Projects per year
Personal profile
About
A native of North Carolina and a graduate of Campbell University, Dr. Barry Jones joined the Divinity School faculty in 2000. He previously taught at Mars Hill University in Mars Hill, NC and before that was pastor of Park View Baptist Church in Durham, NC. He teaches courses in Biblical Hebrew and in the prophetic and poetic literature of the Old Testament, as well as individual courses on the books of Exodus, Jeremiah, and Psalms. An ordained minister, he has served as an interim pastor, preacher, and Bible study leader in numerous churches across NC. He and his wife Beth (CU ’85,’88) live in Raleigh and have two adult children.
Education/Academic qualification
Hebrew Bible and Semitic Studies, Ph.D., Duke University
… → 1994
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
… → 1988
Religion, B.A., Campbell University
… → 1985
Disciplines
- Religion
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Faculty Consultation Grant to restructure M.Div. assessment plan
Jones, B. (PI)
Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Religion and Theology
1/1/08 → …
Project: Research project
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Youth Theological Institute at Campbell University
Jones, B. (PI)
1/1/15 → 1/1/16
Project: Research project
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Creating a Culture of Call Conference at Campbell University Divinity School
Jones, B. (PI)
1/1/10 → 1/1/12
Project: Research project
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Cooperative Baptist Fellowship “Pastor-Scholar Studio”
Jones, B. (PI)
1/1/10 → 1/1/12
Project: Research project
Research output
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The Book of the Twelve in the Septuagint
Jones, B. A., Apr 21 2020, The Book of the Twelve: Composition, Reception, and Interpretation.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Gaining a Heart of Wisdom: A Model for Theological Interpretation of Scripture
Jones, B. A., May 15 2019Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Book review of Biblical Prophecy: Perspectives for Christian Theology, Discipleship, and Ministry by Ellen F. Davis
Jones, B. A., Jan 1 2017, In: Perspectives in Religious Studies.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › peer-review
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Book review of Do We Need the New Testament? Letting the Old Testament Speak for Itself by John Goldingay
Jones, B. A., Jan 1 2017, In: Perspectives in Religious Studies.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › peer-review
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Book review of This Strange and Sacred Scripture: Wrestling with the Old Testament and its Oddities by Matthew Schlimm
Jones, B. A., Jan 1 2017, In: Perspectives in Religious Studies.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › peer-review
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Nominating Committee, National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion (External organization)
Jones, B. A. (Member)
Jan 1 2015 → Jan 1 2016Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Dissertation Scholarship Committee, National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion (External organization)
Jones, B. A. (Member)
Jan 1 2014 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Prizes
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The John and G. Henton-Davies Prize for Outstanding Student in Old Testament Studies, 1988
Jones, B. A. (Recipient), 1988
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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The Frances Jackson Durham Hebrew Prize
Jones, B. A. (Recipient), 1987
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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American Bible Society Award for Excellence in the Study of Greek
Jones, B. A. (Recipient), 1984
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society
Jones, B. A. (Recipient), 1984
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities
Jones, B. A. (Recipient), 1984
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)