Eunny Lee, PhD

Associate Dean, School of Theology; Professor, Biblical Studies

Office Location: West Campus, John and Marilyn Duke Academic Complex, Room 225

Eunny Lee, PhD, has served in Christian higher education for more than 20 years, teaching courses in biblical interpretation and biblical languages to both undergraduate and seminary students. She is the author of The Vitality of Enjoyment in Qohelet’s Theological Rhetoric (De Gruyter, 2012), which received the John Templeton Award for Theological Promise. She is currently writing a commentary on the book of Ruth for the Old Testament Library series published by Westminster John Knox Press. Her research also focuses on the Psalms, particularly their poetry, performativity, theology, and reception history. Passionate about Scripture and teaching, she loves reading biblical texts closely and deeply alongside students and communities of faith.

Education

PhD, Biblical Studies (Old Testament), Princeton Theological Seminary
MDiv, Princeton Theological Seminary
BA, Russian and Soviet Studies, Harvard University

Academic Area

School of Theology

Expertise

Biblical Exegesis and Theological Interpretation of Scripture
Old Testament Wisdom Literature
Psalms and Hebrew Poetry

Courses Taught

GBBL 530 – Hebrew I
GBBL 540 – Hebrew II
GBBL 541 – Exegetical Study of the Greek or Hebrew Text
GBBL 571 – Readings in Hebrew Text/Pentateuch
HEBB 200 – Elementary Hebrew I
HEBB 201 – Elementary Hebrew II
HEBB 300 – Intermediate Hebrew I
SOT 150 – Understanding the Old Testament
SOT 201H – Elementary Hebrew I
SOT 202H – Elementary Hebrew II
SOT 301H – Intermediate Hebrew I
SOT 302H – Intermediate Hebrew II
SOT 342 – Ruth and Esther
SOT 343 – Psalms and Wisdom
UBBL 100 – Exodus/Deuteronomy
UBBL 317 – Ruth and Esther
UBBL 320 – Psalms and Wisdom
PRTH 200 – Theology & the Christian Life