Education

Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union, Systematic and Philosophical Theology, 2011
 Dissertation Honor: Pass with Distinction

M.Div., Pepperdine University, 2000

M.S. Lubbock Christian University, Bible and Ministry, 1998

B.A. Lubbock Christian University, Liberal Arts, 1996, Cum Laude

B.S. Lubbock Christian University, Bible and Ministry, 1995, Summa Cum Laude, Valedictorian

Raymond Carr

Theologian

 

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

2022-2023        |    VISITING SCHOLAR/VISITING PROFESSOR, HARVARD DIVINITY SCHOOL

2022                 |     VISITING PROFESSOR, PHILLIPS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY  

2021-present   |     RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, HARVARD UNIVERSITY 

 Moses Mesoamerican Archive and Research Project             

2012-2019        |     Assistant Professor of Theology and Ethics, Pepperdine University

Visiting Faculty, Heidelberg, Germany (Summer 2017), International Programs

Visiting Faculty, Heidelberg, Germany (Summer 2016), International Programs

Visiting Faculty, Lausanne, Switzerland (Summer 2014), International Programs

Visiting Faculty, Shanghai, China (Summer 2012), International Programs

Posse Foundation Faculty Mentor: Los Angeles-1, Seaver College, 2014-2018

Course Offerings

Religion 101     Old Testament in Context Religion 101 History and Religion of Ancient Israel

Religion 301     Christianity and Culture: Theology Born of Struggle Religion 301 Christianity and Culture: Theologies Born of Struggle

Religion 492     500 Years of Reformation: M. Luther and the Road to Freedom

Religion 592     500 Years of Reformation: M. Luther and the Road to Freedom

Religion 599     Directed Studies:

Religion 599     Theology of William Stringfellow: Graduate Reading Class Womanist Christology and James Cone: Graduate Reading Class

Religion 591     Readings in Theology Born of Struggle: Undergrad Reading Class Christianity and Islam in Dialogue: Undergrad Reading Class

 

2007 - 2012     |     Visiting Lecturer of Religion, Seaver College, Pepperdine University

 

2005     |     Graduate Assistance, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley

The Theology of Karl Barth, Graduate Assistant, Dr. Paul Chung

2001-2006     |     Adjunct Faculty, Seaver College, Pepperdine University

Course Offerings

Religion 101 History and Religion of Ancient Israel

Religion 301 Religion and Culture: Theology Born of Struggle

 

ACADEMIC AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Faculty Development Award, Faculty Pilgrimage to Rome, Italy

Center for Faith and Learning, Pepperdine University

2018

Instructor and Curriculum Developer

“Engage, Youth Theological Initiative,”

Lilly Endowment Grant $475,000

Multicultural Summer Seminar, Lipscomb University, 2017

Dean’s Research

Grant

2015

Howard A. White

Award for Teaching Excellence, Non-tenured Faculty

Office of the Provost,

 Pepperdine University

2013

Endowed Seaver Fellow, Pre-tenured Appointment

Office of the Dean, Seaver College, Pepperdine University

2013

Dissertation Honor: Pass with distinction

Graduate Theological Union

2011

George H. Mayr Foundation, Scholarship

Graduate Theological Union

2005

Recipient, Recruitment Conference 2000, sponsored by SBL, AAR, ATS and the Fund for theological education

Berkeley, California,

September 22-24, 2000

Who’s Who Among America’s Colleges and Universities

2000

J. P. Sanders Ministerial Scholarship II

Pepperdine University,

Graduate Studies

2000

J. P. Sanders Institutional Scholarship Fund

Pepperdine University,

Graduate Studies

2000

Recipient of Educational Charitable Trust scholarship

Texas Tech University

1996

Summa Cum Laude, President’s Award, Valedictorian

Bachelors of Science in

Bible and Ministry

1995

Airman of

the Year 1990

United States Air Force 1987-1991  Avon Park Air Force Range

Memberships

2018 – Present Society for the Study of Black Religion (SSBR)

2015 – Present Society for the Study of Religion and the Art/s

2013 – Present International Thomas Merton Society

2010 – Present Karl Barth Society of North America

2001 – Present American Academy of Religion

PUBLICATIONS

 

  •  Theology in the Mode of Monk: Epistrophy, Volume 1, An Aesthetics of Barth and Cone on Revelation and Freedom. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, [March 2024 release]
  •  Theology in the Mode of Monk: Round Midnight, Volume 2, An Aesthetics of Barth and Cone on Revelation and Freedom. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, [March 2024 release]
  •  Theology in the Mode of Monk: Misterioso, Volume 3, An Aesthetics of Barth and Cone on Revelation and Freedom. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, [March 2024 release]
  • CRƎDO: In Monk Mode.Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, [under contract/in progress].
  • Signifyin(g) Monk: Karl Barth and the Ellipsis of the Imagination of Matter. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, [under contract/in progress].

