Department of Bible and Theology - evangel.edu

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Evangel University Department of Bible and Theology

Academic Programs Review

Fall 2015 and Spring 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................

II. Department Mission and Objectives ....................................................................................

III. Program Capacity and Description .......................................................................................

a) Programs of Study

b) Faculty

c) Enrollment History

d) Graduate Placement

e) Facilities

f) Advisory Committee

IV. Assessment Procedures ............................................................................................................

V. Peer Institutions/Benchmarking ...........................................................................................

VI. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats ......................................................

VII. Findings (organized by learning outcomes) .....................................................................

VIII. Recommendations .......................................................................................................................

IX. Action Items ...................................................................................................................................

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APPENDIXES

A Faculty Vitae

B Degree Program Outcomes and Curriculum Map

C Curriculum Requirements

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I. INTRODUCTION

Evangel University is a comprehensive Christian university committed to excellence in

educating and equipping students to become Spirit-empowered servants of God who

impact the Church and society globally. Evangel confers associate, baccalaureate,

masters and doctoral degrees. It is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is

endorsed by the Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education.

II. DEPARTMENT THEME AND OBJECTIVES

The mission of the Department of Bible and Theology, working within the Pentecostal-

Charismatic tradition, is to provide a solid foundation in Bible, Christian thought, and

practice for all undergraduates. For majors, the mission is to deliver outstanding

academic preparation which leads to service in vocational ministry or advanced studies

in biblical, theological, or philosophical disciplines.

To achieve this end, the Department of Bible and Theology designs and evaluates programs based on the following knowledge and dispositions consistent with Evangel’s strategic plan, department mission, and the standards set by professional organizations.

Competence for All Undergraduates

Students will develop a biblical view of the world and life, leading to the integration of faith and learning. Students will acquire a knowledge base along with requisite skills and methods that will enable them to interpret Scripture carefully and wisely. Students will develop an informed appreciation of the Pentecostal theological tradition. Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills that will enable them to dedicate themselves to the Christian way of life in their chosen vocation. Competence for Biblical Studies majors

Students who are majors in the department will be able to interpret texts of the Hebrew or Greek Bible and produce scholarly exegetical presentations in written or oral formats.

Students who are majors in the department will develop a knowledge base of the discipline of theology and be able to express theological ideas in a cogent manner that is in keeping with academic study.

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Students who are majors in the department will develop a knowledge base of church history within a given period, be able to assess and discuss the development of Pentecostalism, and write a scholarly research paper in the field of church history.

Students will develop a knowledge base of the discipline of philosophy and be able to express philosophical ideas in a cogent manner that is in keeping with academic study. Moreover, students will demonstrate critical thinking skills that will enable them to dedicate themselves to the Christian way of life in their chosen vocation. Competence for Philosophy majors

Graduates will demonstrate knowledge and skill of inductive and deductive logic.

Graduates can express a philosophical argument, written and verbal.

Graduates demonstrate understanding in the history and basic problems of philosophy.

Graduates demonstrate and understanding some of the main problems in epistemology.

Graduates demonstrate understanding of some basic arguments regarding interpersonal relationships. (ethics or politics)

III. PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS AND CAPACITY

a) Programs of Study - The Biblical Studies Department offers majors in Biblical Studies and

Philosophy.

Undergraduate Degree Program Outcomes, Curriculum Maps and Degree Plans are provided

in Appendixes B, C, and D.

b) Faculty – The Biblical Studies Department employs thirteen full-time faculty members. In

fall 2015 there were no adjunct faculty in the department. Faculty vitae are attached as

Appendix A.

c) Name Highest

Degree

Year

Degree

Obtained

Degree Area

Specialization

Faculty

Rank

Year

Hired

Robert Berg PhD 1988 New Testament Professor 1989

Terry Bleek PhD 2012 New Testament and

Greek

Professor 1988-‘91

1999-present

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Mark Fabian MA 2005 Biblical Theology and

Exegesis

Assistant 2009

William Griffin PhD 1995 Old Testament, Classical

Biblical Hebrew

Professor 1995

Fred Haltom D Min 1984 Church Leadership,

Greek Exegesis

Professor 1988

Mark Jenkins PhD 1999 Biblical Backgrounds

and Archaeology,

concentration in OT

Professor 2003

Donald Johns PhD 1983 Biblical Languages and

Literature

Professor 2005

Gary Martindale PhD 1998 Biblical Studies, Biblical

Languages, and

Buddhism

Professor 1999

Vince Medina PhD 2009 Biblical Studies Professor 1996

Martin

Mittelstadt

PhD 2001 New Testament Professor 2000

Wave Nunnally PhD 1992 Early Judaism, Christian

Origins,

Professor 2002

Calvin Pincombe D Min 1999 Apologetics, Philosophy,

Theology

Professor 1996

Brandon

Schmidly

PhD 2010 Political Philosophy,

Ethics

Associate 2007

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Bible & Theology faculty—2015-16

c) Enrollment History—Bible and Theology became a separate department within the School of Theology and Church Ministries in 2013 with the consolidation of Central Bible College and Evangel. Philosophy was added as a major in 2014; Biblical Languages was eliminated as a major in 2015.

GRADUATE PLACEMENT - BIBLE & THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Biblical Studies Majors

2011

Dept. % 2012

Dept. % 2013

Dept. % 2014

Dept. % 2015

Dept. %

Biblical Languages

6 4%

5 4%

9 7% 5 5% 4 5%

Biblical Studies 108 72% 93 74% 113 93% 93 92% 74 91%

Philosophy 3 3% 3 4%

Biblical Studies Total

114

98

122 101 81

EU Traditional Undergraduate Total

1547

1530

1746

1486

1422

Biblical Studies Percent of EU

7%

6%

6% 6% 5%

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Zach Burgess 2013 BA Biblical

Studies

Biblical

Lang Conc.

Alaska Youth/Asst

Pastor

Alicia Doran 2013 BA Biblical

Languages

Biblical

Studies

Ronald

McDonald House

Charities of the

Ozarks

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Tim Godding 2013 BA Biblical

Studies

AGTS MDiv

Chaplain

Candidat

e

Zack Green 2013 BA Biblical

Studies

Lead,

Phil

James River

Church (Ozark,

MO)

Director of

Senior High

Ministry

Kyle Harrison 2013 BA Biblical

Studies

AGTS Chaplain

cy

Leah Lopez 2013 BA Intercultural

Studies

Center for Holy

Land Studies

Jacob Luecke 2013 BA Biblical

Studies

Biblical

Lang Conc.

University

of Maine

Pre-med

program

Justin Nyczepir 2013 BA Biblical

Studies

Art Fuller M. Div

Emily Orr 2013 BA Biblical

Studies

Inter-

cultural

Studies

AGWM offices at

NLRC

Chelsea Peebles 2013 BA Biblical

Studies,

English

Wheaton

College

TESL

(John)

Levi

Bakerink 2014 BA Biblical

Languages

Gordon-

Conwell

Theological

Seminary

Old

Testame

nt

Mallory (Sidwell)

Carter

2014 BA Biblical

Studies

Mom,

telemarketi

ng

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Dustin Evans 2014 BA Biblical

Studies

AG NLRC Church

Planting

Network

Caleb Fritz 2014 BA Biblical

Studies

Calvary

Atlanta

Youth

Pastor

Midwestern

Baptist

Theological

Seminary

N/A

Kaitlyn Justus 2014 BA Biblical

Studies

Ernst Mayr

Library of the

Museum of

Comparative

Zoology

Library

Student

Assistant

Harvard

Divinity

School

Master of

Theologic

al

Studies,

Hebrew

Bible/Old

Testamen

t

Ryan Keller 2014 BA Bible Phil Church plant

New Orleans

Lead Pastor

Adam Olson 2014 BA Biblical

Studies, Psychology

Phil AG Church

Des Moines, IA

Student

Ministries

Pastor

Katie (Long)

Orton

2014 BA Biblical

Studies

Phil AG Church Des

Moines, IA

Student

Ministries

Pastor

Jacob Witt 2014 BA Biblical

Studies

Footsteps

Transitional

Living

(Nonprofit)

Beth Barker 2015 BA Philosophy

Spanish

French

TESL

Accepted to

Mizzou (not

yet

enrolled)

MA-PhD

Philosop

hy

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Jeremiah Barker 2015 BA Biblical

Studies,

English

Considering

Vanderbilt

and Regent

College

(Vancouver)

Ecotheol

ogy

Joel Burleson 2015 BA Biblical

Studies,

Intercultural

Studies

First Assembly of

West Memphis

Youth

Pastor

Alex CdeBaca 2015 BA Biblical

Studies

Nampa, Idaho Youth

Pastor

Colin Delaney 2015 BA Biblical

Studies

Bismarck, North

Dakota

Youth

Pastor

Chance Dix 2015 BA Biblical

Studies

James River

Assembly

Pastoral

Assistant

Matt Taumua 2015 BA Biblical

Studies

AG church in

Kent, WA

Part-time

pastor

Jesse Younger 2015 BA Art, Biblical

Studies

Madison, WI

(church plant

with EU grad

Stephen Feith)

Pastoral

Staff

Michael Borders 2016 BA Biblical

Studies

AGTS Chaplain

cy

Chris Chandler 2016 BA Biblical

Studies,

Biblical

Languages

Asbury

Seminary/

other offers

pending

Caleb Ginger 2016 BA Biblical

Studies,

Manage

ment

Business Finance

Tennessee

Bi-

vocational

ministry

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d) Departmental Resources The Department of Bible and Theology has some excellent resources in addition to the quality of our

faculty. Now that consolidation has occurred (Fall 2013), our students have access to library resources

of the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary; this access is a considerable benefit given the seminary’s

holdings. In addition, with consolidation, the library of Central Bible College is now incorporated into

the larger EU library system. The university provides up-to-date internet tools and a great Learning

Management System, Canvas. The IT department consistently responds quickly to requests for

assistance and service.

