James F. McGrath | |
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| Born | James Frank McGrath |
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| Doctoral advisor | James Dunn [1] |
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| Institutions | Butler University |
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James Frank McGrath is the Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature [2] at Butler University [3] and is known for his work on Early Christianity, Mandaeism, criticism of the Christ myth theory, and the analysis of religion in science fiction. [4] He received his Ph.D. from Durham University in 1998. [5]
James McGrath earned his diploma in religious studies (with distinction) from the University of Cambridge in 1993. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Divinity from the University of London, in which he was awarded Second Class, First Degree honors in 1995. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Durham in 1998, under the supervision of James D. G. Dunn. [6] [7]
He has served as assistant professor of New Testament at Emmanuel University and the University of Oradea (1998-2001), an adjunct professor at Biblical Theological Seminary and Alliance Theological Seminary (2001-2002), and professor of Religion at Butler University (2002–present). [8] In 2010, he was appointed the Clarence L. Goodwin Chair of New Testament Language and Literature. [2]
McGrath is also the creator of Canon: The Card Game. [9]
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