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Garry Jost, D.Min.

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Department of Religious Studies
gjost@mymail.marylhurst.edu

Education

D.Min., Drew University
M.Div., Associated Mennonite Seminary
MS, University of Wisconsin, Madison
BA, Wichita State College
BA, Tabor College, Kansas

Classes Taught

Biblical Prophets: Inspirations to Create a Better World
Contemporary & Personal Theology of Pastoral & Spiritual Care
Torah: Pentateuch, First Five Books of the Bible
Writings, Psalms, & Wisdom Literature in the Bible
Biblical Hebrew I, II, III
New Testament Greek I, II, III

About

Garry Jost's special interests are biblical languages, biblical interpretation, Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), and the history and faith of Judaism.

In recent years he has studied Modern Greek in Athens, Russian in St Petersburg, Italian in Assisi, Yiddish in Portland, and Irish at Marylhurst.

He completed a Doctor of Ministry degree program at Drew University (Madison, New Jersey). The topic of the project and dissertation was the development of the introductory Biblical Hebrew and New Testament Greek courses.

He is an ordained minister, and his background includes working as a high school German and Spanish teacher, and as pastor of a Mennonite congregation.

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June 08, 2013

Thesis Presentation Day: Graduate Religious Studies

Join the Graduate Religious Studies community for Thesis Presentation Day, celebrating the achievements of our students. The 2013 candidates for ...

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June 13, 2013 – June 14, 2013

Hooding Ceremonies: Master's Degree Candidates

The Hooding Ceremony provides a special focus on advanced degree candidates and their accomplishments. Thursday, June 13 - MA: Teaching, Master of...

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July 01, 2013

Graduate Scholarship Application Deadline

Scholarship application deadline for the following Marylhurst University graduate programs: - Master of Arts in Applied Pastoral Theology (MAAPT)....

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