Felix H. Cortez

Félix H. Cortez is Professor of New Testament Literature at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. He joined the faculty in 2013.

Born in Mexicali, Mexico, Cortez received a master’s degree in modern literature from Universidad Iberoamericana in 2001. In 2008, he obtained his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Andrews University. His dissertation, “Within the Veil: The Ascension of the Son in the Letter to the Hebrews,” was published by Fontes Press.

Before coming to Andrews, Cortez served as an ordained pastor and youth director at the Central Conference in Mexico and as a professor of Theology at Montemorelos University.

Dr. Cortez has lectured at Bible Conferences and Theological Symposia in more than 50 countries on six continents. He has also served as the speaker for weeks of prayer at the General Conference headquarters, in several divisions and unions, and on the campuses of Adventist universities. He has also addressed the Annual Council and a General Conference Session of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Cortez was also a co-host of the two seasons of “Faith and Life” for Hope Channel TV.

He is a member of various theological societies and was chair of the Pastoral and Catholic Epistles Section of the International Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature from 2010 to 2016 and president of the Adventist Theological Society from 2014 to 2016. He has also served on teams conducting comprehensive evaluation visits for the Association of Theological Schools and the Adventist Accrediting Agency.

Dr. Cortez has authored over 100 articles and book chapters, and six books, including the Sabbath School Adult Study Guide for the first quarter of 2022 and the commentary on Hebrews for the Seventh-day Adventist International Bible Commentary (2024). He received an Award for Excellence in Research from Universidad Iberoamericana (2001) and the Siegfried H. Horn Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Scholarship from Andrews University (2024).