Karl W. Lampley, M.Div., Ph.D Coach Drive Oakland, CA Ph: Cell:

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1 Karl W. Lampley, M.Div., Ph.D Coach Drive Oakland, CA Ph: Cell: EDUCATION: Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, June, 2012 Doctoral studies in constructive Theology with emphasis in black theology, other U.S. and global liberation theologies, and theologies of revolution Qualifying exams in Reformation Theology ( ), Modern Theology ( ), Liberation Theology, and Sociology of Religion Dissertation entitled: A Theological Account of Nat Turner: Christianity, Violence, and Theology, a study of Nat Turner s violent slave revolt, his radical and revolutionary black theology, and the prophetic and theological implications for understanding the interrelationship between Christianity, violence, and Christian theology Adviser: Dr. Dwight N. Hopkins Masters of Divinity, May, 2006 All areas of ministerial studies including theology, biblical studies, church history, religious education, preaching, worship, pastoral care, and church administration Emphasis in Theology Affirmative Action Committee, Committee on Race & Racism, Pan-African Seminarians Writer, Christian Outlook, Downs Memorial United Methodist Church Seeking ordination in the United Methodist Church Actor Training, 1997 American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Pasadena, CA Trained in acting, singing, vocal production, dance, and movement Legal Studies, Yale Law School, New Haven, CT First year legal curriculum in contracts, torts, procedure, constitutional law, legal research and writing Frederick Douglass Moot Court Semi-finalist, Housing Clinic Advocate Bachelor of Arts cum laude in Social Studies, June, 1993 Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Undergraduate Honors Thesis: Welfare Dependency: Race and the Cycle of Poverty, a study of single mothers relationship to the labor market 1

2 Emphasis in poverty economics, social welfare, and social theory with minor in race and feminist studies Performed in 15 plays including Shakespeare, American realism, classical theater, and contemporary drama Diploma, June, 1989 Bishop O Dowd High School, Oakland, CA Student government, theatre, football, track, Basketball Announcer, Boy Scouts, Junior Statesmen Foundation, Campus Ministry Team, Retreat Team, NAACP Freshmen Boy of Year, Sophomore Boy of Year, Bishop O Dowd Drama Award HONORS: Martin Marty Center Junior Fellow, Fund for Theological Education (FTE) Dissertation Fellowship, Trustee Fellowship, University of Chicago Divinity School, Fund for Theological Education (FTE) Doctoral Fellowship, Church of the Good Shepherd Preaching Award, (Claremont School of Theology), 2006 United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Scholarship, Richard Cain Presidential Scholarship, Eliot House Drama Award, 1993 Pforzheimer Foundation Scholar, Harvard College Scholarship, National Achievement Scholar, 1989 California Scholarship Federation Life Member, 1989 Presidential Academic Fitness Award, 1989 TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Teaching Assistant, Theology and Culture (Dr. Dwight N. Hopkins) Winter Quarter, 2012 FTE Teaching and Learning Workshop Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion, Crawfordsville, IN March, 2012 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Research Assistant, (Dr. Dwight N. Hopkins) January 2008-June 2012 Editing, research, writing, and publication assistance 2

3 Coordinator, Race and Religion Workshop June 2008-June 2009 Workshop organization, budgeting, and oversight Program Coordinator, Office of Religious & Spiritual Life (ORSL) Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA September 2004-June 2006 Taught Bible studies, conducted religious diversity trainings, organized interfaith dialogue, assisted with ORSL programming, and researched current issues in campus ministry Writing Tutor, Writing Center September 2004-June 2005 Writing assistance, editing, and organization for graduate students, including ESL Development Assistant, Development Office January 2003-September 2004 Assisted with Development Office events, planning, and correspondence Employment Specialist, CalWORKS Contra Costa County, Martinez, CA April 2002-January 2003 Processed and evaluated requests for retention services and housing assistance grants. Informed clients of available services and made appropriate referrals Social Worker/Integrated Caseworker, CalWORKS Siskiyou County, Yreka, CA March 2000-April 2002 Assisted clients in Workforce Development Center Worked with human service clients to resolve participation, employment, truancy, behavioral, and training issues. Home visits, assessment and referral to county and community agencies. SSI advocacy and special projects as assigned Collaborated with local schools and community agencies Conducted Integrated Case Worker (ICW) survey and produced ICW report for Siskiyou County Human Services management Conducted resume workshop for Yreka High School Lab Technician, Quality Assurance Dannon International Brands, Dunsmuir, CA July 1999-March 2000 Enforced company quality standards and compliance with federal and state water regulations. Microbiological testing and laboratory sampling. Conducted 3

4 inspections, compiled data, maintained files, and composed quality assurance reports Office Manager, Small Business CMK Enterprises, Oakland, CA November 1994-July 1999 Managed operations of small wholesale company and acted as primary sales rep. Handled all aspects of small business management including customer service, accounts, bookkeeping, general office, sales, and marketing Legal Researcher, Law Firm Steel, Clarence & Buckley, San Francisco, CA June 1994-August 1994 Conducted social science and legal research for penalty phase of death penalty case. Prepared background information and arguments for primary brief INTERNSHIPS: State Farm Insurance, Newark, CA Fire Claims Intern June 1992-August 1992 Competitive summer internship. Assisted claim representatives in investigation, processing, and evaluation of fire claims Junior Statesmen Foundation, Yale University Summer School Dormitory Supervisor and Academic Advisor June 1990-August 1990 Supervised student dormitory and advised research papers in political science Pacific Gas & Electric, Oakland, CA Customer Service Intern June 1989-August 1989 Competitive summer internship. Conducted customer service survey and compiled data. Assisted with development and implementation of Asian Refugee Project PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Academy of Religion, 2006-Present PAPERS PRESENTED: The Theology of Nat Turner February 2012, Race and Religion Workshop, University of Chicago Black Theology, Violence, and Christianity March 2010, Race and Religion Workshop, University of Chicago White Supremacy & Race in Modern America March 2008, Race and Religion Workshop, University of Chicago 4

5 Black & White Evangelicalism in the Antebellum South October 2008, Race and Religion Workshop, University of Chicago RESEARCH INTERESTS: Developing a life-affirming and holistic black theology of freedom, liberation, and salvation that forges a creative synthesis between black, womanist, and other liberation theologies and perspectives Radical and revolutionary conceptions of Jesus as Christ Social movements, revolution, and revolutionary theology American imperialism, neocolonialism, and political theologies Eschatology and hope Theology of the cross, theology and culture, theological anthropology Pneumatology PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Teaching and Mentoring Social Work and Ministry Public Speaking and Preaching Writing, Communication, and Correspondence Research, Data Compilation, and Analysis Employment/Career Counseling Facilitating Small Groups, Trainings, and Workshops Campus Ministry and Retreats Community Outreach INTERESTS: Modern Art, African Art, Native American Art Music Film Theatre Politics Christianity, Theology, and Religion REFERENCES: The following persons have written letters of recommendation on my behalf: Dr. Dwight N. Hopkins, Professor of Theology (Advisor) dhopkins@uchicago.edu

6 Dr. Omar M. McRoberts, Associate Professor of Sociology (Dissertation Committee) Dr. Kevin Hector, Assistant Professor of Theology and of the Philosophy of Religions (Dissertation Committee) Dr. Philip Clayton, Professor of Theology Dr. Ellen Ott Marshall, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Conflict Transformation Candler School of Theology, Atlanta, GA Dr. Marvin Sweeney, Professor of Hebrew Bible