Best Known For:The book The Jesus Creed
Breakthrough:Published The Jesus Creed, which became a foundational text in the Emerging Church movement in 2004
10 Quick Facts About Scot McKnight
- Full Name: Scot McKnight
- Nationality: American
- Known For: The book The Jesus Creed
- Current Role: Professor of new testament
- Current Employer: Northern Seminary
- Date of Birth: November 9, 1953
- Age: 72 years old
- Place of Birth: Freeport, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kristen McKnight
Scot McKnight Age
Scot McKnight is about 73 years old as of 2026. Scot McKnight was born in 1953.
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Education
His educational background includes studies at Cornerstone University, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and other institutions.
- Cornerstone University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- Qualification: Master of Arts (MA)
- University of Nottingham
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Career & Work
Scot McKnight's career includes professional roles with Northern Seminary and North Park University.
Organization: Northern Seminary
Role: Professor of New Testament
Period: 2012–Present
Details: Lisle, Illinois
Organization: North Park University
Role: Professor of Religious Studies
Period: 1994–2012
Details: Chicago, Illinois
Rise to Fame
Scot McKnight rose to prominence for his role for the book The Jesus Creed.
Notable Works
Notable works include The Jesus Creed and The Blue Parakeet.
- Book: The Jesus Creed (Author, 2004)
- Book: The Blue Parakeet (Author, 2008)
Scot McKnight Family & Relationships
Scot McKnight is married to Kristen McKnight. He has 2 children, Laura McKnight and Lukas McKnight.
- Children:
- Laura McKnight
- Lukas McKnight
Personal Information
- Full Name: Scot McKnight
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 9, 1953
- Age: 72
- Birthday: November 9
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Place of Birth: Freeport, Illinois
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Kristen McKnight
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/scotmcknight
