Dr Peter Christofides

Bth, MA, D Litt et Phil, Ph D
Lecturer – Theology

Email: peter.christofides@nd.edu.au
Phone: 08 9433 0131

  • Biography

    After completing National Service, Peter studied an Advance Diploma in Theology (Christian Education) at Rosebank Bible College. While completing his Honours degree in Theology (Practical Theology) at the University of South Africa (UNISA), he worked at the YMCA in Johannesburg – amongst street children. He went on to complete a MA (Biblical Studies) from the University of Johannesburg, where he also did a Doctorate (D. Litt et Phil) on peace and reconciliation. Peter has worked at the SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation) as a television producer in the Religious Department. Following that, he was then appointed as Principal of Rosebank Bible College. From there he went as a lecturer and Dean of Students at the Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa in Johannesburg where he headed up the Missions Department as well as the Biblical Languages Department. He also went on to complete a second doctorate (PhD) on the “rediscovery of the role of the laity in the mission of the church”.

  • Teaching areas

    Theology, New Testament Greek

  • Research expertise and supervision

    New Testament Greek

  • Journal articles and proceedings

    Articles in Various Journals – Theologica Evangelica, Ekklesiastikos Pharos, HTS Theological Studies, Journal for Semitics, Neotestamentica: Journal of the New Testament Society of South Africa (NTSSA) & Practical Theology in South Africa:

    • The Role of Peace & Suffering in 1 Peter
    • Rediscovering the Role of the Laity in the Mission of the Church: A Reflection on the Southern African Baptist Situation.
    • A Critical Evaluation of Short Term Missions and its Short and Long Term Effectiveness.
    • Adultery and Fornication – A Biblical Perspective.
    • Reading the Bible from a Theological Viewpoint.
    • A number of chapters in different books and publications.
    • Characteristics of a Healthy Church.
    • The Importance of Bible Study Tools in the Exegetical Process.
    • Knowing the Greek Parts of Speech in Effective New Testament Exegesis.
    • Trends and Issues in Doing Missions.
    • Modern trends in World Religions.