Robert L. Saucy
Encyclopedia
Robert L. Saucy is an American Biblical scholar and professor of systematic theology
.
, and educated at George Fox College (1949-51) and Westmont College
(1951-53), earning his A.B.
in history. He went on to earn both his Th.M.
(1958) and Th.D.
(1961) in systematic theology at Dallas Theological Seminary
. While completing his graduate studies at Dallas, Saucy served as part-time instructor at the Southern Bible Training Institute, and as part-time pastor at Milligan Bible Church. He was ordained as a minister in the North American Baptist General Conference.
In 1961, Saucy joined the faculty of Talbot School of Theology
, where he was appointed distinguished professor of systematic theology in 1989. He is a long-time member of the Evangelical Theological Society
, and served as its president in 1972. Saucy was one of only three scholars who worked on both the original 1971 translation of the New American Standard Bible
as well as the 1995 update. He was also a faculty member at Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology
from 1970 to 1977.
Systematic theology
In the context of Christianity, systematic theology is a discipline of Christian theology that attempts to formulate an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the Christian faith and beliefs...
.
Biography
Saucy was born in Salem, OregonSalem, Oregon
Salem is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood...
, and educated at George Fox College (1949-51) and Westmont College
Westmont College
Westmont offers 26 majors, including: alternative major, art, biology, chemistry, communication studies, computer science, economics and business, education program, engineering physics, English, history, European studies, kinesiology, liberal studies, mathematics, modern languages , music,...
(1951-53), earning his A.B.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in history. He went on to earn both his Th.M.
Master of Theology
A Master of Theology is an advanced theological research degree offered by universities, divinity schools, and seminaries.-North America:In North America, the Master of Theology is considered by the Association of Theological Schools to be the minimum educational credential for teaching...
(1958) and Th.D.
Doctor of Theology
Doctor of Theology is a terminal academic degree in theology. It is a research degree that is considered by the U.S. National Science Foundation to be the equivalent of a Doctor of Philosophy....
(1961) in systematic theology at Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas Theological Seminary is an evangelical theological seminary located in Dallas, Texas. It is known for popularizing the theological system known as Dispensationalism...
. While completing his graduate studies at Dallas, Saucy served as part-time instructor at the Southern Bible Training Institute, and as part-time pastor at Milligan Bible Church. He was ordained as a minister in the North American Baptist General Conference.
In 1961, Saucy joined the faculty of Talbot School of Theology
Talbot School of Theology
Talbot School of Theology is a non-denominational, conservative evangelical Christian theological seminary located near Los Angeles. Talbot is one of the seven schools that comprise Biola University, located in La Mirada, California.-History:...
, where he was appointed distinguished professor of systematic theology in 1989. He is a long-time member of the Evangelical Theological Society
Evangelical Theological Society
The Evangelical Theological Society is a professional society of Biblical scholars, educators, pastors, and students with the stated purpose of serving Jesus and his church by advancing evangelical scholarship. It was established in 1949 in Cincinnati. The number of members in 2005 was over 4,200...
, and served as its president in 1972. Saucy was one of only three scholars who worked on both the original 1971 translation of the New American Standard Bible
New American Standard Bible
The New American Standard Bible , also informally called New American Standard Version , is an English translation of the Bible....
as well as the 1995 update. He was also a faculty member at Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology
Biola University
Biola University is a private, evangelical Christian, liberal arts university located near Los Angeles. Biola's main campus is in La Mirada in Los Angeles County, California. In addition, the university has several satellite campuses in Chino Hills, Inglewood, San Diego, and Laguna Hills.-...
from 1970 to 1977.
Publications
- The Church in God's Program (1972) ISBN 080241544X
- The Bible: Breathed from God (1978) ISBN 0882077783
- The Case for Progressive Dispensationalism (l993) ISBN 0310304415
- The Common Made Holy, with Neil Anderson (l997), revised edition, God’s Power at Work in You (2001) ISBN 185424566X
- Are Miraculous Gifts for Today?: Four Views, with Wayne GrudemWayne GrudemWayne A. Grudem is a Protestant theologian and author. He was born in 1948 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and married Margaret White on June 6, 1969 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin...
, Doug Oss, and Sam Storms, "An Open but Cautious View" (l996) ISBN 0310201551 - Men and Women in Ministry: A Complementary Perspective, co-editor and writer of several chapters (2001)
- Scripture: Its Authority, Power and Relevance (2001) ISBN 0849913675