1. Dr. David C. Kneip
    Abilene Christian University
    Associate Professor
    Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry
    Associate Director, Siburt Institute for Church Ministry
    Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building (BSB) 302
    (325) 674-3750
    dck99a@acu.edu

Education

  1. PhD, University of Notre Dame, 2013.
    Major: Theology
    Dissertation Title: The Church, the Bible, and the Sacraments: Neglected Aspects of Cyril of Alexandria’s Pneumatology
  2. MDIV, Abilene Christian University, 2003.
    Major: Master of Divinity
    Dissertation Title: The Sahidic Coptic Text of Romans
  3. BA, Duke University, 1997.
    Major: Drama
    Supporting Areas of Emphasis: English

Publications

  • Book Chapter

    1. Kneip, D. C. (accepted). “Imaginative Retellings, Serious Interpretation: The Church Fathers and The Chosen on John 1:43-51". In R. K. Garcia, P. Gondreau, P. Gray, & D. S. Huffman (Eds.), Watching The Chosen: History, Faith, and Interpretation. Eerdmans.
    2. Thompson, T. W., & Kneip, D. C. (2019). "The Swift Rise and Apparent Demise of ‘Jesus’ Wife'". In B. Colasacco (Ed.), Sightings: Reflections on Religion in Public Life (pp. 147–148). Eerdmans.
    3. Kneip, D. C. (2019). “‘Living Statues of the Lord’: Clement of Alexandria on Religious Imagery and Christian Spiritual Formation.” In J. W. Thompson & R. A. Wright (Eds.), Ethics in Contexts (pp. 207–225). Pickwick Publications.
    4. Kneip, D. C. (2018). "Student-Created Podcasts as a Means of Knowledge Assessment". In J. Hilton, III (Ed.), Teaching Religion Using Technology in Higher Education (pp. 18–33). Routledge.
    5. Kneip, D. C. (2010). "The Holy Spirit in Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on Isaiah". In V. S. Hovhanessian (Ed.), The Old Testament as Authoritative Scripture in the Early Churches of the East (pp. 43–50). Peter Lang.

  • Book Review

    1. Kneip, D. C. (2025). Review of Worship in the Early Church, by Justo L. González and Catherine Gunsalus González. Review of Biblical Literature, online. https://www.sblcentral.org/home/bookDetails/1002075
    2. Kneip, D. C. (2024). Review of Turning Points in the Expansion of Christianity: From Pentecost to the Present, by Alice T. Ott. Restoration Quarterly, 66(2), 122–124.
    3. Kneip, D. C. (2024). Review of Kritische Edition der sahidischen Version des Johannesevangeliums: Text und Dokumentation, ed. by Hans Förster, Kerstin Sänger-Böhm, and Matthias H. O. Schulz. Review of Biblical Literature, online. https://www.sblcentral.org/home/bookDetails/1001030
    4. Kneip, D. C. (2024). Review of Becoming What We Sing: Formation through Contemporary Music, by David Lemley. Teleios Journal, 4(1), 143–145.
    5. Kneip, D. C. (2023). Review of Another Athanasius: Four Sahidic Homilies Attributed to Athanasius of Alexandria: Two Homilies on Michael the Archangel, the Homily on Luke 11:5-9 and the Homily on Pentecost, 2 vols., ed. and trans. by Ibrahim Saweros. Review of Biblical Literature, online. https://www.sblcentral.org/home/bookDetails/13444
    6. Kneip, D. C. (2023). Work and Worship: Reconnecting Our Labor and Liturgy, by Matthew Kaemingk and Cory B. Willson. Restoration Quarterly, 65(2), 120–121.
    7. Kneip, D. C. (2022). Review of Spirit and Sacrament: An Invitation to Eucharismatic Worship, by Andrew Wilson. Restoration Quarterly, 64(1), 61–62.
    8. Kneip, D. C. (2021). Review of Der Kommentar Cyrills von Alexandrien zum 2. Korintherbrief: Einleitung, kritischer Text, Übersetzung, Einzelanalyse, by Konrad F. Zawadzki. Review of Biblical Literature, online. https://www.sblcentral.org/home/bookDetails/13527
    9. Kneip, D. C. (2018). Review of Spiritual Taxonomies and Ritual Authority: Platonists, Priests, and Gnostics in the Third Century C.E., by Heidi Marx-Wolf. Review of Biblical Literature, online. https://www.sblcentral.org/home/bookDetails/11341
    10. Kneip, D. C. (2017). Review of Introduction to the History of Christianity, 2nd ed., edited by Tim Dowley (with A Study Companion, compiled and edited by Beth Wright). 59(1), 59–60. Restoration Quarterly.
    11. Kneip, D. C. (2017). Review of Der Kommentar Cyrills von Alexandrien zum 1. Korintherbrief: Einleitung, kritischer Text, Übersetzung, Einzelanalyse, by Konrad F. Zawadzki. Review of Biblical Literature, online. https://www.sblcentral.org/home/bookDetails/10450
    12. Kneip, D. C. (2016). Review of A People’s History of Christianity: One Volume Student Edition, ed. Denis R. Janz. 58(2), 122–123. Restoration Quarterly.
    13. Kneip, D. C. (2016). Review of The Holy Spirit: In Biblical Teaching, through the Centuries, and Today, by Anthony C. Thiselton. 58(1), 61–62. Restoration Quarterly.
    14. Kneip, D. C. (2015). Review of The Church’s Bible: Romans, trans. and ed. J. Patout Burns with Fr. Constantine Newman. 57(1), 57–58. Restoration Quarterly.
    15. Kneip, D. C. (2012). Review of A History of Biblical Interpretation, vol. 2, The Medieval through the Reformation Periods, ed. Alan J. Hauser and Duane F. Watson. 54(2), 129–130. Restoration Quarterly.
    16. Kneip, D. C. (2009). Review of Canonical Theism: A Proposal for Theology & the Church, ed. William J. Abraham, Jason E. Vickers, and Natalie B. van Kirk. 51(4), 249–251. Restoration Quarterly.

