CURRICULUM
VITA Emily
R. Cheney
Assistant
Professor of Religion
The
University of Georgia Department of Religion
Peabody Hall
Athens, Georgia 30602-1625 echeney@uga.edu
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Primary Area: Early Christian Origins Dissertation: Reading Strategies and Gender
Dynamics of Biblical Texts: Selected Texts from the Gospel of Matthew as Case Studies.
(Mary Ann Tolbert, adviser)
Minor Area: Intertestamental Literature; Minor Area Project: The Holy One at the Table: A
Mishnaic Model of God (Peter Haas, adviser)
M.A., Religion, Wake Forest University.
Thesis: "The Instructing Function of Selected Accounts of the Miraculous in the Gospel of
Matthew"
M.Div. (Theological Ethics), Vanderbilt University Divinity School.
B.A. (Anthropology & Sociology), St. Andrews Presbyterian College.
Languages Studied: Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, French, German
Educational Awards and Honors (Selected): Senior Teaching Scholar, Vanderbilt University Divinity School; Theology Grant, Vocation Agency of the Presbyterian Church (USA); Vanderbilt University Tuition Award; Wake Forest University Fellowship; Vanderbilt Divinity School Tuition Award
Research Grants
Research Grant for Biblical Studies, Anonymous Donor, 1997-98, 2004-05.
Foreign Travel Grant, UGA Research Foundation, Inc., 2003, 2004.
President Adams' Venture Fund for International Travel, UGA, 2003, 2004.
Faculty Research Grant, the University of Georgia, 2001.
Academic and Editorial Positions
Research Scholar, 2004 to Now.
Freelance Editor (Abingdon Press, Hendrickson Press, Trinity Press International, John Knox /Westminster Press), 2004 to Now.
Appointment to the Graduate Faculty, the University of Georgia, 2000-04.
Assistant Professor, Religion Department, the University of Georgia, 2000-04.
Affiliate Faculty Member, Institute for Women Studies, the University of Georgia, 2003-04.
Affiliate Faculty Member, Women Studies Program, the University of Georgia, 2000-03.
Instructor, University System of Georgia Independent Study, 2002-03.
University Lecturer, Philosophy and Religion Department, Western Kentucky University,
1996-97, 1999-2000.
Assistant Development Editor, Abingdon Press, Nashville, Tennessee, 1998-2000.
Adjunct Professor, Extended Campus of Martin Methodist College, 1998-2000.
Professional Work (Selected Editorial Projects)
Copyeditor for Science, Faith, and Ethics: Grid or Gridlock? (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, forthcoming).
Proofreader for The New Q (Trinity Press International, forthcoming).
Copyeditor for Ritva H. Williams' Stewards, Prophets, Keepers of the Word: Leadership in the Early Church (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, forthcoming).
Proofreader for Craig Dykstra's Growing in the Life of Faith (2nd ed.; Louisville: John Knox Westminster Press, forthcoming).
Proofreader for A Labyrinth Year: Walking the Seasons of the Church (Morehouse/Trinity Press International, forthcoming).
Solicited to review the manuscript "Understanding Jesus' Message: What His Teachings Mean to us Today," Praeger Publishers, May 2004, to assess its suitability for publication.
Assistant Editor and Greek and Hebrew Editor, The New Interpreter's Bible, vol. 3, 11 (Abingdon 1999, 2000).
Greek and Hebrew Freelance Proofreader for The New Interpreter's Bible, bound: vols. 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 12; CD-ROM: vols. 1 and 8 (1995-98, 2000-01).
Courses Taught at UGA: All courses challenge students to think critically about the subject matter of the courses. Approach includes learning and applying exegetical methods for reading the scriptures and learning the contributions of scholars. The courses have included undergraduates, honor undergraduates, M.A., and Ph.D. students: Reli 4080/6080 New Testament Literature, Reli 4081/6081 Jesus, Reli 4082/6082 Paul: Life and Letters, Reli 4084/ 6084 Gospels, Reli 4106/6106 Women in Early Christian Literature, Freshman Seminar, and Reli 1001/2001H World Religions. For sample syllabi, see the AAR Syllabi Project.