Type of Equipment (office or student)

Number Adequate?

Yes/No

Need Cost

Computers 20 yes 0 0

Lab Equipment 0 yes

Space yes

Sam Gingerich 2016 BA Biblical

Studies

Biblical

Lang

Conc.

MSU Full

ride GA

MA-

Religious

Studies

Roman Purshaga 2016 BA Biblical

Studies

Russian

Assemblies of

God

Youth

Ministry

Ryan Zafiroff 2016 BA Biblical

Studies

Phil Rogersville, MO Youth

Pastor

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e) Advisory committee – The curriculum advisory committees acts in an advisory capacity to advise the Biblical Studies faculty regarding instructional programs in occupational and technical areas. Committees meet at least annually, or as needed to review curricula and church needs.

Ccurriculum Advisory Committee Members

Name and Position Area of Expertise Service Dates

Dr. Jim Moyer Professor Emeritus Former Chair, Religion Dept, MSU Education Leadership 1970 - 2015 Chair 1985 - 2007 Rev. Dan Morrison PhD Candidate 2014 - Present Young Adult Pastor Evangel Temple Rev. Doug Clay Ministerial Leadership 2008- Present General Treasurer Assemblies of God Dr. Jon Kvanvig Philosophy 2015-Present Philosophy Professor Baylor University Advisory Committee Recommendations and Actions

Advisory Committee Recommendation

Action Taken

Add female faculty members Start by using female adjuncts since the department is downsizing and not hiring new, full-time faculty at this time.

Offer “Women in Ministry” course again

A Women in Ministry course offered for graduate students (by Dr. Gill) will be cross-listed with an undergraduate syllabus in Fall 2016

Give more attention to faculty development: individualized faculty development plan, sabbatical offerings, etc.

Plan: Work in concert with Provost and Faculty Development Committee.

Offer courses on Religion in America,

The Bible in America, or Religion and

Human Culture. Such offerings would

fit with the liberal arts emphasis of

Evangel.

HUMN 240 may address this concern. Note, however, that EU offers this course through the Department of Humanities. “This interdisciplinary course asks, "How do we live individually and corporately?" by looking at how the church influences and is influenced by the broader culture through an integrated study of the fine arts, history, literature and theology. Particular emphasis is given to the rise of Christian culture in The Middle Ages, the impact of development of Islam, and challenges facing the believer in contemporary culture as encountered in the arts.”

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Evaluate marketing perspective Plan: Add testimonials from successful students who have used their EU degree and done well (e.g., Dr. Brian Doak); provide list of possible jobs available for our majors; give attention to recruiting female majors; work with Dr. Michael Kolstad, VP for University Advancement

IV. ASSESSMENT DATA

To date, we have not found a suitable nationally normed assessment for the Evangel Biblical Studies

major, or for the Philosophy major.

The Biblical Studies program assessment the areas of Biblical interpretation, Biblical language, Theological

concepts, church history, and Philosophy. In the spring of 2016, an assessment of Biblical interpretation

was done using the instrument of the Exegesis Paper for BIBL 337

To evaluate Biblical interpretation, we look to four aspects of the paper that reflect the content of the

assessment rubric B1. Those areas are:

A. Facility with Greek or Hebrew a. Demonstrates competence by providing an accurate translation; able to defend

translation decisions when compared to alternate, possible translations B. Contextual Analysis: historical, cultural, and social:

a. Integrates contextual knowledge; provides a contextually informed interpretation of the passage

C. Contextual Analysis: Literary a. Integrates literary context into a contextually informed interpretation that situates the

passage in relationship to surrounding material and the biblical book while tracing the author’s flow of thought

D. Theological Application a. Describes how this theological principle relates to the contemporary context and

demonstrates how one can apply this principle to a specific situation

The findings of this assessment are in section VII

V. PEER INSTITUTIONS/BENCHMARKING

Peer/Competitor Institutions – The Biblical Studies Department considers other Assemblies of God Universities peer/competitor institutions.

Institution Competing Degree Programs Number of Credits

Required

Tuition (8 Semesters)

Evangel Biblical Studies Philosophy

124 $81,064

Southwestern Biblical Studies* 127 $81,220 Southeastern No Biblical Studies or Philosophy Major $87,360 Seated

$49,543 Online Northcentral Biblical Studies Minor Only

No Philosophy Major $84,520

Valley Forge No Biblical Studies or Philosophy Major $74,576 North Point No Biblical Studies or Philosophy Major $41,540 Northwest Religion and Philosophy Major 125 $110,800 Vanguard Biblical Studies 124 $114,000 Oral Roberts Theological-Historical Studies 128 $95,584

*Denotes degree program offered fully online.

Biblical Studies Programs Review November 1, 2015

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2014 2013

2012 2011

Biblical

Studies

Philosophy Biblical

Studies

Philosophy Biblical

Studies Philosophy

Biblical

Studies Philosophy

Evangel

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Southwestern

10

5 4 6

Northwestern

1 4

7 2 6 2 4 2

Vanguard

2

5 6 1

Oral Roberts

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19 16 24


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Institution Biblical Studies Philosophy Southwestern

The Church in Mission Bible Study Foundations of Church Ministries Authentic Christianity NT Literature OT Literature Intro to Theology and Apologetics Pentecostal Doctrine and History Book of Acts Hermeneutics Senior Paper Synoptic Gospels Ministry of Teaching Biblical Preaching Intro to Philosophy History of Philosophy Christian Ethics Christianity in the Ancient and Middle Ages Christianity from the Reformation to the Postmodern Era Old Testament Theology New Testament Theology New Testament Greek I, II OR Biblical Hebrew I, II

Northwest

Religion and Philosophy Major OT Elective NT Elective Pentecostal Spirituality Systematic Theology I or II Intro to Logic Intro to Philosophy Ethics History of Phil I, II, III, IV (choose 2) Epistemology Philosophy Elective General Apologetics Intro to World Religions Religion Elective

Vanguard NT Survey Intro to Theology Intro to Biblical Languages Greek or Hebrew I, II OT Survey Theology of Church Mission Theology in Intercultural Context Intro to Philosophy Developing a Christian Worldview Intro to Christian Leadership Disciplines of the Spiritual Life NT/OT Elective (6) PHIL/THEO Elective (6) Pastoral Care Intro to Preaching/Teaching Christian Heritage Selected Themes of OT Theology Systematic Theology CHIS Elective (3) Capstone: Theology and Ministry in Post-Christian Context Selected Themes NT Theology Systematic Theology II

Oral Roberts University Theological-Historical Studies OT Intro NT Intro Spirit Empowered Living Systematic Theology I, II Senior Paper History of Christianity in America History of Christianity in Early Church History of Christianity Medieval Church History of Christianity Reformation to Present


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Electives Theology (9) Research Seminar Hermeneutics OT Elective NT Elective Teaching the Bible Major Religions of the World or Christian Apologetics

VI. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS

Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

Large faculty with

diverse areas of

expertise.

Cost involved for cross-

cultural experience

Ministry programs can

be combined with other

skill set training.

Financial uncertainly

of higher education

combined with

lower initial income

in our fields.

Program reputation Online offerings New Online options Competitor’s online

programs

Large alumni network

of pastors and

missionaries

Funding for research Increased partnerships

with the AG national

office for both training

and placement.

Threats to federal

financial aid for

Christian schools.

Strong presence in the

Core-Curriculum makes

the department

influential across

campus.

Lack of diversity in culture

and gender.

Increased partnership

with alumni in relevant

fields (e.g. church

leadership)

A distinctive

Pentecostal theology

(compared to most

Christian schools)

Increased awareness in

other Pentecostal

denominations.

Accelerated program. Additional graduate-

undergraduate

partnerships.

Faculty-Student

interaction

Excellent staff support

National AG school.

