Thomas A. Keiser

Thomas A. Keiser holds the position of Department Chair and Associate Professor in Biblical Studies & Christian Ministry. He earned a Th.M. (Old Testament-New Testament dual major) and Ph.D. in Old Testament from Dallas Theological Seminary. His research focuses on Old Testament exegesis, hermeneutical principles, and theological interpretation of Scripture. Dr. Keiser emphasizes excellence in teaching guided by the Holy Spirit and integrates original language study with practical application.

• Education: Ph.D. Old Testament (Dallas Theological Seminary), Th.M. (Dual OT/NT)

His scholarly work includes Genesis 1–11: Its Literary Coherence and Theological Message (2013) and Principles of Hermeneutics (2021). He has published extensively in journals like Vetus Testamentum and Westminster Theological Journal, addressing topics such as divine plurality, prophetic literature, and intertextual connections between Moses and Isaiah.

Keiser is a member of the Institute for Biblical Research, Society of Biblical Literature, and Evangelical Theological Society. He has no listed advising relationships or grants. His personal interests include weightlifting, home improvement projects, and restoring his 1963 Buick Riviera.