Archie Spencer, ThD
Biography
Professor of Theology
JH Pickford Distinguished Chair of Theology
Program Chair for the Master of Theological Studies and Master of Theology
Northwest Baptist Seminary
archie.spencer@twu.ca
Dr. Spencer has developed an international reputation as a scholar, speaker and theologian; including Catholic circles where he has developed an ecumenical dialogue with the lay movement, “Communion and Liberation”, and the Italian Theologian, Luigi Giussani.
Archie’s ministry and professional experience includes serving as a pastor in various settings within the Pentecostal and Baptist contexts for over 15 years. While teaching, he has continued to remain active in the local church through various preaching engagements, seminars, men’s retreats. Dr. Spencer loves engaging the church as he thinks through his theological and missional mandate. He can be contacted for speaking engagements through the Speakers’ Bureau.
Education
MDiv – Regent College
ThM – Regent College
ThD – University of Toronto/Toronto School of Theology
Research
Systematic Theology
Philosophical Theology
Historical Theology
Ecumenical Theology
Contemporary Theology in the Western Tradition
Theology of Karl Barth
Theology of Eberhard Jungel
Reformation and Evangelical Theology
Alexandrian Theology of the first three centuries CE
Courses Taught:
Systematic Theology
Believers Church Theology
Contemporary Theology
Redemption Accomplished and Consummated
Karl Barth
Memberships:
American Academy of Religion
The Karl Barth Society of North America
Society for the Study of Theology
Western Institute for Theological Studies (a founding member)