Eric Beck

EDUCATION

• 2014–2018 PhD Early Christianity, University of Edinburgh: Supervised by Paul Foster.
  
  • Thesis Title: “ Perceiving the Mystery of the Merciful Son of God, an Analysis of the Purpose of the Apocalypse of Peter”
  • My research offered the first detailed comparative analysis of the various recensions of the Apocalypse of Peter and the first thorough exegesis regarding the primary purpose of the text.
• 2013–2014 MLitt Scripture and Theology, University of St Andrews. Dissertation: “Internal Parallels as Evidence of a Longer Transitio in 2 Peter 3”
• 2007–2011 BA Biblical Studies, Colorado Christian University
• 2003–2007 High School Diploma, Plymouth High School

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

• 2019–Present Research Fellow, Centre for Advanced Studies “Beyond Canon”, University of Regensburg:?
  
  • Digitally transcribe manuscripts from images /?Translate Ethiopic texts into English
  • Give lectures/presentations on current state of research
  • Prepare PhD thesis and other materials for publication
• 2014–2018 PhD Research, University of Edinburgh
  • Compare recensions of a text in order to ascertain the oldest version of the text
  • Translate and utilise texts in languages such as German, Greek, Hebrew, and Ethiopic
  • Attend conferences and give lectures on my findings
  • Gain familiarity with a broad range of ancient documents from different cultures and
  • centuries
  • Take risks by asking questions and proposing answers not yet addressed in scholarship

TEACHING/EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

• 2019–Present Lay Theological Advisor and Ministry Development Coordinator to the Bishop of Moray, Ross, and Caithness
  • Create and establish Continuing Ministerial Development programmes in the diocese
  • Create and establish lay education and training opportunities in the diocese
  • Work with the Bishop and others, such as the Scottish Episcopal Institute, to identify and addres