 

 

Book Chapters

  • “James H. Cone 1938-2018,” T &T Clark Handbook to Modern Theology, eds. Philip Ziegler and David Nelson (London: T &T Clark), [2024].
  • “A More Certain Sound: King’s Prophet Harmony of the Sacred and the Secular,” in Prophet with a Pencil: The Continuing Significance of the Letter from Birmingham Jail, ed. Arthur Sutherland. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, [2024].  
  • “Imagination Lost: The Dancing Monk and the Aesthetic Dimensions of Theologia Naturalis” in Religion Is Art Is Religion, eds. Randall Cummings and Jennifer Reid (Eugene, OR: Pickwick Pub.) [2024].  
  • “The Dancing Monk and the Rhythm of Divine Life: Faith, Soul, and All That Jazz,” Harvard Divinity Bulletin, Autumn/Winter, (2023): 43-51. 
  • “Thelonious Monk—Icon of the Eschaton: Karl Barth, James Cone, and the “Impossible Possibility” of a Theology of Freedom,” Karl Barth and the Future of Liberation Theology, eds. Paul Jones and Kaitlyn Dugan, (London: T & T Clark, 2023), 177-193. 
  • "Can Work Be Redeemed through Play? (Or Why is Playing not an Option?)" In Blessed Are Those Who Ask The Questions, ed. Jaye Smith and Erin D. Renslow (Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, IAP, 2021), 25-40.  
  • "Fired in the Crucible of Oppression: Toward a Theology of Spiritual Freedom" in With This Root About My Person: Charles H. Long and New Directions in the Study of Religion, eds. David Carrasco and Jennifer Reid (Albuquerque, NM: The University of New Mexico Press, 2021), 119-131.  
  •  “Beyond the Evangelical Mosaic,” a Section Critical Response, in Reviving the Ancient Faith, Updated and Expanded Edition by Richard T. Hughes (Abilene, TX: Abilene Christian University Press, 2019), 153-158.
  • "A Theological Response to 'The Living God and the Contest with Idols,'" Critical Response, in Leonard Allen, The Cruciform Church: Becoming a Cross-Shaped People in a Secular World (Abilene, TX: Abilene Christian University Press, 2016), 125-128.  

 

 

Peer Reviewed Articles

  • “Wade in the Water Children: Charles H. Long, Karl Barth, and the (Re)imagination of Matter,” American Religion 2 no. 2 (Spring 2021): 61-86. 
  • “Merton and Barth in Dialogue on Faith and Understanding: A Hermeneutics of Freedom and Ambiguity.” The Merton Annual: Studies in Culture, Spirituality, and Social Concerns, 26 (2013): 181-194. 

 

Critical Book Reviews

  • Karl Barth and Liberation Theology, by Kaitlyn Dugan and Paul Dafydd Jones, eds., Journal of Religion, [in progress]. 
  • Review Article: Slavery’s Long Shadow, Stone-Campbell Journal 2 no. 1 (Spring 2021): 55-77. 
  • Hopes Sings So Beautifully, by Christopher Pramuk. The Merton Annual: Studies in Culture, Spirituality and Social Concerns. 27: 248-253. 

 

 

 

Other Scholarly Contributions

  • “Exploring the (Re)Imagination of Matter,” Harvard Divinity School, Carr, Raymond and Joi, Exploring the ‘(Re)Imagination of Matter’ and Charles H. Long | Harvard Divinity School (HDS), 2023.  
  • Carr, R. 2018. "Foreword," 'The Living God and Playful Encounter' in The First Christians' Genotype for Multicultural Living (New Testament Micro-Ethics—On Trusting Freedom) by Raymond Anderson (Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock), 2018. Pgs. ix-xii.
  • “Black History is American History,” Pepperdine University: News and Events. 2009.
  • “Being Confronted by the Presence of God: Marveling in God’s Holiness and Transcendence.” Leaven Journal 14:3 (2006): 139-144.

