Noble honored with research fellowship
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HUNTINGTON, Ind. Dr. John Noble has been named the recipient of Huntington University's research fellowship.
Noble, assistant professor of Bible and religion,
was recognized with this honor because of his research into the
literary and theological significance of the figure of Ishmael in the
Abrahamic covenant. The fellowship will allow him to continue his
research work this summer at the Harvard University libraries. Noble
hopes to publish his work upon completion, and states that it is
currently under review by a publisher.
"John is modest about his
abilities and accomplishments. His research wrestles with a difficult
and important story from the Bible, and his professors at Harvard passed
it with distinction quite an achievement and yet you would never
know it to talk to John," said Dr. Del Doughty, interim vice president
for academic affairs. "He does impressive things without trying to
impress. I'm delighted that we at HU will play a part in advancing his
work."
Noble joined the HU faculty in fall 2012. He holds Master
of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees from Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Taylor University. He earned
his PhD in near eastern languages and civilizations from Harvard
University. His research is a continuation of his dissertation from
Harvard.