From the Inspirational Teacher's series:
Dr. Bock, a leading scholar of the Bible and New Testament professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, robustly teaches both in the classroom and in writing. He makes the classroom a place of hospitable and theological discussion. His commentary work of the Gospel of Luke is phenomenal for any reader seeking to discover the treasure of Christ from Luke's writings.
He is a defender of truth, especially to the person and work of Jesus. His writings are proficient and brings scholarship to mainstream readership. He is a man of deep conviction and wide understanding. He teaches Greco-Roman backgrounds, shedding relevancy of history to today. He reveals the necessity of Biblical studies to the life of a Christian. Dr. Bock's teaching flows from his passion for people to know God. His media outlet, The Table Podcast via DTS, offers answers and depth to modern day issues and beliefs. He is culturally astute, friendly, wise, traveler, full of insights, interactive, lover of the local church, and family man. Thanks Dr. Bock for the fun and insightful instruction!
Here's the Q and A:
- What inspired you to teach?
I was inspired by two great teachers I had before I left High School. I decided that teaching was one of the few character forming vocations one could have. It's main subject was people, not things. - Why do you teach the way you teach?
Because I sat in class for years and learned what made for engaging versus boring teaching No need to inflict that damage on students. - What teacher has had the greatest influence on you (parent, elementary teacher, pastor, professor, friend, colleague, etc.)?
Several. But a teacher of Spanish through school, of Middle School English and High School English were the three who influenced me the most. A Junior Varsity coach also had a major influence on me. - Why was the teacher so influential?
They taught character and not just the subject. They also sought to make sure their topic inspired thinking and reflection, not just test passing. So there was more to the class than mere information. Its use in life was important.
