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.Faculty Publications
- A Voice Without End: The Role of David in Psalms 3-14 (2021) (Book)
- Consider, Turn, and Live (2020) (Chapter)
- You Are Kind, Teach Me Kindness (2019) (Chapter)
- Redemption and Relationship: Meditations on Exodus (2018) (Book)
- David, the 'Ruler of the Sons of his Covenant' (מושל בבני בריתו): The Expansion of Psalm 151A in 11QPsa" (2014) (Article)
- Hearing Psalm 102 within the Context of the Hebrew Psalter (2012) (Article)