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Education

  • Ph.D., University of Toronto—St. Michael's College
  • M.Div., Duke Divinity School
  • B.A., Duke University

Research Interests

  • Early Christian responses to the problem of evil
  • Perspectives on suffering and emotions in Christian spirituality
  • Historical interactions between philosophy and Christian doctrine
  • Christian responses to other Middle Eastern missionary religions
  • The psychology of temptation
  • The role played by emotions in the Christian life

Byard Bennett, Ph.D.

  • Emeritus Professor of Historical and Philosophical Theology

  • Grand Rapids Theological Seminary

Education

  • Ph.D., University of Toronto—St. Michael's College
  • M.Div., Duke Divinity School
  • B.A., Duke University

Research Interests

  • Early Christian responses to the problem of evil
  • Perspectives on suffering and emotions in Christian spirituality
  • Historical interactions between philosophy and Christian doctrine
  • Christian responses to other Middle Eastern missionary religions
  • The psychology of temptation
  • The role played by emotions in the Christian life

Dr. Byard Bennett teaches historical theology classes and Moral Issues in Christian Life and Ministry. In 2008, he was tenured after five years of service. Bennett won the Student Senate Excellence in Teaching Award in 2005, 2006 and 2017.

Currently, Bennett serves on Grand Rapids Theological Seminary’s Admissions, Financial Aid, Assessment and Planning, Student Appeals (academic and non-academic) and Self-Study Review of Degree Programs committees.

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