
Michael J. Svigel
Besides teaching both historical and systematic theology at DTS, Dr. Svigel is actively engaged in teaching and writing for a broader evangelical audience. His passion for a Christ-centered theology and life is coupled with a penchant for humor, music, and writing. Dr. Svigel comes to DTS after working for several years in the legal field as well as serving as a writer with the ministry of Insight for Living. His books and articles range from text critical studies to juvenile fantasy. He and his wife, Stephanie, have three children, Sophie, Lucas, and Nathan.
Michael J. Svigel’s Books
Michael J. Svigel’s Publication Articles
- “Extreme Makeover: Heaven and Earth Edition — Will God Annihilate the World and Re-Create it Ex Nihilo.” Bibliotheca Sacra (171). 2014. 401-417.
- “What Child is This?: Darby’s Early Exegetical Argument for the Pretribulation Rapture of the Church.” Trinity Journal (35). 2014. 225-251.
- “The Center of Ignatius of Antioch’s Catholic Christianity.” Studia Patristica (45). 2010. 367–371.
- “Christ as Arche in Revelation 3:14—Source, Ruler, or Beginning?.” Bibliotheca Sacra (April-June 2004:161). 2004. 215-231.
- “The Phantom Heresy: Did the Council of Ephesus (431) Condemn Chiliasm?.” Trinity Journal (24). 2003. 105-112.
- “The Apocalypse of John and the Rapture of the Church: A Reevaluation.” Trinity Journal (22). 2001. 23-74.
- “The Passing of the Prophets in the Apostolic Fathers.” Bibliotheca Sacra (176). 2019. 458–475.
- “Trinitarianism in Didache, Barnabas, and the Shepherd: Sketchy, Scant, or Scandalous?” Perichoresis (17:1). 2019. 23–40.
- “Can an Ecclesiology Be Biblical and Not Apostolic?” Bibliotheca Sacra (175). 2019. 62–80.
- “Didache as a Practical Enchiridion for Early Church Plants.” Bibliotheca Sacra (174). 2017. 77–94.
Michael J. Svigel’s Contributions

The Language of Theology
Drs. Glenn Kreider and Michael Svigel, professors of Systematic Theology, join Dr. Darrell Bock at the…

Key Differences Between Protestantism and Roman Catholicism
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Scott Horrell and Dr. Michael Svigel discuss the Roman…

The Irresistible Force of Star Wars: 3 Theological Approaches
So why do so many people across generations, cultures, and religions find Star Wars so captivating?…

The Church and Trafficking
Michael Bartel, Co-Founder and Co-Director of F.R.E.E. International, discusses with Dr. Darrell Bock how the church…

Coffee as a Means of Grace: A Sip of Theological Humor
Until I accepted coffee as a means of grace, I struggled both internally and externally with…

A Professor's Journey from Scientology to Christ
Twenty-five years ago I converted to Christianity. Here is my story of how I “wandered into…

Classic: Contrasting Distinctives of Protestantism and Catholicism
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Scott Horrell and Dr. Michael Svigel discuss Catholicism and…

Classic: History and Organization of the Roman Catholic Church
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Scott Horrell and Dr. Michael Svigel discuss Catholicism and…

Don't Let Your Past Hold You Back
Dr. Michael J. Svigel, Associate Professor of Theological Studies, reminds us that when Satan accuses us…

Catholicism and Protestantism: Contrasting Distinctives of Protestantism and Catholicism
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Scott Horrell and Dr. Michael Svigel discuss Catholicism and…

Catholicism and Protestantism: The History and Organization of the Roman Catholic Church
In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Scott Horrell and Dr. Michael Svigel discuss Catholicism and…

Early Church: Christianity or Christianities?
Dr. Darrell Bock leads a discussion and Q&A with Dr. Michael Svigel concerning opposing views on…

Handle Scripture Well!
Michael Svigel, assistant professor of Theological Studies, discusses the importance of handling Scripture well. He reads…