Randy Cloud: Curriculum Vita Personal Information Randall R. Cloud 14077 W. 146 th St, Olathe, KS 66062 Telephone: C (913) 687-8778; W (913) 971-3652 E-Mail: rrcloud@mnu.edu Birth Date: 10/07/55 Married: 11/10/79 Loretta Children: Adam (Danielle) and Shannon Grandchildren: Juliet and Lincoln Education Doctor of Philosophy 2007, of Kansas Foundations (Philosophy/History) of Education; History (Ancient/Medieval) cognate area Master of Divinity 1982, Nazarene Theological Seminary Honors Program with concentration in Biblical Literature and Biblical Languages Biblical Studies Academic Award Magna Cum Laude Master of Arts 1979, Point Loma College (now Point Loma Nazarene ) Theology Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts 1977, Point Loma College (now Point Loma Nazarene ) Christian Education Youth Ministries Certificate 1977, Point Loma College (now Point Loma Nazarene ) Thesis/Dissertation Titles Aristotle s Journey to Europe: A Historical Examination of the Role Played by the Islamic Empire in the Transmission of Western Philosophy of Education Sources to Europe from the Fall of Rome to the Medieval Period Professional Experience 2013-Present Chair, Department of Bible, Theology, and Mission, MidAmerica Nazarene 2012-2013 Dean, School of Christian Ministry and Formation, MidAmerica Nazarene 2009-2011 Chair, Department of Bible, Theology, and Mission, MidAmerica Nazarene 2005-2009 Professor of Religion and Philosophy, MidAmerica Nazarene
2005-2007 Associate Professor of Religion and Philosophy. MidAmerica Nazarene 2002-2005 Assistant Professor of Religion and Philosophy, MidAmerica Nazarene 2002-2003 Editorial Consultant; Director: Center for Lay Ministries 2001-2003 Adjunct Professor, Biblical Literature/IAE/MAPP, MidAmerica Nazarene 1998-2002 Director of Curriculum, Nazarene Headquarters 2000-2001 Exhibit Coordinator, 25th General Assembly, Church of the Nazarene 1998 Adjunct Professor, Christian Education, MidAmerica Nazarene 1995-1998 Director of Adult Ministries, Executive Editor Adult Curriculum, Nazarene Headquarters 1993-1994 Project Thesis Advisor, MHR (Adult Education) Program, MidAmerica Nazarene 1990-1995 Director of Adult Ministries, Nazarene Headquarters 1986-1990 Youth Executive Editor, Nazarene Headquarters 1983-1986 Junior High Curriculum Editor, Nazarene Headquarters 1982-1983 Editorial Assistant, Nazarene Headquarters 1982-1983 Adjunct Professor, New Testament Greek, Nazarene Theological Seminary 1981-1982 Student Assistant, Old Testament, Nazarene Theological Seminary 1979-1981 Greek and Hebrew Tutor, Point Loma College/Nazarene Theological Seminary 1979-1980 Student Assistant, New Testament, Point Loma College Courses Taught Undergraduate: Arabic: Culture and Language Church History I and II Greek I, II and III Introduction to Philosophy Lay Ministry Nazarene Heritage New Testament Literature New Testament Exegesis: Acts General Epistles New Testament Literature Pauline Epistles Synoptic Gospels Old Testament Literature Philosophy of Education Adult Education: World Religions Intermediate Algebra 19 th Century American History Biblical Foundations
Publications Why Johnny Can t Read the Bible, Herald of Holiness, March 84, Nazarene How to Start New Adult SS Classes, Resource Magazine, Nazarene Publishing Curriculum Planning, Resource Magazine, Nazarene Bible Basics, Resource Magazine, Nazarene The Teacher as Catalyst, Resource Magazine, Nazarene Potluck Sunday School, Resource Magazine, Nazarene Teaching Methodologies 1-9, Adult Bible Fellowship, March, April, May 03, Nazarene Teaching Methodologies 1-14, Adult Bible Fellowship, June, July, August 03, Nazarene Teaching Methodologies 3, Adult Bible Fellowship, June, July, August May 04, Nazarene