Department of Biblical Studies
Peter Nyende, Ph.D.
Lecturer in New Testament
peter.nyende@negst.edu
Education
Ph.D. (Hebrews), University of Edinburgh
M.Th. (New Testament), University of Edinburgh
M.A. (Pastoral Theology), Ridley Hall, Cambridge
B.A. (Biblical Studies), Daystar University
Philosophy of Teaching
I believe that teaching is not just about passing information to students or their learning of a subject essential as they are for broadening knowledge and deepening understanding. Besides passing on information, teaching is about inculcating proper attitude towards a subject and about facilitating skills relevant to a particular discipline. In other words, the product of teaching should be subject-matter learning, healthy attitudes towards the subject, and growth of skills relevant to the discipline of the subject matter. The long term effects of this are both transformative (changing a persons perspective and often attitudes) and practical (the acquisition of professional or occupational skills).
Research Interests
Broadly speaking, my research interests lie in the New Testament but more particularly in the area of contextual readings of the New Testament. Naturally (as my publications show) this has led to my research interests in biblical interpretations (with reference to Africa) on Christianity in Africa, and on African realities. I am currently doing research on the theological interpretations of the Gospels in Africa.
Publications
Articles
2001: Anglican Theology: Its Authorities, Influences and Approaches. An occasional paper published by Anglican Church of Kenya, Nairobi Diocese.
2004: ''Law and Gospel' in Hebrews: Some Paradigms for Christianity in Africa.' AICMAR Bulletin: An Evangelical Christian Journal of Contemporary Mission and Research in Africa. Vol. 3:28-38.
2005: 'Why Bother with Hebrews? An African Perspective.' Heythrop Journal, University of London, Vol. XLVI: 512-524.
2007: 'Institutional and Popular Interpretations of the Bible in Africa: Towards an Integration.' Expository Times. Vol 119: 59-66.
2007: 'Hebrews' Christology and its Contemporary African Apprehension.' Neotestamentica Vol 41.2:360-381
Selected Papers and Presentations
Paper on 'Hebrews and Africa' presented at the 3rd Annual School of Theology in Butere, Kenya, in 2003.
Paper on 'Why Bother with Hebrews' presented at the Biblical Studies Seminar in the University of Edinburgh in February 2004.
Paper on 'Hebrews' Christology and its Contemporary African Apprehension' presented at NEGST's PhD Seminar in December 2005.