VII. FINDINGS ORGANIZED BY LEARNING OUTCOMES

These areas are scored based on a collection of items of evaluation in the final paper that correspond to the

area being evaluated. The column headings correspond with the outcomes listed in

Results of Assessment (data in summary format):

Greek & Hebrew Context Historical Context Literary Application

%>2.5

57.14 71.43 57.14 42.86


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Average Scores

2.71 2.91 2.77 2.43

Average Paper Grade

65.21

% of papers >=75%

35.71

1. Percentages are much higher when the "80% greater than or equal to 2.5" is applied than when "80% greater than 2.5" is the standard.

2. The average scores show a higher compliance rate than the %>2.5 does.

VIII. RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON FINDINGS

Based upon your findings in Section VII. What recommendations do you make?

Finding Recommendation Resources Needed

The paper shows that students

adequately evaluate the

historical/cultural/social and literary

aspects of Biblical texts

Maintain the quality of instruction

regarding historical/cultural/social

and literary aspects of Biblical texts

none

The analysis reflects the fact that

application is not a major part of

the paper, and that students need

more overt training in applying

Scripture to today

Add emphasis to the application

portion of the assignment.

none

"Facility with Greek or Hebrew" is

not assessed well in the exegesis

paper assignment.

"Facility with Greek or Hebrew"

should be assessed in a different

class (I.e., Hebrew and Greek

courses), for many students who

take Hermeneutics take neither

Biblical language. (There is a

translation assignment in the

course, but it is separate from the

paper.)

none

A major emphasis in the course and

in the paper is not addressed by the

rubric: quality research in the field

of study.

Consider revising the rubric. none


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IX. ACTION ITEMS

Based upon recommendations in VI – what are your action steps and timelines?

Plan for Improvement Timeline Responsible Person Emphasize application more by

devoting more time and

assignments to that issue. This

will include making application

into a more significant portion of

the exegesis paper.

The paper modification can be

put into place during Fall 2016.

Working more on application as

part of the course can be put in

place during the spring of 2017

William P. Griffin

Move the translation assessment

to Biblical language classes. Spring 2017. (Students cannot

adequately translate until a

second semester.)

Language professors under Dr.

Brandon Schmidly's direction.

Add the research assessment to

the Hermeneutics paper. By spring 2017. William P. Griffin

Reorganize the paper rubric for

the course so that it helps more

with the assessment rubric.

Fall 2016 William P. Griffin

Perhaps expand assessment to

other assignments which more

closely evaluate goals.

Spring 2017 William P. Griffin

Improve the precision of the

class rubric and hence the

assessment rubric.


Plan for Improvement Timeline Responsible Person Emphasize application more by

devoting more time and

assignments to that issue. This

will include making application

into a more significant portion of

the exegesis paper.

The paper modification can be

put into place during Fall 2016.

Working more on application as

part of the course can be put in

place during the spring of 2017

William P. Griffin

Move the translation assessment

to Biblical language classes. Spring 2017. (Students cannot

adequately translate until a

second semester.)

Language professors under Dr.

Brandon Schmidly's direction.

Add the research assessment to

the Hermeneutics paper. By spring 2017. William P. Griffin

Reorganize the paper rubric for

the course so that it helps more

with the assessment rubric.

Fall 2016 William P. Griffin

Perhaps expand assessment to

other assignments which more

closely evaluate goals.


Improve the precision of the

class rubric and hence the

assessment rubric.



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APPENDIX A

FACULTY VITAE


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DR. GARY C. MARTINDALE

Department Chair and Professor

Evangel University

2530 S. Prospect

Springfield, MO 65804

(417) 823-7257 (home)

(417) 865-2815, ext. 8514 (office)

e-mail: [email protected]

Personal Born January 16, 1952

Married Susan L. Skiles, October 6, 1973

Education Ph.D., Religion, Baylor University, Dec. 1998

(Dissertation: ‘And Joseph Wept:’ Affective Stylistics in Genesis 37-50,

principal advisor: Jim Kennedy)

M.A., Theology, St. Mary’s University, May 1990

B.A., Greek, University of Texas, Dec. 1983

B.S., Christian Ministry, Southwestern A/G College, May 1974

Specialization Old Testament, Narrative Criticism, Greek, Gospel of Mark

Teaching

Competence Old and New Testament, Hermeneutics, Biblical Languages, Buddhism

Awards and

Recognition Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (2001-2002, 2003-2004, 2005-2006)

Eddie L. Dwyer Scholarship, Fall 1995 through Fall 1998

Baylor University (support for writing dissertation)

Tuition Fellowship and Graduate Assistantship, 1991-92 through 1994-95

Baylor University

Lourania Miller Scholarship in Greek or Latin, Fall 1980,

University of Texas at Austin

mailto:[email protected]


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Professional General Council of the Assemblies of God

Organizations Society of Biblical Literature

and Societies Society of Pentecostal Studies


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Presentations and Lectures National and regional meetings of the Society of Biblical Literature

“Affective Friends in the Book of Job”

“Weeping: A Meta-signal in a Pathetic Story”

“Vengeance, The Tie That Binds: An Intratextual Reading of

Psalm 149”

“The Case for an Uncharted Theme”

Guest lecturer: Southern California College (Vanguard University), “Gospel

of Luke”

Guest lecturer: Baylor University, topics include “Theravada Buddhism,”

“The Book of Ruth,” “Amos the Prophet,” “A Survey of Acts of the Apostles”

Guest lecturer: Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (Baguio City,

Philippines) “Gospel of Mark”

Guest lecturer: Assemblies of God Bible Institute in Bangkok

Thailand, “Parables of Jesus”

Teaching

Experience Chair, Department of Bible and Theology (Aug. 2013 to July 31, 2016)

Professor, Evangel University (Aug. 2012 to present)

Associate Professor, Evangel University (Aug. 2003 to July 2012)

Assistant Professor, Evangel University (Aug. 1999 to July 2003)

Lecturer, Baylor University (Jan. 1999 to May 1999)

Lecturer, McLennan Community College (Jan. 1999 to July 1999)

Adjunct Faulty, Southwestern Assemblies of God University

(Jan. 98 to May 1999)

Ministry

Experience Cross-cultural Ministry, Southeast Asia, Assemblies of God

(Summers of 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008-11, 2013)

International Student Friendship Ministry Director, Waco Section

Assemblies of God (Feb. 96 – June 1997) Responsibilities

included extending hospitality ministry and pastoral care to

international students.


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Campus Pastor, Assemblies of God at Baylor University (Aug. 92

– May 1995). Responsibilities included evangelism, discipleship,

supervising student leaders, counseling, and public speaking.

Cross-cultural Ministry, Thailand, Assemblies of God (Sept. 90 – June 91)

Assistant Pastor, Faith Assembly of God, San Antonio, Texas

while attending St. Mary’s University (Jan. 89 – July 90)

Responsibilities included oversight of cell group ministries and

ministry to college students.

Pastor, First Assembly of God, San Marcos, Texas (Oct. 80 – Oct.

87). Relocated the church and built new facilities. Established an

internship program for ministerial training.

Campus Pastor, the Assemblies of God, University Texas, Austin

(May 79 – May 83). Provided hospitality ministry and counseling

services. Led evangelism and discipleship ministries.

Associate Pastor, Windsor Park Assembly of God, Austin, Texas

(July 76 – May 79). Produces a weekly program for public access

television and oversaw the church’s radio ministry.

Evangel University

Committee Activity Project Envision Supervisory Board (Spring 2003-Summer 2004)

Project Envision: Chapel and Spiritual Life Team (Summer 2002)

Study Abroad Oversight Committee (Spring 2002-present)

Faculty Affairs Committee (2001-May 2004)

Multicultural Events Committee (2000-2001)

Student Life

Activities Coordinator of Worship Leadership (Aug. 2004-06)

Sponsor for service trips to Southeast Asia (summers 2001, 2003, 2005-2016)

Sponsor for Senior class (2001-2002)

Sponsor for Junior class (Spring 2001)

Speaker for chapel services and for residence halls

Participant in Operation Connection

Judge for Homecoming events (1999, 2001)

Supporter by attending music recitals, plays, art exhibitions, and

athletic events

Representative for Evangel at the Springfield College Fair

I. References Available upon request


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MARTIN WILLIAM MITTELSTADT

Vita

PERMANENT ADDRESS EVANGEL UNIVERSITY

4245 S. Elmview Ave. 1111 N. Glenstone Ave.

Springfield, MO Springfield, MO

65804 65802

(417) 881-3162 (417) 865-2815 ext 8522

E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2001).

M.Div. Winnipeg Theological Seminary (Now Providence), Otterburne, Manitoba (1990).

B.Th. Central Pentecostal College (Now Horizon College & Seminary), Saskatoon,

Saskatchewan (1982-1985) and University of Winnipeg (1986).

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Full Time Faculty

Evangel University, Department of Theology. 2000 – present.

. NT Literature, Essential Christianity, Acts, Luke-Acts, 1 Corinthians, Philippians, New

Testament Theology, Theology and Literature of Hospitality,

. Pentecostal Foundations, Pentecost (Interdisciplinary)

. Greek.

