Kipp Swinney, Ph.D.

Temporary Full-Time Lecturer

Education:

• Ph.D. Baylor University, Religion (2021)
• M.A. Abilene Christian University, Old Testament (2016)
• M.Div. Abilene Christian University, Ministry (2015)
• B.A. Abilene Christian University, Biblical Text (2011)

Biography:

Kipp Swinney is a native Texan, having lived in Austin, Abilene, Orange, and Waco. He has experience with pastoring and preaching in multiple churches and still occasionally guest preaches for congregations in central Texas. Dr. Swinney completed his Ph.D. in the Department of Religion at Baylor University and wrote his dissertation under Dr. James Nogalski. Outside of Baylor, Dr. Swinney has taught courses for Abilene Christian University and Pepperdine University. Dr. Swinney is married to Kaitlyn, who is an RN, and they have two biological children and one foster child.

Areas of Research:

Dr. Swinney primarily studies the Prophetic Literature of the Hebrew Bible. His specific research focuses on the development of the Book of the Twelve Prophets during the Persian era and the depiction of God as a warrior in these texts. Dr. Swinney also studies linguistics, the book of Job, and reception history.

Courses Taught at Baylor:

• HEB 2310 Intermediate Hebrew Readings I
• HEB 2320 Intermediate Hebrew Readings II
• REL 1310 Intro to Christian Scriptures
• REL 1350 Intro to Christian Heritage

View Dr. Swinney's CV.