Joel Soza
Director of Bible, Theology, and Ministry Programs, Humanities, Education, & Ministry
Professor of Biblical Studies
About Joel Soza
Joel Soza, D.Th., is a professor of biblical studies. He has served for seven years as the head of the Bible, theology, and ministry program. Soza earned his doctorate in Old Testament theology from the University of South Africa. He has also published three books in his field and teaches courses in biblical studies and theology. As an active lead pastor, Soza teaches ministry courses and oversees student internships. He is an ordained minister with the Brethren Church.
Education
- D.Th., The University of South Africa
- M.A.O.T., Ashland Theological Seminary
- M.A.N.T., Ashland Theological Seminary
- B.S.B.A., Bowling Green State University
AWARDS
- 2017 Distinguished Faculty Award for Scholarship/Creative Expression
Classes I Teach
- Bible and Introduction to Theology
- The Spirituality & Ethics of Food & Eating
- Introduction to Ministry
- Pastoral Care
- Senior Capstone
- Internship
Signature Experiences
- Present, Director of Bible, Theology, and Ministry Programs, Malone University
- 1998-present, Professor of Biblical Studies, Malone University
- Present, Lead Pastor, First Brethren Church; Ordained Minister, Ashland Brethren
- Outreach Coordinator, Youth Pastor, Christian Education Pastor, Associate Pastor, Worship Pastor
Recent Scholarly Work & Publications
Introducing the Bible to 21st Century Readers, Linus Publishing
Lucifer, Leviathan, Lilith, and Other Mysterious Creatures of the Bible, Hamilton Books
Food and God: A Theological Apporach to Eating, Diet, & Weight Control, Wipf & Stock
Published academic articles through Inter-Varsity Press, Abingdon Press, and the Ashland Theological Journal
Wrote book reviews for the Church Health Reader Magazine