Dr. Phillip Glenn Camp Associate Professor of Bible 1 Hazelip School of Theology Lipscomb University One University Place Nashville, TN 37204-3951 615-966-6130 phillip.camp@lipscomb.edu EDUCATION: Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education, 2004. M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary, 1996 M.A.R., David Lipscomb University, 1993 B.A., Cornell University, 1989 ACADEMIC AWARDS, HONORS, SCHOLARSHIPS: Union Theological Seminary Merit Fellowship (1996-99); Christian Scholars Foundation Fellowship (1997-98; 1999-2000); Interpretation Journal Award (Princeton Seminary, 1996); Princeton Seminary Fellowship (1993-96); National Dean's List (Lipscomb, 1993); Cum Laude (Cornell); Dean's List (Cornell). DISSERTATION: According to the Word of the Lord: The Degree of Correspondence between Prophecies and Fulfillments in the Deuteronomistic History COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS (Fall, 1996): (1) Old Testament History; (2) Literature of the Old Testament; (3) Theology of the Old Testament; (4) New Testament History; (5) Literature of the New Testament; (6) Theology of the New Testament. FIELD EXAMINATIONS (October 1998): (1) Language and Text of the Hebrew Bible; (2) Critical Introduction to Deuteronomy and the Deuteronomistic History; (3) History of Israel and Judah from the United Monarchy to the Early Exilic Period; (4) Phenomenon of Prophecy and the Role of the Prophet in Israel and Judah with Attention to the Ancient Near Eastern Parallels; (5) research paper on 2 Kings 3 that examines an apparent failure of prophecy and seeks to understand its place in the thought and work of the Deuteronomistic Historian. BIBLICAL AND COGNATE LANGUAGES STUDIED: Biblical Hebrew; Attic Greek; Koine Greek; Biblical Aramaic; Ugaritic. MODERN LANGUAGES (reading ability): German; French. AREAS OF TEACHING COMPETENCE: Primary: Old Testament; Biblical Hebrew Secondary: New Testament; Koine Greek TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
2 Summer 2010 present: Associate Professor of Bible, Hazelip School of Theology, Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN Summer 2004 Spring 2010: Assistant Professor of Bible, Hazelip School of Theology, Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN Fall 2000 Spring 2004: Instructor in Bible, Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN Fall 1998: teaching assistant, Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Richmond, VA (Old Testament Interpretation I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets). Undergraduate Courses Taught at Lipscomb University: Critical Introduction to the Bible Critical Interpretation of the Old Testament The Story of Israel Genesis Exodus Deuteronomy Deuteronomy Bible Intensive (for majors and honors students) Joshua, Judges, Ruth 1-2 Samuel 1-2 Kings Jeremiah, Lamentations Ezekiel Minor Prophets Introduction to Hebrew I and II Hebrew Readings Senior Seminar (Bible major capstone course) Graduate Courses Taught at Hazelip School of Theology, Lipscomb University: Critical Introduction to the Bible Critical Interpretation of the Old Testament Genesis Exodus Deuteronomy Joshua, Judges, Ruth 1 and 2 Samuel 1 and 2 Kings Jeremiah and Lamentations Ezekiel Minor Prophets Old Testament Theology Hebrew I and II Hebrew Readings
3 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: 1998 present: Society of Biblical Literature 2000 2008: Restoration Theological Research Fellowship, board member PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND GRANTS 2009 Spring Semester Sabbatical 2009 Faculty Enhancement Grant 2007 Lipscomb University Summer Writing Grant 2007 Outstanding Academic Advisor, College of Bible and Ministry 2006 Outstanding Academic Advisor, College of Bible and Ministry SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY Books The Deuteronomistic Theology of Prophecy as Indicated by the Consistency Between Prophecies and Fulfillments: An Exegetical Study and Theological Study (Edwin Mellen Press, forthcoming) Finding Your Way: A Guide to Seminary Life and Beyond. (Cascade/Wipf and Stock, 2009) Living as the Community of God: Moses Speak to the Church in Deuteronomy (tentative title). - completed and seeking a publisher Commentaries "Hosea," in The Transforming Word: A One-Volume Commentary on the Bible (ACU Press, 2009) "Amos" in The Transforming Word: A One-Volume Commentary on the Bible (ACU Press, 2009) Articles "David's Fall: Reading 2 Samuel 11-14 in Light of Genesis 2-4," Restoration Quarterly 53:3 (2011): 149-158. "The Lord's Supper as Sabbath Observance," Restoration Quarterly 51:2 (2009): 81-92. Book Reviews Book review of First and Second Samuel: A Commentary, Old Testament Library, by Auld A. Graeme in Review of Biblical Literature (Nov, 2012) Book review of The City in Biblical Perspective. Biblical Challenges in the Contemporary World, by J. W. Rogerson and John Vincent (London: Equinox, 2009) in Missio Dei 3.2 (Aug 2012).
