CURRICULUM VITAE Dr. Kenneth Schenck Current Position Dean and Professor of New Testament and Christian Ministry, Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University (2009-present) Education (in reverse order) University of Durham ( 93-96), Ph.D. in Theology. with James D. G. Dunn: The Settings of the Sacrifice: Eschatology and Cosmology in the Epistle to the Hebrews. British Academy Overseas Research Fellowship. Term spent in Tübingen, Germany, with Hermann Lichtenberger. University of Kentucky ( 91-93), M.A. in Classical Languages and Literature. Postgraduate Fellowship. Asbury Theological Seminary ( 87-90), M.Div. Theta Phi honor society. Ichthus New Testament Scholarship. Southern Wesleyan University ( 84-87), B.A. in Religion, with concentrations in Theology, Biblical Literature, and Greek Bible. Alpha Chi honor society. Summa cum laude. Societal Associations and Activities Society of Biblical Literature; Steering committee, Hebrews Group, Society of Biblical Literature, 2005-13 Awards Fulbright Scholar, Fall, 2011, Munich, Germany, researching on the development of New Testament soteriology. Finished a textbook in philosophy used at Indiana Wesleyan University. Fulbright Scholar, Spring 2004, Tübingen, Germany, researching and lecturing on the topic: Three Afterlife Traditions in Second Temple Judaism, finished A Brief Guide to Philo President s Service Award, Indiana Wesleyan University, Fall, 2008 Professor of the Year, Spring 2003 Publications Books, Scholarly Cosmology and Eschatology in Hebrews: The Setting of the Sacrifice (Cambridge: Cambridge University, 2007) A Brief Guide to Philo (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2005). Understanding the Book of Hebrews (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2003).
Books, Scholarly Projects A New Perspective on Hebrews (contract with Fortress Press) Salvation in the Making (publication of research done during my 2011 Fulbright) Four Afterlife Traditions in Second Temple Judaism (publication of research done during a 2004 Fulbright) Books, Textbooks Christian Philosophical Journey (Marion, IN: Triangle, 2014). A Brief Guide to Biblical Interpretation (Marion, IN: Triangle, 2008). Jesus is Lord: An Introduction to the New Testament (Marion, IN: Triangle, 2003). Books, Church Related The Early Church: Reaching the World (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2015). Our Mission (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2015). Our Foundation (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2015). The Wisdom of Jesus (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2014). The Witness of Jesus (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2014). Jesus: Portraits in the Gospels (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2013). Jesus: The Mission (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2013). The Parables of Jesus (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2013). The Passion of Jesus (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2013). Paul: Prisoner of Hope, vol. 3 (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2012). Our Righteousness: Romans 1-8 (Soldier of Peace Bible Study) (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2011) Our Relationships: Romans 9-16 (Soldier of Peace Bible Study) (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2011). Paul: Soldier of Peace (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2011). Our Hope: 1 Thessalonians (Messenger of Grace Bible Study) (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2010). Our Joy: Philippians (Messenger of Grace Bible Study) (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2010). Paul: Messenger of Grace (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2010). Making Sense of God s Word (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2009). God s Plan Fulfilled (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2009). 1 and 2 Corinthians, Wesleyan Biblical Commentary Series (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2006) (popular commentary for the church) Why Wesleyans Favor Women in Ministry (Indianapolis: The Wesleyan Church Department of Education and the Ministry, 2004). Books, Church Related, Forthcoming The Church: Letters to the Body of Christ (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2015). Scholarly Articles, Published 2 Corinthians 4:13 and the πίστις Χριστοῦ Debate, CBQ (2008): 524-37.
