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Mark J. Boda
Mark joined the College in 2003 after teaching for nine years at what is now Ambrose University/Seminary in Calgary (formerly Canadian Bible College/Canadian Theological Seminary). A graduate of Cambridge University (PhD), he has authored 12 books, edited 19 volumes of collected essays, and written over 100 articles on various topics related to the Old Testament and Christian Theology.
He serves on the Committee on Bible Translation, responsible for the New International Version and is a past president of the Canadian Society of Biblical Studies and program secretary of the Institute for Biblical Research. Key areas of interest include Old Testament Theology, prayer and penitence in Old Testament and Christian Theology, Babylonian and Persian Period Hebrew Books and History (Jeremiah, Lamentations, Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi), the Book of the Twelve (Minor Prophets), Isaiah, Judges, and Psalms.
Mark enjoys mentoring students, whether in our professional or research degrees. In the latter, he has guided over 55 doctoral students and over 20 masters students to successful defence and served as external examiner for doctoral defences at academic institutions in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Canada. He teaches with enthusiasm about the Old Testament and its continued relevance to the Christian life today.
Accreditations
PhD
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, UK
MDiv
Westminster Theological Seminary
Philadelphia, PA
BTh
Ambrose University (Canadian Bible College)
Calgary, AB
Professor of Old Testament, Margaret and Stanley Ford Chair of Old Testament
Room 223
Download Curriculum VitaeCurrent Course List
OT 6R1080 / NT 6R1090
Septuagint Studies
Mark J. Boda
Fall
2025
In-Person Class
OT 3P1150/5P1130 (OT 3P1280)
Persian Period Prophecy: Haggai-Malachi Exegesis
Mark J. Boda
Fall
2025
BS
CC
In-Person/Livestream (Synchronous)
OT 6R1110
Critical Studies on Old Testament Prophecy
Mark J. Boda
Winter
2026
In-Person Class
Ot 3P1260/5P1110
Lamentations: Longing for Comfort
Mark J. Boda
Winter
2026
BS
PS
In-Person/Livestream (Synchronous)
Publications
Crossing Borders Between the Domestic and the Wild
Mark J. Boda
Dalit Rom-Shiloni
2024
Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament: A Discourse Analysis of the Hebrew Bible
Mark J. Boda
Mary Conway
Daniel I. Block
2022
Riddles and Revelations: Explorations into the Relationship between Wisdom and Prophecy in the Hebrew Bible
Mark Boda
Russell Meek
William R. Osborne
2018
Inner Biblical Allusion in the Poetry of Wisdom and Psalms
Mark J. Boda
Russell Meek
William R. Osborne
2018
The Heartbeat Of Old Testament Theology: Three Creedal Expressions
Mark J. Boda
Craig Evans
2017
Exploring Zechariah, Volume 1: The Development Of Zechariah And Its Role Within The Twelve (Ancient Near East Monographs)
Mark J. Boda
2017
Exploring Zechariah, Volume 2: The Development And Role Of Biblical Traditions In Zechariah (Ancient Near East Monographs)
Mark J. Boda
2017
The Book Of Zechariah
Mark J. Boda
2016
The Book Of The Twelve & The New Form Criticism
Mark J. Boda
Michael H. Floyd
Colin M. Toffelmire
2015
Return To Me: A Biblical Theology Of Repentance
Mark J. Boda
2015
Why? How Long? Studies On Voice(s) Of Lamentation Rooted In Biblical Hebrew Poetry
LeAnn Snow Flesher
Carol J. Dempsey
Mark J. Boda
2014
Prophets, Prophecy, And Ancient Israelite Historiography
Mark J. Boda
Lissa Wray Beal
2013
The Words Of The Wise Are Like Goads: Engaging Qoheleth In The 21st Century
Mark J. Boda
Tremper Longman III
Christian G. Rata
2013
Daughter Zion: Her Portrait, Her Response
Mark J. Boda
Carol J. Dempsey
LeAnn Snow Flesher
2012
Dictionary Of The Old Testament: Prophets (IVP Bible Dictionary)
Mark J. Boda
Gordon McConvile
2012
Let Us Go Up To Zion
Mark J. Boda
Iain Provan
2012
1 And 2 Chronicles (Cornerstone Biblical Commentary)
Mark J. Boda
2010
From The Foundations To The Crenellations: Temple Rebuilding Texts In The Ancient Near East And Hebrew Bible
Mark J. Boda
Jamie Novotny
2010
A Severe Mercy
Mark J. Boda
2009
Translating The New Testament: Text, Translation, Theology
Stanley E. Porter
Mark J. Boda
2009
Seeking The Favor Of God: Volume 3-The Impact Of Penitential Prayer Beyond Second Temple Judaism
Mark J. Boda
Richard Falk
Rodney Werline
2009
Tradition In Transition: Haggai And Zechariah 1-8 In The Trajectory Of Hebrew Theology
Mark J. Boda
Michael Floyd
2008
Unity And Disunity In Ezra-Nehemiah: Redaction, Rhetoric, And Reader
Mark J. Boda
Paul L. Redditt
2008
Seeking The Favor Of God: Volume 2-The Development Of Penitential Prayer In Second Temple Judaism
Mark J. Boda
Daniel K. Falk
Rodney A. Werline
2007
After God’s Own Heart: The Gospel According To David
Mark J. Boda
2007
Seeking The Favor Of God: Volume I-The Origins Of Penitential Prayer In Second Temple Judaism
Mark J. Boda
Daniel K. Falk
Rodney A. Werline
2006
Repentance In Christian Theology
Mark J. Boda
Gordon T. Smith
2006
Haggai, Zechariah (NIV Application Commentary)
Mark J. Boda
2004
Bringing Out The Treasure: Inner Biblical Allusion In Zechariah 9-14
Mark J. Boda
Michael Floyd
2003
Haggai & Zechariah Research: A Bibliographic Survey
Mark J. Boda
2003
Praying The Tradition: The Origin And Use Of Tradition In Nehemiah 9
Mark J. Boda
1999