Dr Matthew Jacoby
Lecturer in Christian Thought and Preaching
Meet Matthew
Matthew Jacoby is lecturer in Christian Thought and Preaching at MST. He has a passion for exploring the philosophical foundations of Christian thought and challenging the mindsets that work against the Christian faith. Matthew is also passionate about the arts: visual art, literature and film. As a musician he is the lead member of the Psalms-project band, Sons of Korah. Matthew’s units at MST include Introduction to Philosophy, Christian Apologetics, Christian Worldview, Christian Ethics, Faith and the Arts and Introductory Preaching. In addition to his role at MST Matthew is the senior pastor of OneHope Baptist Church in Geelong. Matthew lives in Geelong with his wife Kate and his three teenage children, Sophia, Jeremiah and Ivy.
Degrees
Affiliations
Selected Publications
‘Kierkegaard on Truth,’ Religious Studies 38, 27-44, Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom, 2002.
‘Kierkegaard and the Nature of Truth,’ Sophia International: The journal for philosophical theology and cross cultural philosophy of religion and ethics. VOL 38, No. 1, March-April 1999.
‘Reformed Epistemology,’ Vox Reformata: Australasian Journal for Christian Scholarship, No. 66, 2001.
Thrive: Living Life as God Intended (22 Volumes and ongoing). Daily bible reading guide and devotional. Published by 5ive Pty Ltd.
Deeper Places: Experiencing God in the Psalms. Michigan: Baker Books, 2013. (Named ‘best book of 2013 on worship essentials’ by Worship Leader magazine USA, October 2013 edition).
‘Kierkegaard’s Rule of Faith’ in Colloquium: The Australian and New Zealand Theological Review, Vol.52.1, July 2020.
Presentations
UNITS TAUGHT BY Matthew
Contact Matthew
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