 

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

  • 2022-Present | President-Elect, Society for the Study of Black Religion (SSBR)
  • 2019-2022 | At Large Member, Executive Board, Society for the Study of Black Religion (SSBR)
  • 2018-Present | Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Dialectical Theology Series, Rowman and Littlefield.
  • 2018 | Manuscript Review, Wipf & Stock Publishers.
  • 2018 | Manuscript Reviewer, International Journal of Systematic Theology.
  • 2018-Present | Member, Spiritual Advisory Board, Dikaiosune, a faith-based intergeneration organization.
  • 2017-Present | Instructor and Curriculum Co-Developer, “Engage, Youth Theological Initiative,” Lilly Endowment Grant, Multicultural Summer Seminar, Lipscomb University.
  • 204-Present |  Member, Advisory Board, Syndicate, an online journal and symposium, Syndicate Theology.
  • 2014-2017 | Member, Thomas Merton Steering Group, Thomas Merton Society
  • 2014-2015 | Member, Advisory Board, Scholarship for Church of Christ Students, Union Theological Seminary.

 

National Conferences Service

  • Convener, Presider, “The (Re)Imagination of Matter: Introducing the Codex Charles H. Long Papers Project, Harvard Divinity School, Cambridge, MA, April 14, 2023. 
  • Convener, Presenter, “Entering the Movement of James Weldon Johnson’s God’s Trombones,” Administrators Workshop, Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN. October 2022.  
  • Presiding Officer, Panel Moderator, Presenter. “Hearing Sonny’s Blues,” featuring Dr. James H. Cone (Respondent), Christian Scholars’ Conference (CSC), Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN. June 2017.
  • Presiding Officer, Co-Moderator and Respondent. Explorations in Ecclesiology and Race, American Academy of Religion Western Conference, University of the West, Rosemead, CA., March 2017.
  • Presiding Officer and Panel Moderator. “Critical Conversations on the Cross and the Lynching Tree,” featuring Dr. James H. Cone (Respondent) and Panelists: Dr. James A. Noel, Dr. Richard T. Hughes, Dr. Angela Sims, and Dr. Dwight Hopkins. American Academy of Religion Conference (AAR), Chicago, IL. November 2012.

 

