Raymon Hanson
Job Title
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Adjunct Instructor in Christian Ministries
Christian Ministries (B.A.), College of Adult and Professional Studies
Highlight
Biblical/historical studies related to the Ancient Near East and to the Jewish background of Christianity, how the teachings of Scripture are relevant for living in today's world.
Started at Bethel
2001
Education
- University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire - B.A., 1985
- Bethel Seminary - M.Div., 1989
- Luther Seminary - Ph.D., 2013
Biography
Hanson has over 15 years of experience teaching adults in the areas of Bible interpretation, Bible survey, Christian life, and biblical theology. He has owned a small business for over 25 years and is a military veteran. Hanson is actively involved in local church ministries, teaching adult Bible studies, leading youth classes, and speaking at retreats. His PhD dissertation: A Socio-Rhetorical Examination of Twin Psalm 111/112.
Courses Taught
Courses taught at Bethel Univerity: BIBL101 Introduction to the Bible; CHMN140 Spiritual Quest; BIBL230 Bible in Real Life; BIBL360 Interpretation in Ministry; BIBL441 Significance of the Old Testament; BIBL442 Significance of the New Testament; CHMN451 Communication in Ministry; THEO415 Understanding Worldviews; CHMN481 Internship Practicum; CORE300 Community, Self, and Formation; CORE310 Scripture and Society.
Certificates and Licenses
Post Secondary Teaching Certificate
Professional Organizations, Committees, and Boards
ETS Evangelical Theological Society
SBL Society of Biblical Literature
Hobbies and Interests
Traveling, fishing, hunting, yearly camping trips to the BWCA.
Areas of expertise
Biblical/historical studies related to the Ancient Near East and to the Jewish background of Christianity, how the teachings of Scripture are relevant for living in today's world.