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Mark Daniel - 
Scripture Press Ministries Professor of Biblical Studies and Pedagogy

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Teaching Old Testament and Hebrew, supervising doctoral students

Typical day

Classroom teaching, committee meeting, study

What do I enjoy about my job?

Continuing to learn new things in my field, interacting with students and colleagues

Challenging aspects

Juggling teaching and research & writing with administrative duties

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

I have enjoyed teaching biblical studies in a way that is relevant for modern life for many years

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Research and classroom experience


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

Old Testament professor at a seminary in Guatemala City, Guatemala until 1996; then at Denver Seminary in Denver, Colorado (USA) from 1996–2016; now at Wheaton College since 2016, where I have an endowed chair.

Where do I see myself in the future?

I will be here at Wheaton College until my retirement, which will probably be in 6–7 years.


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Have a love for the field and people.


Last updated: 05 Nov 2020