Dr. Stephen Von Wyrick
Position:
Professor, College of Christian Studies
People often ask me: “Why do you teach at UMHB?” First, I am committed to my students who deserve the highest quality Christian education. I am excited about being part of that experience with them. Each student is unique and special. Second, my family has deep, historical ties to UMHB, the oldest Baptist college in Texas. Our family’s ties to Texas go back to the days of the Texas Revolution, and the establishment of the Republic of Texas. Great, great, great aunts on both sides of our family attended Baylor Female College. Third, when I was a child, our family supported Mary Hardin Baylor College through church donations during times when the college faced severe financial crisis. Serving as a professor at UMHB is more than a job or a career; it is a joy.
Phone:
254-295-4568
Email Address:
swyrick@umhb.edu
Area of Teaching:
Old Testament, Hebrew, Archeology, and Middle East Studies abroad
Degrees Earned:
B.A., Dallas Baptist University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Education/Teaching History:
Education:
- Ph.D. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Majors: Old Testament and Archaeology; Minor: Pastoral Theology, 1981. Dissertation, "A Historical and Theological Examination of Davidic Traditions in Israel During the Persian Period."
- M.Div. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminar, Major: Biblical Languages, 1976.
- B.A. Dallas Baptist University, Majors: History and Religion, 1973.
Post-doctoral studies:
- Wm. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research, Research on Archaeology of the Early Persian Period in Israel, Jerusalem, January 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010.
- Oxford University, Academic Visitor, official appointment—Research on Archaeology of the Early Achaemenid Period, Summer 2006.
- Oxford University, British Library, British Museum, Summer Development Leave—Research on Archaeology of the Early Achaemenid Period, Summer 2005.
- Wm. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research, Jerusalem, Israel. Annual Sabbatical and Appointment as Senior Research Fellow—Research on Archaeology of the Iron I Age in the Southern Levant, 1992-93.
- Hebrew Union College, Jerusalem, Israel. Annual Sabbatical—Courses in Modern and Classical Hebrew, 1992-1993.
- Brown University, Providence, RI. NEH Fellow—Judaic Studies, 1988-89.
Teaching and administrative experience:
- Professor of Hebrew, Archaeology, & Old Testament, The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 1994-present.
Served as Chair of the Department of Religion. - Lecturer, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Summer 2004.
- Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Religion, Baylor University, 2002-present.
- Adjunct Professor of Old Testament, Hebrew, and Archaeology, Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Southern California Campus, 1987-1994.
- Professor of Biblical Studies, California Baptist College (University), 1986-1994.
Served as Chair [Dean] of the Division [College] of Religion. - Adjunct Professor of Religion, Dallas Baptist University, 1982.
- Teaching Fellow in Old Testament, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1979-80.
- Teaching Assistant in Hebrew, Biblical Backgrounds, and Archaeology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1977-79.
Archaeological activities:
Director of the Glaser Archaeological Endowment Foundation (1992-present); Director of the Biblical
Archaeological Research Project Foundation (1993- present); Israel, Tel Gezer, served on staff (2001-present);
Israel, Tel Miqne—Ekron, served on staff and consortium (1992-1996); Israel, Tel Batashi—Timnah (1979, 1980, 1982,
1986); New Mexico, Mesa Pueblo—Native American Indian site (1978, 1979); Brazos River near Whitney, Texas—Native
American Indian site (1977, 1978).
Courses:
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor:
Aramaic; Archaeology of Ancient Egypt; Archaeology of Greece and Rome; Archaeology of Mesopotamia and Persia; Archaeology of Syria and Palestine; Archaeology, Ancient Near Eastern and Classical; Biblical Backgrounds; Deuteronomic History; Hebrew Exegesis, Advanced; Hebrew, Beginning I and II; Hebrew, Intermediate I and II; Internship in Church-Related Vocations; Islam and the West Honors Seminar; Major Prophets; Minor Prophets; New Testament Survey; Old Testament Introduction I and II; Old Testament Survey; Pentateuch; Poetical Books; Seminar on History of Christian Missions; Seminar: Middle East Studies; Wisdom Books; World Religions Seminar.
Baylor University:
Christian Heritage; Christian Scriptures; Old Testament Survey.
George W. Truett Theological Seminary:
Christian Scriptures.
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary:
Doctor of Ministry Project Planning Seminar; Amos-Hosea; Biblical Hermeneutics; Hebrew Exegesis; Introduction to Old Testament Hebrew; New Testament Backgrounds (Archaeology); Old Testament Introduction I & II; Special Studies in Hebrew; The Epistle to the Romans.
California Baptist College/University:
Archaeological Excavations in the Middle East ; Archaeology of Egypt; Archaeology of Mesopotamia; Archaeology of Syria-Palestine; Hebrew 1 & 2; Hermeneutics; New Testament Survey; Old Testament History; Old Testament Introduction 1 & 2; Old Testament Prophets; Old Testament Survey; Old Testament Theology; Old Testament Wisdom and Poetic Literature; Overview of the Bible; Pentateuch; Revelation.
Area of Expertise:
Old Testament, Hebrew, and Archaeology
Publications/Presentations:
Publications (selected):
- Archaeological photographs contributor to a soon-to-be released commentary on Mark.
- Archaeological photographs contributor to the book: Talbert, Charles H. Matthew. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2010.
- Series of Articles in Living Faith in Daily Life. Profiles in Character: From the Exodus Through the Return from Exile. Dallas: Baptist Way Press, 2011.
