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I document some of my interests in academia, few of my publications, and some topics related to the New Testament, early Christianity, and patristic theology!
I document some of my interests in academia, few of my publications, and some topics related to the New Testament, early Christianity, and patristic theology!
My name is Shawn J. Wilhite, and I hold doctoral degrees from Durham University and Southern Seminary. I currently serve as Professor of New Testament and Early Christian Theology at California Baptist University, Affiliate Faculty in Early Christianity and Patristic Theology at Gateway Seminary, Director of the Center for Ancient Christian Studies.
My primary research interests lie in early Christianity and Patristic Theology, encompassing the Christian Scriptures, early Christian origins (with a particular focus on second-century Christianity), and patristic theology and spirituality. My current reserach focuses on fourth-century trinitarian theology.
I also serve as series editor for Studies of Patristic Theology and Spirituality, published by Baylor University Press.
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Trajectories of Trinitarian Theology: The Legacy of Nicaea in the Fourth Century (Baker Academic, forthcoming).
Cyril of Alexandria’s Christological Exegesis: Explorations of Partitive Exegesis in the Dialogues on the Trinity. Studia Traditionis Theologiae 70 (Brepols, 2026).
The Didache: A Commentary. Apostolic Fathers Commentary Series 1 (Cascade, 2019).
Nicaea for Today: Why the Council of Nicaea Still Matters. Co-authored with Coleman M. Ford (B&H Academic, 2025)
Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls: Learning the Art of Pastoral Ministry from the Church Fathers. Co-authored with Coleman M. Ford (Crossway, 2024).