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theology educator

John Bolt, Canadian, American theology educator. Calvin Theological Seminary scholar, 1976-1978; Canada Council fellow, 1978-1980; Pew Evangelical scholars grantee, 1996-1997. Member Calvin Studies Society.

Background

Bolt, John was born on October 7, 1947 in Grootegast, Groningen, The Netherlands. Son of Berend and Hielkje (Piers) Bolt.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1970. Bachelor's Degree, Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1973. Master of Theology, Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1977.

Doctor of Philosophy, University St. Michael's College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1982.

Career

Clergyman Christian Reformed Church, Kelowna, Penticton, British Columbia, 1973-1976. Instructor theology and religion Calvin College, 1980-1982. Professor religion and theology Redemer College, Ancaster, Ontario, Canada, 1982-1989.

Professor theology Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, since 1989. Associate minister Immanuel Christian Reformed Church, Hamilton, Ontario, 1982-1989, Plymouth Heights Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, since 1989.

Achievements

  • John Bolt has been listed as a noteworthy Theology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Calvin Studies Society.

Interests

  • Avocations: softball, camping, novel reading, refinishing antique furniture.

Connections

Married Ruth Ann Bolt, September 16, 1971. Children: Michelle Joy, David Michael, Justin Matthew.

Father:
Berend Bolt

Mother:
Hielkje (Piers) Bolt

Spouse:
Ruth Ann Bolt

child:
David Michael Bolt

child:
Justin Matthew Bolt

child:
Michelle Joy Bolt