Karl W. Lampley, M.Div., Ph.D. 8029 Coach Drive Oakland, CA 94605 Ph: 510.289.3446 Email: kwlampley@aol.com EDUCATION: Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, June, 2012 Doctoral studies in constructive Theology with emphasis in black theology, other US and global liberation theologies, and theologies of revolution Qualifying exams in Reformation Theology (1277-1600), Modern Theology (1600-1950), Liberation Theology, and Sociology of Religion (African American religion and the black church) 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: Dwight N. Hopkins, Professor of Theology and Director of MA Studies 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 (Feminist, Process, Methodist, and Historical 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, 1993-1994 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 1
Undergraduate Honors Thesis: Welfare Dependency: Race and the Cycle of Poverty, a study of the racial dynamics associated with single mothers labor market participation and dependency on welfare assistance 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, 2011-2012 Fund for Theological Education (FTE) Dissertation Fellow, 2011-2012 Trustee Fellowship, University of Chicago Divinity School, 2006-2012 Fund for Theological Education (FTE) Doctoral Fellow, 2006-2008 Church of the Good Shepherd Preaching Award (Claremont School of Theology), 2006 United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Scholarship, 2005-2006 Richard Cain Presidential Scholarship, 2003-2006 Eliot House Drama Award, 1993 Pforzheimer Foundation Scholar, 1991-1993 Harvard College Scholarship, 1989-1993 Bishop O Dowd Drama Award, 1989 National Achievement Scholar, 1989 California Scholarship Federation Life Member, 1989 Presidential Academic Fitness Award, 1989 TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Adjunct Faculty in Theology Dominican University, River Forest, IL Spring, 2014 Teaching undergraduate course African American Religious Experience and Theology in department of theology and pastoral ministry Adjunct Faculty in Religious Studies Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA Fall, 2013 Teaching undergraduate course The Christian Tradition in department of religious studies 2
FTE Teaching and Learning Workshop Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion, Crawfordsville, IN March, 2012 Teaching Assistant, Theology and Culture (Dr. Dwight N. Hopkins) Winter, 2012 Program Coordinator Occidental College, Office of Religious and Spiritual Life 2004-2006 Taught religious diversity training and two Bible study series to undergraduates PUBLICATIONS: A Theological Account of Nat Turner: Christianity, Violence, and Theology. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2013. 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 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 liberation theology, womanist theology, and other African American theologies and perspectives African American religion and theology Biblical theology Violence, nonviolence, and peace Pneumatology and conceptions of God 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 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Research Assistant, (Dr. Dwight N. Hopkins) 3
November 2008-June 2012 Editing, interviewing, research, writing, publication assistance, and teaching assistant Coordinator, Race and Religion Workshop June 2008-June 2009 Workshop facilitation, 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 training, organized interfaith dialogue, coordinated Sudan awareness event, 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, Hercules, CA April 2002-December 2002 Processed and evaluated requests for job retention services, transportation, and housing assistance grants. Informed clients of available services and made appropriate referrals Social Worker/Integrated Caseworker, CalWORKS Siskiyou County, Yreka, CA March 2000-March 2002 Assisted clients in Workforce Development Center Worked with at-risk sanctioned human service clients to resolve participation, employment, education, training, medical, behavioral, family, and truancy barriers. Home visits, assessment, and referral to county and community agencies. SSI advocacy and special projects as assigned Collaborated with local schools, government 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 4
Lab Technician, Quality Assurance Danone 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 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, New Haven, CT 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 5
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Teaching and Mentoring Public Speaking and Preaching Writing, Communication, and Correspondence Research, Data Compilation, and Analysis Social Work and Ministry Employment/Vocational/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 African American Religion REFERENCES: The following persons have written letters of recommendation on my behalf: Dr. Dwight N. Hopkins, Professor of Theology and Director of MA Studies in the Divinity School (Advisor) dhopkins@uchicago.edu 773.834.0006 Dr. Omar M. McRoberts, Associate Professor of Sociology (Dissertation Committee) omcrober@uchicago.edu 773-834-8970 Dr. Kevin Hector, Assistant Professor of Theology and of the Philosophy of Religions (Dissertation Committee) khector@uchicago.edu 773-702-8200 Dr. Philip Clayton, Professor of Theology pclayton@cst.edu 909.447.2521 6
Dr. Ellen Ott Marshall, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Conflict Transformation Candler School of Theology, Atlanta, GA ellen.marshall@emory.edu 404.727.1214 Dr. Marvin Sweeney, Professor of Hebrew Bible msweeney@cst.edu 909.447.2571 7