. Christian Media Ethics.

Courses taught at:

Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (Baguio City, Philippines). 2011.

. Lukan Theology.

Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. 2003 + 2009.

. New Testament Introduction; Acts

Tyndale Seminary (via Masters Seminary. A.C.T.S. – Toronto). 2003, 2008 + 2011.

. Acts.

Providence Seminary - (via Horizon College & Seminary). 2007 + 2008.

. I Corinthians, Acts.

Trinity Western University (A.C.T.S. - Vancouver). 2000 + 2003.

. 1 Corinthians

Concord College (now Canadian Mennonite University). 1999.

. Introduction to Biblical Literature, Acts.

Central Pentecostal College (now Horizon College). 1993-1999.

. NT Intro, NT Survey, Gospels, Acts.

Winkler Bible Institute. 1995 +1996.

. Minor Prophets.


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Teaching Competency:

. New Testament, Luke-Acts, Pentecostal Theology, Spiritual Formation.

Areas of Interests:

. Luke-Acts, Gospels, Theology of Renewal, Theology of Hospitality, Pentecostal/Mennonite

Dialogue, Peace-making, Theology and Pop Culture,

ECCLESIAL EMPLOYMENT & MINISTRY EXPERIENCE

Pastoral

. 1999-2000 Interim Preaching Pastor, First Baptist Church, Brandon, Manitoba.

. 1997-1999 Associate Pastor, Calvary Temple, Brandon, Manitoba.

. 1993-1997 Associate Pastor, Christian Life Centre, Morden, Manitoba.

. 1989-1991 Assistant Pastor, Fort Garry Pentecostal Assembly, Winnipeg.

Ministerial Committees

. 1998-1999 Vice President, Brandon Ministerial Association

. 1996-1997 Chair, Community of Morden Ministerial.

. 1994-1997 Vice Chair, Community of Morden Youth Ministerial

Short-Term Missions

. 2009 Evangel University – Spring Break Mission Trip to Italy

. 2006 Evangel University --Spring Break Mission Trip to Croatia

. 1998+1999 Mission Teams to Poland -- with Youth Ministries International, England

. 1996+1997 Aboriginal Ministry -- Mission teams to Northern Manitoba Reserves

. 1996 Atlanta Summer Games -- Mission team partnering with YWAM

CURRENT ECCLESIASTICAL STANDING

*Ordained Minister with the Assemblies of God

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

*Society of Biblical Literature

*Society for Pentecostal Studies

*Pentecostal Peace Fellowship

*Canadian Pentecostal Research Network

EDITORIAL WORK

*Editorial Board for Journal of Biblical and Pneumatological Research

*Editorial Board for Pax Pneuma

*Review Editor for Canadian Journal of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS

- 2000 Arthur J. Schmitt Fellowship - Marquette University.


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- 2006 Orville and Jewel Mills Young Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship

and Service – Evangel University.

- 2011 Book of the Year – Foundation for Pentecostal Scholarship (Reading Luke-Acts in the

Pentecostal Tradition.

PERSONAL DATA

- Birth date: Sept. 19, 1964; Winnipeg, Manitoba.

- Married to Evelyn (nee Doerksen) on June 6, 1986.

- Children: Rachel (Oct., 1990); Sarah (Dec., 1993); Andrew (Oct., 1995).

- Bio-page: http://www.evangel.edu/Directory/Bios/Index.asp?username=MittelstadtM

- A great day would include any of the following: the outdoors, traveling, a good book, and

racquetball.

- Go Jets (We're back) - Go Pack (We'll never forget you Brent) - Go Golden Eagles (We are

Marquette!) - Go Blue Jays.

- My favorite authors include: John Howard Yoder, Luke Timothy Johnson, Richard Foster,

Stanley Hauerwas, Amos Yong, Raniero Cantalamessa, Kathleen Norris, and Miriam Toews.

PUBLICATIONS:

BOOKS/MONOGRAPHS - Reading Luke-Acts in the Pentecostal Tradition. Cleveland, TN: CPT Press, 2010.

- Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Restoration: Interdisciplinary Studies from a Pentecostal

Perspective. Co-edited with Geoff Sutton. Eugene, OR: Pickwick (WIPF & Stock), 2010.

- Spirit and Suffering in Luke-Acts: Implications for a Pentecostal Pneumatology. JPTSS 26.

London: T & T Clark International, 2004.

ARTICLES - "Loving God and Loving Others: Learning about Love from Psychological Science and Pentecostal

Perspectives" in Journal of Psychology and Christianity, Forthcoming. Co-authored with Geoff

Sutton.

- "For Profit or Delight? Richard Pervo’s Contributions to Lukan Studies: A Review Essay" in

Pneuma 33 (2011) 95-108.

- "Academic and Pentecostal: An Appreciation of Roger Stronstad" in Canadian Journal of

Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity 1 (2010) 30-62. Originally in New Voices, New Visions:

Future and Hope of Pentecostal Theology (Society for Pentecostal Studies @ North Central

University, Minneapolis, MN., 2010).

- "Commendation for a Pentecostal Classic: Roger Stronstad’s The Charismatic Theology of St.

Luke (Peabody: Mass; Hendrickson Publishers, 1984. 104 pgs) in Pentecostal Testimony 90

(November 2009) and Enrich: A Journal for Pentecostal Ministry (Summer 2010).

- "The Social Conscience of Stanley Horton" in Assemblies of God Heritage 28 (2009) 15-19. Co-

Authored with Matthew Paugh.

- "Finding Peace: A Personal and Vocational Narrative" in The Spirit Leads us to Jesus: Peace and

Justice Testimonies of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christians (Wipf & Stock, Forthcoming 2010).

Posted on Renewal Dynamics: Regent University School of Divinity Blog in 3 Parts, 2011

http://www.evangel.edu/Directory/Bios/Index.asp?username=MittelstadtM


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(http://renewaldynamics.com/author/mittelstadtm/).

- "My Life as a Mennocostal: A Personal and Theological Narrative" in Pentecostals and

Peacemaking: Recovering our Authentic Heritage for Twenty-First Century Faithfulness (Eugene,

OR: Wipf & Stock, Forthcoming 2010). Also in Theodidaktos: A Journal of EMC Theology and

Education 3:2 (Fall 2008) 10-17, see http://www.emconf.ca/theodidaktos-03-02.pdf, and in Brethren

in Christ History & Life 32:1 (Spring 2009). Originally presented @ Messiah College, Schrag

Lectureship Series on April 8, 2008.

- "Spirit and Peace in Luke-Acts: Possibilities for Pentecostal/Anabaptist Dialogue" in Pentecostal

Intersections: What Does the Spirit Have to Say Through the Academy? (Society for Pentecostal

Studies @ Eugene Bible College, Eugene, OR, 2009). Earlier version presented @ Messiah College,

Schrag Lectureship Series on April 8, 2008.

- "Life in the Spirit and the Way of the Cross" in Enrichment Journal (Fall 2008)

http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/200804/200804_000_Life_in_the_Spirit.cfm. Also published in

Enrich: A Journal for Pentecostal Ministry 4:2 (Fall 2005) 26-30.

- "Spirit and Kingdom in the Writings of Luke and Paul: An Attempt to Reconcile these Concepts by

Youngmo Cho: A Review Essay" in Journal of Pentecostal Theology 16.2 (2008) 103-112.

- "Reading Luke-Acts in the Pentecostal Tradition: The History and Status of Luke-Acts Research"

in The Role of Experience in Christian Life and Thought - Pentecostal Insights (Society for

Pentecostal Studies 2007 @ Lee University, Cleveland, TN, 2007).

- "Pentecostal Studies Resource Guide" in Defining Issues in Pentecostalism: Classical and

Emergent. Eugene, Oregon: Pickwick Publications, Wipf & Stock, 2007. See the link below.

- "Spirit and Suffering in Contemporary Pentecostalism: The Lukan Epic Continues" in Defining

Issues in Pentecostalism: Classical and Emergent. Eugene, Oregon: Pickwick Publications, Wipf &

Stock, 2007. Originally presented @ McMaster Divinity School, Hamilton, Ontario on February 10,

2007.

- "Scripture in the Pentecostal Tradition" in Canadian Pentecostalism: Transition and

Transformation. Montreal: McGill/Queens University Press, 2008. Originally in Memories of The

Azusa Street Revival: Interrogations and Interpretations (Society for Pentecostal Studies 2006 @

Fuller Seminary, Pasadena,CA, 2006).

- "Popular Christianity in Branson: Nebulous and Negligent? A Review Essay of Aaron K.

Ketchell’s 'Holy Hills of the Ozarks: Religion and Tourism in Branson, Missouri'" in Pax Pneuma 3

(Winter 2007-2008).

- "Power and Powerlessness in Pentecostal Theology: A Review Essay on Amos Yong’s 'Theology

and Down Syndrome: Reimagining Disability in Late Modernity' (Waco: Baylor University Press,

2007)" in Pneuma 30 (2008) 137-145. Co-authored with Jeff Hittenberger.

