Matthew W. Bates (Ph.D., University of Notre Dame) is Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, where he teaches full-time in the Masters and Doctoral Programs. Bates's books have won top honors from Christianity Today, Outreach Magazine, Jesus Creed, and The Englewood Review of Books. His areas of expertise include the gospel, faith, salvation, the Trinity, the use of the OT in the NT, prosopological exegesis, and christology. Bates also co-founded and co-hosts the popular OnScript podcast.

After completing a B.S. in physics from Whitworth University (1999), Bates began a career in electrical engineering. His life took a swerve when he enrolled in a biblical studies program at Regent College in Vancouver, B.C. (M.C.S., 2004, The Biblical Studies Prize). In 2005 Bates began PhD studies in theology at the University of Notre Dame. His primary research training is in the NT and second-century Christianity with secondary in the OT (Hebrew Bible) and Second Temple Judaism. Upon graduation (2010) he was named the winner of the Shaheen Award in the humanities, the top graduation prize at Notre Dame, competitive across all disciplines (press release). From 2011-24 Bates served in the theology department at Quincy University, attaining the rank of tenured full Professor of Theology. In 2024 he became Affiliate Professor of Theology at QU in order to accept his current full-time post at Northern Seminary. Bates enjoys hiking, baseball, and chasing around his seven children.

To inquire about Dr. Bates's scholarship, or, to check his availability for speaking events or doctoral supervision,please reach out here or through the email address on his Northern Seminary webpage.