Additional Courses Equipped to Teach Include Introduction to Religion, Introduction to Ethics, Introduction to Theology, Intertestamental Literature (Old Testament Apocrypha/ Deuterocanonical Books, Old Testament Pseudepigrapha), New Testament World, Old Testament Prophets, Pentateuch, Deuteronomic History, Early Christian Church History, Apocalyptic Literature, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Methods of Biblical Exegesis.
For sample syllabi, see the AAR Syllabi Project.
Directed Studies at UGA (Reli 4800 Reading and Research in Religion)
Three students from Reli 4082/6082 Paul: Life and Letters whom I taught Fall 2002 chose to pursue a project in Reli 4800 that allowed them to concentrate on Paul's thought in one or more of his letters in greater depth. One discussed pursuing graduate study in religion.
One student from Reli 4081/6081 Jesus whom I taught Spring 2002 worked on his assignments for Reli 4800 over the summer, completed the work Fall 2002, and discussed pursuing graduate study in religion.
One student from Reli 4106/6106 Women in Early Christian Literature whom I taught Spring 2002 learned Koine Greek Fall 2002.
One student Reli 4082/6082 Paul: Life and Letters whom I taught Fall 2001 completed a research paper Spring 2002 for Reli 4800 and applied for graduate study in our department.
Workshop Teacher (("Interpreting the Bible: Resources from Female Scholars," "Women in the Bible") at LEAD; an educational event sponsored by Middle Tennessee Presbytery for ministers, elders, and lay people; Nashville, TN, 1996, 1998.
Books and Works in Progress
She Can Read: Feminist Reading Strategies for Biblical Narrative (Trinity Press International, 1996).
Reading Strategies and Gender Dynamics of Biblical Texts: Selected Texts from the Gospel of Matthew as Case Studies, Ph.D. Dissertation.
By Whose Authority?
Reading Strategies for Paul's Letters
Publications: Articles
Solicited and contracted to write over 300 entries The New Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible, Abingdon Press, forthcoming.
Contributor of seven entries to Teaching the Bible: Practical Strategies for Classroom Instruction. Ed. Patrick Gray and Mark Roncace (SBL Resources for Biblical Study Series; ed. Susan Ackerman and Ross Wagner; Atlanta: Scholars Press, forthcoming in 2005): "Genesis 1-11 as Myth," "The Gospels as Aural and Socio-Political Documents," "The Four Gospels: Sensing Similarities and Differences," "Distinguishing Jesus' Resurrection from his Parousia in the Synoptic Gospels," Paul's Religious Experience: Conversion or Call?," "Recreating the Corinthian Community," "Paul's Rhetoric in Philemon".
"Gibson's Gory Story," SBL Forum, 2004.
Quoted in "How Would Jesus Vote? Ghandhi? King Arthur?," Flagpole, 4/14/2004.
Contributor to Eerdmans' Dictionary of the Bible (2000), eight entries: Anas, eli eli lama sabachthani, ephphatha, Herodias, manger, Pontius Pilate, swaddling cloths, Zebedee.
"The Mother of the Sons of Zebedee," Journal for the Study of the New Testament 68 (1997) 13-21.
Publications: Articles in Progress
"The Brethren in Matthew," being prepared for submission to Catholic Biblical Quarterly.
"Engaging Students to Read New Testament Texts Critically," being prepared for submission to Teaching Theology and Religion and encouraged by the editor to submit.
"Familial Violence in Matthew 1:1-2:23"
"Matthew's Jesus: An Apocalyptic Emmanuel"
"Evil-speaking in 1 Peter"
Papers Presented at Professional and Learned Societies: International Meetings
Invited to attend and submit a paper at the Oxford Round Table, Lincoln College, Oxford University, Oxford, England, March 28-April 2, 2004, meeting to discuss "Women's Rights and Issues of Gender Equity in Both the Public and Private Sectors."
