James Bruckner
Lecturer
Having been raised in Eskimo villages on the northwest coast of Alaska, intercultural learning is part of Dr. James Bruckner鈥檚 heritage. Today, it affects every course he teaches. 鈥淚ntercultural learning happens by entering the seminary. The interpretation of Scripture begins with the study of the wide variety of cultural and ethnic settings of the biblical text. It continues with field education throughout the city, intercultural settings, and worldwide Christian studies,鈥澛爃e says.
An essential part of Bruckner鈥檚 identity as a faculty member is to form students who will become his peers in ministry. 鈥淔rom the beginning of the seminary experience to beyond graduation, we continuously interact with students. Training pastors in the value of reading the Bible as God鈥檚 word is the most challenging and rewarding work that I know,鈥� he says.
An ordained pastor of the Evangelical Covenant Church, Bruckner has served congregations in Washington and Minnesota, and as a lay missionary in Alaska.
Recent Publications
Bruckner, James. Healthy Human Life: A Biblical Witness. Cascade Books. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2012.
Bruckner, James. Exodus. 2nd edition. Understanding the Bible Commentary Series. Grand Rapids: Baker Publishing Group, 2012.
Bruckner, James. 鈥淗abakkuk, Book of鈥� in Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets, 294鈥�301. Edited by Mark J. Boda and J. Gordon McConville. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2012.