  • Journal Article

    1. Kneip, D. C. (2023). "Fire Union: Cyril of Alexandria on John 17, the Holy Spirit, and the Unity of the Church". Stone-Campbell Journal, 26(2), 219–236. http://www.stone-campbelljournal.com
    2. Kneip, D. C. (2022). "A Reader’s Guide to Worship and Liturgical Studies". Discernment: Theology and the Practice of Ministry, 8(1). https://www.siburtinstitute.org/discernment
    3. Kneip, D. C. (2018). "Cyril of Alexandria and the Inspiration of Scripture: A Note". St Vladimir's Theological Quarterly, 62(2), 119–130. https://www.svots.edu/SVTQ/

  • Magazine/Trade Publication

    1. Kneip, D. C., & Thompson, T. (2012, October 25). "The Swift Rise and Apparent Demise of 'Jesus' Wife'". Sightings. Published. https://divinity.uchicago.edu/sightings

Presentations

  1. Kneip, D. C. (Author & Presenter), The Chosen Conference, "Imaginative Retellings, Serious Interpretation: The Church Fathers and The Chosen on the Johannine Narratives of Philip and Nathanael," Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. (March 15, 2024).
  2. Kneip, D. C., Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting, "‘Speaking in the Holy Spirit’: Cyril of Alexandria on the Fathers of Nicaea," San Antonio, TX. (November 18, 2023).
  3. Kneip, D. C., Christian Scholars Conference, "‘However We May Have Gathered It’: Using Privilege for the Sake of Others, According to John Chrysostom and Basil of Caesarea," Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX. (June 6, 2019).
  4. Kneip, D. C., Christians Scholars Conference, "‘Living Statues of the Lord’: Clement of Alexandria and His Response to Judaism and Greco-Roman Religion," Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN. (June 8, 2018).
  5. Kneip, D. C., Faculty Fusion, "Teaching Like a Christian?," Abilene Christian University, Adams Center. (August 12, 2016).
  6. Kneip, D. C., Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting, "The Spirit and the Bible in Alexandria: Cyril and Didymus," Society of Biblical Literature, San Diego, CA. (November 22, 2014).
  7. Kneip, D. C., Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting, "Using Podcasts for Learning Assessment in Biblical Studies and the Humanities," Society of Biblical Literature, Baltimore, MD. (November 23, 2013).
  8. Kneip, D. C., Faculty Fusion, "Using Podcasts in Assessment," Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX. (August 21, 2012).
  9. Kneip, D. C., Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting, "The Spirit, Sacraments, and Sanctification in Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on Isaiah," Society of Biblical Literature, Atlanta, GA. (November 19, 2010).
  10. Kneip, D. C., Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting, "The Holy Spirit‟s Inspiration of Scripture according to Cyril of Alexandria," Society of Biblical Literature, New Orleans, Louisiana. (November 2009).
  11. Kneip, D. C., North American Patristics Society Annual Meeting, "The Holy Spirit’s Inspiration of the Nicene Council according to Cyril of Alexandria," North American Patristics Society, Chicago, Illinois. (May 2009).
  12. Kneip, D. C., Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting, "The Holy Spirit in Cyril of Alexandria‟s Commentary on Isaiah," s, Boston, Massachusetts. (November 2008).
  13. Kneip, D. C., North American Patristics Society Annual Meeting, "The Holy Spirit and the Unity of the Church in Cyril of Alexandria," North American Patristics Society, Chicago, Illinois. (May 2008).
  14. Kneip, D. C., 15th International Conference on Patristic Studies, "Didymus the Blind on the Holy Spirit," Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom. (August 2007).
  15. Kneip, D. C., Theology in the Christian University: Prospects for the 21st Century, "‘Living Statues of the Lord’: Clement of Alexandria on the Spiritual Formation of Christian Teachers," Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas. (March 2006).