Professional Keynote/Plenary

  • Keynote. “Theology in the Mode of Monk,” Black Religion and Theology Unit at AARWR, [UNLV, March 2024]. 
  • Keynote. “Thelonious and the Monk: The Musicality of Thomas Merton and It’s Meaning for our Moment.” 18th Annual Thomas Merton Black History Month Lecture, Bellarmine University, [February, 2024]. 
  • Keynote. “Where Do We Go From Here: Community Beyond Chaos,” Stanford University Multifaith Service, Stanford University Memorial Chapel, February 2023. 
  • Malherbe Plenary: A Debate. “Biblical Studies: Asset or Liability for People of Faith?” Christian Scholars Conference (CSC), Lipscomb University, June 2021.  
  • Plenary Address. “Thriving to Survive in a PhD Program and Beyond.” 2020 Chicago Theological Seminary, PhD Conference, Chicago, February 2020.
  • Keynote. (June 2018). “Thelonious Monk—Icon of the Eschaton: Karl Barth, James Cone and the ‘Impossible Possibility’ of a Theology of Freedom,” Annual Karl Barth Conference, Princeton Theological Seminary, June 2018
  • Symposium Keynote. “Round Midnight: Where We Go From Here: From Community to Chaos!” Dikaiosune Symposium, Los Angeles, November 2018.
  • Keynote. “Thelonious Monk—Icon of the Eschaton: The Pneumatological Impulse in the Theologies of Karl Barth and James Cone” Religious Studies Research Forum, Queens University, Belfast Ireland, May 2017.
  • Keynote. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, and American Exceptionalism,” Chapel, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, January 2016.
  • Keynote. “Lost in Knowledge of Christ,” Abilene Christian University Summit Lectures, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, September 2015.
  • Keynote. “Finding time for Play,” Student Affairs Division Retreat, Student Affairs, Pepperdine University, Calabasas, May 2015.
  • Keynote Lecturer. “The Unapologetic Jesus of History: Beyond Apologetics and Pluralism. Minister’s Institute Conference (MIC), Ft. Lauderdale, January 2015.
  • Keynote. “Lift Every Voice,” Multicultural Theatre Project, Pepperdine University, Elkins Auditorium, Malibu, March 2014.
  • Keynote. “What Biblical Spirituality Says to the Athlete,” Athletes Convocation Series, Pepperdine Athletics, Pepperdine University, Malibu, March 2014.
  • Keynote. “Biblical Spirituality as a Way to Locally Engaged Global Citizenship,” The Sophomore Experience, San Francisco Educational Field, Student Affairs, Pepperdine University, San Francisco, January 2014
  • Keynote. “Unapologetically Inclusive,” Convocation Series, Student Affairs, Firestone Fieldhouse, Pepperdine University, Malibu, October 2013.
  • Keynote. “Historia Magistra Vitae Est,” Kinsey Collection Opening, Pepperdine Libraries, Pepperdine University, Malibu, September 2013.
  • Keynote. “What’s Going On in Society Today?” USC Black Staff and Faculty Caucus 32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, January 2013.
  • Series Keynote. “Throwing Off the Bowlines,” International Programs, Stauffer Chapel, Pepperdine University, Malibu, February 2013.
  • Keynote. “Locally Engaged Global Leadership,” The Sophomore Experience, San Francisco Educational Field, Student Affairs, Pepperdine University, San Francisco, February 2013.
  • Keynote Address. Graduating Senior Celebration, Black Student Association (BSA), Student Affairs, Pepperdine University, April 2012.
  • Invocation. Seaver College Graduation Banquet, Pepperdine University, Malibu, April 2012.
  • Keynote. “Where Do We Go From Here,” The Africana Students of Psychology and Education Association (ASPEA), Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, February 2012.
  • Keynote Address. “The Gift of Diversity,” Loqui: A Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion, Multicultural Graduation Celebration, Student Affairs, Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, Malibu, April 2011.
  • Keynote Address. “The Abundant Life,” Baccalaureate Ceremony, Seaver College, Pepperdine University, Malibu, April 2011.
  • Keynote. “Finding Freedom,” Convocation Series, Student Affairs, Firestone Fieldhouse, Pepperdine University, Malibu, April 2010.
  • Keynote Address. “The Gift of Honor: Being Honored and Being Honorable,” Student Athlete Academic Honor’s Luncheon, Pepperdine Athletics, Graziadio Executive Center, Pepperdine University, Malibu, April 2010.
  • Keynote. “The God of Heaven,” 3rd Annual Norman D. Hill Foundation Lectures, Minister’s Retreat, Atlanta, January 2006.
  • Keynote Address. “I’ll Never Forget,” Black Baccalaureate, Student Affairs, Pepperdine University, Malibu, April 2001.

 

