Walter Kaiser Jr.

Walter C. Kaiser Jr.
Born (1933-04-11) April 11, 1933 (age 91)
Known forOld Testament scholar, writer, public speaker, educator
TitleColman M. Mockler distinguished Professor of Old Testament
Board member ofPresident of the Evangelical Theological Society
SpouseMarge (m. 1957–2013)[1] Nancy (m. 2017)[2]
Children4
AwardsDanforth Teacher Study Grant
Academic background
EducationWheaton College (BA, 1955 and BDiv, 1958)
Brandeis University (MA, 1962)
Alma materBrandeis University (PhD, 1973)
ThesisThe Ugaritic Pantheon (1973)
Doctoral advisorCyrus H. Gordon
Academic work
DisciplineBiblical studies
Sub-disciplineOT studies
InstitutionsTrinity Evangelical Divinity School
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Walter C. Kaiser Jr. (born April 11, 1933) is an American Evangelical Old Testament scholar, writer, public speaker, and educator. Kaiser is the Colman M. Mockler distinguished Professor of Old Testament and former President of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, retired June 30, 2006. He was succeeded by James Emery White.

  1. ^ "In Memoriam: Marge Kaiser". Gordon-Conwell.
  2. ^ "About Dr. Kaiser". walterckaiserjr.com.