Department of Bible and Theology Faculty
Dr. Robin Gallaher Branch
Professor of Bible and Theology
Contact Information
Office Phone: 320-9700 Ext. 1091
Fax: 320-9709
E-Mail: rgbranch@crichton.edu
Education
PhD in Hebrew Studies, University of Texas at Austin, 2000
MA, High Honors, in Biblical Literature, Oral Roberts University, 1991
Fulbright Fellowship to South Africa, 2002-2003
MA Honors, in Politics and Economic History, University of Glasgow, 1972
Teaching Interests
Biblical Narration
Biblical Characters
Old Testament
Wisdom Literature
Research Interests
The concept of joy in the biblical text
The concept of servant/slave in biblical narration
The significance of silent and anonymous women in biblical narration
Book on the textual significance of silent and anonymous set to be published by Hendrickson in 2008
16 published journal articles, 2000-2007; 3 pending
18 articles published in religious magazines in South Africa and America, 2002-2006, 3 pending
47 published book reviews in journals, 2000-2007; 3 pending
42 academic papers presented in the United States and overseas, 2000-2007, 1 pending
40 articles published in books by Eerdmans, InterVarsity Press, Zondervan, St. Andrews Press,
2000-2006; 9 pending
5 poems published, 2003, 1 pending
Professional Memberships/Affiliations
Society of Biblical Literature
European Association of Biblical Studies
Favorite Quote
"But immediately Jesus spoke to them saying, "Be of good cheer! It is I! Do not be afraid." Matthew 14:27
