Steven Schweitzer, Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) in Elkhart, Ind., will become Associate Professor and Academic Dean at Bethany Theological Seminary beginning July 1, 2009.

Dr. Schweitzer is a member of the Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren in South Bend, Ind. He received his B.A. in Christian studies summa cum laude from North Central University, Minneapolis, Minn.; an M.A. in theology with a concentration in Hebrew Bible and a minor in patristics from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn.; and a Ph.D. in theology from the University of Notre Dame. He previously taught at North Central University and the University of Notre Dame before joining the AMBS faculty in 2006.

Although a young scholar, Dr. Schweitzer has an impressive publishing record. In 2007, T & T Clark International published Reading Utopia in Chronicles, and Utopian Visions in the Ancient and Biblical Worlds is under contract with Fortress Press. He also has published numerous journal articles, invited essays, and book reviews.

"Steve brings a love for teaching, outstanding teaching evaluations, and highly developed organizational skills to this position," said President Ruthann Knechel Johansen. "I am pleased that he has accepted this call. We look forward to welcoming him and his leadership to Bethany."