Prof. Dr. Joseph Dimitrov
Seminary President
COURSES AND SUBJECTS TAUGHT
Bible: Romans and Galatians, Corinthians, Hermeneutics, Methods of Bible Study, Ephesians: Exposition and Sermon Building, Book of Acts, Theology: Christology and Soteriology, Ecclesiology, Anthropology/Angelology/Hamartiology, Eschatology, Historical Theology, Biblical Languages: New Testament Greek I-A, I-B, First Epistle of John in Greek, Principles of Greek Exegesis, Studies of the Septuagint, History: Church History II, General Education: Study Skills, Apologetics, Philosophy of Religion, Theological Research Methods.
AREAS OF MAIN RESEARCH AND COMPETENCY
New Testament, Historical Theology
QUALIFICATIONS
B.S., M.S, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
EDUCATION
B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering, Sofia Technical University, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1982-1987. Postgraduate Studies in Intellectual Property Management and Law, Sofia Technical University, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1987-1989.
B.A. in Bible and Theology, Continental Theological Seminary, Brussels, Belgium. 1989-1994. M.A. in Bible and Theology, Continental Theological Seminary, Brussels, Belgium. 1994-1996. Ph.D. in Historical Theology, First Minor in New Testament, Second Minor in Practical Theology, Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven, Belgium, 1996-2002.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Professor of New Testament and History, Continental Theological Seminary, Brussels, Belgium. 1994-present.
Academic Dean, Continental Theological Seminary, Brussels, Belgium, 1999-2006.
Vice-President for Education, Continental Theological Seminary, Brussels, 2006-2008.
J. Philip Hogan Chair and Guest Lecturer at the Evangel University/Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, MO., USA, 2013-present.
Chairman of the Theological Commission for the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, 2010-present.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Youth and Pastoral Ministry, 1987-1989.
President of the Pentecostal Theological Faculty, Sofia, Bulgaria. 1995-2002.
Rector of Continental Theological Seminary, Brussels, 2008-present.
CERTIFICATIONS
Ordained minister, French-speaking Belgian Evangelical Federation, 2001.
PUBLICATIONS
Articles
Dimitrov, Joseph. “To What Extent, if Any, Is the Holy Spirit at Work in Other Religions.” Position Paper for the World Assemblies of God Fellowship. January 2020. Chairing the WAGF Theological Commission.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “The Theological Issues of Hyper-Grace Teaching.” Position Paper for the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, April 2018. Chairing the WAGF Theological Commission.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “Redefinition of Marriage and Human Sexuality.” Position Paper for the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, April 2017. Chairing the WAGF Theological Commission.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “Is Evangelism Intolerant?” Enrichment Magazine, 2014.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “God’s Image in Man Put Against Christ, the Primal Image: Paul’s Foundation for the Believers’ Renewal in Colossians 3:10 and Ephesians 4:23-24,” Encounter: Journal for Pentecostal Ministry, Vol. 11, Summer 2014.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “The Spirit of the Lord or the Lord of the Spirit: European Pentecostal Theological Implications Seen through Luke’s Theological Scheme of the Jordan Baptism Event,” Encounter: Journal for Pentecostal Ministry, Vol. 11, Summer 2014.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “Results Outgrowing the Vision: Early Assemblies of God Missionary Endeavours in Europe.” J. Philip Hogan Chair of World Missions, Inaugural Lecture. Encounter: Journal for Pentecostal Ministry, Vol. 11, Summer 2014.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “Towards an Understanding of Pentecostal Identity: Case Study of European Pentecostal Traditions.” Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, MO., December 2013.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “The Essential Nature of the Church as the Missional People of God as Reflected in Pentecostal Self-Understanding.” Position Paper for the World Assemblies of God, June 2013. Chairing the WAGF Theological Commission.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “Towards a Pentecostal Theology of Compassion.” Position Paper for the World Assemblies of God Fellowship, February 2011. Chairing the WAGF Theological Commission.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “The Impact of the Pentecostal Experience and Educational Training in/for Ministry,” in A Biblical Theology of the Holy Spirit: Contemporary Issues in Theology, James E. Richardson, ed., Springfield, MO, USA: Global University, 2009.
Books
Dimitrov, Joseph. Homiletics Drawn from the Well of the Early Reformation. Sint-Peters-Leeuw, Belgium: Continental Theological Seminary, 2017.
Dimitrov. Joseph. New Testament Open Bible. Bulgarian Edition. Sofia: ET Gospel, 2002. Head Translator and General Editor.
Dimitrov, Joseph. A Message from Corinth. Bourgas, Bulgaria: CMN Printing, 1998.
Dimitrov, Joseph. Bulgarian Open Bible, General Editor for the Old Testament books of the Minor Prophets and the book of Ruth.
PRESENTATIONS
Dimitrov, Joseph. “Pentecostalism in the Late Modern World,” panel member at the Continental Theological Seminary Annual Colloquium, Continental Theological Seminary, Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, Belgium, 5-7 February 2024.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “La philosophie des langues et les traductions des textes sacrés,” Presented at Emouna, Forum des Religions, Brussels, January 2024.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “Leading Theologically in Times of Crisis: How Does Spirituality Respond to Adversity?” Presented at an online theological conference, AGWM, Springfield MO, June 2020.
Dimitrov, Joseph. "The 'First' European Pentecostal Revival (1830-1834): The Supernatural, the Natural and the Theological." Presented at the annual theological colloquium at Continental Theological seminary, Brussels, March 2019.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “John van Ruysbroeck: the 14th-Century Augustine of Flanders.” Presented at the annual colloquium at Continental Theological Seminary, Brussels, March 2018.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “Theological and Ministerial Training in the Changing Environment of Europe.”
Presented at the World Assemblies of God Fellowship Conference, Amsterdam, February 2013.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “Strategies and Models for Formal and Informal Training of People for Missions.” Presented at the Council for World Missions, Cardiff, Wales, January 2010.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “Issues of Theological Education in Europe.” Presented at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Charlotte Campus, Charlotte, NC., USA, March 2007.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “Exploration of the Pentecostal Experience Within the Context of Post-communist Bulgaria,” Presented at the 36th Colloquium of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, Lee University, Cleveland, TN., USA, March 2007.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “Bulgarian American Congregations: Cultural, Economic and Leadership Dimensions,” Presented at the 36th Colloquium of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, Lee University, Cleveland, TN., USA, March 2007.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “Changing Educational Structures and New Challenges before Pentecostal Theological Education in Europe.” Presented at the Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri, USA, February 2007.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “Birth and Early Historical and Theological Development of the Baptist Movement in Bulgaria.” Presented at the Doctoral Colloquium, ETF Leuven, Belgium, 2002
Dimitrov, Joseph. “The Critical Role of the R.E.E.M. in the Formation and Development of Bulgarian Pentecostalism.” Presented at the Doctoral Colloquium, ETF Leuven, Belgium, September 2001.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “The Complementing Aspects of the Believer’s Renewal According to Col. 3:10 and Eph. 4:23-24.” Presented at the Doctoral Colloquium, ETF Leuven, Belgium, September 2000.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “The Use of the Substantive View of the Image of God in the Context of Guilt Feelings.” Presented at the Doctoral Colloquium, ETF Leuven, Belgium, September 1999.
Dimitrov, Joseph. “Standards for Student Development and Services: Relationship Between Student Development Programs and Services and the Institution’s Mission and Goal.” Presented at the Eurasia Bible School Conference, Budapest, Hungary, March 1997.
ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIPS
European Pentecostal Theological Association, 1988-present
