Dr. Scott Shidemantle has a focused interest in the area of the New Testament′s Johannine Literature—Gospel of John, Letters of John, and John′s Revelation. He is an ordained Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He and his wife, Wendy, have two sons, John and Luke.
Disciplines/Field of Instruction
Biblical Studies
Degrees Received
Ph.D., 2001, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Th.M., 1992, Princeton Theological Seminary
M.Div., 1991, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
B.A., 1987, Slippery Rock University
Courses Taught
BIB 112 - Old Testament Survey
BIB 151 - Freshman Honors: Issues in Old Testament Studies
BIB 152 - Freshman Honors: Issues in New Testament Studies
“John 7:37-39: Exploring the Freed-Carson Proposal” – a scholarly paper given at the November 2003 Evangelical Theological Society meeting in Atlanta, GA
"The Gospel of Philip's portrayal of Jesus and Mary Magdalene: a review of the contribution of Antti Marjanen's The Woman Jesus Loved to the discussion" given at the November 2005 Evangelical Theological Society meeting in Valley Forge, PA
Organized and led study trips to Israel every other year, in coordination with BIB 341 “Archaeology and Geography of Israel,” for students, alumni and friends of the college since the summer of 2004.
Current Projects
I am in the process of organizing our ninth Geneva College study trip to Israel since 2000, scheduled for December 2021/January 2022.
I am also preparing to serve as Visiting Professor at Jerusalem University College in Israel during the Spring 2022 semester.
In addition, I am also currently working on a book review of Mark Zhakevich’s book Follow Me: The Benefits of Discipleship in the Gospel of John – to be published in an upcoming edition of the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society.
Awards & Distinctions Received
Distinguished American High School Students, 1983
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1987
Affiliations
Full member of the Evangelical Theological Society
Full member of the Society for Biblical Literature
Ruling Elder, Chapel Presbyterian Church (PCA)
Miscellaneous
I enjoy spending as much of my free time as possible with my lovely wife, Wendy, and our two awesome sons John and Luke.