Chance's research interests currently center on both ancient and modern discourses of forged/fake early Christian texts, as well as the roles of authorship and attribution in larger discourses concerning "heresy" and "orthodoxy" in early Christianity. He is also pursuing further studies regarding the Nag Hammadi Codices, Greek and Coptic papyrology, cultural heritage of Mediterranean antiquities, and pedagogical practices in the humanities. Chance holds a BA from St. Olaf College and an MAR from Yale Divinity School.