Lynn Cohick, PhD
Lynn H. Cohick (PhD, University of Pennsylvania) is Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Director of Houston Theological Seminary at Houston Christian University. She is a well-respected scholar and highly sought-after speaker who has authored, co-authored, edited, or co-edited over fifty works. Dr. Cohick has delivered a keynote address in the main concert hall of the Sydney Opera House, and she has preached a Sunday morning service in a Masai mud hut in the Rift Valley near Mai Mahu (Kenya). She enjoys speaking and teaching on New Testament topics and women in the church and exploring issues on the historical relationship between Jews and Christians.
Dr. Cohick wrote the forward to recently released “And Upon This Rock“:
And Upon This Rock, edited by Dr. Scot McKnight, prolific author and visiting professor at Houston Christian University, and Dr. Nika Spaudling, theologian and storyteller.
This book invites the reader to take another look at the fisherman turned foundational leader. By looking at his early days walking with Jesus through the end of his life and letters, this book presents Peter as an encouraging example for pastoral ministry and Christian formation. This exceptional collection of essays—at the same time academic and deeply personal—reflects on the actual person, ministry, and writings and reveals Peter to be as he truly was: a faithful, mature disciple, who loved his Lord and yearned for the good of the communities of Jesus. Students and colleagues of Dr. McKnight and Dr. Spaudling contributed to making this wonderful book.
Dr. Cohick contributed “Stories from Paul’s Letter” to the recently released:
The Cambridge Companion to Biblical Narrative, edited by Dr. Keith Bodner, Professor of Religious Studies Crandall University, New Brunswick, Canada.
Along with Cohick and Bodner, other contributors include: David L. Barr (Emeritus Wright State), Stephen B. Chapman (Duke), Scott S. Elliott (Adrian College), Rachelle Gilmour (Trinity College, Melbourne AU), Laura Carlson Hasler (Indiana University Bloomington), Cameron B. R. Howard (Luther Seminary, St. Paul), Carmen Joy Imes (Biola), Marian Kelsey (University of Nottingham), Adriane Leveen (Hebrew Union College), Tremper Longman III (Emeritus Westmont), Matthew J. Lynch (Regent College), Kara J. Lyons-Pardue (Point Loma Nazarene, San Diego), Raj Nadella (Columbia Theological Seminary), Elizabeth E. Shively (Baylor, Truett Seminary), Matthew L. Skinner (Luther Seminary, St. Paul), Tyler Smith (University of Ottawa and Salzburg)
Dr. Cohick contributes to new project, “ENCOUNTER” …
Encounter is a transformative series that explores the powerful moments when people come face to face with God. Through biblical stories and modern-day testimonies, this series reveals how encounters with Jesus change lives, bringing healing, hope, and transformation. Host Karl Faase brings stories from around the world, revealing how Jesus comes to those on the margins of society, those seeking truth, and those desperate for grace. With insightful commentary from biblical scholars like Lynn Cohick and Michael Bird, along with personal reflections from guests, Encounter invites you to reflect on how these timeless truths resonate today and consider how you too might experience an encounter with God.
Dr. Cohick contributed to two study Bibles which are available:
Left: Tyndale’s New Living Translation Every Woman’s Bible – for this study Bible project, Dr. Cohick was one of several dozen contributors; her focus included Acts, Romans, I & II Corinthians, Galatians, and Ephesians
Right: Zondervan’s NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible focused on Justice issues – for this study Bible project, Dr. Cohick again was one of several dozen contributors: among other things, she contributed notes on “Women” found in the books of Matthew through Acts
Project
Visual Museum of Women in Christianity
Explore a visual history of women in Christianity. The purpose of this collaborative project is to create a curated, permanent visual exhibit of women in the history, ministry, and piety of early, Byzantine, and medieval Christianity that will be available online for researchers, educators, and interested laypersons.
podcast
Alabaster Jar Podcast
The Alabaster Jar Podcast is a weekly conversation that takes on current issues impacting women at the intersection of faith, theology, and ministry. Dr. Lynn Cohick pours out her wisdom from years in ministry and academia to inspire women to continue advancing God’s mission in the world. Episodes are also available on popular podcast platforms.
Books
Lynn’s Books
Lynn’s books include: The Letter to the Ephesians in NICNT (2020); Christian Women in the Patristic World: Their Influence, Authority, and Legacy in the Second through the Fifth Centuries (co-authored with Amy Brown Hughes (2017); Philippians in the Story of God Commentary (2013); Ephesians in New Covenant Commentary (2010);
Speaking Schedule
Upcoming events include:
Kerygma Summit 2025 – keynote, panel discussions, break-outs
Church of the City
Franklin, TN
1-3 May 2025
