Welcome Dr. Michelle Knight to the Litfin Divinity School at Wheaton!
Wheaton is delighted to announce that Dr. Michelle Knight has joined the Litfin Divinity School as Associate Professor of Old Testament.
Dr. Knight brings deep expertise in biblical theology and narrative criticism, with special focus on the Former Prophets (Joshua and Judges) and the role of poetry in biblical narrative. She is the author of The Prophet’s Anthem: The Song of Deborah and Barak in the Narrative of Judges (BUP, 2024) and currently serves as Senior Reviewer for the Historical Books for the New Living Translation.
Having previously served as Associate Professor of Old Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Dr. Knight is a gifted teacher and mentor who will supervise PhD students and teach Old Testament courses across our PhD and MA programs.
“We could not be happier to have Dr. Knight join our faculty. She is an outstanding teacher, mentor, scholar, and leader who will be integral in our development as a Divinity School.” – Andrew Abernethy, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of Biblical and Theological Studies.
The Litfin Divinity School is experiencing an exciting season of growth, with expanding programs and new opportunities to equip pastors, scholars, and ministry leaders for gospel service worldwide.
"Dr. Knight’s presence on our faculty strengthens our ability to offer students outstanding training in the Old Testament and will play a vital role in supporting the School’s growth in the years ahead," said Marc Cortez, Dean of the Litfin Divinity School.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Knight to Wheaton!