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Brian Koning
Faculty, Theology OFTF
College of Theology
Biography
Brian grew up in Arizona, by way of Georgia and Illinois, and has been a part of GCU since 2016. He has a degree in Computer Information Systems, a MDiv in Biblical Communication, a ThM in pedagogy, and a PhD in Old Testament studies. He and his high school sweetheart, now wife, Hannah, have three children. You will find him reading, writing, playing games (video or tabletop), and watching sports for fun. Board gaming is a passion and hobby of his, and he is a faculty co-advisor for GCU’s board game club. 
Education
  • Master of Divinity
  • Master of Theology
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Programs Taught
  • Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry
  • Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry (Accelerated Pathway to Master of Divinity)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Biblical Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Biblical Studies (Accelerated Pathway to MDiv)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Global Ministry
Classes
  • BIB-106: Old Testament Survey
  • BIB-350: Pentateuch
  • BIB-355: Biblical Interpretation and Application
  • BIB-611: Old Testament Exegesis: Pentateuch
  • CWV-101: Christian Worldview
Research Interests
  • Intertextuality, Old Testament, Prophets
Publications
  • Brian M Koning. (2016). Review of Song of Songs by Ian Duguid.
  • Brian M Koning. (2017). Review of The Message of the Twelve: Hearing the Voice of the Minor Prophets by Richard Alan Fuhr Jr. and Gary E. Yates.
  • Brian M Koning. (2018). Review of How to Read & Understand the Biblical Prophets by Peter J. Gentry.
  • Brian M Koning. (2018). Unique Hermeneutical Issues in the Homiletical Treatment of Historical Texts: A Case Study on 1 Kings 21:1-29.
  • Brian M Koning. (2020). Review of Riddles and Revelations by Mark Boda, Russell Meek, and William Osborne.
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