Callum Beck

MAR in Old Testament Studies (Emmanuel School of Religion, Tennessee)

Research Interests: Bridging the Protestant-Catholic Divide on PEI 

 
University Education:

  • MAR in Old Testament Studies (Emmanuel School of Religion, Tennessee);
  • B.A. in Philosophy (UPEI 1978);
  • Alberta Bible College and Maritime Christian College (1½ years); Introductory Arabic.

Areas of Teaching Expertise and Experience:

  • Old Testament
  • Islam

Research Interests and Grants:

  • “The Bridging of the Protestant-Catholic Divide on P.E.I.”

Publications and Presentations:

  • Thesis: “The Interpretation of the Servant Songs in Isaiah.”
  • “On Not Understanding the Trinity.” Christian Standard, January 1988, and Journal for Christian Studies, Fall 1992.
  • “Bridge Building: A Christian Response to Multiculturalism in Canada.” VOM conference,
    2001.
  • “Persecution of Christians in the Muslim World: History and Theological Underpinnings.” VOM conference, 2000.
  • “The Islamic View of Salvation.” Presentation to a Muslim audience at McGill University, 1995.
  • “The Church's Response to the Refugee.” Ontario Christian Conference, 1992.
  • “The Gospel and the Law.” Ontario Christian Assembly, 1988.
  • “The Muslim Community in Toronto.” Knox Presbyterian Church, Toronto, 1985.

Administrative Leadership and Professional Services:

  • Ministered for ten years among the international community in Toronto, and from 1997 to the present in New Glasgow, PEI.
  • Sessional Professor at Maritime Christian College, 1995–2001.