updated 9/11/24
Peter H. Rice
405-397-6586
Education
Ph.D. Religion (New Testament), Baylor University, summa cum laude (2014)
MSIS, Harding University (in progress: 2022–present)
M.Div., Abilene Christian University, summa cum laude (2009)
B.S. Psychology and Vocational Ministry, Oklahoma Christian University, summa cum laude (2004)
Work Experience
Dean, Associate Professor of New Testament, Harding School of Theology, Fall 2024–present
Associate Professor of Bible, Harding University, Fall 2019–Spring 2024
Assistant Professor of Bible, Harding University, Fall 2013–Spring 2019
Instructor, Harding University, Fall 2013
Graduate Assistant at Baylor University (2010–2013)
Graduate Assistant at Baylor University Press (2009–2010)
Research
Monograph
Behold, Your House Is Left to You: The Theological and Narrative Place of the Jerusalem Temple in Luke’s Gospel, Pickwick Publications, 2016.
Article
“The Rhetoric of Luke’s Passion: Luke’s Use of Common-place to Amplify the Guilt of Jerusalem’s Leaders in Jesus’ Death,” Biblical Interpretation 21.3 (2013): 355-76
Professional Presentations
“Pure Heart Vision: A New Mission for Disciples of Jesus: Insights from John 13–17,” Harding University Lectureship—Fall 2016
Panelist for Michael Sandel’s What Money Can’t Buy, Christian Scholars Conference (Lipscomb University)—June 2015
“Modifying Mark’s Passion: Luke’s Use of Rhetoric to Amplify the Guilt of the Jewish Leaders,” National Society of Biblical Literature Meeting (San Francisco)—November 2011
“The Samuel Childhood Cycle in Luke 1-2,” Christian Scholars Conference (Pepperdine University)—June 2011
Book Review
Craig Keener, Acts: An Exegetical Commentary, in Stone-Campbell Journal 16.1 (2013)
Professional and Scholastic Activities and Awards
Member Liberal Arts Committee, Harding University (2023–present)
Member Rank and Promotion Committee, Harding University (2023–present)
Third Reader for Stephen Mead’s Thesis Defense, Master of Arts (New Testament), Abilene Christian University (March 2022)
Chair of Faculty Development Committee, Harding University (2021–present)
Member Undergraduate Academic Affairs Committee, Harding University (2021–2022)
Member Ad Hoc FLC Committee for Course Load Evaluation, Harding University (Fall 2021–Spring 2022)
Winner of the Teacher Achievement Award, Harding University (2018–2019)
Facilitator of Weekly Theological Table Talk, COBAM, Harding University (2014–Spring 2022)
Presidential Scholar, Baylor University (2009–2014)
Society of Biblical Literature Student Member (2008–2012)
Stone-Campbell Journal “Promising Scholar,” Abilene Christian University (2009)
Community and Church Service (select)
Keynote Speaker for Teen Leadership Conference (TLC), Searcy, AR (Winter 2024)
Bible Class Teacher and Fill-in Preacher, Cloverdale Church of Christ, Searcy, AR (2014–present)
Foster Parent, Searcy Children’s Homes/Sparrow’s Promise, Searcy, AR (full-care, respite-only: 2014–2017, 2022–present)
Speaker for Kerusso Preaching Camp, Searcy, AR (Summer 2018)