DICTIONARY/ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRIES - "The Latter Rain Movement" in A Handbook of Pentecostal Christianity. Editors: Adam Stewart

and Michael Wilkinson. DeKalb, IL: Northern Illinois University Press, Forthcoming.

- "Pentecostal Academic Societies" in A Handbook of Pentecostal Christianity. Editors: Adam

Stewart and Michael Wilkinson. DeKalb, IL: Northern Illinois University Press, Forthcoming.

- "Bennett, Dennis" in Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. Editor: Glen G. Scorgie. Grand Rapids:

Zondervan, 2011.

- "Du Plessis, David" in in Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. Editor: Glen G. Scorgie. Grand


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Rapids: Zondervan, 2011.

- "Glossolalia" in Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. Editor: Glen G. Scorgie. Grand Rapids:

Zondervan, 2011.

- "Hospitality" in Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. Editor: Glen G. Scorgie. Grand Rapids:

Zondervan, 2011.

- "MacNutt, Francis" in Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. Editor: Glen G. Scorgie. Grand Rapids:

Zondervan, 2011.

- "Seymour, William" in Dictionary of Christian Spirituality. Editor: Glen G. Scorgie. Grand Rapids:

Zondervan, 2011.

- "Christology" in Encyclopedia of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity. Editor: Stanley

Burgess. New York: Routledge, 2006.

BOOK REVIEWS + BOOK NOTES - "The World's Christians: Who They Are, Where They Are, and How They Got There." By Douglas

Jacobsen. Malden, MA: John Wiley & Sons, 2011 in Religious Studies Review, Forthcoming.

- "The Spirit of Food: Thirty-Four Writers on Feasting and Fasting toward God." Edited by Leslie

Leyland Fields. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2010 in Religious Studies Review, Forthcoming.

- "Regulations Concerning Tongues and Prophecy in 1 Corinthians 14.26-40: Relevance Beyond the

Corinthian Church." By Elim Hiu. London: T & T Clark International, 2010 in Journal of

Evangelical Theological Society, Forthcoming.

- "Empowered Believers: The Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts." By Gonzalo Haya-Prats. Eugene:

Cascade Books, 2011 in Theological Studies, Forthcoming.

- Peace Be With You: Christ’s Benediction Amid Violent Empires. By Sharon L. Baker and Michael

Hardin. Telford, PA: Cascadia Publishing House, 2010 in Religious Studies Review 37.4 (2011)

265.

- "Pentecostalism in America." By Roger G. Robins. Santa Barbara: Praeger Press, 2010 in Religious

Studies Review 37.4 (2011) 298-299.

- "Dwelling with Philippians: A Conversation with Scripture through Image and Word." Edited by

Elizabeth Steele Halstead, Paul Detterman, Joyce Borger, and John Witvliet. Grand Rapids:

Eerdmans, 2010 in Religious Studies Review 37.4 (2011) 262.

- "Taking Your Soul to Work: Overcoming the Nine Deadly Sins of the Workplace." By R. Paul

Stevens and Alvin Ung. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2010 in Religious Studies Review, 37.3 (2011)

198.

- "Who Would Jesus Kill? War, Peace, and the Christian Tradition." By Mark J. Allman. Winona,

MN: Anselm Academic, 2008 in Religious Studies Review 37.4 (2011) 275.

- "Two Paradigms for Divine Healing: Fred F. Bosworth, Kenneth E. Hagin, Agnes Sanford, and

Francis MacNutt in Dialogue." By Pavel Hejzlar. Leiden: Brill, 2010 in Encounter: Journal for

Pentecostal Ministry 8 (2011).

http://www.agts.edu/encounter/book_reviews/2011summer/Review_Mittlestadt.pdf.

- "In the Days of Caesar: Pentecostalism and Political Theology." By Amos Yong. Grand Rapids:

Eerdmans, 2010 in Canadian Journal of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity 2 (2011).

- "Shalom Church: The Body of Christ as Ministering Community." By Craig Nessan. Minneapolis:

Fortress Press, 2010 in Religious Studies Review 37.3 (2011) 195.

- "Healing in the Bible: Theological Insight for Christian Ministry." By Frederick J. Gaiser. Grand


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Rapids: Baker Academic, 2010 in Religious Studies Review 37.2 (2011) 112.

- "Jesus in an Age of Terror: Scholarly Progjects for a New American Century." By James G.

Crossley. London: Equinox Publications, 2010 in Religious Studies Review 37.1 (2011) 53.

- "Radical Ecumenicity: Pursuing Unity and Continuity after John Howard Yoder." Edited by John

C. Nugent. Abilene, Texas: Abilene Christian University Press, 2010 in Religious Studies Review

36.4 (2010) 281.

- "One Volume Dalit Bible Commentary." Edited by T. K. John, S.J. and James Massey. New Delhi,

India: Center for Dalit/Subaltern Studies, 2010 in Religious Studies Review,36.4 (2010) 278.

- "The Historical Jesus: Five Views." Edited by James K. Beilby and Paul Rhodes Eddy. Downers

Grove, IL: IVP, 2009 in Encounter: Journal for Pentecostal Ministry 7 (2010).

http://www.agts.edu/encounter/book_reviews/2010summer/review_mittelstadt.html

- "Trajectories in the Book of Acts: Essays in Honor of John Wesley Wyckoff." Edited by Paul

Alexander, Jordan Daniel May, and Robert G. Reid. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2010 in Pneuma

22 (2011) 146-147.

- "Power and Practices: Engaging the Work of John Howard Yoder." Edited by Jeremy Bergen and

Anthony Siegrist. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 2009 in Religious Studies Review, 36.3 (2010) 209.

- "Peace to War: Shifting Allegiances in the Assemblies of God." By Paul Alexander. Telford, PA:

Cascadia Publishing House, 2008 in Pneuma 32 (2010) 154-155; appeared earlier in Encounter:

Journal for Pentecostal Ministry (Summer 2009).

http://www.agts.edu/encounter/book_reviews/2009summer/review_mittelstadt.html.

- "One World, Many Neighbors: A Christian Perspective on Worldviews." By Perry C. Cotham.

Abilene, Texas: Abilene Christian University Press, 2008 in Religious Studies Review 35.3 (2009)

240.

- "Living Gently in a Violent World: The Prophetic Witness of Weakness." By Stanley Hauerwas

and Jean Vanier. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2008 in Religious Studies Review 35.2 (2009) 117.

- "After McDonaldization: Mission, Ministry and Christian Discipleship in an Age of Uncertainty."

By John Drane. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2008 in Religious Studies Review 35.2 (2009) 119.

- "Hospitality & the Other: Pentecost, Christian Practice, and the Neighbor." By Amos Yong. Faith

Meets Faith Series. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2008 in Pneuma Review 12 (2009).

http://www.pneumafoundation.org/article.jsp?article=/AYong-HospitalityOther-MMittlestadt.xml.

- "Of Widows and Meals: Communal Meals in the Book of Acts." By Reta Halteman Finger. Grand

Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007 in Pneuma 30:2 (2008) 197-198.

- "Water From a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries." By

Gerald L. Sittser. Grand Rapids: IVP, 2007 in Religious Studies Review, 34.3 (2008) 179.

- "Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy." By Donald B. Kraybill, Steven M. Nolt

and David L. Weaver-Zercher. San Francisco: Jossey Bass, 2007 in Religious Studies Review 34:2

(June 2008) 121-122.

- "Brokenness and Blessing: Towards a Biblical Spirituality of Brokenness." By Frances M. Young.

Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2007 in Religious Studies Review, 34.2 (June 2008) 121-22.

- "Plain Secrets: An Outsider among the Amish." By Joe Mackall. Boston, MA: Beacon Press, 2007

in Religious Studies Review 34.2 (2008) 122.

- "Practicing the Politics of Jesus: The Origins and Significance of John Howard Yoder's Social

Ethics." By Earl Zimmerman. Telford, Pennsylvania: Cascadia Press, 2007 in Religious Studies

Review, 34.2 (2008) 93.


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- "Forgiveness: A Legacy of the West Nickel Mines Amish School." By John L. Ruth. Scottdale,

Pennsylvania: Herald Press, 2007 in Religious Studies Review, 33:4 (2007) 322.

- "Raging With Compassion: Pastoral Responses to the Problem of Evil." By John Swinton. (Grand

Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007) in Religious Studies Review 33:3 (2007) 220.

- "Untamed Hospitality: Welcoming God And Other Strangers." By Elizabeth Newman. The

Christian Practices of Everyday Life Series. (Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2007) in Religious Studies

Review 33:2 (2007) 119.

- "Martin Dibelius, The Book of Acts: Form, Style and Theology." Edited by K.C. Hanson

(Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress Press, 2004) in Pneuma 27.2 (2005) 393-394.