Professional CONFERENCE PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS

  • “Strange Fruit: Karl Barth, Black Religion and the Ellipsis of the Imagination of Matter,” Karl Barth Conference, Princeton Theological Seminary, June 2023. 
  • “Uncommon Faithfulness: Papers in Celebration of Dwain Evans,” Christian Scholars Conference, Lipscomb University, June 2023. 
  • “Rhythm-a-Ning: Thelonious Monk, David Carrasco, and the Sacred City,” The Carrascofest, Tulane University, March 2023. 
  • “Signifying Monk: Karl Barth, James Cone, and the (Re)imagination of Black Theology,” Karl Barth and James Cone: Theology in Context Symposium, Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge, December 2022.  
  • “Troublesome Grace and the Grace of Troublesome Questions,” Christian Scholars Conference (CSC, Lipscomb University, Nashville, June 2022. 
  • “The Powers That Be: Franklin Florence and the Political Dimensions of Christian Faith,” Christian Scholars Conference (CSC), Lipscomb University, Nashville, June 2021. 
  • “Significations: Upside Down, Inside Out, and Round and Round,” Christian Scholars Conference (CSC), Lipscomb University, Nashville, June 2021.
  • “Beyond Dialectics: Attending to the Surplus Between the Borders and Boundaries,” American Academy of Religion Conference (AAR), San Diego, November 2019.
  • “Biography as Theology,” Society for the Study of Black Religion (SSBR), Richmond, April 4, 2019.
  • "The Hedgehog and the Fox: The Spirit of Freedom in the Theologies of Karl Bath and Thomas Merton,” International Barth Conference, Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, October 2018.
  • “Karl Barth and the Ellipsis of the Imagination of Matter,” featuring distinguished respondent, Charles H.Long. American Academy of Religion Conference (AAR), Denver, November 2018.
  • “Sankofa: James H. Cone and the Making of a Theological Giant,” Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, July 2018.
  • “Epistrophy: From Romans 13 to Ava Duvernay’s 13th” Part II, Karl Barth Pastors Conference: The Witness of the Pastor, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, June 2018.
  • “Epistrophy: From Romans 13 to Ava Duvernay’s 13th” Part I, Karl Barth Pastors Conference: The Witness of the Pastor, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, June 2018.
  • “From Shawshank to Redemption and (Re)creation: Human Freedom and the Imago Dei” in Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying’: The Shawshank Redemption and Theological Implications of Freedom, Christian Scholars’ Conference (CSC), Lipscomb University, Nashville, June 2018.
  • "Religion and Empire: At the Crossroads" Southwestern Christian College, Terrell, November 2017.
  • “Round Midnight: Karl Barth, James Cone, and the Prison Industrial Complex,” Karl Barth Society, American Academy of Religion Conference (AAR), Boston, November 2017.
  • "James Noel's Aesthetic of Liberation: From the Moan and Shout to Theology in the Mode of Monk," featuring distinguished guest respondent, Dr. Charles H. Long. The James A. Noel Symposium, San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Francisco, October 2016.
  • “Understanding Race in America: A Historical Examination through the Lens of God’s Law and Constitutional Law,” School of Public Policy, Pepperdine University, Malibu, February 2016.
  • “Charles Long, Karl Barth, and the (Re)Imagination of Matter,” with distinguished guest respondent, Dr. Charles H. Long, Society for the Study of Religion, American Academy of Religion Conference (AAR), San Antonio, November 2016.
  • “Art/s of Interpretation,” honoring Dr. Charles H. Long, American Academy of Religion Conference (AAR), Atlanta, November 2015.
  • “When the Church is Not Enough: The Pneumatological Impulse in the Theologies of Karl Barth and Thomas Merton,” International Thomas Merton Society (ITMS), Louisville, June 2015.
  • “Toward a Theology of Spiritual Freedom,” Christian Scholars’ Conference (CSC), Abilene Christian University, Abilene, June 2015.
  • “Round Midnight: A Prophetic Response to Social Disorder,” Abilene Racial Unity Leadership Summit, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, June 2015.
  • “Addressing Black Theology,” Southwestern Christian College, Terrell, November 2014.
  • “Theology in the Mode of Monk: The Pneumatological Impulse in the Theologies of Karl Barth and James Cone,” American Academy of Religion Conference (AAR), San Diego, November 2014.
  • “Eschatological Politics: The Pneumatological Impulse in the Theologies of Karl Barth and James Cone.” Reason, Revelation & Experience in the Future of Theology Symposium, San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS), San Francisco, March 2014.
  • “Troublesome Presence: The River of God, Black Religion and Black Radicalism,” National Freedom in Christ Conference, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, September 2013.
  • “Barth and Cone in Dialogue,” Karl Barth Conference, The Center for Barth Studies, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, June 2013.
  • “Merton and Barth in Dialogue on Faith and Understanding: AHermeneutics of Freedom and Ambiguity,” International Thomas Merton Society (ITMS), Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, June 2013.

 

Respondent/Panelist

  •  "Ugly Beauty: ‘Tracking Hypocrisy’ in the Academic Industrial Complex,” Christian Scholars Conference, Lipscomb University, June 2023.
  • Panelist, “Justice in Various Traditions,” King and Faith Symposium, Stanford University, January 2023. 
  • Panelist, “Martin Luther King. Interfaith Evensong,” Grace Cathedral, San Franciso, CA, January 2023.  
  • Panelist. “Existential Togetherness,” Christian Scholars Conference (CSC), Nashville, June 2021.
  • Panelist. “How to Thrive in a PhD Program,” Chicago Theological Seminary (CTS), Chicago, February 2020.
  • Panelist. “Post Graduation Plans: Academy or Public/Private Enterprise,” Chicago theological Seminary (CTS), Chicago, February 2020.
  • Panelist. “Positioning Your Research for Publication and Presentation,” Chicago theological Seminary (CTS), Chicago, February 2020.
  • Respondent. “The Radical Kingdom Vision of Barton Stone, James A. Harding, and David Lipscomb Still Lives Today,” Christian Scholars Conference (CSC), Lubbock, June 2019.
  • Panelist. Myths America Lives By: White Supremacy and the Stories that Give Us Meaning, Christian Scholars Conference (CSC), Lubbock, June 2019.
  • Panelist. Discussion of James H. Cone’s, I Said I Wasn’t Going to Tell Nobody, Society for the Study of Black Religion (SSBR), Richmond, April 2019.
  • Panelist. “What is Theology?” Stone-Campbell Journal Conference (SCJC), Johnson University, Knoxville, April 2019.
  • Seminar Lecturer. “What is Black Theology?” Southwestern Christian College, Terrell, October 2017.
  • Respondent. “Concluding Conversations with Charles H. Long,” The James A. Noel Symposium, San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS), San Francisco, October 2016.
  • Panelist and Reader of Paul S. Chung’s “Karl Barth and Christian Theology of Religions,” Karl Barth Society, American Academy of Religion Conference (AAR), November 2016.

