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Is biblical scholarship facing extinction?

In this fascinating discussion, renowned New Testament scholar Dennis R. MacDonald addresses one of the biggest concerns facing students and researchers today: the shrinking job market in biblical studies, theology, classics, and the humanities.

MacDonald explains why universities increasingly prioritize STEM fields over humanities programs, how economic pressures are reshaping higher education, and why pursuing biblical scholarship today requires genuine passion rather than career expectations.

The conversation also explores the cultural consequences of a society driven primarily by technology, economics, and scientific advancement while neglecting literature, philosophy, history, and religion.

If you've ever wondered about the future of New Testament studies, theological education, or the state of modern academia, this interview offers an eye-opening perspective from one of the field's most influential voices.


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This is the story about how Dr. Dennis R. MacDonald left Christianity.

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