Faculty
Ronald W Pierce
Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies
- Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
- Th.M., Talbot Theological Seminary
- M.Div., Talbot Theological Seminary
- B.A., John Brown University
Featured Books
Dr. Ron Pierce has taught at Biola University since 1976, specializing in the evangelical gender debate, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the Book of Daniel. From 1986-2001 he and his wife Pat directed Biola's Israel-Palestine travel-study program, and continue to lead academic tours for local churches. They are presently active members at the Whittier Area Community Church where Rons is ordained.
Affiliations
- Evangelical Theological Society
- Christians for Biblical Equality
Awards and Honors
- Christians for Biblical Equality Lifetime Achievement Award, 2011
- University President’s Award for Service-Learning program, 1992
- University Teaching Excellence Award, 1990
- Talbot Dean’s Incentive Award for Israel-Palestine program, 1988
Publications
Books
"Partners in Marriage and Ministry" (Christians for Biblical Equality, 2011).
"Discovering Biblical Equality: Complementarity without Hierarchy", Ronald W. Pierce & Rebecca Merrill Groothuis, eds. (InterVarsity, 2005).
Articles
“1 Corinthians 7: Paul's Neglected Treatise on Gender,” Priscilla Papers 23/3, 2009.
“The Feminine Voice of God: Women as Prophets in the Bible,” Priscilla Papers 21/1, 2007.
“Clarity, Charity and Confrontation in the Evangelical Gender Debate,” Catalyst 32/2, 2006.
“Barak, a Faith Hall-of-Famer who Followed a Woman's Lead,” Mutuality 13/2, 2006.
“Conditionality of Covenant and a Future for Israel.” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 37/1, 1994.
“Evangelicals and Gender Roles in the 1990's: I Timothy 2:8-15: A Test Case.” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 36/3, 1993.
“The Politics of Mordecai and Esther: Courage or Compromise?” Bulletin of Biblical Research, 2, 1992.
“Spiritual Failure, Postponement and Daniel 9.” Trinity Journal, 10 NS, 1989.
“Male/Female Leadership and Korah's Revolt: An Analogy?” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 30/1, 1987. Pp. 3-10.
“A Thematic Development of the Haggai/Zechariah/Malachi Corpus.” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 27/4, 1984. P.p. 401-411.
Books, Volumes, Chapters
“OTI Online”. Fullerton: Old Testament Interactive and Knight Shift Consulting, 2009-present.
“Old Testament History & Literature: A Workbook for Getting Acquainted with Genesis through Malachi.” La Mirada: Biola University, 1992-2003.
Notes for “Haggai” “Zechariah” “Malachi” in "New American Standard Study Bible." La Mirada: Lockman, 1993.
“MacIsrael.” San Diego: Chariot Software Group, 1992.
“Israel Atlas.” San Diego: Chariot Software, 1990.
“Rameses” in "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Revised." Grand Rapids: Eerdman's, 1987.
“Old Testament Interactive.” La Mirada: Biola University, 1999-2003 (http://people.biola.edu/faculty/oti/).