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Robert Berg, Ph.D

Professor of Theology & Director of LifeWorks, Evangel University

1111 N. Glenstone

Springfield, MO, 65802

(417) 865-2815

Rev. Charles Arsenault

Lead Pastor, Evangel Temple

2020 E. Battlefield St.

Springfield, MO, 65804

(417) 883-0676

Glenn Bernet, Ph.D

Vice President for Academic Affairs, Evangel University

1111 N. Glenstone

Springfield, MO 65802

(417) 865-2815

Amos Yong, Ph.D

Professor of Renewal Theology, Regent University School of Divinity

1000 Regent University Drive

Robertson Hall 247

Virginia Beach, VA, 23464

(757) 226-4534

“The closest we ever come to perfection is when we write our resumes.”

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CURRICULUM VITAE of

W.E. Nunnally, Ph.D. [email protected] 417-865-2815 ext. 8516

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Hebraic and Cognate Studies (1992). Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati, OH. Primary area of Study: Judaism of the Hellenistic Period. Emphases: Qumran, Rabbinics. Dissertation: "The Fatherhood of God at Qumran," directed by Dr. Ben Zion Wacholder and Dr. Richard S. Sarason.

M.Phil. Hebraic and Cognate Studies (1991). Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati,

OH. G.P.A. - 3.97.

M.A. Old Testament (1986). Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS. G.P.A. - 3.96. Thesis: “The Medieval Commentaries of Mikraot Gedolot on Psalm 22,” directed by Dr. W.A. VanGemeren and Dr. Knox Chamblin.

M.A. Hebrew Language (1983). Institute of Holy Land Studies, Jerusalem, Israel.

G.P.A. - 4.0.

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“Will the Real Jesus Stand Up? A Brief Comparison of the Person, Teaching, and Works of the Jesus of the Canonical Gospels and the Apocryphal Gospels.” Enrichment 13.4(Fall, 2008)90-98. (http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/200804/200804_090_Real_Jesus.cfm) “Does the Bible Teach Eternal Security?” Enrichment 13.4(Fall, 2008)122-128. (http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/200804/200804_122_Eternal_Security.cfm)–received the 2009 First Place Award from the Evangelical Press Association in the Biblical Exposition category

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“Defective Views of Salvation.” Enrichment 13.3(Summer, 2008)128-135. (http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/200803/200803_128_DefectSal.cfm) The Book of Acts. Springfield, MO: Global University Press, 2008.

Review: CHRIST IN THE PASSOVER: WHY IS THIS NIGHT DIFFERENT? by Cecil and Moishe Rosen in Enrichment 13.2(Spring, 2008)153.

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“An Investigation into the Identity of the Wise Men,” in Leonard Salvig, Whither the Wise Men? A Personal Oddesy to Identify the Magoi. Garden Prairie, IL: Perspectus Publishing, 2004, pp. 59-84; republished under the title The Jewish Roots of the Biblical Wisemen. Garden Prairie, IL: Perspectus Publishing, 2010, pp. “Pentecostal Proclamation in a Liberal, Postmodern, World” in The Bible: The Word of God, ed. James K. Bridges. Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, 2003, pp. 53-94. A Course Guide for the Holy Land Satellite Atlas. www.onlinecbc.net, 2002. Review: ACTS, by Stanley M. Horton. Springfield: Logion, 2001, in Enrichment 7.2(Spring, 2002)132.

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“Looking Back at Y2K.” Pentecostal Evangel 4533(March 25, 2001)12-15. “Palestinian Jewish Backgrounds of the New Testament” (unpublished manuscript, 2000). "Bow and Arrow" (pp. 197-198), "Breastpiece" (p. 200), "Coat of Mail, (p. 266), “Father's House” (p. 457), “Gamaliel” (pp. 481-482), "Greaves" (p. 528), "Hillel" (pp. 591-592), “Phylacteries” (p. 1057), “Preparation, Day of” (pp. 1080-1081), “Proselyte" (p. 1089), “Sect” (p. 1178), "Shield" (pp. 1209-1210), "Sling" (p. 1233), "Spear," (pp. 1246-1247), "Tetrarch" (p. 1288), and "Water of Purification" (p. 1369), and “Yoke” (p. 1404). Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, ed. David Noel Freedman. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000.

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Bridges, Charles. Ecclesiastes (Vol. 11 of Complete Biblical Library). Springfield: World Library Press, 1998. The Full Life Study Bible, Chinese (Mandarin) version, 1998. Putnam, F.C. Proverbs (Vol. 11 of Complete Biblical Library). Springfield: World Library Press, 1998.

Shultz, Samuel J. 1 Samuel (Vol. 6 of Complete Biblical Library). Springfield: World Library Press, 1998. Zockler, Otto and F. Canon Cook. 1 and 2 Chronicles (Vol. 8 of Complete Biblical Library). Springfield: World Library Press, 1998. Archer, Gleason L. and Stanley M. Horton. 2 Kings (Vol. 7 of Complete Biblical Library). Springfield: World Library Press, 1997.

Farrar, F.W., Gregory A. Lint, and W.E. Nunnally. 1 Kings (Vol. 7 of Complete Biblical Library). Springfield: World Library Press, 1997. Archer, Gleason L. Exodus (Vol. 2 of Complete Biblical Library). Springfield: World Library Press, 1996. Barnes. William H. Joshua (Vol. 5 of Complete Biblical Library). Springfield: World Library Press, 1996. MacLaren, Alexander. Psalms (Vol. 10 of Complete Biblical Library). Springfield: World Library Press, 1996. Schultz, Samuel J. Deuteronomy (Vol. 4 of Complete Biblical Library). Springfield: World Library Press, 1996. Watson, Robert A. Judges (Vol. 5 of Complete Biblical Library). Springfield: World Library Press, 1996.

Cotton, Roger D. Leviticus (Vol. 3 of Complete Biblical Library). Springfield: World Library Press, 1995. Harris, R. Laird. Numbers (Vol. 3 of Complete Biblical Library). Springfield: World Library Press, 1995. Horton, Stanley. Isaiah (Vol. 12 of Complete Biblical Library). Springfield: World Library Press, 1995.


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VanGemeren, W.A. The Progress of Redemption. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1988, reprinted by Baker, 1995. (N.b.: chapter 26, “The Intertestamental Period” is mine, although no formal attribution was made.) ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

“Conversational Language in the Hebrew Bible,” with William P. Griffin. Central States Society of Biblical Literature, 2011. “Apostasis (Apostasy) and Shovaev (Backsliding): Biblical Synonyms?” Central States Society of Biblical Literature, 2010. “An Evaluation of Matthew through Acts in the NIDB, volumes 4 and 5 (2006)” presented at the annual meeting of the Greater Springfield Professors of Biblical Studies, 2009.

“Some Pentecostal Perspectives on Old Testament Theology” presented at the annual Seminarians Conference at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 2009. “From Ezekiel 17:24 and 21:3 to Luke 23:31: A Survey of the Connecting Jewish Tradition” presented at the Annual Central States Regional Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, 2009. “An Evaluation of Matthew through Acts in the NIDB (2006)” presented at the annual meeting of the Greater Springfield Professors of Biblical Studies, 2008. “Joel, Qumran, and the Early Church” presented at the Annual Central States Regional Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, 2008. “Will the Real Jesus Stand Up? A Brief Comparison of the Person, Teaching, and Works of the Jesus of the Canonical Gospels and the Apocryphal Gospels” presented at the annual meeting of the Greater Springfield Professors of Biblical Studies, 2008. “The Truth is Out There,” address at the Spring induction ceremony of the Missouri Rho Chapter of the Alpha Chi Honor National College Honor Society, 2008. “The Death of Judas: Suicide or Self-Execution?” presented at the Annual Central States Regional Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, 2007. “Early Jewish Perspectives on the Canonicity, Liturgical Use, and Interpretation of the Song of Songs” presented at the Annual Central States Regional Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, 2007. “The Death of Judas Iscariot: Suicide or Execution?” presented at the annual meeting of the Greater Springfield Professors of Biblical Studies, 2006.


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“Execution in the Temple: When Two Principles of Holiness Collide,” presented at the annual meeting of the Central States Society of Biblical Literature, 2006.

“Execution in the Temple: When Two Principles of Holiness Collide,” presented at the annual meeting of the Greater Springfield Professors of Biblical Studies, 2005.

“Semitisms in the Book of Acts,” presented at the annual meeting of the Greater Springfield Professors of Biblical Studies, 2003. “Pentecostal Proclamation in a Liberal and Postmodern World” at the 2003 GPH Publication Symposium “Connecting with a Postmodern World.” “Reconsidering the Identity of the Wise Men,” presented to the Eschatology Club of Springfield, January, 2005. “Virtual Reality Israel: Demonstrating the Technology of the Future for Teaching Biblical History and Geography” at the Central States SBL, March, 1999. “Manifesting Vocal Gifts,” Signs and Wonders Conference, Springfield, MO, March 1995. CURRENT PROJECTS Presently involved with Dr. Richard Cleave in the ongoing development of computer, video, and printed materials for teaching the geography of the Bible. The project involves digitization and merger of satellite, aerial, and ground zero photography reproduced in hardcopy and digital format. The result is true color, high-resolution "virtual reality."

