Paul Foster
Professor in New Testament Language, Literature & Theology · College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences · University of Edinburgh
Quick answer: Paul Foster is Professor in New Testament Language, Literature & Theology at University of Edinburgh. Paul Foster shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Open to PhD supervision enquiries? Yes. I welcome enquires for prospective PhD students from all over the world. I have supervised approximate 50 PhD students, many of whom now hold positions teaching New Testament in various schools and departments around the world. I am open to supervising full-time students on campus and students for the part time distance PhD programme.
Research interests
Gospels
Synoptic Problem and Q
Judaism in the Greco-Roman world
Gospel of Peter
Textual criticism
Ignatius of Antioch
Frequently asked questions
Is Paul Foster hiring PhD students at University of Edinburgh?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Paul Foster's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Open to PhD supervision enquiries? Yes. I welcome enquires for prospective PhD students from all over the world. I have supervised approximate 50 PhD students, many of whom now hold positions teaching.
What does Paul Foster research?
Gospels
Synoptic Problem and Q
Judaism in the Greco-Roman world
Gospel of Peter
Textual criticism
Ignatius of Antioch
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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