Service

  • College

    1. Committee Member, Undergraduate Research Festival Abstract Review Committee (DBMM). (January 2014 - Present).
    2. Program Organizer, Worship at Summit. (April 2013 - Present).
    3. Faculty Advisor, DBMM Departmental Chapel Planning Committee. (August 2011 - Present).
    4. Committee Member, Ad Hoc Hiring Committee. (November 2015 - February 2016).
    5. Committee Chair, History/Theology/Philosophy Faculty Group. (August 2011 - May 2013).
    6. Committee Chair, DBMM Cornerstone Teaching Group. (August 2011 - January 2013).
    7. Committee Member, Ad Hoc Hiring Committee. (November 2010 - February 2011).

  • Department

    1. Committee Chair, 20/20 Grant Committee. (July 2019 - June 2020).
    2. Task Force Chair, Tenure and Promotion Criteria Revision Task Force. (September 2016 - April 2017).

  • University

    1. Committee Member, University Undergraduate Research Council. (August 2020 - Present).
    2. Guest Speaker, New Faculty Orientation. (July 2016 - Present).
    3. Faculty Advisor, Lighthouse (Catholic Students Association). (September 2015 - Present).
    4. "Come to the Quiet" Prayer Partner. (August 2011 - Present).
    5. Committee Chair, Integrated Spiritual Formation Plan Implementation Team. (October 2020 - September 2021).
    6. Committee Member, Undergraduate General Education Committee. (August 2017 - May 2020).
    7. Committee Member, Learning Management System Review Committee. (August 2018 - December 2018).
    8. Committee Member, Spiritual Formation Task Force, Chapel Sub-Committee. (June 2018 - December 2018).
    9. Writer, 40 Days of Prayer. (June 2018 - July 2018).
    10. Committee Member, Student Evaluation Question Workgroup. (January 2018 - May 2018).
    11. Committee Member, Faculty Senate. (August 2014 - May 2017).
    12. Committee Member, NCAA Division I Institutional Performance Self-Study. (August 2015 - May 2016).
    13. Committee Member, Honors Advisory Council. (August 2013 - May 2016).
    14. Committee Member, Chapel Vision Team. (July 2014 - May 2015).
    15. Committee Member, Honors Dean Search Committee. (August 2014 - February 2015).
    16. Committee Member, QEP "Pursuit" Implementation Team. (August 2011 - May 2013).
    17. Faculty Advisor, Immersed Chapel. (July 2011 - May 2013).

Professional

  1. Session Chair, North American Patristics Society, Chicago, IL. (May 2014).
  2. Youth Column Author, Carolina Christian Magazine. (1999 - 2006).
  3. Abilene Project Manager, Carmichael-Walling Center for New Testament Textual Research, Abilene, Texas. (June 2000 - May 2003).
  4. Student Collator - Acts Project, Carmichael-Walling Center for New Testament Textual Research, Abilene, Texas. (January 2000 - May 2000).

Public

  1. Program Organizer, Church History for Everyday Folks Website. (October 2015 - Present).
  2. Leadership Team Member, Grace Fellowship Neighborhood Ministry, Abilene, TX. (January 2010 - Present).
  3. Volunteer, Young Life, Michiana, Mi. (2007 - 2010).
  4. Volunteer, Take Ten, South Bend, Indiana. (2006 - 2009).
  5. Summer Camp Counselor/Volunteer, Michiana Christian Service Camp, Niles, Michigan. (2008).
  6. Minister, Living Stones Church. (2006 - 2007).
  7. Summer Camp Counselor/Volunteer, Ponderosa Christian Camp, Jemez Mountains, New Mexico. (2000 - 2002).
  8. Summer Camp Counselor/Volunteer, Carolina Bible Camp, Mocksville, North Carolina. (1997 - 2002).
  9. Youth Volunteer/Intern/Minister, Cole Mill Road Church of Christ, Durham, North Carolina. (1995 - 1999).
  10. Summer Youth Ministry Intern, Canyon Creek Church of Christ, Temple, Texas. (1995).

