D.A. Carson
D.A. Carson Donald Arthur Carson (b. is an evangelicalNew Testament scholar and is currently Research Professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. Carson has a B.S. in Chemistry from McGill University, a from Central Baptist Seminary in Toronto, and a PhD in New Testament from Cambridge University.
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Carson is a respected exegete and has written or edited more than forty-five books, including commentaries on books of the Bible, the Sermon on the Mount, the Gospel of John, and books on prayer and suffering. His book, The Gagging of God: Christianity Confronts Pluralism (), won the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association Gold Medallion Book Award in the category of "theology and doctrine." He has also written books on free will and predestination from a generally compatibilist and Calvinist perspective. His book, Becoming Conversant with the Emerging Church: Understanding a Movement and Its Implications () is an important book in the Emerging church discussion.
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D.A. Carson: Complete Biography (b. )
Early Life and Formation
Donald Arthur Carson, widely known as D.A. Carson, was born on December 21, , in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The son of a Baptist pastor, Carson grew up in a home deeply committed to the Christian faith. His upbringing instilled in him a passion for Scripture and ministry, laying the foundation for his later work as a theologian and scholar.
Carson attended McGill University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. However, sensing a call to ministry, he pursued theological studies, redirecting his career path toward biblical scholarship and teaching.
Intellectual Development and Education
D.A. Carson’s academic journey reflects his commitment to theological rigor and biblical fidelity.
Key milestones:
- Bachelor of Science: Earned at McGill University, where he initially studied chemistry.
- Master of Divinity: Completed at Central Baptist Seminary in Toronto.
- Doctorate in New Testament Studies: Achieved at the University of Cambridge, focusing on biblical exegesis and theology.
Carson’s advanced education prepared him to engage deeply with Scripture and address critical theological questions in
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D.A. Carson (b. ) is one of the most respected New Testament scholars in the world. A respected teacher, author, and speaker, he is currently research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and the president of The Gospel Coalition. He has served as pastor of Richmond Baptist Church and as the first dean of the seminary of Northwest Baptist Theological College, now known as Northwest Baptist Seminary. Logos has collected his sermons—including audio—in the D.A. Carson Sermon Archive.
Carson lectures in academic and church settings around the world, and is the author of more than 50 books, including Exegetical Fallacies, Pillar New Testament Commentary: The Gospel According to John, The Gagging of God, Showing the Spirit: A Theological Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12–14 and the Intolerance of Tolerance. He is the editor of the Pillar New Testament Commentary series, and coedited of the Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament with G.K. Beale, and the Studies in New Testament Greek series with Stanley Porter. You can find more of Carson’s work in the Baker D.A. Carson Collection (15 vols.).
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