 

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY  |  Selected Speaking Engagements

  • Series Lecturer. Veritas Club Convocation Series, Office of the Chaplin, Pepperdine University, Malibu, April 2018.
  • Panelist. “Citizen Soldier Town Hall,” Pepperdine Graphic Media’s (three-part) Town Hall Series, Pepperdine University, Malibu, March 2018.
  • Session Speaker. “Harmony of Redemption: Church of the Spirit in the Midst of Empire,”75th Annual Bible Lectures, Pepperdine University, Malibu, May 2018.
  • Commemorative Reading. “Honoring the Ancestors, 500th Reformation Commemoration,” Center for Faith and Learning, Stauffer Chapel, Pepperdine University, Malibu, October 2017.
  • Session Speaker. “Round Midnight: Hearing God’s Melody in the Midst of Creation,” 74st Annual Bible Lectures, Pepperdine University, Malibu, May 2017.
  • Session Speaker. “Beyond Spiritual Formation: Living in the Spirit of the Cruciform Church,” 73rd Annual Bible Lectures, Pepperdine University, Malibu, May 2016.
  • Convocation Panelist. “When Learning Rocks Your Faith: Finding Heroes and Mentors for the Journey,” Center for Faith and Learning, Pepperdine University, Malibu, September 2015.
  • Devotional. “Cultivating Community,” Pepperdine University Faculty Conference, Office of the Provost, Pepperdine University, Malibu, October 2015.
  • Convocation Panelist. “When Learning Rocks Your Faith,” Center for Faith and Learning, Pepperdine University, Malibu, September 2015.
  • Guest Speaker. “The Spirit-Empowered Life,” Residence Advisors’ LEAD Training/Formation, Student Affairs, Pepperdine University, Malibu CA, October 2014.
  • Panelist. “The Art of Teaching” featuring Howard A. White Award recipients, Pepperdine Faculty Conference, Office of the Provost, Pepperdine University, Malibu, September 2014.
  • Session Speaker. “Stepping into the River: Baptism as the Inauguration of Eschatological Politics,” 71st Annual Bible Lectures, Pepperdine University, Malibu, May 2014. Scripture Reading. President’s Prayer Service, Stauffer Chapel, Office of the President and Office of the Chaplain, Pepperdine University, Malibu, August 2013.
  • Session Speaker. “The Battle is the Lords: Eschatology and Christian Witness in the Book of Revelation” 70th Annual Bible Lectures, Pepperdine University, Malibu, May 2013.
  • Convocation Series Speaker. “The Spiritual Practice of Peace,” Student Affairs, Pepperdine University, Malibu, December 2012.
  • Guest Lecturer. “Interpretation from Karl Barth to Liberation Theology,” Dr. Danny Matthews, Rel 302/502 Introduction to Biblical Interpretation, Seaver College, Pepperdine University, Malibu, November 2012.
  • Featured Speaker. “Free to Date.” Club Convocation Series, Office of the Chaplains, Pepperdine University, Malibu, October 2012.
  • Featured Speaker. “Faith and Vocation in a Pluralistic World,” Waves Weekend Faculty Lecture Series, Student Affairs, Pepperdine University, Malibu, October 2012.
  • Session Speaker. “God’s Sovereign Freedom: Election and Jewish Christian Relations in Romans 9-11,” 69th Annual Bible Lectures, Pepperdine University, Malibu, May 2012.
  • Respondent and Panel Moderator. Feature Film: Life in a Day, Reel Stories Film Festival, Seaver College, Pepperdine University, Malibu, February 2012.
  • Retreat Small Group Facilitator. “Spiritual Discernment Retreat: Press Pause,” Center for Faith and Learning, La Casa Maria Retreat Center, Santa Barbara, November 2011.
  • Retreat Small Group Facilitator. “Spiritual Discernment Retreat: Soul Food Life in Community,” Center for faith and Learning, La Casa Maria Retreat Center, Santa Barbara, November 2010.
  • Panel Respondent. “Black Men in America: A Christian Perspective,” Intercultural Affairs Office, Student Affairs, Pepperdine University, Malibu, November 2010.
  • Speaker. Introduction to Seaver Dean’s Distinguished Lecture, “Dr. Cornel West: The Vocational Sensibilities of a Blues Philosopher,” Office of Dean, Seaver College, Pepperdine University, Malibu, October 2009.
  • Session Speaker. “Graced: A Theological View of Family in light of the Kingdom of God,” Boone Center for the Family, Pepperdine University, Malibu, June 2009.
  • Session Speaker. “Being Confronted by the Presence of God: Marveling in God’s Holiness and Transcendence,” 63rd Annual Bible Lectures, Pepperdine University, Malibu, May 2006.

