CURRICULUM VITAE

STEPHEN J. BEDARD
stephenbedard@hotmail.com

Education
In Progress Doctor of Theology, Major in New Testament Studies, University of South Africa, supervised by Gerhard Van den Heever (Expect to graduate in 2011)
2007 Master of Arts (Christian Studies), Major in Biblical Studies, McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton ON.
Thesis – “Finding a New Land: From Canaan to the Resurrection” supervised by Dr. Stanley E. Porter.
2001 Master of Theology, Major in New Testament Studies, McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton ON.
Thesis – “Outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament” supervised by Dr. Michael Knowles.
1999 Master of Divinity, McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton ON.
1993 Bachelor of Business Administration, Brock University, St. Catharines ON.

Other Education
2007-2009 Arrow Leadership Program
2002 & 2005 Billy Graham School of Evangelism

Research Interests
New Testament, Historical Jesus, Pauline Studies, Apologetics, Judaism, Gnosticism, Pagan Parallels

Pastoral Experience
2003-Present Pastor of Woodford Baptist Church and First Baptist Church, Meaford ON
2001-2003 Associate Pastor of Mount Hamilton Baptist Church, Hamilton ON
1998-2001 Youth Pastor of Queensway Baptist Church, Brantford ON

Ordained with the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec in 2001

Teaching and Workshop Experience
Oct. – Nov. 2009 “Pastoral Leadership” for the Lay-Pastor’s Training School affiliated with the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec, Listowel ON
Oct. 22 2008 “Preaching to Youth” as a guest lecturer for the course “Preaching” taught by Dr. Daniel Wong at Tyndale University College, Toronto ON
June 2008 “Preaching in a Postmodern World” with Dr. Daniel Wong at the CBOQ Assembly,Toronto ON
2008 “Introduction to the Bible” for the Discipleship School of Ministry
2007 “Introduction to World Religions” for the Discipleship School of Ministry
June 2006 “Responding to the Da Vinci Code, Gospel of Judas and Pagan Christ” with Dr. Stanley E. Porter at the CBOQ Assembly, London ON
2004 “Introduction to World Religions” for the Bluewater and District School Board
Continuing Education Program
June 2004 “Ministry to Homosexuals” at the CBOQ Assembly, Toronto ON
2003 “Ministry to Homosexuals: Pastoral Perspective” at New Directions for Life Conference, Toronto ON

Publications
Authored Books
2007 Finding a New Land: From Canaan to the Resurrection, Lulu Publishing.
2006 With Stanley E. Porter, Unmasking the Pagan Christ: A Response to the Cosmic Christ Idea, Toronto: Clements Publishing.

Research Articles
2009 “Losing Christianity: A New Testament Scholar’s Fall From Faith,” in McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry 10:69-74.
2008 “Transformation and Victory: The Resurrection Message of First Corinthians 15,” in American Journal of Biblical Theology 9(44).
2008 “Hellenistic Influence on the Idea of the Resurrection Jewish Apocalyptic Literature,” in Journal of Greco-Roman Christianity and Judaism 5:174- 89.
2008 “Turning Water into Wine: Tom Harpur and the Re-Mythologization of the Gospels,” in McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry 9:31-38
2007 “Elijah: The Proto-Apocalyptic Prophet,” in American Journal of Biblical Theology 8(32).
2006 “Paul and the Historical Jesus: A Case Study in First Corinthians,” in McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry 7:9-22.

Book Reviews
2009 “Review of Willard: Knowing Christ Today (2009),” McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry 11:R4-R6.
2008 “Review of Evans: Fabricating Jesus (2006),” McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry 9:R14-R16.
2008 “Review of Bauckham: Jesus and the Eyewitnesses (2006),” Journal of Greco-Roman Christianity and Judaism R56-R59.
2008 “Review of Wright: Resurrection of the Son of God (2003),” Journal of Greco-Roman Christianity and Judaism R51-R55.
2008 “Review of Bock: The Missing Gospels (2006),” Journal of Greco-Roman Christianity and Judaism R34-R35.
2007 “Review of Stuckenbruck and North: Early Jewish and Christian Monotheism (2004),” Journal of Greco-Roman Christianity and Judaism R7-11.

Scholarly Societies
2009- Present International Society of Christian Apologists
2009- Present Society of Biblical Literature
2009- Present Canadian Society of Biblical Studies

Awards
2007 Word Guild Award of Merit for Unmasking the Pagan Christ
1999 Catharine McAlpine Scholarship for Historical Theology, McMaster Divinity College

Media Appearances
2009 Unmasking the Pagan Christ Documentary with David Brady Productions (First aired April 2).
2009 Maritime Morning with Andrew Krystal on News 95.7 AM – Interview about Unmasking the Pagan Christ Documentary (April 2).
2009 Faith Journal with Robert White on Faith FM 94.1 – Interview about Unmasking the Pagan Christ Documentary (March 31).
2006 Drew Marshall Radio Show on Joy 1250 regarding Unmasking the Pagan Christ (May 20).

Volunteer Experience
2009-Present Blog Book Reviewer for Thomas Nelson Publishers
2009-Present Blog Book Reviewer for Zondervan Academic
2008-Present McMaster Divinity College Board of Trustees
2007-Present Peer Reviewer for American Journal of Biblical Theology