Eric Beck

EDUCATION

• 2014–2018 PhD Early Christianity, University of Edinburgh: Supervised by Paul Foster.
  
  • Thesis Title: “ Perceiving the Mystery of the Merciful Son of God, an Analysis of the Purpose of the Apocalypse of Peter”
  • My research offered the first detailed comparative analysis of the various recensions of the Apocalypse of Peter and the first thorough exegesis regarding the primary purpose of the text.
• 2013–2014 MLitt Scripture and Theology, University of St Andrews. Dissertation: “Internal Parallels as Evidence of a Longer Transitio in 2 Peter 3”
• 2007–2011 BA Biblical Studies, Colorado Christian University
• 2003–2007 High School Diploma, Plymouth High School

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

• 2019–Present Research Fellow, Centre for Advanced Studies “Beyond Canon”, University of Regensburg: 
  
  • Digitally transcribe manuscripts from images / Translate Ethiopic texts into English
  • Give lectures/presentations on current state of research
  • Prepare PhD thesis and other materials for publication
• 2014–2018 PhD Research, University of Edinburgh
  • Compare recensions of a text in order to ascertain the oldest version of the text
  • Translate and utilise texts in languages such as German, Greek, Hebrew, and Ethiopic
  • Attend conferences and give lectures on my findings
  • Gain familiarity with a broad range of ancient documents from different cultures and
  • centuries
  • Take risks by asking questions and proposing answers not yet addressed in scholarship

TEACHING/EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 2019–Present Lay Theological Advisor and Ministry Development Coordinator to the Bishop of Moray, Ross, and Caithness
  • Create and establish Continuing Ministerial Development programmes in the diocese
  • Create and establish lay education and training opportunities in the diocese
  • Work with the Bishop and others, such as the Scottish Episcopal Institute, to identify and address areas where further training is needed in the diocese
  • Teach courses and deliver lectures throughout the diocese
• 2015–2016 Tutor, University of Edinburgh
  • Facilitate classroom discussion
  • Mark student exams and essays
  • Address student concerns when appropriate
• 2010–2011 Teacher’s Assistant, Colorado Christian University
  • Deliver classroom lectures whenever the primary lecturer was absent
  • Facilitate classroom discussion
  • Mark student exams and essays
  • Attend and assess student presentations
  • Address student concerns when appropriate

AWARDS

• 2014: Distinction in Dissertation from the University of St Andrews
• 2011: Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Colorado Christian University
• 2011: Outstanding Senior in Biblical Studies, Colorado Christian University
• 2010–2011: Hebrew National Honours Society (Eta Beta Rho), Colorado Christian University
• 2007–2011: Deans List, Colorado Christian University
• 2007: Salutatorian, Plymouth High School

MONOGRAPHS

• “Perceiving the Mystery of the Merciful Son of God: An Analysis of the Purpose of the Apocalypse of Peter.” PhD diss., The University of Edinburgh, 2018 (accepted for publication in Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament Series I by Mohr Siebeck, forthcoming)
• English translation of the Ethiopic text “The Second Coming of Christ and the Resurrection of the Dead” for a collection of apocalyptic literature in translation by Yale University Press (forthcoming)

ARTICLES

• "Peter—Human,” review of Peter—Apocalyptic Seer: The Influence of the Apocalypse Genre on Matthew’s Portrayal of Peter by John R. Markley. The Expository Times 127, no. 1 (2015): 42-43.
• "A New Educator’s Handbook,” The Professor’s Puzzle: Teaching in Christian Academics by Michael S. Lawson. The Expository Times 127, no. 7 (2016): 359.
• "Scripture and Cosmology,” review of Scripture and Cosmology: Reading the Bible Between the Ancient World and Modern Science by Kyle Greenwood. The Expository Times 127, no. 9 (2016): 463.
• "Interpreting the Bible and the Contemporary World,” review of The Bible in the Contemporary World: Exploring Texts and Contexts—Then and Now by Richard Bauckham, The Expository Times 127, no. 12 (2016): 611.
• "The Forgiveness of Sins,” The Forgiveness of Sins by Tim Carter, The Expository Times 128, no. 12 (2017): 608.

PAPERS GIVEN

• “Will the Real Apocalypse of Peter Please Stand Up?” – Centre for Advanced Studies – Beyond Canon, University of Regensburg, May 2019
• “The Apocalypse of Peter in Ethiopic Tradition” – Ethiopic Texts in New Testament Studies, held in Durham, England, June 2018
• “Perceiving the Mystery of the Merciful Son of God: An Analysis of the Purpose of the Apocalypse of Peter” – British New Testament Society Conference, held in Maynooth, Ireland, Sept 2017
• “Hell in Context: A New Reading of the Apocalypse of Peter” – Society of Biblical Literature International Meeting, held in Berlin, Germany, Aug 2017
• “What the Hell is the Purpose of the Apocalypse of Peter?” – Biblical Studies Research Seminar, held in Edinburgh, Scotland, April 2017
• “Compassion for the Damned: An Argument Against a Monitory Reading of the Apocalypse of Peter” Workshop on the Greek/Ethiopic Apocalypse of Peter, held in Regensburg, Germany, May 2016
  

OTHER CONFERENCES ATTENDED

• British New Testament Society Conference, held in Chester, United Kingdom, Sept 2016
• British New Testament Society Conference, held in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, Sept 2015
• Muted Voices: Neglected Texts and Early Christian Identities, held in Durham, England, April 2015
• Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting, held in Chicago, USA, Nov 2012
• Society of Biblical Literature Regional Meeting, held in Denver, USA, Mar 2010
• Society of Biblical Literature Regional Meeting, held in Omaha, USA, Mar 2009

A researcher and educator specialised in early christianity, both within and beyond the Christian canon. I am interested in developing a career which involves both continuing my research in early christianity, particularly Petrine studies, and improving educational and training opportunities within the Christian church.