Richard Cunningham's training and passion is specifically in New Testament and Christian origins from the perspective of historical criticism and literary criticism.  Generally, his training consists of ancient near eastern religions, the Hebrew Bible, intertestamental  literature, early Jewish literature and Greco-Roman religions and culture.  His particular research interest is in the relationship between the oldest three gospels (Mark, Matthew and Luke), commonly known as the synoptic problem.  Professor Cunningham's pedagogy heavily relies on recent advancements in neuroscience in order to equip students not only for academic success but also for vocational success through cultivating a dynamic classroom community, imparting life skills and developing critical thinking.

 

 

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Candidate, Claremont University

M.Div., Westminster Seminary California

M.A. Divinity, University of Chicago

B.A., University of Northern Colorado

 

 

AFFILIATIONS

Society of Biblical Literature

The North American Patristics Society

American Philogical Association