Iran: Further Reading

Theology

Posted by: Daniel M. Gurtner, Ph.D. | March 26, 2026

Protected: Book Excerpt – Engaging the First Christian Historian

Read an excerpt from Daniel M. Gurtner's article in this festschrift in honor of Dr. Steve Walton

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Daniel M. Gurtner, Ph.D.

Professor of New Testament Studies

Dr. Gurtner has a passion for making Christ known through careful, deliberate, and worshipful study of the Bible, and training students to do the same.

Theology

Posted by: Philip O. Hopkins | March 4, 2026

Persecution and Protection of Iranian Christians

A closer look at the history of Christianity in Iran may be helpful in understanding the current war in Iran.

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Philip O. Hopkins

Professor of Missions

Philip O. Hopkins is a professor of missions and chair of the Missions and Intercultural Studies Department at Gateway Seminary. He earned Ph.D. in applied theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a second Ph.D. in Iranian history from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland). He is also the associate editor of the IRAN: Journal of the British Institute of Persian Studies.

Theology

Posted by: Adam P. Groza | December 19, 2025

The Gateway Journal of Theology Inaugural Issue

Read all new articles in the inaugural issue of The Gateway Journal of Theology.

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Adam P. Groza

President

Adam is a native Californian and has taught philosophy-related classes at a variety of institutions including California Baptist University, Tarleton State University, Scarborough College, and Korea Baptist Theological Seminary.

Theology

Posted by: Robb Torseth | July 11, 2025

“Faith is a tree known by its fruits”: The Gisle Johnson Project

The Gisle Johnson Project is a new research endeavor spearheaded by Robb Torseth

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Robb Torseth

Public Service Librarian & Adjunct Professor at Gateway Seminary

Theology

Posted by: Cameron Schweitzer | May 23, 2025

Excerpt — Towards a Clearer Understanding of Jonathan Edwards’s Biblical Typology: A Case Study in the ‘Blank Bible’

Dr. Cameron Schweitzer provides new insights into Jonathan Edwards's often mischaracterized typology.

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Cameron Schweitzer

Director, San Francisco Campus | Associate Professor of Historical Theology

Dr. Schweitzer serves as the Director of Gateway Seminary’s San Francisco Campus and an Associate Professor of Historical Theology. His desire is to help Christians find all of their joy in all of the manifold excellencies of Jesus Christ.

Theology

Posted by: Chris Chun | March 21, 2025

Excerpt — The Complete Works of Andrew Fuller Volume 10: Apologetic Works

In Dr. Chris Chun's newest publication, he provides commentary for The Complete Works of Andrew Fuller Volume 10: Apologetic Works.

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Chris Chun

Professor of Church History | Director, Jonathan Edwards Center

Dr. Chris Chun is the professor of Church History and the director of Jonathan Edwards Center at Gateway Seminary. Chris' doctoral research at St. Andrews University was focused on the eighteenth-century Edwardsean Baptists in Britain. He also has served as president of The Evangelical Theological Society (Far West Region).

Theology

Posted by: Kevin Chen | February 21, 2025

Excerpt — Integrating Theology, Church, and Ministry in a Chinese Seminary

In Dr. Kevin Chen's new book Integrating Theology, Church, and Ministry in a Chinese Seminary, he and his coauthors explore how to integrate theology, ministry, and cultural awareness in seminary education, particularly within a Chinese diaspora context.

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Kevin Chen

Professor of Old Testament

Theology

Posted by: Robb Torseth | November 22, 2024

Theology the Norwegian Way: The Curious Case of Gisle Johnson

Gisle Johnson was a prolific scholar who made significant contributions to Norwegian theology. However, with barely any of his works translated into English, few today know about this maverick scholar. Dr. Robb Torseth hopes to change that.

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Robb Torseth

Public Service Librarian & Adjunct Professor at Gateway Seminary

Theology

Posted by: Philip O. Hopkins | November 8, 2024

Excerpt – John Piper, Calvinism, and Missions: A Way Forward

Read this section of Dr. Hopkins' new book on the theology of John Piper.

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Philip O. Hopkins

Professor of Missions

Philip O. Hopkins is a professor of missions and chair of the Missions and Intercultural Studies Department at Gateway Seminary. He earned Ph.D. in applied theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a second Ph.D. in Iranian history from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland). He is also the associate editor of the IRAN: Journal of the British Institute of Persian Studies.