 

COMMUNITY/CHURCH SERVICE | Selected 2010-Present

  • Sermon. “Hearing the Strange Voice of God,” Sierra Madre Church of Christ, Sierra Madre, September 2020.
  • Sermon. “Standing in Peace: B Side,” Reseda Blvd. Church of Christ, Reseda, CA. December 2018.
  • Sermon. “Standing in Peace,” Reseda Blvd. Church of Christ, Reseda, November 2018.
  • Sermon. “Walking with the Lord of the Sabbath,” Sierra Madre Church of Christ, Sierra Madre, December 2017.
  • Sermon. “Wisdom for Waiting on the Judgment of God,” Reseda Boulevard Church of Christ, Reseda, December 2017.
  • Sermon. “Wisdom for Waiting on the Judgment of the Lord,” Sierra Madre Church of Christ, Sierra Madre, October 2017.
  • Sermon. (October 2017). “Walking in Freedom: The Spirit and the Church,” Sierra Madre Church of Christ, Sierra Madre, October 2017.
  • Sermon. Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, Belfast, Ireland, May 2017.
  • Sermon. Sierra Madre Church of Christ, “Being Confronted by the Presence of God,” Sierra Madre, May 2017.
  • Sermon. “The Freedom of the Spirit Empowered Life,” Culver Palms Church of Christ, Culver City, January 2017.
  • Sermon. “Lost in Knowledge of Christ,” Sierra Madre Church of Christ, Sierra Madre, December 2016.
  • Church Lecture, “James Cone, Black Theology, and Churches of Christ,” Social Justice Bible Study Series, Conejo Valley Church of Christ, Thousand Oaks, January 2016.
  • Sermon. “Redemptive Spirituality,” Woodland Hills Church of Christ, Woodland Hills, October 2014.
  • Sermon. “Worldly Spirituality,” Hollywood Church of Christ, Hollywood, September 2014
  • Biblical Seminar. “The Spirit and the Church,” Normandie Church of Christ, Los Angeles, August-September 2014.
  • Sermon. “The Power of One,” Citywide Worship Service, Churches of Christ, Carson, December 2014.
  • Panelist. “Churches of Christ and Higher Education,” West Coast Preachers and Leaders Conference (WCPLC), Los Angeles, January 2014.
  • Sermon. Confronted by the Presence of God: His Mercy, Alondra Church of Christ, Compton, November 2013.
  • Sermon. “Signifiers of the Resurrection,” Kings Church of Christ, Brooklyn, June 2013.
  • Featured Speaker. “The Church Sanctified, Diversified and Glorified,” West Coast Preachers and
  • Leaders Conference (WCPLC), Figueroa Church of Christ, Los Angeles, January 2013.
  • Speaker Series. The Way of the Messiah, Normandie Church of Christ, Los Angeles, October- November 2013.
  • Sermon. Woodland Hills Church of Christ, Woodland Hills, January 2012.
  • Sermon. Woodland Hills Church of Christ, Woodland Hills, December 2011.
  • Sermon. Woodland Hills Church of Christ, Woodland Hills, November 2011.
  • Sermon and Bible Study Instructor - Adult Class. Normandie Church of Christ, Los Angeles, November 2011.
  • Sermon. Woodland Hills Church of Christ, Woodland Hills, October 2011.
  • Bible Study Instructor - Adult Class. Woodland Hills Church of Christ, Woodland Hills, October-December 2011.
  • Sermon. Alondra Boulevard Church of Christ, Selected by congregation through Pepperdine University Church Relations Office, Compton, May 2010.
  • Sermon. Pepperdine University Church of Christ, Malibu, May 2010.
  • Sermon. Reseda Church of Christ, Reseda, April 2010.
  • Sermon. Alondra Boulevard Church of Christ, Selected by congregation through Pepperdine University Church Relations Office, Compton, January 2010.

