New staff join Newbold's Department of Theological Studies

27 January 2016 | Binfield, UK [Kirsty Watkins] Newbold’s Spring Semester commenced this week, and with it came Dr Ivan Milanov, a brand new addition to the Department of Theological Studies. Dr Milanov and Tihomir Lazić, who commenced last semester, are two of the newest members of the academic community at Newbold.

Ivan Milanov, PhD, Lecturer in Old Testament Studies

Dr Milanov has been appointed as a Lecturer in Old Testament Studies and holds a doctorate in the same area (awarded by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and completed at Newbold under the supervision of the recently-retired Dr Laurence Turner). He specialises in the Book of Daniel in particular. Dr Milanov says that he found Newbold to be far more relaxing as a student than as a lecturer. “I have a much greater feeling of responsibility now. When I was a student someone else had to provide the quality teaching and demonstrate to the students how a biblical scholar should teach, hold a tutorial and publish. Now I am responsible for providing this for the students I teach!”

Tihomir Lazic, PhD candidate, Lecturer in Systematic Theology

Tihomir has been appointed as a Lecturer in Systematic Theology, specialises in Adventist ecclesiology, and is currently completing a Doctor of Philosophy in theology at the University of Oxford. He was also appointed Director of the Adventist Ministry to College and University Students (AMiCUS) – also known as Public Campus Ministry (PCM) – for the Trans-European Division at the recent General Conference session in July 2015. This role aims to reduce the ever-increasing number of Adventist students who leave the Church during the period of their university or college studies, and he sees this dual role as a bonus. “Newbold can play an important role in the TED’s effort to reach Adventist students on the secular campuses all around Europe and the world,” Tihomir said.

Both Tihomir and Dr Milanov have spent time guest lecturing at Newbold and other educational institutions, and have a passion for Adventist education. “I feel called to serve as a lecturer,” said Dr Milanov, who admits that although he now sees education as his ministry, it took him some time to recognise the call. “Serving God as lecturer is not so different from serving Him as pastor,” said Dr Milanov. “Lecturers, like pastors, must always be on top of their game, whether academically or spiritually.”

“I feel called to be part of Christ’s body and of His end-time movement, and to participate in the process of its communal edification and growth towards Christlikeness,” said Tihomir. “I am honored that I have been given the opportunity to become a part of the Newbold academic community and to work along with and learn from more experienced colleagues who are also as passionate about discovering, expounding and sharing the truth for our times as I am.”

Learn more about both Tihomir and Dr Milanov by visiting the News section of the College’s website, and hear them speak along with other colleagues from the Department of Theological Studies at Newbold’s free annual all-day Bible Conference, The Church of Our Dreams, on Sabbath 16 April. Please register now. [tedNEWS]

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New staff join Newbold's Department of Theological Studies

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