"Matthew's Community and an Apocalyptic Emmanuel," paper presented in the Gospels Section of the 2003 International meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature held in Cambridge England, July 20-25.
Papers Presented at Professional and Learned Societies: National/Annual Meetings
"Familial Violence in Matthew 1-2," presented in the Matthew Section, 2001 Society of Biblical Literature National/Annual Meeting.
"The Ten Maidens Awaiting the Bridegroom," presented in the Synoptic Gospels Section, 2001 Society of Biblical Literature National/Annual Meeting.
"Reading Female Characters as Exchange Objects: Matt 10:5-15 as a Case Study," presented in the Feminist Theological Hermeneutics of the Bible Group, 1996 Society of Biblical Literature National/Annual Meeting.
"Traveling and Teaching to Reproduce Disciples," presented in the Ascetic Impulse in Religious Life and Culture Group, 1995 Society of Biblical Literature National/Annual Meeting.
"Like Father, Like Son: The Son of David in Matthew 1-2," presented in the Synoptic Gospels Section, 1995 Society of Biblical Literature National/Annual Meeting.
Papers Presented at Professional and Learned Societies: Regional Meetings
"Engaging Students to Read New Testament Texts Critically," Academic Study of Religion and Pedagogy II, 2004 Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Academy of Religion.
" Matthew's Jesus, an Apocalyptic Emmanuel," presented in the New Testament Section, 2003 Southeast Regional Meeting of the Society of Biblical of Literature.
"Reading Female Characters as Exchange Objects: Matt 10:5-15 as a Case Study," presented in the American Biblical Hermeneutics Section, 1995 Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Academy of Religion.
Papers Presented at Universities
"Gender Reversal as a Strategy for Reading Biblical Narrative," Women's Studies Noon Speaker, University of Georgia at Athens, presented on October 24, 2003.
"Evil speaking and Violence in 1 Peter and Matthew," Center for Humanities and Arts, Lunch-in-Theory Series, presented on October 1, 2003.
"Translation of New Testament Texts: Textual and Political Transactions, " presented for Theories and Methods in Religious Study and Pedagogy (Reli 7700), University of Georgia at Athens, September 24, 2003.
"The Canaanite Women in Matt. 15:21-28," presented for Theta Alpha Kappa, Religion Honor Society, the University of Georgia, February 2001.
Androcentric Biblical Narrative: Reading Female Characters as Exchange Objects," Women's Studies Noon Speaker, the University of Georgia at Athens, January 2001.
"Teaching the New Testament: Enculturation, Demystification, and Gender Issues," presented for Theories and Methods in Religious Study and Pedagogy (Reli 6000), University of Georgia at Athens, October 2001.
"The Anointment of Jesus: Matt 26:6-13," Women Studies Program Fall Retreat," University of Georgia, November 2000.
"Female Scholars: Methods and Approaches for Reading the New Testament," presented for Theories and Methods in Religious Study and Pedagogy (RELI 6000), the University of Georgia, October 2000.
"Literary Methods for Reading the New Testament," presented for Theories and Methods in Religious Study and Pedagogy (RELI 6000), the University of Georgia, October 2000.
Sessions Organized and/or Presided at Professional and Learned Societies (Selected)
Presider of "Theological and Philosophical Studies," New Testament Section, 2005 Southeast Regional Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature.
Presider of "Studies in the Gospel of John," New Testament Section, 2004 Southeast Regional Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature.
Presider of "Pauline Studies," New Testament Section, 2003 Southeast Regional Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature.
Presider of "The Twelve, James, and Paul: Exegetical and Biographical Studies," New Testament Section, 2002 Southeast Regional Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature.
