Dr. Paul Alan Hertig

Dr. Paul Alan Hertig, Ph.D.

Professor of Global Studies & Intercultural Studies

Academic Degrees & Education

• Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Intercultural Studies

Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies with Biblical Studies – 1995

Dissertation: The Messiah at the Margins: A Missiology of Transformation Based on the Galilee Theme in Matthew

• Fuller Theological Seminary

Th.M. in Theology – 1993

Thesis: The Mission of the Messiah and the Year of Jubilee: A Comparison of Luke 4 and Isaiah 61

• Fuller Theological Seminary

M.Div. in Theology – 1988

• University of Minnesota

B.A. in Journalism and English – 1979

Academic Appointments & Experience

• Azusa Pacific University

Professor of Global Studies & Director of Los Angeles Term – 2002–2023

Lecturer in Global Studies – 1995–1998

• Missiology: An International Review

Book Editor – 1999–2002

• World Mission University, Los Angeles, CA

Professor of Intercultural Studies & Associate Dean – 1995–1998

• Fuller Theological Seminary

Adjunct Instructor in Intercultural Studies – 1994–1998

• Reformed Presbyterian Seminary, Gardena, CA

Instructor of Theology – 1992–1995

Books

• Landmark Essays in Mission and World Christianity – Co-editor (Orbis, 2009)

• Mission in Acts: Ancient Narratives in Contemporary Context – Co-editor (Orbis, 2004; multiple printings)

• Matthew’s Narrative Use of Galilee in the Multicultural and Missiological Journeys of Jesus – Mellen Biblical Press, 1998

Selected Journal Articles & Book Chapters

• “Fool’s Gold: Paul’s Inverted Approach to Church Hierarchy (1 Cor 4)” – Missiology, 2007

• “Dynamics in Hellenism and the Immigrant Congregation” – Mission in Acts, 2004

• “The Magical Mystery Tour: Philip Encounters Magic and Materialism in Samaria” – Mission in Acts, 2004

• “Transforming Theological Education through Experiential Learning” – Mission Studies, 2002

• “The Great Commission Revisited” – Missiology, 2001

• “Re-Positioning Center and Margin in Church and Society” – Journal of Asian Mission, 2001

• “Redemption and Lift” – Evangelical Dictionary of World Missions (Baker, 2000)

• “Geographical Marginality in the Matthean Journeys of Jesus” – SBL Seminar Papers, 1999

• “The Embrace of Marginality in Matthew’s Gospel” – Central States SBL Proceedings, 1999

• “The Jubilee Mission of Jesus in Luke” – Missiology, 1998

• “The Multi-ethnic Journeys of Jesus in Matthew” – Missiology, 1998

• “Galilean Christianity” – Dictionary of the Later NT and Its Developments (IVP, 1997)

• “The Galilee Theme in Matthew” – Missiology, 1997

• “The Privilege of Marginality” – The Korean Christian Journal, 1996

Book & Peer Reviews (Selected)

• To Understand the World, To Save the World – Missiology, 2002

• The Missiological Implications of Epistemological Shifts – Missiology, 2000

• From Complicity to Encounter – Missiology, 2000

• Luke and the Gentile Mission – Missiology, 1998

• The Earliest Mission to ’All Nations’ – Missiology, 1997

Academic Honors & Awards

• Faculty Development Creative Teaching Grant – Azusa Pacific University, 2007

• Service Learning Mini Grants – APU, 1997

• Theology Award for Dissertation – Fuller Theological Seminary, 1995

Courses & Areas of Teaching

• Urban Explorations

• Community Transformation

• Global Engagement in the 21st Century

• Urban Culture & Urban Systems

• Intercultural Communication

• Human Diversity

• Anthropology of Everyday Life

• New Testament

• Immigrant Los Angeles

Lectures, Seminars & Workshops

• “Community Exegesis” Seminar & Urban Walk – APU, 2007

• Directed Urban Educators Conference – LA Regional Center, 2009

• Justice Week Speaker & Panel Moderator – APU, 2013

• Numerous guest lectures and interactive workshops on missions, urban ministry, and marginality

Community Service & Engagement

• Director, Global Exchange Cultural Showcase – Azusa Pacific University, 2013

• Justice Week Committee Member – APU, 1998–Present

• Urban Monk Advisory Board Member – Urban Initiative, 2008–Present

• Advisory Board Member – Miami Valley Community Partnership, 2001–2002

• Organized educational field trips & panels on homelessness and economic justice