Matthew Pawlak is the Academic Network Leader of Trust and Society – The Global Network on Trust. He is responsible for defining and implementating T&S’ vision, strategy, and goals—working in close collaboration with Prof. Dr. Ehret—as well as building relationships and collaborations with trust researchers, practitioners, and networks. He holds a PhD in Theology and Religious Studies from the University of Cambridge and is the author of Sarcasm in Paul’s Letters—winner of the 2024 Beare Aware from the Canadian Society of Biblical Studies. His current research focuses on dynamics of trust and distrust within and between first- and second-century Christian communities. Matthew is passionate about fostering high-quality interdisciplinary research and is highly motivated to establish T&S as a a hub for creating meaningful dialogue between the humanities, sciences, and social sciences, as well as a leader in bridging research and practice.
Adhésions professionnelles
2023 – Present Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas
2023 – Present American Academy of Religion
2015 – Present Society of Biblical Literature
2014 – Present Canadian Society of Biblical Studies