Garwood Anderson
LUMEN DISTINGUISHED FELLOW, Biblical Studies
Areas of expertise
The letters of St. Paul, especially salvation, anthropology and ethics; the parables of Jesus; literary approaches to the Gospels; biblical hermeneutics
Bio
Upon concluding his tenure as Dean and President of Nashotah House Theological Seminary in 2024, Garwood P. Anderson then began at the Lumen Center as Distinguished Fellow in Biblical Studies. In July of 2026, he became a full-time Senior Fellow.
Dr. Anderson’s 40 years in diverse ministry roles have centered on teaching, scholarship, academic leadership, and mentoring emerging leaders. Following 18 years in campus ministry with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Anderson served on the faculty of Asbury Theological Seminary and then at Nashotah House, where he was named Professor and Dean Emeritus for his 19 years of distinguished service.
Dr. Anderson has published articles and reviews in numerous academic journals and contributed numerous articles to major reference works. His book, Paul's New Perspective: A Soteriological Journey, traces the development of Paul's understanding of salvation through his letters. His current research continues to focus on Paul's understanding of salvation, especially the intersection of Pauline anthropology and ethics. He is also preparing a book on biblical interpretation in the Anglican tradition.
Anderson is a frequent guest lecturer and preacher in parish, diocesan, and campus ministry settings. He is a regular contributor to The Living Church Covenant blog.
He has been married to Dawn for 43 years; they have three married children and four grandchildren.
Experience
Selected Writing and Public Engagement
Education
Link to CV
The letters of St. Paul, especially salvation, anthropology and ethics; the parables of Jesus; literary approaches to the Gospels; biblical hermeneutics
Bio
Upon concluding his tenure as Dean and President of Nashotah House Theological Seminary in 2024, Garwood P. Anderson then began at the Lumen Center as Distinguished Fellow in Biblical Studies. In July of 2026, he became a full-time Senior Fellow.
Dr. Anderson’s 40 years in diverse ministry roles have centered on teaching, scholarship, academic leadership, and mentoring emerging leaders. Following 18 years in campus ministry with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Anderson served on the faculty of Asbury Theological Seminary and then at Nashotah House, where he was named Professor and Dean Emeritus for his 19 years of distinguished service.
Dr. Anderson has published articles and reviews in numerous academic journals and contributed numerous articles to major reference works. His book, Paul's New Perspective: A Soteriological Journey, traces the development of Paul's understanding of salvation through his letters. His current research continues to focus on Paul's understanding of salvation, especially the intersection of Pauline anthropology and ethics. He is also preparing a book on biblical interpretation in the Anglican tradition.
Anderson is a frequent guest lecturer and preacher in parish, diocesan, and campus ministry settings. He is a regular contributor to The Living Church Covenant blog.
He has been married to Dawn for 43 years; they have three married children and four grandchildren.
Experience
- Donald J. Parsons Distinguished Professor of Biblical Interpretation, Nashotah House Theological Seminary, 2024-2026
- Dean and President, Nashotah House Theological Seminary, 2017-2024
- Professor of New Testament and Greek, Nashotah House Theological Seminary, 2007-2024
- Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2002-2007
- Campus Staff, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, 1984-2001
Selected Writing and Public Engagement
- Paul’s New Perspective: A Soteriological Journey. IVP Academic, 2016
- “Loving One’s Neighbor” in What Is Christianity? Edited by Anthony Bolos, James Watkins, and J. Richard Middleton. Routledge, 2026.
- “Elect Strangers: The Ecclesiology of 1 Peter,” in Searching the Scriptures: Intersections of Faith and Biblical Scholarship. Edited by James Buchanan Wallace. St. Vladimir’s Press, 2025.
- “Law” and “Freedom/Liberty” in Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. Edited by Scot McKnight, Lynn Cohick, and Nijay Gupta. 2d edition. IVP Academic, 2023.
- “Adiaphora, Difference, and Anglican Biblical Interpretation: A Case Study from 1 Corinthians” in Anglican Enactments of Scripture. Edited by Cynthia Kittredge and Hugh Page. Routledge, forthcoming.
- “The Pauline Mind and the New Perspective on Paul” in The Pauline Mind. Edited by Stanley E. Porter and David I. Yoon. Routledge Religious Minds. Routledge, forthcoming.
Education
- Ph.D., Biblical Theology, Marquette Universtiy
- M.A., New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- B.A., Music, University of Wisconsin -- Eau Claire
Link to CV