Presider of "African-American Women, Womanist Theology, and Black Churches," African American Religions Section, 1998 Southeast Regional Meeting of the Academy of Religion.
Presider and organizer of "Critical Strategies for Reading the Bible," American Biblical Hermeneutics Section and Women and Religion Section, 1996 Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Academy of Religion.
Professional Committees and Societies: Extra-University Professional Committees
Catholic Biblical Association, member, 2002-Now.
Northeast Georgia Presbytery, Clergymember Member, 2000 to Now.
Steering Committee of the Feminist Theological Hermeneutics of the Bible Group, Society of Biblical Literature, Annual/National Meeting, 1996-Now.
Steering Committee of the African American Religions Section, American Academy of Religion, Southeast Region, 1997-98.
Steering Committee of the Women and Religion Section, American Academy of Religion, Southeast Region, 1996-97.
University of Georgia Committees and Organizations
Community of Science, an internet grant funding organization, 2003-2004.
Special Affairs Committee, Religion Department, Chair, 2002-2004.
Service to the Church (Selected)
Pulpit Supply, Northeast Georgia Presbytery; Committee for the Preparation of Ministry, Northeast Georgia Presbytery, 2002 to Now; Stewardship and Communications Committee, Northeast Georgia Presbytery, 2002; Christian Education Committee, Presbytery of Middle Tennessee, 2000; Permanent Judicial Commission, Presbytery of Middle Tennessee, 1993-1997; Pulpit Supply, Presbytery of Middle Tennessee; Stated Supply, La Vergne Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), La Vergne, TN; Pulpit Supply, Concord Presbytery; Interim Pastor, Lyndon Presbyterian Church (UPCUSA), Lyndon, KS and First Presbyterian Church (UPCUSA), Osage City, KS; Pastor, Presbyterian Parish of Southern Oklahoma Churches.
Professional Development (Selected)
Teaching: Workshop on Human Rights Education as a Framework for Teaching Religious Studies, American Academy of Religion, Southeast Region, 2004.
Computer Skills: Access: Level 1, Training and Development Center, University of Georgia, 2004; Three Weeks' Training in the use of Blackboard for Teaching Online Courses, Grand Canyon University, 2005; Teaching of Foundations of Christian Faith, March-June 2005.
Leadership Skills: Interim Ministry, Level 1 (Conflict Management), Calvin Center, Georgia, 2004; Managerial Leadership at UGA Introduction, Training and Development Center, Univ. of Georgia, 2004.
Community: Safe Space Program, Training and Development Center, University of Georgia, 2004; First Aid, American Red Cross, Training and Development Center, University of Georgia, 2004; CPR, American Red Cross, Training and Development Center, University of Georgia, 2004; Certified for First Aid (three years) and CPR (one year), 2004.
References
Carolyn Jones Medine, Department of Religion, Peabody Hall 1625, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602; Office: 706-542-5356; Fax: 706-542-6724; Email: medine@uga.edu
Sandy Dwayne Martin, Department of Religion, Peabody Hall 1625, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602; Office: 706-542-5356; Fax: 706-542-6724; Email: martin@uga.edu
Mary Ann Tolbert, George Atkinson Professor of Biblical Studies, Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709; Office: 510-849-8217; Fax: 510-845-8948; Email: mtolbert@psr.edu
Fernando F. Segovia, Vanderbilt University Divinity School, Nashville, Tennessee 37240 Office 615-331-3102; Fax: 615-343-3992; Email: fernando.f.segovia@vanderbilt.edu
Tina Pippin, Agnes Scott College, 141 East College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030; Office: 404-471-6000; Email: tpippin@agnesscott.edu
Alan Godlas, Department of Religion, Peabody Hall 1625, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602; Office: 706-542-5356; Fax: 705-542-6724; Email: godlas@uga.edu
Glenn Wallis, Department of Religion, Peabody Hall 1625, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602; Office: 706-542-5356; Fax: 705-542-6724; Email: gwallis@uga.edu
