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Dr Julia van den Brink

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Introduction

Dr Julia van den Brink is an Associate Lecturer in Biblical Languages and New Testament, teaching Greek, Hebrew, and New Testament Epistles. Her work explores innovative approaches to teaching biblical languages, applying insights to both in-person and distance learning. Julia is passionate about helping students engage deeply with Scripture, develop language proficiency, and apply their learning to ministry and theological contexts.

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“I’m passionate about helping students get the most out of studying biblical languages and the New Testament, whether in-person or online.”

Something Personal

Julia grew up in the Bay of Plenty and moved to Auckland in 2007. She enjoys reading, hiking, unicycling, and making cheese. She is passionate about helping students develop both confidence and competence in biblical languages and Scripture interpretation.

Qualifications

PhD (Bible), University of Otago, 2017
PGCertAcadPrac – Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice, Auckland University, 2019
PGDipTheol – Postgraduate Diploma of Theology, Laidlaw College, 2013
BTheol – Bachelor of Theology, Laidlaw College, 2012

Professional Experience

Lecturer, Biblical Languages & New Testament, Laidlaw College

Recent Publications

“Where is God's Blessing in a Pandemic?” Stimulus 27.1 (2020): 1–3
“Luke's Beatitudes and Woes: Are They Covenant Blessings and Curses?” Stimulus 23.3 (2016): 12–17

Teaching & Expertise

Biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew)
New Testament Epistles
Luke-Acts and Beatitudes
Pedagogical methods for biblical languages in online and in-person learning

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