Degrees Held
- MED University of Cape Town 2017-2020
- PhD University of Natal 1996 -2002
- MTH University of Natal 1994-1995
- BTH University of Natal 1990 – 1993
- BA Rhodes University 1985 – 1987
Research Interests
- Academic Reading and Writing
- Curriculum
- African Contextual Hermeneutics
- Postcolonial Hermeneutics
Teaching Interests
- The Bible and Popular Culture
- African Biblical Interpretation
- Hellenistic Greek
- Classical Hebrew
- Biblical Text and Context
- Theological Theory and Method
- Exegesis of Biblical Texts
- Exegesis of Biblical Texts in Greek
Selected
Publications
Charton, N. (2009) The Calling: The story of a pioneering woman priest Pietermaritzburg, Cluster Publications (W.H. Meyer Editor).
- Meyer, Billy 2019 ‘What is a Gospel? Reflections on Developing an Integrated Literacy Lesson Cycle in a First Year Tertiary Module Using Legitimation Code Theory’ Alternation 26,2 Print ISSN 1023-1757; Electronic ISSN: 2519-5476;
- Meyer, W. H. (2009) ‘When you just get a mark and a nasty comment, what’s that called? ’‘Summative assessment’ Creating an enabling environment for formative assessment Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies 27(2) ISSN: 1607-3614 p. 215–228.
- Meyer, W. & Niven, P. 2007. Understanding the impact that principled formative feedback has on first year students writing: Is it useable of not? An action research Project the International Journal of Learning 14 (8) p. 13-22.
- Meyer, W. H. and Niven, P. 2007 At the coal face: critical reflections on the role of identity in formative assessment practices under pressure. English Academy Review 24(2).
- Meyer, W. H. 2006 ‘Evolutionary Diversity: A Challenge to Monolithic Masculinity?’ Review Article Journal of Constructive Theology 12 No.1 July 2006
- Jackson, L.; Meyer, W. H. and Parkinson, 2006 J. ‘A study of the writing tasks and reading assigned to undergraduate science students at a South African University.’ English for Specific Purposes 25 (2006)
- Meyer, W. H. 2005 ‘Histories of Reading and Readings of “History”: A Study of a group of South African Students Reading Mark 4:35-41.’ Neotestamentica May 2005
- Meyer, W. H. 2005 “The first semester was totally mind blowing and I just flipped”: An investigation into the discourses of theology students at the School of Theology at the (then) University of Natal Pietermaritzburg. Journal of Theology for Southern Africa Number 121 March 2005.
- Meyer, Billy et al. 2024. Introduction: Ex Africa aliquid semper novi, in Tobias Marevesa, Nyasha Madzokere, Lovemore Togarasei and Billy Meyer Eds Contemporary African Perspectives on the Bible London, Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54168-1
- Meyer, Billy and Tobias Marevesa, 2024 Chapter 4: Autonomy and the Challenges of Interpreting the Decolonial African Bible, in Tobias Marevesa, Nyasha Madzokere, Lovemore Togarasei and Billy Meyer Eds Contemporary African Perspectives on the Bible London, Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54168-1
- Meyer, Billy 2023 Knowledge Practices in Biblical Studies? Taking a proud legacy forward in a surprising direction in Tshehla, M S. (Ed.) A Life Balanced between Action and Contemplation Essays in Honour of Jonathan A. Draper Pietermaritzburg: Cluster Publications. Pp.579-620.
- Meyer, Billy 2023 Genre +sequencing=Power Composition? A Pandemic Narrative in To, V., Amundrud, T., & Humphrey, S. (Eds.). Systemic functional linguistics theory and application in global contexts: Selected papers from the 1st international online systemic functional linguistics interest group conference. University of Tasmania. pp. 82-99. https://doi.org/10.25959/MKMC-2C45
Students
Supervision
- Raphael Kenneth Time 2025
Social Justice For Domestic Workers In Malawi In Light Of The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16).
- Fabian Fayers 2021
Towards Healing The Post-Apartheid Coloured’s Lack Of Identity, Through A Socio-Rhetorical Analysis Of Rootedness And Interconnectedness In Genesis 2:4b – 4:16
Obusitswe Kingsley Tiroyabone 2015
Philemon and Onesimus as patron and client in the ancient Mediterranean: an economic reading of the letter of Philemon in the South African context.
Ndumo, Vernon Sabelo 2015
The sound of sacrifice : hearing the homily to the Hebrews with Zulu ears.
Carlos David Castillo Mora 2015
Ridiculing the empire rhetorical strategy as critique of the monarchic discourse of salvation in Genesis 47.13-26.
William Chisa 2018
The proposed Termination of Pregnancy Bill debate in Malawi: a re-reading of Mark 5:25-34.
Anda Melisizwe Aubert, Nyondla Year 3
Icamagu Livumile: A Decolonial Reading of Luke 16:19-31
Raphael Kenneth Time Year 1
You Killed A Fattened Calf For Him! A Decolonial Reading Of The Parable Of The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) In Light Of Migrant Work.
Rebecca Margaret Ajambo Nyegenye 2012
A study of discipleship in Mark 10:35-52 : a model for leadership development of clergy in the church of Uganda (Anglican)
Jennifer Dawn Hillebrand 2016
Weaving webs with Paul : conceptual blending in a reading of Romans 1:1- 5 in the context of the struggle in South Africa in the 1970s and 1980s.
Carlos David Castillo Mora 2021
Sacred Stories of (de) legitimation The conflict between divine cosmos and human chaos in Genesis 1.1-11.32
Matthew Eduard Wright 2025
Exegeting the Parable of the Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:12-14; Luke 15:4-7) and the Good Shepherd Discourse (John 10:1-16) in Light of Insights into Caprine Husbandry Practices of first-century Judea and Galilee.
Bothwell Zvirevo Year 2
A Decolonial Afro-narratological exegesis of the story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) in the context of whistle-blowing against corruption in donor funded churches in Zimbabwe.
Beauty Mukhanya Cheche Year 2
A Decolonial Feminist Reading Of 1 Timothy 2:8-15: A Critique of The Roman Catholic Church in Zimbabwe’s Attitude to Laywomen Leadership
Saineti Tazvitya Year 2
An African Decolonial reading of James 2:14-23 as a critique of Assemblies of God Church’s Socio-Economic Community Development Engagement in Zimbabwe
Stanley Chari Year 1
Unlocking the Potential of Mark 11:11-25 in the Context of Postcolonial Theory: A Framework for Addressing Socio-Economic and Political Challenges in Zimbabwe
Masilo Phate Year 1
The Messianic redemptive aspects in collaboration with Moshanyana Sankatana and Kholumolumo; a Sesotho Traditional Religious redeemer showing dedication. Isaiah chapters 9 and 53.
Crispen Tirivangani Year 1
“The Parable of the Talents: An exegetical study of Matthew 25:14-30 in Light of African Biblical Hermeneutics”.
Admire Mapanga Year 1
An investigation into the relevance of 1 Samuel 28:8-25 to the perception of people towards the consultation of diviners to seek medical assistance in post-colonial Zimbabwe.
Teaching Expertise
- Academic Reading and Writing
- African Biblical Interpretation
- Hellenistic Greek
- Classical Hebrew