Having implemented the classroom dynamics of the Ulpan (Hebrew classes used in the teaching of new immigrants to Israel) along with those borrowed from Professor Isaac Yerushalmi (Hebrew Union College) and many pedagogical techniques developed to simplify acquisition of Hebrew by college-level students, a first-year grammar is being prepared. The intent is to rethink, revolutionize, and revitalize the way Hebrew is presented to college and seminary students. The grammar will include ideas for easy learning for the student and a pedagogical track for the instructor. The first stage of the project, color coded charts for easier mastery of the verb system, has already been completed. This system has been tested in the classroom for 11 years, and is currently ready to be marketed.

Since August 2003, I have been involved in a project called “Preserving Bible Times.” The purpose of this project is to disseminate materials which will aid in contextualizing the Scriptures. This includes written material, video footage, and still photography. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


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April 2005 Granted tenure by the Board of Directors of Evangel University.

April 2004 Promoted to rank of full professor.

August 2002 to April 2004

Associate Professor of Early Judaism and Christian Origins; Evangel University,

Springfield, MO. Curricula: Elementary Biblical Hebrew (graduate and undergraduate levels), Advanced Post-Biblical Hebrew, The Dead Sea Scrolls and the New Testament, Gospel of Mark, Synoptic Gospels, Acts, Historical Books of the Old Testament, New Testament Literature, Old Testament Literature, Survey of Intertestamental History and Literature, Jewish Backgrounds of the New Testament (graduate and undergraduate levels), Geography of Israel, Essential Christianity, Essential Christianity and the Human Services, Themes of the Old Testament, Themes of the New Testament.

September 1997 to August 2002

Professor of Early Judaism and Christian Origins; Central Bible College, Springfield, MO. Curricula: Backgrounds of the Old Testament (graduate level only), Literature and World of the Old Testament, Backgrounds of the New Testament (undergraduate and graduate levels), Isaiah, Acts, John, Hebrew Grammar (undergraduate and graduate levels), Rapid Reading through All Genres of the Hebrew Bible, Post-Biblical Hebrew, Geography of Israel (both the classroom version and on-site in Israel, taught at undergraduate and graduate levels), Survey of Intertestamental History and Literature, Survey of the Historical Books of the Old Testament, Jewish Backgrounds of the NT (taught at undergraduate and graduate levels), The Dead Sea Scrolls and the New Testament (graduate and undergraduate levels), Synoptic Gospels, Introduction to the Gospels

September 1997 to September 2001

Chairman, Division of Biblical Education, Central Bible College

January 2001 to May 2002

Adjunct Professor of Biblical Literature at Missouri State University (graduate and undergraduate levels)


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September 1993 to Present

Adjunct Professor of Hebrew, Old Testament Backgrounds, and New Testament Backgrounds at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

September 1993 to September 1997

Associate Professor of Early Judaism and Christian Origins, CBC August 1992 to September 1993

Assistant Professor of Early Judaism and Christian Origins, CBC September 1988 to August 1992

Minister of Christian Education, First Christian Assembly of God, Cincinnati June 1990 to August 1992

Member of Ohio District C. E. Advisory Committee January 1991 to August 1992

Sectional C. E. Representative, Greater Cincinnati Section October 1989 to August 1992

Regional Instructor for Teacher Certification OTHER LEADERSHIP POSITIONS Convener, New Testament Section of Bible Professors of the Greater Springfield Region

Member, Faculty Affairs Committee, Evangel University

Member, Steering Committee for Masters of Orgainzational Leadership Program, EU

Member, Academic Affairs Committee, CBC

Member, Scholarship Committee, CBC

Member, Hebrew Union College Board of Governors


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President, Hebrew Bible Colleagues of the Greater Springfield Region

President, Hebrew Union College Graduate School Alumni Association

Past-President of the Graduate School Alumni Association

Chairman, Alumni Advisory Council to the President, Hebrew Union College

Member, Alumni Advisory Council to the President, Hebrew Union College

Member, Religious Affairs Committee, Hebrew Union College

Vice-President of Graduate Student Association, Hebrew Union College

Member, Academic and Faculty Affairs Committee, Hebrew Union College

Member, Task Force on Alumni Representation, Hebrew Union College

Chairman, Advisory Committee on Graduate School Honors, HUC

Co-President, Graduate Student Association in Israel, JUC

Captain, Israeli Civil Guard, Mt. Zion Unit

President, Hillcrest High School Boy’s Soccer Booster Club

Coach, Assistant Coach, and Captain of various Sports Teams

Sunday School teacher, volunteer youth pastor, college and career sponsor

Resident Assistant in Undergraduate Dormitory

AWARDS

Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (1995)

Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (1998)

Hebrew Union College President’s Award for Meritorious Service (2004)

Second Place, Evangelical Press Association’s Excellence in Biblical Exposition Award for “The Sins of Generational Curse” (2008)


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Who’s Who in America (2009)

First Place, Evangelical Press Association’s Excellence in Biblical Exposition Award for “Does the Bible Teach Eternal Security?” (2009)

Who’s Who in America (2010)

Second Place, Evangelical Press Association’s Excellence in Biblical Exposition Award for “Binding and Loosing: A Biblical Perspective on a Popular Modern Practice” (2010)


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APPENDIX B BIBLICAL STUDIES AND PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Biblical Studies Goals and Objectives:

Goal 1: To understand the elements of a Christian worldview and to grow in one’s own Christian

worldview. (C1, I1, I4)

Goal 2: To help students understand the content of the Old and New Testaments. (E3 and G4)

Objective 1: To be able to state the major themes of the Old and New Testaments.

Objective 2: To interpret the Old and New Testaments within their various contexts (historical,

cultural, theological, and literary).

Objective 3: To identify the major currents in scholarly study of the Old and New Testaments.

Objective 4: To articulate the points of both contrast and continuity among the Old and New

Testament writings, and gain a stronger awareness of the theology of the Old and New

Testaments according to the whole (unity) and according to the different parts (diversity).

Goal 3: to provide tools that help students carefully and wisely interpret these Scriptures. (C3 and

E4)

Objective 1: To gain a basic knowledge of Biblical Hebrew or Hellenistic Greek.

Objective 2: To learn how to conduct research in biblical studies.

Objective 3: To understand and apply the principles of general and special hermeneutics.

Objective 4: To demonstrate an appreciation for the complexity of biblical interpretation and

for the artistry of the biblical writings.

Goal 4: to increase students' understanding of Christian theology and, in particular, to develop an

appreciation of the Pentecostal/charismatic tradition. (C2, I1, I4)

Objective 1: To be able to understand the major doctrines of the Christian faith, and the biblical

basis for them.

Objective 2: To be aware of the key historical developments in the formation of theology.


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Objective 3: To be familiar with the history of the Assemblies of God as part of the modern

Pentecostal movement, and be acquainted with the distinctive doctrines of the Assemblies of

God.

Objective 4: To understand the origins and development of Pentecostalism.

Objective 5: To formulate one’s own biblically-based doctrine of the Person and Work of the

Holy Spirit.

Goal 5: to lay the foundation for Christ-centered decision-making in the home, within a fellowship

of believers, in the workplace, and as active citizens. (C1, C4, C5, G2, G5)

Objective 1: To understand the basics of ethical theory and practice.

Objective 2: To demonstrate an understanding of the influence of societal changes on a

Christian’s worldview and the influence of a Christian worldview on society.

Objective 3: To demonstrate an understanding of how followers of Christ live out their

vocations in the marketplace.

Goal 6: to develop critical thinking, speaking, and writing skills. (E1, E2, E4, G1)


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Philosophy Goals and Objectives:

The philosophy outcomes are in the development process in consultation with advisors from

graduate level philosophy programs. The program was developed on the basis of and evaluation

of peer institution course offerings and general content descriptions. The general goal of the

major is to prepare students for graduate level work in philosophy. The general goals, generally,

correlate with course offerings:

Goal 1: Competence in logical reasoning. (Deductive Logic and Critical Thinking)

Goal 2: Competence in philosophical writing. (In every non-logic philosophy course)

Goal 3: Familiarity with arguments and issues in epistemology. (Epistemology & Metaphysics)

Goal 4: Familiarity with arguments and issues in Ethics/interpersonal philosophy. (Ethics or

Political Philosophy)

Goal 5: Familiarity with the history of philosophy. (Ancient/Medieval and

Modern/Contemporary)

The first graduates of the philosophy major completed in the spring of 2014. One has been

accepted into graduate school, and a consultation with one of her graduate professors will take

place in the fall of 2016. Based on that consultation, the alteration of goals and the development

of specific objectives will be completed in the spring of 2017.


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Outcomes: BIBLICAL STUDIES MAJOR

BIBL 111

BIBL 115

BIBL 116

BIBL 296

BIBL 337

BIBL 360-379

THEO 350

THEO 334-337

THEO 434

THEO 445

THEO 446

Elective 1

Elective 2

Competence in Biblical Interpretation

Learn and apply the basic principles of library research.

