In this first lecture, Dr. Donald Burke first gives a very brief history of Colonel Earl Robinson (the namesake of the lecture series), and then presents "Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth: Is There a Salvationist Way of Interpreting the Bible?" In the presentation he draws together some of his own learnings and reflections on faithful interpretation of Scripture that "might be useful as a guide for Salvationists and other Christians as we read and interpret the Bible as the sacred Scriptures, given to the church by God as the primary means of guidance on matters of Christian faith and practice."

Dr. Don Burke presents Salvation for Both Worlds: Toward a Wesleyan/Biblical Social Mission Don Burke came to Booth University College when it opened in 1982 and has served the College as a Professor of Biblical Studies since then. He has also served as Adjunct Professor of Religion at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Burke is a biblical scholar whose studies and teaching have focused on the Old Testament. However, his broad theological interests include the New Testament, church history, Wesleyan studies and theology. His BA is from Wilfrid Laurier University, and both his MA and Ph.D. are from the University of St Michael’s College (Toronto School of Theology) in Toronto. As a professor, Dr. Burke loves to be in the classroom with students. The interaction that takes place there inspires him. Students consistently express appreciation for his knowledge, teaching and concern for their success. A lifelong Salvationist, Dr. Burke was raised in the Brantford Citadel Corps where he received his earliest introduction to Christian faith.