Theological Studies
Theological Studies

Michael J. Svigel

Assistant Professor of Theological Studies

B.S., Philadelphia Biblical University, 1996; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 2001; Ph.D., 2008.

As a writer for Insight for Living Michael J. Svigel has written or coauthored numerous resources targeting a Christian lay audience. As a scholar he regularly presents papers at the Evangelical Theological Society and has published articles in Bibliotheca Sacra and Trinity Journal. His book titles include Heroes and Heretics: Solving the Modern Mystery of the Ancient Church and Heir of the Forgotten Realm, a work of Christian juvenile fantasy. Many of his written works—from scholarly articles to theological humor—can be found online at www.bible.org or www.svigel.com. He and his wife, Stephanie, have three children, Sophie, Lucas, and Nathan.

  • ST101 - Introduction to Theology
  • ST102 - Trinitarianism
  • ST103 - Angelology, Anthropology, and Sin
  • ST104 - Soteriology
  • ST105 - Sanctification and Ecclesiology
  • ST106 - Eschatology
  • HT101 - The Church to the Modern Era
  • HT102 - The Church in the Modern Era: Europe and America
  1. "Christ as Arche in Revelation 3:14—Source, Ruler, or Beginning?." Bibliotheca Sacra April-June 2004, no. 161 (2004). 215-231.
  2. "The Phantom Heresy: Did the Council of Ephesus (431) Condemn Chiliasm?." Trinity Journal 24 (2003). 105-112.
  3. "The Apocalypse of John and the Rapture of the Church: A Reevaluation." Trinity Journal 22 (2001). 23-74.
Michael J. Svigel
office:
TODD 109
phone:
214-841-3790
email:
website:
www.retrochristianity.com
Academic Interests
  • Early church
  • Christology
  • Eschatology
  • Ecclesiology