J.R. Dodson, Ph.D.
2727 Synott Road #705
Houston, TX 77082
jrrdodson@mac.com
713.569.2588
Profile _______________________________________________
Enjoys leading students to learn in the classroom while inspiring them to study outside of it. Has over three years experience teaching Old and New Testament courses. Also loves to research and write.
Education ___________________________________________________
Ph.D. -New Testament/Second Temple Judaism, University of Aberdeen,
Scotland,
Dissertation: The ‘Powers' of Personification: Rhetorical Purpose in the Book of Wisdom and the Letter to the Romans.
Guest Researcher-University of Tübingen, Germany, August 2006-
July 2007.
Research Topic: Wisdom in Creation and the Creation of Wisdom
M.DIV.-Biblical Languages, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary,
Fort Worth, TX, 2003
B.A. - Biblical Studies-Languages; Minor in Psychology,
Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, AR, Cum Laude, 1997
Teaching Experience ________________________________________________
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Ouachita Baptist University. Begins
September 1, 2008.
Lecturer, Houston Baptist University, 2007- Current. Taught Introduction to
Greek as well as advanced Greek syntax and reading courses on Galatians and 4 Maccabees; the Sermon on the Mount and the Didache; 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Also taught Old Testament survey, Life and Letters of Paul.
Tutor, Aberdeen University, 2005-2006. Taught an Intermediate Greek course on
1 John and assisted Francis Watson in teaching Paul's Epistles to the Corinthians.
Lecturer, Houston Baptist University, 2002-2004. Taught courses
on Pauline epistles, the Fourth Gospel, Greek syntax and the survey of the Old Testament.
Lecturer, College of Biblical Studies, Houston, TX, 2002. Taught
courses on spiritual formation.
Old Testament Graduate Assistant, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary,
2001.
Greek and Hebrew Tutor for Students of Houston Baptist University and
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000-2004.
Biblical Studies Teacher and Curriculum Developer, Westside Christian
High School, El Dorado, AR, 1997-1999. Instructed high school students in the Gospels, Old Testament, Philosophy of Religion, History and Speech.
Served on a cadre of students chosen to pilot Biblical Greek
Exegesis (Zondervan, 1998) by George Guthrie and J. Scott Duvall
Publications and Papers___________________________________________
Review of Pauline Persuasion, by Kieran J. O'Mahony, European Journal of Theology, (forthcoming 2008).
Editor of Philippians in The Voice: A New Translation for the Emerging Church. Thomas Nelson (forthcoming 2008).
Review of The Personification of Wisdom, by Alice Sinnott, European Journal of Theology 16:2 (2007), 141.
Sophia and Company: Lady Wisdom in light of other personifications in the Book of Wisdom. Society of Biblical Literature. San Diego, CA. November 19, 2007.
The Kings and I: The Personifications of Evil in Wisdom and Romans. The University of Tübingen, Germany. February, 12, 2007.
Locked-Out Lovers: Wisdom of Solomon 1.16 in light of the Paraclausithyron Motif. Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha, Vol 17. 2007, pp. 21-35.
The Paradox of Evil in the Wisdom of Solomon and Romans. ETS. Washington D.C. November 15, 2006.
Review of The Birth of Satan, by T.J. Wray and Gregory Mobley, European Journal of Theology 16:1 (2007), 68.
An Interpretative Strategy for Personification. British New Testament Conference. Sheffield, UK. September, 2006.
Review of Romans, by Lee Keck, European Journal of Theology, 15 (2006), 160.
The Personification of Creation. Scottish New Testament Conference. Edinburgh, UK. March 2006.
Review of Reading First Corinthians in the 21st Century by Cornelia Cyss Crocker, Themelios 31 (January 2006), 84-85.
Wisdom and Romans: A Heuristic Comparison. Aberdeen New Testament Conference. The University of Aberdeen. (Fall 2005).
Review of Rabbi Paul: An Intellectual Biography by Bruce Chilton, Themelios 30 (Summer, 2005).
Adam in EGW: Beyond the Debate. The University of Aberdeen (Spring 2005).
Research Interests ____________________________________________
Second Temple Judaism and Greco-Roman literature: the New Testament and Pauline Studies, Wisdom literature, Philo, the Apocrypha, Seneca, Epictetus, Rhetoric.
Honors and Awards ___________________________________________
Panacea Society Scholarship Grant
Cambridge Scholar Network Scholarship
Dr. R. J. Colley Bursary: University of Aberdeen, 2004-2006
Dean's List, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Outstanding Bible Student Award, Ouachita Baptist University, 1995-96
Professional Association________________________________________
Society of Biblical Literature
British New Testament Society
Evangelical Theological Society
Ministry Experience ___________________________________________
Pastor of Spiritual Formation, Grand Parkway Baptist Church, Houston TX (Sept. 2007- Current).
Itinerate Preacher and Teacher, Transform Ministries, Houston TX (2004-Current).
Preaching Pastor, Bridge of Don Baptist Church, Aberdeen Scotland (2004-2005). Also worked with the youth ministry.
Associate Pastor, Wilcrest Baptist Church, Houston, TX (2001-2004).
Youth Pastor, Fairfield Baptist Church, Houston, TX (1999-2001).
Youth Communicator, Chosen Ministries, Eldorado AR (1996-2004).
Youth Pastor, First Baptist Church, Star City, AR (1994-1996).
Personal Information ____________________________________
Date of Birth: 13 March 1975
Marital Status: Married to Sadie Lynn Hines (1995)
B.A. Christian Counseling/Psychology
Ouachita Baptist University
M.S. Psychology
University of Louisiana-Monroe
Children: Mattie Elizabeth (18-01-99)
Kinnon Scott (03-0 4-00)
Aidan Paul (26-12-02)
Iain Roman Richard (18-10-05)
References ___________________________________________________
Dr. Simon Gathercole
University of Cambridge
West Road, Cambridge CB3 9BS
Tel.: +44 1223 763008 / Fax: +44 1223 763003
Email: sjg1007@cam.ac.uk
Professor Francis Watson
University of Durham
Abbey House Palace Green
Durham DH1 3RS
Tel.: +44 191 334 3940
francis.watson@durham.ac.uk
Professor Dr. Herman Lichtenberger
University of Tübingen
Institut für Antikes Judentum und Hellenistiche Religionsgeschichte
Liebermeisterstr. 12
72076 Tübingen DE
Tel: 07071 29-72590
Fax: 07071 29-5283
hermann.lichtenberger@uni-tuebingen.de
Dr. David B. Capes
Houston Baptist University
7502 Fondren Road
Houston, TX 77074
Tel: 281-649-3135
Fax: 281-649-3012
dcapes@hbu.edu
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