Roger R. Nicole, PhD, ThD (1915-2010)
Education
- Wheaton College, DD
- Harvard University, PhD
- Gordon Divinity, STM and ThD
- Paris-Sorbonne University in Paris, France, MA
- Gordon Divinity, BD
- Gymnasie Classique in Lausanne, Switzerland, AB
Teaching Career
- Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary
- Bedrock of Systematic and Christian Theology for Gordon and later Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (1945-1986), where he solidified his reputation as one of the leading Christian teachers, writers, and scholars in the world
- Taught and preached at the finest institutes and universities around the world on every continent
- Fluent in Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, and Latin
Other Career Highlights
- Founding member, International Council on Bible Inerrancy and the Evangelical Theological Society (of which he was president in 1956)
- Associate Editor, New Geneva Study Bible
- Corresponding Editor, Christianity Today
- World-class bibliophile and distinguished librarian with a personal collection including Calvin’s Commentaries on the Gospelsand Acts published during Calvin’s lifetime, a copy of the first edition of Heinrich Bullinger’s Decades published in 1552, and many other rare volumes from the 1500s and 1600s
- Ordained Baptist minister
Publications
- Assisted in the preparation of the New International Version (NIV)
- Approximately 100 articles and contributor to over 50 books and reference works
- Standing Forth,Our Sovereign Saviour, and The Glory of the Atonement are included among his most influential publications.
- Two books written honoring Dr. Nicole’s life and works: The Glory of the Atonement: Biblical, Historical & Practical Perspectives: Essays in Honor of Roger R. Nicoleand Speaking the Truth in Love: The Life and Legacy of Roger Nicole.