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Thomas Martin is a tenured Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Susquehanna University, specializing in biblical scholarship, science-religion dialogue, and environmental ethics. His academic roles include committee chairmanships and community engagement through ethics committees and theological workshops.
- Education: D.Phil. from Oxford University (1986), MA (1979) and BA (1976, summa cum laude) from Oral Roberts University.
Martin’s research intersects New Testament analysis, ecological theology, and interdisciplinary pedagogy. His work on Luke-Acts explores sociological dimensions of early Christian communities, while recent projects analyze apocalyptic texts through environmental ethics and quantum physics.
His publications include analyses of Revelation’s heterotopic visions, critiques of science-religion conflicts, and contributions to the Anchor Bible Dictionary. Articles span topics like anti-Judaism in biblical texts, inductive teaching methods, and Lutheran identity in academic contexts.
Scientific awards include the John Templeton Foundation Course Development Award (1997) and leadership in the 98/99 National Lecture Series on Science and Religion (Harvard University, 2000-01).
Martin’s career spans denominational education, adult ministry, and adjunct roles at institutions such as the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Midland Lutheran College. He founded the Socratic Society student club and contributed to lay worship leader training programs.