Teaching Methodologies 9-13, Adult Bible Fellowship, March, April, May 06, Nazarene Teaching Metholodologies 1-5, Adult Bible Fellowship, September, October, November 08 Islam, Mormonism, Why Won t They Listen? Dialog Series, Nazarene Vineyards, Illustrated Bible Life MAM 87, Nazarene Jerusalem in Christian Worship, Illustrated Bible Life MAM 05, Nazarene Commentary on Amos, Illustrated Bible Life, SON 89, Nazarene Publishing The First Missionary Church, Illustrated Bible Life MAM 05, Nazarene Missionary Partnerships, Illustrated Bible Life MAM 05, Nazarene Publishing What Page is the Book of Nahum On, Please? Illustrated Bible Life JJA 05, Nazarene What Happens When We Die? Illustrated Bible Life SON 05, Nazarene An Arminian Understanding of Salvation, Illustrated Bible Life SON 05, Nazarene Cup Imagery in the Old Testament, Illustrated Bible Life MAM 06, Nazarene Strange Images in the Old Testament, Illustrated Bible Life JJA 06, Nazarene Why are there so many Denominations? Why do Churches Worship in Different Ways? What does it meant to be a Nazarene? New Life Primer, 90 Lesson Summaries: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of John. 4 Youth Teacher MAM 2005 Nazarene Course of Study Modules: The Manual of the Church of the Nazarene, Evangelism
On-line New Start study module: Why Planting New Churches is Imperative Removing the Shadows from Hebrews Illustrated Bible Life SON 14, Nazarene Major Projects: 2012 Technical Editor: New Beacon Bible Commentary: Revelation 2010 Building Bridges Web site creator and developer: Understanding Islam/Islam Task Force, Global Ministries Center 2008 Nazarene Theological Seminary/MidAmerica Nazarene Internship Program Pilot Study 2006 Nazarene /MidAmerica Nazarene Curriculum Writers Partnership Founder 1995 Beacon Bible Maps and Charts Packet (Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City) 1990 Family Tree of Worldwide Religions (Nazarene ) 1983 The Birth of a Church: A Nazarene Youth Heritage Packet (Nazarene ) 1982 Critical Methodologies in Old Testament Studies: A Methodological Guide to Form, Traditio-Historical, and Canonical Criticism (Unpublished) Presentations Over 500 published resource articles, curriculum lessons, editorials, resource reviews, inspirational features. Over 500 workshops and seminars presented on educational training topics. Primary consultant on creation of the Young Adult Curriculum (1990, Nazarene ) and the redesign of the Adult Curriculum product line (1994-1995, Nazarene. Consultant on non-english North American Sunday School Internet Curriculum (1998-1999, Nazarene ). Organizations Association of Nazarene Sociologists of Religion (ANSR) North American Professors of Christian Education (NAPCE) Philosophy of Education Society (PES) Wesleyan Theological Society (WTS) History of Education Society (HES) Nazarene Christian Education Association (NCEA) Service and Extracurricular Activities Tour Leader to Middle East, Greece, and Europe since 1990 2000-Present Adult Bible Study Leader, Living Hope Church of the Nazarene 1994-1998 Adult Teacher Coordinator, College (Olathe) Church of the Nazarene 1985-1990 Adult Ministries Director, Overland Park Church of the Nazarene 1983-1990 Youth in Mission/Student Summer Intern Coordinator, Nazarene Headquarters 1983-1985 Christian Life Director, Overland Park Church of the Nazarene
Skills (Include language skills) Writing/Editing Desktop Publishing Web Development/On-Line Training Marketing Strategist European/ Middle East Tour Host Multimedia Production Conference Planner Budget Administration Languages studied: Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, German, Arabic Hobbies and other areas of interest Archeology Medieval History