GCU Faculty | Ryan Brandt

Ryan Brandt

Professor

Biography

Dr. Brandt teaches theology, historical theology, and honors Christian worldview for the College of Theology. He has published chapters and journal articles on the beatific vision and theosis, contemplation, spiritual reading (the lectio), theological interpretation, and spiritual formation. He is an editor and contributor for the books, Theological Interpretation of Scripture for Spiritual Formation (Leiden, Netherlands: Brill, 2023) and Spiritual Formation for the Global Church: A Multi-Denominational, Multi-Ethnic Approach (Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2021). He is currently working on a book on the beatific vision. He is managing editor of the Journal of Biblical and Theological Studies and a member of the Scripture and University Seminar (KLC Scripture Collective). His wife, Laura, is an architectural-mechanical engineer, and they have two children, Evelyn and Aliya.

Education

Master of Divinity
Doctor of Philosophy

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

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Classes

CWV-101: Christian Worldview
CWV-106HN: Christianity: Story, Theology and Mission
HON-106G: Freshmen Symposium & Seminar – COT
HON-110: Honors Symposium
HTH-201: Christian Theology I

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Publications

Authors. (2015). Title.
Brandt, R.. (2015). Title.
“Heresy,” Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, revised edition, ed. Chad Brand, Charles Draper, and Archie England (Nashville: Holman Bible, 2015).
Associate Editor, Journal of Biblical and Theological Studies, Issue 1.1. Published in-print by Wipf and Stock and (open-access) online.
“Why Studying Philosophy of Science Matters: An Editorial Invitation and Introduction,” Journal of Biblical and Theological Studies, 2.2 (Fall 2017): 147-56

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Presentations

Evangelical Theological Society Annual Meeting
Evangelical Theological Society Annual Meeting
Evangelical Theological Society, Annual Meeting
Evangelical Theological Society, Annual Meeting
Evangelical Philosophical Society, Southeast Regional Meeting

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Awards

GRANT AWARD • Project Title: “Theological Interpretation for Moral Formation” • Project Outcomes: An International Conference and Edited Book with John Frederick. The conference (based in Brisbane, Australia and hosted online) is an international biblical studies and theology conference bringing scholars and practitioners into a global conversation through a multiple-day event. The conference is a hybrid conference that takes place in ‘learning hubs’ across the world, usually in churches, seminaries, or theological colleges and universities. • Award amount: $4,500 - 2019
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY SCHOLAR • Presented to GCU faculty members who “exhibit extraordinary accomplishments in research or creative scholarship through teaching, discovery, scholarly engagement, and service.” - 2018
Honors Faculty of the Year - 2024
NSCS DISTINGUISHED HONORARY MEMBER (2017-Present) • “A distinguished honorary member is an influential and well-known individual from the campus, local or national community, who the chapter officers wish to recognize for their embodiment of NSCS’s pillars of Scholarship, Leadership and Service.” • One or two faculty, staff, or administration are awarded the honor each year at the local chapter (GCU) - 2017
MOST IMPACTFUL FACULTY APPRECIATION AWARD • Given to one faculty member of the university each year • For “leadership, service, and dedication to our honors students.” - 2016

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