Philo and the Epistle to the Hebrews: Ronald Williamson s Study after Thirty Years, Studia Philonica Annual 14 (2002): 112-35. A Celebration of the Enthroned Son: The Catena of Hebrews 1, JBL 120 (2001) 469-485. Keeping His Appointment: Creation and Enthronement in the Epistle to the Hebrews, JSNT 66 (1997) 91-117. Chapters in Edited Books Hebrews as the Re-presentation of a Story: A Narrative Approach to Hebrews, in Reading the Epistle to the Hebrews: A Resource for Students, ed. by E. F. Mason and K. B. McCruden (Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature, 2011), 171-88. The Worship of Jesus among Early Christians: The Evidence of Hebrews, in Jesus and Paul: Global Perspectives in Honor of James D. G. Dunn, ed. by B. J. Oropeza, C. K. Robertson, and Douglas C. Mohrmann (London: T & T Clark International, 2009), 114-24. God Has Spoken: Hebrews Theology of the Scriptures, in The Epistle to the Hebrews and Christian Theology, R. Bauckham, D. R. Driver, T. A. Hart, and N. MacDonald, eds. (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009), 321-36. The Unity and Coherence of Scripture, in Treasure the Word, J. Coleson, ed. (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing Housce, 2009), 63-75. The Spirit Directed Church, The Church That Jesus Builds (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2007) 151-62. The Table of Inspiration Interpreting the Bible, in Passion, Power, and Purpose: Essays on the Art of Contemporary Preaching (Indianapolis: Wesleyan Publishing House, 2006), 95-109. Superman: A Popular Culture Messiah, in The Gospel According to Superheroes: Religion and Popular Culture (New York: Peter Lang, 2005), 33-48. Forthcoming Chapters in Edited Books An Archaeology of Hebrews Heavenly Tabernacle Metaphor, in Hebrews in Contexts (Leiden: Brill, 2015). The Allegory of the Tent in Hebrews 9:6-10: Two Rooms, Two Ages, Two Realms, in Studies in Hebrews (WUNT; Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2015). Book Reviews, Published Review of Stefan Svenden s, Allegory Transformed: The Appropriation of Philonic Hermeneutics in the Letters to the Hebrews (WUNT 269; Tübingen: Mohr/Siebeck, 2009), published in SPhA 23 (2011):188-91. Review of Adam Kamesar, ed., The Cambridge Companion to Philo (Cambridge: Cambridge University, 2009), published in the American Journal of Philology 132.3 (2011): 506-10. Review of Torrey Seland s, Strangers in the Light: Philonic Perspectives on Christian Identity in 1 Peter (Leiden: Brill, 2005), published in SPhA 20 (2008): 230-33. Review of Daniel J. Harrington s What Are They Saying about the Letter to the Hebrews? (New York: Paulist Press, 1989), published in BTB 36 (2006): 137-38.
Review of Wilfried Eisele s, Ein unerschütterliches Reich: Die mittelplatonische Umformung des Parusiegedankens im Hebräerbrief (BZNW 116; Berlin: de Gruyter, 2003), published in CBQ 67 (2005): 140-41. Dictionary Articles, Published Mediator, Mediation, in New Interpreter s Dictionary of the Bible, Me-R (Nashville: Abingdon, 2009). Entries: Gospel, the, Heaven, Humility and Myth, Mythos in The Global Wesleyan Dictionary of Theology, (Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press, 2013). Gospel (Good News), in Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels, Joel Green, ed. 2 nd ed. (Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2013). Church/Religious Periodical Literature What is the Gospel? for Catalyst Online: Contemporary Evangelical Perspectives for United Methodist Seminarians 38.2 (February, 2012). The Loves of John 21, for Illustrated Bible Life, Nazarene Publishing House. The Historical and Sociologica Background of 1 Peter, for Illustrated Bible Life, Nazarene Publishing House Teaching Experience (in reverse order) Full Time: Dean and Professor of New Testament and Christian Ministry ( 09-present), Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana teaching core courses and electives in New Testament. Professor of Religion ( 97-09), Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana teaching primarily Pauline Letters, Hebrews, General Epistles, and Second Temple Literature. Visiting Lecturer (Winter, 97), Sierra Leone Bible College, West Africa taught Introduction to Historical Books, tutored in Pauline Epistles, Greek, and Hebrew. Teaching Fellow in Biblical Languages ( 90-92), Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky taught biblical Greek (beginning and intermediate), Hebrew full time. Adjunct (selective): Affiliate professor of Inductive Bible Studies for Asbury Theological Seminary, online (2002-7) Inductive Bible Studies, Matthew, and Romans Adjunct teaching for the University of Notre Dame, Foundations of Theology (1999, 2001, 2002) Part-time Lecturer for Cranmer Hall, Durham, England ( 93-96) taught biblical Greek (readings in Mark 1-4) and Hebrew, as well as lectures on the Christology of the New Testament. Part-time Professor of Ancient Languages ( 92-93), Asbury College, Wilmore, Kentucky taught biblical Greek and classical Latin. Relevant Positions (selective): Founding Dean of Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University primarily responsible for the establishment of a revolutionary curriculum format and its online distribution
