblical texts and material culture.

Awards:

• Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award (1993)

Personal Interests include mountain biking, trombone performances, and preserving WWII history as archivist/historian for the 384th Bomb Group. He maintains strong ties with family and colleagues in the Middle East.