Phone: (626) 815-6000 Ext. 5247
Fax: (626) 815-5469
Email: boropeza@apu.edu
Office Location: West Campus, Duke 250
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B. J. Oropeza, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, Division of Religion and Philosophy
School of Theology
Profile
B. J. Oropeza, Ph.D., is Associate Professor in Biblical Studies in the Division of Religion and Philosophy for the School of Theology. Among many publications are his books Paul and Apostasy: Eschatology, Perseverance, Falling Away in the Corinthian Congregation, and The Gospel According to Superheroes: Religion and Popular Culture. Oropeza has been invited to speak on various panels, seminars, and talk shows about his areas of expertise including pop culture, eschatology, and biblical theology.
Education
Ph.D. - New Testament Theology, Durham University, Durham, England, 1998
M.A.Th. - Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, 1993
M.A. - Apologetics, Simon Greenleaf School of Law, Anaheim, California, 1991
B.A. - Biblical Studies, Northern California Bible College, Pleasanton, California, 1989
Credentials/Certifications
Certified Instructor in Computer Software
M.A.Th. - Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, 1993
M.A. - Apologetics, Simon Greenleaf School of Law, Anaheim, California, 1991
B.A. - Biblical Studies, Northern California Bible College, Pleasanton, California, 1989
Credentials/Certifications
Certified Instructor in Computer Software
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Oropeza, B.J. (July, 2007) What Ever Happened to Judas? Apostasy and the End of Judas in the Synoptic Gospels. Paper presented at the Synoptic Gospels Seminar, Society of Biblical Literature International Conference. Vienna, Austria.
Oropeza, B.J (Feb. 2007) Spirituality and Popular Culture: Neo as Messianic Hero of the Matrix. Fe Science and Religion seminar. Azusa Pacific University.
Oropeza, B.J., and Thompson, Craig (March 2006) Comic Books and Spirituality. Hammer Museum (LAMCA): Masters of American Comics Exhibition, Los Angeles.
Oropeza, B.J. and Dixon, Buzz, et. al. (Feb. 2006) Spiritual Values in Comic Books.” New York-Comic Convention, New York.
Oropeza, B.J. (June/June 2005) Who Has Resisted His Will? Paul's Evasive Reply on Free-Will and Divine Sovereignty (Romans 9-11). Paper presented at the ANZATS conference; Perth, Australia; July, 2005; and also at the SBL International Conference, Singapore, June, 2005.
Publications
Oropeza, B.J. (forthcoming) Galatians. (A commentary on Galatians) in The Wesley Study Bible. Nashville: Abingdon Press
Oropeza, B.J. (forthcoming) The Book of Tobit. A New Translation from the Septuagint. Fairhaven: Logos Software Interlinear Resource.
Oropeza, B.J (2007) Paul and Apostasy: Eschatology, Perseverance, and Falling Away in the Corinthian Congregation. Eugene: Wipf & Stock
Oropeza, B.J. (2007) Paul and Theodicy: Intertextual Gleanings on God's Justice and Faithfulness to Israel in Romans 9-11 New Testament Studies 53: 57-80.
Oropeza, B. J. (1995). A Time to Laugh: The Holy Laughter Phenomenon Examined. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson.
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Oropeza, B.J. (July, 2007) What Ever Happened to Judas? Apostasy and the End of Judas in the Synoptic Gospels. Paper presented at the Synoptic Gospels Seminar, Society of Biblical Literature International Conference. Vienna, Austria.
Oropeza, B.J (Feb. 2007) Spirituality and Popular Culture: Neo as Messianic Hero of the Matrix. Fe Science and Religion seminar. Azusa Pacific University.
Oropeza, B.J., and Thompson, Craig (March 2006) Comic Books and Spirituality. Hammer Museum (LAMCA): Masters of American Comics Exhibition, Los Angeles.
Oropeza, B.J. and Dixon, Buzz, et. al. (Feb. 2006) Spiritual Values in Comic Books.” New York-Comic Convention, New York.
Oropeza, B.J. (June/June 2005) Who Has Resisted His Will? Paul's Evasive Reply on Free-Will and Divine Sovereignty (Romans 9-11). Paper presented at the ANZATS conference; Perth, Australia; July, 2005; and also at the SBL International Conference, Singapore, June, 2005.
Publications
Oropeza, B.J. (forthcoming) Galatians. (A commentary on Galatians) in The Wesley Study Bible. Nashville: Abingdon Press
Oropeza, B.J. (forthcoming) The Book of Tobit. A New Translation from the Septuagint. Fairhaven: Logos Software Interlinear Resource.
Oropeza, B.J (2007) Paul and Apostasy: Eschatology, Perseverance, and Falling Away in the Corinthian Congregation. Eugene: Wipf & Stock
Oropeza, B.J. (2007) Paul and Theodicy: Intertextual Gleanings on God's Justice and Faithfulness to Israel in Romans 9-11 New Testament Studies 53: 57-80.
Oropeza, B. J. (1995). A Time to Laugh: The Holy Laughter Phenomenon Examined. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson.
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Professional Experience
Industry Experience
Author, guest speaker, radio/television talk shows
Ministerial/Para-church Experience
Local minister/conference ministerial candidate for the Free Methodist denomination
Author, guest speaker, radio/television talk shows
Ministerial/Para-church Experience
Local minister/conference ministerial candidate for the Free Methodist denomination
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Associations, Boards, Committees
Member, Society of Biblical Literature
Member, Pop Culture Society
Member, Society of Biblical Literature
Member, Pop Culture Society
Special Interests and Activities
Intertextual Interpretation of Scripture
Apostasy and Perseverance
Socio-Rhetorical Method
Charismatic/Pentecostal issues
Eschatology
Jesus and Paul
Pop culture and Religion
Apostasy and Perseverance
Socio-Rhetorical Method
Charismatic/Pentecostal issues
Eschatology
Jesus and Paul
Pop culture and Religion
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