Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA (expected graduation in May 2012)
PhD Candidate in Biblical Studies, emphasis New Testament and Early Christian Literature
Dissertation: “For You Were Bought with a Price”: Slaves, Sex, and Self-Control in a Pauline Community
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary , Evanston, IL (2003)
Masters of Theological Studies
Thesis: Luke-Acts: A Study of Social Stratification in the Literary and Lukan Communities
Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, LA (2000)
Bachelor of Arts, Honors, Sociology; minor in Christian Education, summa cum laude
Honors Thesis: A Study of the Honor Code at Centenary College
SELECTED ACADEMIC COURSES TAUGHT
Gender, Sexuality and the Bible, Pacific School of Religion (Berkeley, CA), 2012 (forthcoming)
The Bible and Its Interpretation, St. Mary’s College of California (Moraga, CA) 2005-Present
Slavery and Scripture , Graduate Theological Union (Berkeley, CA) 2008
Introduction to Christianity , Centenary College of Louisiana (Shreveport, LA) 2007
Ancient Greek Religion , Centenary College of Louisiana (Shreveport, LA) 2007
Introduction to Hebrew Bible , Centenary College of Louisiana (Shreveport, LA) 2007
Apocalypse Now-A-Days: Revelation , Graduate Theological Union (Berkeley, CA) 2007
CONFERENCES AND LECTURES
Guest Speaker, St. Mary’s College of California (Moraga, CA), 2011
Invited speaker on “Slavery and Scripture: Considerations for the 21st Century” for first-year students enrolled in The Bible and Its Interpretation, other interested students, faculty, staff and community member
Conference Participant, Society of Biblical Literature Annual Conference (Atlanta, GA), 2010. ”Negotiate Values for Paul and the Corinthians” in the Pauline Epistles Section.
Panelist, St. Mary’s College of California (Moraga, CA) 2009
Invited panelist on the topic “Homosexuality and the Bible” for first-year students enrolled in The Bible and Its Interpretation, other interested students, faculty, staff and community member
ADULT LEARNING EDUCATION COURSES AND LECTURES
Invited Speaker, Vallejo Christian Church (Vallejo, CA) 2011
Invited to speak for a two Sunday series to an adult ecumenical group on Pauline topics
Invited Speaker, Eden United Church of Christ (Hayward, CA) 2009
Invited to speak at “Reading the Bible with New Eyes: The Advent Stories”, Lay Theological Day sponsored by the Pacific School of Religion
Workshop Facilitator , First Christian Church of Chico (Chico, CA) 2009
Invited to lead the workshop Mary and Martha for adult women of the Christian Church of Northern California-Nevada Region (Disciples of Christ)
Instructor, Pacific School of Religion (Berkeley, CA) 2005-2009
Instructor in multiple courses including Biblical Interpretation and Preaching and the Gospel of Mark for the Certificate of Ministry Studies Program.
PUBLICATIONS
“Holy Things” in Just Women Summer 2011
“What does the Bible say about Slavery?” Disciples World Jan /Feb 2010
“Stachys” in The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2009
“Theodotus” in The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2009
Entire CV available upon request