Josef Sykora, Ph.D.
Director of Doctor of Ministry Program; Assistant Professor of Biblical InterpretationDr. Josef Sykora has served in senior and assistant pastoral roles, in leading spiritual retreats, and as an educator for missionaries. Currently he oversees the Doctor of Ministry program at Northeastern Seminary. On the master’s level he teaches classes in biblical interpretation, historical theology, and biblical languages. Dr. Sykora's research interests include violence in the Scripture, theological interpretation, election in the Old Testament, and the books of Genesis, Deuteronomy, and Samuel.
Speaking Topics
- Books of the Bible (Genesis, Deuteronomy, Samuel)
- Violence in Scripture
- Contemplative Prayer, Silence, and Solitude
Publications
Books
The Unfavored: Judah and Saul in the Narratives of Genesis and 1 Samuel. Siphrut 25. University Park, PA: Eisenbrauns, 2018.
Articles
“Only Be like the Philistine Priests! A Comparison of the Philistines’ Offering in 1 Sam 6 and the Sacrificial Actions of Eli’s House in 1 Sam 2–4.” Vetus Testamentum 69.4–5 (2019): 702–721.
“Mission that Transforms: Joseph’s Development in Genesis 37–50.” Canadian Theological Review 4.2 (2015): 11-18.