Chair, Seminary Task Force (2008), Indiana Wesleyan University tasked to make a recommendation to the President with regard to the creation of a seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University. Chair, MDiv Task Force (2007), Indiana Wesleyan University tasked to make a recommendation to the President on the offering of an MDiv at the university. Director of Visiting Scholars at Indiana Wesleyan University in conjunction with a grant from the Lilly Foundation for the scholarship of teaching and learning (2005-7) Graduate Director of Religion ( 99-01), Indiana Wesleyan University directing the graduate program in religion for IWU, involving graduate thesis advising, selection of course offerings, and general administration. Online competence: Written and taught online courses for Indiana Wesleyan University and Asbury Theological Seminary. As Dean of Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University, I have served as senior editor and coordinator of large praxis courses that integrate Bible, theology, and church history into the practice of ministry. Extensive knowledge of Blackboard and Learning Studio as a learning platforms Papers (selective) The Removal of the Cosmos: Evaluating a Problematic Interpretation, Christian Scholars Conference, 2011. Acts and the Temple: Potential Insights from Hebrews, Book of Acts Section of the Society of Biblical Literature Can the Bruce/Thrall Interpretation of 2 Corinthians 5:1 10 Account for Romans and Philippians? for the Second Corinthians: Pauline Theology in the Making Seminar. Heaven as the True House of God: Intertextual Soundings in Hebrews, for the Intertextuality and the New Testament Consultation. The Levitical Cultus and the Partitioning of the Ways in Hebrews, presented at the Jewish Christianity Group at SBL, Fall 2007. The Tale of the Shipwreck, presented at the Formation of Luke-Acts Section at SBL, Fall 2006. God Has Spoken: Hebrews Theology of Scripture, presented at the Hebrews and Theology Conference at St. Andrews, July 2006. An Archaeology of Hebrews Tabernacle Metaphor, delivered to the Hebrews Consultation of SBL, Fall, 2005. Hebrews and Hermeneutics: The State of the Question, delivered to the Hebrews Consultation of SBL, Fall, 2005. Leben nach dem Tod, delivered to the evangelisch-methodistische Seminar in Reutligen, Germany (2004) From Enoch to the Scrolls, delivered Winter 2004 to the Kolloquium für Graduierte, Tübingen, Germany From Sirach to the Sadducees, delivered Winter 2004 to the Kolloquium für Graduierte, Tübingen, Germany Jesus and Essene Views of the Afterlife: Common Ground between the Historical Jesus
and Qumran? paper delivered at the International Conference on the Dead Sea Scrolls at the University of St. Andrews, Summer, 2001 Philo and the Epistle to the Hebrews: Ronald Williamson s Study after Thirty Years read at SBL Philo of Alexandria Group, Fall 00 Q and the Merging of Jewish Traditions Concerning the Afterlife read at SBL Q Section, Fall 00 Whoever Loses their Life Will Find It: Resurrection and the Historical Jesus read at SBL Historical Jesus Section, Fall 99 Did Hebrews Know the Book of Wisdom? read at British New Testament Conference, Summer 95 Ministry Experience I am an ordained minister in the Wesleyan Church but have spoken in numerous denominational contexts, including Methodist, Anglican, United Reformed, Disciples of Christ, Baptist, and, of course, Wesleyan. The following is an abbreviated list of some other ministries with which I have been involved: Zephyrhills Wesleyan Church, Zephyrhills, Florida Substitute minister for two summers ( 87 and 90) Fort Lauderdale Wesleyan Church, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Assistant Pastor/Youth Minister (summer 93), involving leading the children, preaching and visitation. Stonewall Wesleyan Church, Lexington, Kentucky Designed and led a recurring study with young adults ( 90-3) College Wesleyan Church, Marion, Indiana Coordinator of Liturgical Service, a more liturgical service option (Fall 2005-Spring 2014) References 1. Professor Emeritus James D. G. Dunn 2. Professor Loren T. Stuckenbruck 65 Maplehurst Road, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Chichester PO19 6RP Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1 England 80539 München 01243 527 857 Deutschland +49 (0) 89 / 2180-5420 loren.stuckenbruck@evtheol.uni-muenchen.de 3. Dr. Joel Green Fuller Theological Seminary Pasedena, CA jbgreen@fuller.edu Personal Information Name: Kenneth Schenck Address: 704 W. Nelson St. Marion, IN 46952 E-mail: ken.schenck@indwes.edu Phone: (765)-438-6584 cell
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