Eric Lopez, PhD

I was hired as program director for George Fox Digital's humanities platform and an associate professor in 2025. Previously, I served as an adjunct professor at Life Pacific University for two years and was an associate professor in historical theology and biblical studies, as well as director of the institution's master of arts in theological studies program (2019-22). Before that, I served as an assistant professor at the university from 2013 to 2019.

I have taught a wide range of courses on theology, the history of the church, biblical languages and exegesis, biblical literature, and cultures of ancient civilizations. In addition to my teaching load at Life Pacific, I also taught online graduate courses for Pillar Seminary in Omaha, Nebraska, and Asia Life University in Daejeon City, South Korea, on an adjunct basis in 2023-24.

Academic Background

• PhD, Durham University
• MA, Theological Studies, Portland Seminary
• BA, Life Pacific College

Outside the Classroom

I have recently served as a small group leader at East Hill Church in Gresham and in various ministry roles over the past 20 years. I live in Vancouver, Washington, with my wife Tara and our two children, Belén and Ian. I enjoy reading and listening to books, walking and soccer.