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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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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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Last
Nam
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Gra
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n
Dat
e
De
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e
Maj
or
Min
or
Emp
loye
r
Po
siti
on
Gra
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ate
Sch
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l
Gra
du
ate
Pro
gram
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.
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2014 2013
2012 2011
Biblical
Studies
Philosophy Biblical
Studies
Philosophy Biblical
Studies Philosophy
Biblical
Studies Philosophy
Evangel
18
21
17
26
Southwestern
10
5 4 6
Northwestern
1 4
7 2 6 2 4 2
Vanguard
2
5 6 1
Oral Roberts
18
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.
Spring 2017 William P. Griffin
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.
Spring 2017 William P. Griffin
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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
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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
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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.
REFERENCES
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.”
-Anonymous
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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.
B.A. Bible (1978). Mississippi College, Clinton, MS. G.P.A. - 3.86. PUBLICATIONS
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“Early Jewish Interpretation, Use, and Canonization of Song of Songs” in The History of Interpretation of Song of Songs, ed. Paul Raabe. St. Louis: Concordia Press, forthcoming in 2011. “Apostasy and Backsliding: Biblical Synonyms?” Enrichment 16.1(Winter, 2011)102-108. (www.enrichmentjournal.ag.org/201101/201101_102_Apost_Backslide.cfm). “Apostasy and Backsliding: Biblical Synonyms? A Worksheet Designed for the Contextual Study of the Difference Between the Two Terms.” www.enrichmentjournal.ag.org. “From Ezekiel 17:24 and 21:3 to Luke 23:31: A Survey of the Connecting Jewish Tradition.”
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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.
“God Looks at All Sin the Same: Sound Biblical Teaching or Sloppy Bumper-Sticker Theology?” Enrichment 13.1(Winter, 2008)110-114. (http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/200801/200801_110_GodLooksSin.cfm)
“The Sins of Generational Curse.” Enrichment 12.4(Fall, 2007)114-120. (http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/200704/200704_114_GenCurse.cfm)–received the 2008 Second Place Award from the Evangelical Press Association in the Biblical Exposition category)
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“Cessation of the Miraculous? The Age of the Apostles From Biblical, Extra-biblical, Theological, and Logical Perspectives.” Enrichment 12.3(Summer, 2007)128-134. (http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/200703/200703_128_Cessation.cfm) “An Analysis of The Da Vinci Code.” http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/, 2006.
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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.
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
Learn and apply the basic principles of library research.
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
Learn and apply the basic principles of library research.
X X X
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
Minimum total credits to graduate 124
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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.