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Brandon D. Smith is an American Baptist theologian. He is currently Chair of the Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry, Associate Professor of Theology and Early Christianity, Dickinson Chair of Religion, and Director of Graduate Theology and Ministry Programs at Oklahoma Baptist University.[1] He also co-founded the Center for Baptist Renewal.[2]
Brandon D. Smith | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Chair and Associate Professor at Oklahoma Baptist University |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Ph.D., Ridley College (Melbourne) |
| Thesis | Vision of the Triune God: Seeing Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in John’s Apocalypse (2020) |
| Doctoral advisor | Michael F. Bird |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Theology, Biblical Hermeneutics, Patristics |
Biography
[edit]Smith was born in Dallas, Texas and frequently posts on social media about his Dallas sports fandom.[3]
He began his ministry career serving at various churches in Texas and Tennessee while he pursued his B.A. in Biblical Studies at Dallas Baptist University, his M.A. in Bible and Theology at Criswell College, and his Ph.D. in Theology at Ridley College, Melbourne.[4]
His notable contributions to evangelical theology and church life include overseeing the launch of the best-selling Christian Standard Bible translation,[5][6] and as an award-winning author and editor of several books. His edited volume The Trinity in the Canon won The Gospel Coalition’s Academic Theology Book of the Year Award[7] and was a finalist for Christianity Today’s Award of Merit.[8] He has also written for popular publications such as First Things, The Gospel Coaliton, and Christianity Today, and has published peer-reviewed articles in major academic journals.[9][10][11][12]
Beholding the Triune God: The Inseparable Work of the Father, Son, and Spirit (co-authored with Matthew Y. Emerson). Crossway, 2024.
Taught by God: Ancient Hermeneutics for the Modern Church. B&H Academic, 2024.
The Trinity in the Canon: A Biblical, Theological, Historical, and Practical Proposal (editor). B&H Academic, 2023.
The Biblical Trinity: Encountering the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in Scripture. Lexham, 2023.
The Trinity in the Book of Revelation: Seeing Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in John’s Apocalypse. IVP Academic, 2022.
References
[edit]- ^ "Brandon Smith | Oklahoma Baptist University". www.okbu.edu. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "Staff". Center For Baptist Renewal. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "Brandon Smith (@brandon_d_smith) on X". X (formerly Twitter). Archived from the original on 2024-02-17. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "Brandon D Smith Resume/CV | Oklahoma Baptist University, Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry, Faculty Member". okbu.academia.edu. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "#953 - Behind the Scenes of Bible Translation: Dr. Brandon Smith". Theology in the raw. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ Shellnutt, Kate (2023-08-22). "Christian Standard Bible Finds Its Place in 'Crowded' Evangelical Market". Christianity Today. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ Staff (2023-12-04). "The Gospel Coalition 2023 Book Awards". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ Editors, C. T. (2023-12-04). "Christianity Today's 2024 Book Awards". Christianity Today. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Smith, Brandon D. (2017-08-07). "On Blood Moons and Babylonian Whores". First Things. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "Brandon D. Smith". The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "Brandon D Smith Resume/CV | Oklahoma Baptist University, Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry, Faculty Member". okbu.academia.edu. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "You searched for Brandon D. Smith". Christianity Today. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "Amazon Author: Brandon D. Smith". Amazon.