Join us for an interactive and thought-provoking workshop exploring the impact of digital and computational methods in biblical and theological studies research. As these methodologies gain prominence in the humanities, biblical scholarship stands at the cusp of exciting opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or new to digital humanities, this event will provide valuable insights and engaging discussions.
Topics include:
- Digital Biblical Studies: Where it's Been and Where it's Going (Dane Rich)
- Math and Biblical Studies: The Pastoral Epistles as a Test Case (Dr. Tommy McCauley)
- Quantifying Conceptual Blending in Early Christian Historiography (Dr. Erich Benjamin Pracht)
- Comparing Two Distribution Models of Paul's Literary Techniques: Poisson vs.Negative Binomial (Dr. Paul Robertson)
- The Al Enabled Enterprise: Technology Leaders Playbook (Adam Brooks)
About the Organizers
Erich Benjamin Pracht, PhD
Erich Benjamin Pracht has a PhD in Religion from Aarhus University and specializes in Pauline studies and quantitative approaches to ancient literature. He is currently employed at Toccoa Falls College in Georgia in the Department of Distance Education and as an adjunct professor of New Testament.
Dane Rich (MATS ’25)
Dane Rich has a Master of Arts in Theological Studies with an emphasis in Biblical Languages from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His technical background in software development and biblical studies finds a natural home in digital biblical studies projects. His interests include hermeneutics and digital approaches to text analysis.