Teaching

  • Spring 2025

    1. BIBM 403 - Christian Worship
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community

  • Fall 2024

    1. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History
    2. BIBM 404 - Worship Leading

  • Spring 2024

    1. BIBM 403 - Christian Worship
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community

  • Fall 2023

    1. BIBM 799 - DMin Project/Thesis
    2. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History
    3. BIBM 404 - Worship Leading

  • Spring 2023

    1. BIBM 403 - Christian Worship
    2. BIBM 799 - DMin Project/Thesis
    3. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community

  • Fall 2022

    1. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History
    2. BIBM 404 - Worship Leading

  • Spring 2022

    1. BIBM 403 - Christian Worship
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community

  • Fall 2021

    1. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History
    2. BIBM 404 - Worship Leading

  • Summer 2021

    1. BIBM 723 - Worship

  • Spring 2021

    1. BIBM 403 - Christian Worship
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    3. BIBL 103 - Story of the New Testament

  • Fall 2020

    1. BIBL 140 - ST: Intro to Christian Faith
    2. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History
    3. BIBM 404 - Worship Leading

  • Spring 2020

    1. GLST 214 - People and Culture of Germany
    2. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History

  • Fall 2019

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    2. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History
    3. BIBM 723 - Worship
    4. BIBM 404 - Worship Leading

  • Spring 2019

    1. BIBM 403 - Christian Worship
    2. BIBT 342 - Christianity in Culture
    3. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    4. BIBH 440 - ST:History of Church Music

  • Fall 2018

    1. BIBT 342 - Christianity in Culture
    2. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    3. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History
    4. BIBM 404 - Worship Leading

  • Spring 2018

    1. BIBM 403 - Christian Worship
    2. BIBT 342 - Christianity in Culture
    3. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community

  • Fall 2017

    1. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History
    2. BCOR 310 - The Search for Meaning
    3. BIBM 723 - Worship
    4. BIBM 404 - Worship Leading

  • Spring 2017

    1. BIBM 403 - Christian Worship
    2. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History
    3. BCOR 310 - The Search for Meaning
    4. BCOR 310 - The Search for Meaning

  • Fall 2016

    1. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History
    2. BCOR 310 - The Search for Meaning
    3. BCOR 310 - The Search for Meaning

  • Spring 2016

    1. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    2. BIBM 440 - ST: Worship Leading
    3. BCOR 310 - The Search for Meaning
    4. BCOR 310 - The Search for Meaning

  • Fall 2015

    1. BIBM 403 - Christian Worship
    2. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History
    3. BCOR 310 - The Search for Meaning
    4. BCOR 310 - The Search for Meaning

  • Spring 2015

    1. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    2. BIBM 440 - ST: Worship Leading
    3. BCOR 310 - The Search for Meaning
    4. BCOR 310 - The Search for Meaning

  • Fall 2014

    1. BIBM 403 - Christian Worship
    2. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History
    3. BCOR 310 - The Search for Meaning
    4. BCOR 310 - The Search for Meaning

  • Spring 2014

    1. HON 404 - Honors Colloquium
    2. HON 414 - Honors Colloquium
    3. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    4. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    5. CORE 340 - S.T.:The Search for Meaning
    6. BIBM 440 - Sp. Top: Worship Ministry
    7. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History

  • Fall 2013

    1. BIBM 403 - Christian Worship
    2. BIBT 342 - Christianity in Culture
    3. CORE 340 - S.T.:God and the Good Life
    4. CORE 340 - S.T.:God and the Good Life

  • Spring 2013

    1. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    3. CORE 340 - S.T.:God and the Good Life
    4. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History

  • Fall 2012

    1. BIBM 403 - Christian Worship
    2. BIBT 342 - Christianity in Culture
    3. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    4. CORE 110 - Cornerstone

  • Summer 2012

    1. CORE 220 - Community
    2. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History

  • Spring 2012

    1. BIBL 102 - Acts-Revelation
    2. BIBL 102 - Acts-Revelation
    3. CORE 220 - Community
    4. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History

  • Fall 2011

    1. BIBM 403 - Christian Worship
    2. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    3. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    4. BIBH 432 - Story of Christ.Spirituality

  • Spring 2011

    1. BIBL 102 - Acts-Revelation
    2. BIBL 102 - Acts-Revelation
    3. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    4. CORE 110 - Cornerstone

  • Fall 2010

    1. BIBM 403 - Christian Worship
    2. BIBL 212 - Christianity in Culture
    3. CORE 110 - Cornerstone
    4. CORE 110 - Cornerstone

  • Spring 2010

    1. BIBL 102 - Acts-Revelation
    2. BIBL 102 - Acts-Revelation
    3. BIBL 212 - Christianity in Culture

  • Spring 2009

    1. BIBH 380 - Survey of Church History