Dr. Andrew Witt

Title & Contact Info

Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology

 Email: awitt [at] tyndale.ca
 Office Location: G406
 Phone: 416.226.6620 ext. 2211
 Academia Profile
 Department: Biblical Studies and Theology

Academic Credentials

PhD, Wycliffe College (University of St. Michael's College), 2018
ThM, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2008
MDiv, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2007
BSc, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech), 2004

Areas of Specialization

The Book of Psalms, Theological Interpretation, Hebrew Grammar & Syntax, Canonical Approach

Biography

Dr. Witt joined Tyndale in the 2018-19 academic year and primarily teaches courses related to the Old Testament, hermeneutics, and biblical Hebrew. His research area is the book of Psalms, where he is currently working on a commentary for the Bible in God's World series (Cascade). He also is co-chair of the History of Interpretation session of the IBR annual meeting, with Dr. Marion Taylor (Wycliffe College, Toronto). This is a group that aims to give voice to forgotten or downplayed interpreters throughout church history. In each of his classes, Dr. Witt enjoys discussing how Scripture meets us in our daily lives, as we learn to see the world through its lens.

He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, and completed most of his higher education in the States. He became a Christian in his first year of university, so he knows how formative these four years of undergraduate life can be. He has lived in Toronto since 2010, and was married to his wife Andrea in 2021. Hobbies include biking, photography, and reading fantasy literature.

Popular Courses

  • BSTH 1013: Old Tesament Scripture
  • BSTH 3143: Psalms
  • BSTH 3153: Writings
  • BSTH 4403: Topics in Biblical Theology

Favourite Place on Campus

I spend the most time in my office, but my favourite place is in the classroom!

Favourite Place in Toronto

Photographing down near the Ontario lakeshore, for its great views of the city (e.g. Woodbine Beach, Humber Bay Park, Tommy Thompson Park), or a stroll through the Lord of the Rings-esque Glen Stewart Ravine. The Rouge Park trail system is also spectacular.

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