X X

More accurately interpret biblical material in the English Bible

X X

Learn and apply the basic principles of biblical interpretation

X X X X X

Knowledge of the general of background of biblical texts with regard to their history, geography, culture, literature, religion, institutions and languages.

X X X X

Describe a specific passage's issues and problems with regard to history, culture, literature, religion, institutions and languages.

X X X X X

Demonstrate familiarity with ancient and first-century Israel, the ancient Near East, first-century Israel and the Greco-Roman world.

X X X X

Becomes familiar with and be able to access relevant primary resource material.

X X X X

Be familiar with the approach, terminology, and conclusions of higher criticism as well as the conservative response to them.

X X X X

Develop a working knowledge of the contents of the base texts/corpus (outline)

X

Be able to read and interpret biblical texts in light of parallel texts that demonstrate both similarities and differences.

X X X X

Be better prepared for interpreting biblical texts for

X X X X X


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both exegetical and topical studies

Utilize the standard Bible study tools and the information that each provides (atlases, dictionaries and encyclopedias, concordances, lexicons, commentaries, etc.)

X X X X X

Define the method moving from biblical meaning to contemporary application (for belief, conduct, faith and practice)

X X X X X X

Be able to describe the literary genres, subgenres literary devices employed by biblical writers and the distinctive way in which each communicates.

X X

Demonstrate knowledge of the general background of biblical texts with regard to their to authorship, date, audience, occasion and purpose.

X X

Demonstrate competence in writing a scholarly exegetical research paper.

X X X X

Competence in Basic Theological Concepts

Evaluate the distinctives of Pentecostal theology.

X X

Formulate a biblically based doctrine of the Holy Spirit

X X X

Recall the history and development of the discipline of Biblical Theology

X X X X

Identify the major contemporary currents of thought and approaches to Biblical Theology

X X X X

Articulate the significant events of redemptive history and theological developments that proceed from them.

X X X X X


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Describe the canonical relationships of biblical texts to antecedent, contemporary and subsequent literature.

X X X X X

Have an awareness of how a text(s) has/have influenced subsequent beliefs and conduct.

X X X X X

Discuss the issues of theolgical unity and diversity found within the corpus of study.

X X X X

Demonstrate the ability to communicate the theological content of the texts.

X X X X X

Describe how the study of Biblical Theology has impacted the field of Systematic Theology.

X X X

Articulate the leading theological themes found in biblical books and corpora

X X X X

Demonstrate competence in writing a scholarly theological research paper.

X X X X X


X X X X X

Competence in Church History

Familarities with the leaders, movements, ideas and theological movements of the period.

X X X X

Be able to discuss the relationships between the church and poitical, social and economic development.

X X

Become aware of the theological and practical influence on subsequent periods of Christian history.

X X

Recall the origins and development of Pentecostalism

X X

Evaluate the contributions of Pentecostalism to the life of the church

X X


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Assess Pentecostal praxis in the early 20th century and in contemporary churches.

X X

Demonstrate competence in writing a scholarly historical research paper.

X X

Become familiar with and be able to access relevant primary resource material.

X X X X


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APPENDIX D BIBLICAL STUDIES & PHILOSOPHY DEGREE PLANS

B.A. in Biblical Studies Degree Requirements University Proficiencies

Writing Proficiency Writing Proficiency earned by . . . circle one: ACT/SAT (Score: ) AP CLEP IB

If ACT English is ≥ 26 or SAT Writing ≥ 590, student is proficient. Place in Effective Communication option.*

If transfer student has a 200-level (or above) composition course, take WPE to fulfill Effective Communication requirements.

If transfer student has taken only 100-level ENGL composition, take WPE to qualify for 200-level Effective Communications Course.

If ACT English = 24 – 25, SAT Writing 550 – 580, take Writing Proficiency Exam in first semester.

If pass, place in Effective Communication option*; if no pass, place in ENGL 111 the next semester.

If ACT English 20-23, SAT Writing 470-540, place in ENGL 111 3 Wellness Proficiency

If ACT English 16-19, SAT Writing 390-460, place in ENGL 102 2 Complete in University Seminar 0

If ACT English ≤ 15, SAT Writing ≤ 380, place in ENGL 100 1 Or check the Advising Handbook for instructions

Core Curriculum Requirements

Cr Cr

GNST 100 University Seminar 1 PHIL 115 or 118 (choose one) 3

BIBL 111 Essential Christianity 3 Upper-division PHIL 3

BIBL 115 Old Testament Literature 3 ENGL 212 Comp & Lit Analysis* (WPR) 3

BIBL 116 New Testament Literature 3 MATH 210 Statistics 3

Christian Stewardship: FIN 138 Personal Finance 3 Historical Inquiry Option* 3

Healthy Relationships: PSYC 112 or 138 (preferred) 3 Artistic Expression Option* 3

Reading and Imagination: ENGL 123 or HUMN 230* 3 Behavioral and Social Sciences Option* 3

Natural Science without Lab Option* 3 BIBL 360 - 370 Book Study (WPR)* 3

Natural Science with Lab Option* 4 ICST 350 Global Connections* 3

PHIL 110 or 111 (choose one) 3 THEO 320 Pentecost 3

B.A. Requirements

Cr Cr

GREK/HEBR 115 5 GREK/HEBR 116 5

Program Requirements

Cr Cr

Core curriculum requirements: 111, 115, 116, 350, 360-379 (see above)

THEO 334 Early Church, 335 Middle Ages & Beginning of Renewal, 336 Reformation & Enlightenment, or 337 Cont. Christian Thought 3 BIBL 296 Sophomore Seminar 3

BIBL 337 Hermeneutics 3 THEO 360 Systematic Theology Survey 3

BIBL 355, 360-379 Book Study [4] 3 THEO 434 Pentecostal Foundations (Sp) 3

Elective in BIBL, CHMN, GREK, HEBR, JWST, RELG, THEO, ICST, PHIL or SERV (must be upper division)

6

THEO 445 Old Testament Theology (Sp) 3

THEO 446 New Testament Theology (Fa) 3

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*Refer to each term's advising handbook for options WPR = Writing Proficiency Required [1] The major requires a minor, concentration, or second major to graduate. [2] 36 upper-division credits are required to graduate, regardless of the combination of programs (major, minor, etc.) chosen. [3] 30 of a student's last 40 credits must be taken through EU. [4] Must be in opposite testament from the Core Curriculum book study.


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B.A. in Philosophy Degree Requirements University Proficiencies

Cr Cr

ACT English <24-25, SAT Writing 550 - 580 Proficiency in 1st semester or ENGL 111

Score

ACT English <20, SAT Writing <470 ENGL 102 Basic English Skills May take Proficiency at end of ENGL 102 2

ACT English 20-23, SAT Writing 470-540 ENGL 111 Basic Composition 3 Lifetime Fitness Activities by graduation 0

Evangel University Frameworks Requirements

Cr Cr

BIBL 111 Essential Christianity 3 MATH 210 Statistics 3

BIBL 115 Old Testament Literature 3 Natural Science 3

BIBL 116 New Testament Literature 3 Natural Science with a lab 4

BIBL 360-379 Book Study [4] 3 PSYC 138 Psychology of Human Relationships 3

FIN 138 Personal Finance 3 THEO 350 Global Connections 3

FRWK 220 Order 3 ENGL 212 or RHET 205 (Writing Proficiency Required) 3 FRWK 230 Humanity 3

FRWK 240 Culture 3 Social Science Elective (Recommend HIST 111 Am Hist I or GOVT 170 Intro Am Gov) 3 FRWK 320 Pentecost 3

PHIL 115 Introduction to Philosophy 3 University Seminar: GNST 100 1

Total Frameworks hours 56

B.A. Requirements

Cr Cr

Foreign Language 1 3-5 Foreign Language 2

3-5

Program Requirements

Cr Cr

PHIL 115 Introduction to Philosophy (from Frameworks Core)

3

Pilosophy interpersonal elective: PHIL 118 Ethics PHIL 334 Political Philosophy, or Bioethics. 3

PHIL 110 Introduction to Critical Thinking 3 PHIL 417 Metaphysics & Epistemology 3

PHIL 111 Introduction to Deductive Logic 3 PHIL Upper Division Elective 1 3

PHIL 330 Ancient & Medieval Philosophy 3 PHIL Upper Division Elective 2 3

PHIL 337 Modern & Contemporary Philosophy 3 PHIL Upper Division Elective 3 3

Total Program Hours 30


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[1] The major requires a minor, concentration, or second major to graduate. [2] 36 upper-division credits are required to graduate, regardless of the combination of programs (major, minor, etc.) chosen. [3] 30 of a student's last 40 credits must be taken through EU. [4] Must be in opposite testament from the Frameworks book study. [5] Minimum total credits to graduate = 124.

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