Donald E. Burke, Ph.D.
Professor of Biblical Studies
Welcome to the website of Donald E. Burke, Professor of Biblical Studies at Booth University College in Winnipeg, Canada. Don is a biblical scholar whose primary area of interest has been the Old Testament. In addition, he has taught courses in the New Testament, the history of Christianity and Christian theology. His newest course is entitled "Christianity and the Marginalized."
Bio
A Passion for Learning
Don Burke came to Booth University College when it opened in 1982 and has served as a Professor of Biblical Studies since then. He has also served as Adjunct Professor of Religion at the University of Manitoba.
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Dr. Burke’s studies included a B.A. (Wilfrid Laurier University), M.A. (St. Michael’s, Toronto), and Ph.D. (St. Michael’s/Toronto School of Theology). This educational background prepared him to teach a wide variety of courses, not only in his primary research field of Old Testament, but also in New Testament, church history, Wesleyan studies, and theology. His generalist education and his own interests have provided him with a breadth that allows him to integrate knowledge from a range of disciplinary perspectives.
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Professor Burke’s teaching receives strong commendation from his students. More than an exchange of information, for him learning is a partnership in which both he and his students are searching for truth together. The formation that takes place in the educational context prepares students to be thoughtful, informed and compassionate.
Books
Dr. Burke has published three books. For a selection of his articles, go to the Publications page of this website.
The Lord's Prayer:Â Drawing Heaven and Earth Together
2020
With fewer than seventy words, the Lord's prayer is the most frequently recited Christian prayer not only because it was given to us by Jesus, but because it encapsulates the Christian message. Explore each phrase of the Lord's prayer. Available from Amazon.
Nativity:Â Reflections on Matthew's Story of Jesus's Birth and Early Life
2019
Matthew's story of the birth and early life of Jesus often is overshadowed by Luke's account that is filled with angels, a heavenly choir, shepherds and bleating sheep. But Matthew's account of the birth and early life of Jesus has its own contribution to make to our reading of the biblical story of Jesus's birth. Matthew has a consistent message that he conveys through this narrative. In this series of studies, readers are invited to reflect upon Matthew's story of Jesus's birth and pre-ministry life. Available from Amazon.
