Dr Rachel Krohn is Lecturer in Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Trinity College Queensland, bringing expertise in biblical studies, theological education and the interpretation of Scripture. Originally from Alberta, Canada, Rachel completed a Bachelor of Arts in Music at the University of Calgary, a Master of Arts in Old Testament at Regent College in Vancouver, and a PhD in Old Testament in Toronto.
Rachel and her family moved to Brisbane in 2021, where she continues to pursue her passion for rigorous academic study in service of the Church. Her academic expertise includes the syntax of Biblical Hebrew poetry, and she also teaches the History of Christianity in Australia, drawing on her growing interest in Australian history.
Rachel brings a deep commitment to Scripture, de-colonising hermeneutical and teaching practices, theological scholarship and the formation of all God’s people. As a member of the Commission for Theology, Formation and Leadership (CTFL), she contributes her academic expertise and passion for theological education to the Commission’s work of strengthening leadership, ministry formation and theological culture across the Uniting Church.
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