John Bechtold

John holds a PhD in Theology, Philosophy, and Cultural Theory from the University of Denver/Iliff School of Theology Joint Doctoral Program. At QERC, John teaches Biblical Theology and Global Stewardship. He works as a Grants Officer for the National Park Service (#FindYourPark) where he helps to fund a wide variety of research programs related to both natural and cultural resources.

Education

• Ph.D., Theology, Philosophy, and Cultural Theory, University of Denver
• M.A., Theological Studies, Nazarene Theological Seminary
• A.B., Theology / Theological Studies, Southern Nazarene University
• Ordained Elder, Church of the Nazarene
• At QERC since 2015

Summary of Interests

• Wesleyan Theological Society – Section Chair: Theology and Pop Culture
• Wesleyan Philosophical Society – President
• Christian Theology: Particular focus on creation and eschatology
• Ecological Ethics
• German Idealism: Particular focus on Hegel
• Religion and Popular Culture
• Wannabe ski bum and aspiring ukuleleist