Dr. Robert Lowery
Professor of New Testament
Dean of Bible and Theology
Office: Restoration Hall 16
Phone: 217.732.3168 x 2272
Education:
- Ph.D. University of Aberdeen 1991
- M.Div. Lincoln Christian Seminary (New Testament) 1973
- ThM. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
- B.A. Lincoln Christian College
Appointed to Faculty: 1975
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Professional/Academic Activities:
- Evangelical Theological Society
- Tyndale Fellowship of Cambridge, England
- Board of Directors for TCM International
Courses:
- BI 610 Scripture in Context
- BI 810 Biblical Interpretation for Ministry
- NT 631 Exegesis of a Synoptic Gospel
- NT 633 Gospel of John
- NT 634 Acts
- NT 635 Pauline Letters
- NT 637 Hebrews
- NT 638 General Letters
- NT 639 Revelation
- NT 650 Preaching from the NT
- NT 652 NT Use of OT
- NT 724 Readings in Greek
- NT 899 Special Issues
Publications:
- Revelation’s Rhapsody: Listening to the Lyrics of the Lamb, How to Read the Book of Revelation (jointly printed by College Press – Joplin, MO and Logos Bible Software – Bellingham, WA, 2006). This is the first volume in a projected three volume series. Dr. Lowery is currently working on the second volume which is a commentary based on the interpretive principles found in the first volume. The final volume is to focus on such issues as the millennium, the mark of the beast, the Antichrist and more.
- Dr. Lowery has written numerous articles for The Christian Standard, The Lookout, the Standard Lesson Commentary, Leaven, The Stone-Campbell Journal and Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society.
Dr. Lowery has contributed chapters for numerous books, including: - Revelation in the 2010 edition of The Quest Study Bible (Zondervan)
- Evangelicalism and the Stone-Campbell Movement (InterVarsity Press)
- Essentials of Christian Faith (College Press, Joplin, MO)
- Taking Every Thought Captive (College Press)
- A Humble Defense (College Press)
- He also contributed the study notes on Revelation for The Quest Study Bible (Zondervan, 1994)
Additional Professional Experience:
- Dr. Lowery is often in demand as preacher, conference speaker or seminar leader especially in the study of Revelation
- He teaches at Haus Edelweiss for Training Christians for Ministry in Vienna, Austria
- He has traveled extensively and has led study tours to places such as Greece, Turkey and Israel
Personal:
- Married to Marilyn
- Two children: Rachel, married to Joe Mollet and Brian, married to the former Sarah Szoke
- Three granddaughters
- Personal Web site: http://rlowery.com