Lapsley, Jacqueline E., 1965-

Jacqueline E. Lapsley (born February 24, 1965) serves as President, and Professor of Old Testament at Union Presbyterian Seminary, and served as Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Professor of Old Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary (PTS). Her research interests lie in various fields, including literary theory, ethics (with a specific focus on creation ethics), theological anthropology, and gender theory. These disciplines serve as valuable tools for Lapsley when approaching theological interpretations of the Old Testament. As an academic, Lapsley is dedicated to studying the Bible in a way that enriches the lives of those who actively participate in faith communities and have a strong commitment to their faith. She believes in the transformative potential of informed scriptural interpretation, and argues that it can contribute to the well-being and growth of individuals, faith communities, and the world at large.