- Series of Articles in Living Faith in Daily Life. Dallas: Baptist Way Press, 2010.
- Series of Articles in God’s Mission. Dallas: Baptist Way Press, 2009.
- Series of Articles in 1 and 2 Kings: Leaders and followers—Failed and Faithful. Dallas: Baptist Way Press, 2008.
- Series of Articles in Job, Ecclesiastes, Habakkuk, Lamentations. Dallas: Baptist Way Press, 2007.
- Series of Articles in Psalms and Proverbs of Faith: Songs and Sayings of Faith. Dallas: Baptist Way Press, 2006.
- Series of Articles in Joshua and Judges. Dallas: Baptist Way Press, 2005.
- “Review of Richard A. Norris, ed., The Song of Songs: Interpreted by the Early Church and Medieval Commentators, Review of Biblical Literature” [http://www.bookreviews.org] (9/7/2004).
- Series of Articles in Genesis 12-50: Family Matters. Dallas: Baptist Way Press, 2001.
- Series of Articles in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, eds. David Noel Freedman, Allen C. Myers, and Astrid B. Beck. Grand Rapids, Mich. Cambridge, U.K.: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000: “Shunem,” “Ono,” “Naphath-Dor,” “Lod,” “Kishon,” “Ibleam,” “Harod,” “Gehenna,” “Elah,” “Baasha.”
- “Believer’s Church.” Baptist Distinctives Committee. Dallas: Baptist General Convention of Texas, 1997.
- “David’s Dynasty.” Biblical Illustrator, Summer 1992, 27-31.
- Series of Articles in Holman Bible Dictionary, edited by Trent C. Butler. Nashville, Tenn.: Holman Bible Publishers, 1991: “Semites,” “Leviathan.”
- “Zadok.” Biblical Illustrator, Spring 1991, 56-61.
- “Samson: Man of the Sun.” Biblical Illustrator, Spring 1989, 76-79.
- “Haggai’s Appeal to Tradition: Imagination Used as Authority.” In Religious Writings and Religious Systems Systemic Analysis of Holy Books in Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Greco-Roman Religions, Ancient Israel, and Judaism, eds. Jacob Neusner, Ernest S. Frerichs, and Amy-Jill Levine. Brown Studies in Religion, pp. 117-25. Atlanta, Ga.: Scholars Press, 1989.
- “Near Eastern Caravans.” Biblical Illustrator, Winter 1988.
- “Israel's Golden Calves.” Biblical Illustrator, Fall 1986, 1-12.
Professional presentations (selected):
- “Mesopotamian Deities, Diet, and Human Hierarchy.” American Schools of Oriental Research, Dallas, March 2009.
- “Forgeries for Fame and Fortune.” American Schools of Oriental Research, Dallas, March 2007.
- “Symbolism in Erotica at Pompeii and Herculaneum.” Ercolano, Italy, June 2006.
- “Anatomy of an Empty Tomb.” University of Mary Hardin Baylor Ministers Forum, Belton, TX, April 2006.
- “Tombs of the Early Achaemenid Rulers.” American Schools of Oriental Research, Dallas, March 2006.
- “Fortified Cities of Northern Yehud in the Early Persian Period.” American Schools of Oriental Research, Dallas, March 2005.
- “Overseas Study Programs in the Middle East—Issues for Academic Institutions Sending Students to ‘Hot Spots’.” American Schools of Oriental Research, Dallas, March 2005
- “Persian Influence in Judea during the Early Post-Exilic Period.” American Schools of Oriental Research, Dallas, March 2004
- “Cambyses and the Temples Doomed.” American Schools of Oriental Research, Dallas, March 2003
- “Out of Failure Rises Hope: an Examination of Haggai 2:20-23.” National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion, Dallas, March 2002
- “Boundary Lists in the Book of Joshua: a Re-Examination.” American Schools of Oriental Research, Dallas, March 2002
- “The West’s Role in the Rise of the Middle East Conflict: the Early Years.” American Schools of Oriental Research, Dallas, March 2002
- “Review of the Holman Bible Atlas by Thomas Brisco.” American Schools of Oriental Research, Dallas, March 2001
- “Tradition in the Book of Haggai.” Society of Biblical Literature, Pacific Coast Region, Claremont, Spring 1989
Service (missions, ministry, etc...):
Dr. Wyrick has extensive pastoral experience, and has served several churches as interim pastor and as the speaker/preacher at Bible conferences, young adult conferences, single adult conferences, and worship services. He is a sought-after speaker for pulpit supply, revivals, and Bible studies. Additionally, Dr. Wyrick is actively involved in denominational service, and mission and community service.
Professional Societies:
American Schools of Oriental Research; Israel Exploration Society; National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion; National Association of Professors of Hebrew; Society of Biblical Literature; Southwest Commission of Religious Studies; Institute of Biblical Research; Eta Beta Rho
Awards/Grants:
Dr. Wyrick has received grants totaling $150,000+ for study and travel related to archaeology designated for faculty and students; Recipient of the Summer Development Leave Award granted by the Trustees of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (2005, 2006); Recipient of the Trustee Award for Academic Excellence and Professionalism, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Dorot Travel Grant for Archaeological Research in Israel (1992); National Endowment for the Humanities Grant (1988, 1989); Who's Who Among America’s Teachers (1996); Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities (1978, 1979).
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