4 Wrestling the Word: The Hebrew Scriptures and the Christian Believer, by Carolyn J. Sharp (Westminster John Knox Press, 2010) in Review of Biblical Literature (Dec, 2011) Everyday Law in Biblical Israel: An Introduction, by Raymond Westbrook and Bruce Wells in Stone Campbell Journal 14:1 (2011):111-112. The First Book of Samuel, New International Commentary on the Old Testament, by David T. Tsumura in Review of Biblical Literature (February, 2010) God and Earthly Power by J. G. McConville (T & T Clark, 2006) in Review of Biblical Literature (2009) Prophecy and Discernment by R. W. L. Moberly (Cambridge University Press, 2006) in Review of Biblical Literature (February, 2007) The Old Testament: Text and Context (2 nd edition) by Victor H. Matthews and James C. Moyer (Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 2005) in Review of Biblical Literature (January, 2006) Fortress Introduction to the Prophets by Rodney R. Hutton (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2004) in Review of Biblical Literature (April, 2005) Lectureships "Environmental Stewardship: Loving God by Loving His Creations" 2 Parts. Lipscomb University Summer Celebration. July 2-3, 2012. "Sin and Violence: Cain and Abel (Gen 4)." Lipscomb University Summer Celebration. July 3, 2012. "Luke 9-11: Sending Out." Lipscomb University Summer Celebration. June 30, 2011. "Psalms of Orientation: Torah Psalms." Lipscomb University Summer Celebration. July 1, 2010. "Psalms of Disorientation: Communal Laments." Lipscomb University Summer Celebration. July 1, 2010. "Psalms of Disorientation: Penitential Psalms." Lipscomb University Summer Celebration. July 2, 2010. "Blind and Blinder (John 9)." Lipscomb University Summer Celebration. July 2, 2009. "Injustice is Blind and Deaf: Isaiah Speaks to Judah and to Us." Abilene Christian University Lectures. September 17-18, 2007. "Living as the Community of God: Lessons from Deuteronomy." Lipscomb University Summer Celebration. July 6-8, 2006.
Papers and Panels 5 Generative Leader for Christian Scholars' Conference session "An Old Testament Theology of Prayer" (June 8, 2012) Presented a paper at the Christian Scholars' Conference: "Prayer in Genesis" (June 8, 2012) Generative Leader for Christian Scholars' Conference panel "Alleviation of Poverty as Reconciliation" (June 7, 2012) Convener of peer review session for Christian Scholars' Conference: "Narrative and Synchronic Reading of the Old Testament" (June 16, 2011) Generative Leader for Christian Scholars' Conference panel "How Far Is Too Far: The Limits of Academic Freedom in a Confessional Institution" (June 17, 2011). Presented a paper at the Stone-Campbell Journal Conference: "The Church as Prophet: From OT Prophets to Jesus to the Church" (April 9, 2011) Generative leader for Christian Scholars' Conference panel "University Education as Spiritual Formation" (June 3, 2010) Convener of peer review session for Christian Scholars' Conference: "Narrative and Synchronic Reading of the Old Testament" (June 4, 2010) Presented a paper at the Christian Scholars' Conference: "David's Fall: Reading 2 Samuel 11-14 in Light of Genesis 2-4" (June 4, 2010) Presented a paper at the Christian Scholars' Conference: "Restoration of the Community of God: The Theology of Ezra-Nehemiah." (June 4, 2010) Generative leader for Christian Scholars' Conference panel "Theological Education as Spiritual Formation" (June 26, 2009). Convener of peer review session for Christian Scholars' Conference: "Narrative and Synchronic Reading of the Old Testament" (June 26, 2009) Presented a paper at the Christian Scholars' Conference: "The Lord's Supper as Sabbath Observance" (June 27, 2008). Responded to papers from theological perspective at Christian Scholars' Conference (June 27, 2008) in section titled Sustainability and Faith in the Public Square. Church lessons and booklets
"Why Bother with the Old Testament" in Power Points for New Life, Adult Bible Quarterly (21 st Century Christian, Fall, 2005). 6 "Names for Christ in the Old Testament" in Power Points for New Life, Adult Bible Quarterly (21 st Century Christian, Fall, 2005). Introduction to the New Testament (privately printed, 1993). This is an introduction I wrote for Christians in Siberia, which focuses on the introductory and thematic issues of each NT book and on the OT background for the NT. The Church of Christ in Barnaul, Siberia had the booklet copied and distributed. MINISTRY POSITIONS: Associate Minister, Natchez Trace Church of Christ, Nashville, TN (Fall 2000 to present) Benevolence Ministry leader, Hermitage Road Church of Christ, Richmond, VA (March 1997-July 2000) Campus Ministry Leader/Intern, Princeton Church of Christ, Princeton, NJ (January 1994-July 1996) Ministry Intern, Central Church of Christ, Nashville, TN (Summer 1994) Relief Missionary, Church of Christ, Barnaul, Russia (Summer 1993) Campus Minister, West Nashville Heights Church of Christ, Nashville, TN (August 1991-May 1993) Campus Minister, Ithaca Church of Christ, Ithaca, NY (August 1988-May 1989) Interim Preacher, Bethlehem Church of Christ, White Co., TN (Summer 1988)