 

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY FACULTY SERVICE

2014-2018 | Member, Healthy Campus 2020, Pepperdine Student Health Center

November 2017 | Committee Member, Oral Comprehensives MDIV, Endrew Onama,

April 2015 | Committee Member Oral Comprehensives, Master of Arts, Rachel McKissick Thesis: Karl Barth Master in Christian Theology.

January 2014 | Faculty Mentor. San Francisco Educational Field. Trip Speaker, “Biblical Spirituality as a Way to Locally Engaged Global Citizenship.

2013-2014 | Non-Tenured Faculty Member, Rank Tenure and Promotion (RTP), Seaver Faculty Association

2010-2017 | Faculty Advisor, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Student Activities

2011-2017 | Member, Social Action Grant Committee, Center for Faith and Learning,

2012-2013 | Faculty Mentor, Dramatically Reconstructing Education for African American Men (D.R.E.A.M.), Student Activities

 

MANUSCRIPT EDITORIAL WORK

2016 | “Karl Barth and Christian Theology of Religions by Paul S. Chung,” Paper edited and read at American Academy of Religion Conference (AAR), Karl Barth Society Meeting.

2007 | Kim Chai-Choon, Christianity and Culture: A Hermeneutic of Mission Theology in an East Asian Context, Translated by Paul Chung and published in Asian Contextual Theology (2007), 147- 164.

2007 | Kim Chai-Choon, Christian Theology and Its Participation in the Social Historical Realm. Translated by Paul Chung and published in Asian Contextual Theology, 2007.

2007 | Kim Chai-Choon, Is Dialogue Between Buddhism and Christianity Possible?—From a Christian Perspective. Translated by Paul S. Chung and published in Asian Contextual Theology for the Third Millennium: Theology of Minjung in Fourth-Eye Formation, 2007

2007 | Friedrich W. Marquardt, “Why the Talmud Interests Me as a Christian, published in Asian Contextual Theology, Translated from German by Don McCord and Edited by Andreas Pangritz, Asian Contextual Theology, (2007): 201-216.

2006 | Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Asian Contextual Theology as Regards Minjung and Prajna of Inter- being. Speech Delivered at the University of Bonn, Germany andWartburg Theological Seminary by Paul S. Chung, September 2005. Dialog, 45 no 1 Spr 2006, p 92-100.

2006 Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Jesus’ Socio-biography in an Asian Minjung Context,” paper by Paul Chung.

2006 | “God’s Reign: Christoph Blumhardt and China Mission Christian Theology and its Participation in the Social Historical Realm” published in Discovering the Wisdom of Tao- Te-Ching for Christian Theology.

2005 | Karl Barth and a Theology of Contemporaneity (in manuscript) Lutheran Witness to Justification and World Religion.

2005 | “Discovery of the Wisdom of Tao-te-Ching for Christian Theology,” Paper by Paul Chung in honor of Jürgen Moltmann.

2005 | “Karl Barth and God in Creation: Toward an Interfaith Dialogue with Science and Religion” published on-line Vol 3: 1 (2005).

2005 | “Karl Barth’s Theology of Israel: An Impasse of Jewish-Christian Relations?” Paper by Paul Chung, submitted to Theology Today.

2005 | Lutheran Witness to Justification and World Mission. Speech Delivered at Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa by Paul S. Chung.

2005 | The Missiological Implications of John Calvin, Speech Delivered at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, Iowa.

2004 | Friedrich W. Marquardt, “First Report on Karl Barth's ``Socialistic Speeches,” Translated by Paul Chung. Published in Theological Audacities.

 

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