Uganda Christian University, Position of Vice Chancellor

The University Council of Uganda Christian University invites applications for the post of Vice Chancellor of Uganda Christian University who shall be the chief academic, financial and administrative officer of the University.


About Uganda Christian University

Uganda Christian University was established in 1997 by the Church of the Province of Uganda. As such it is committed to the catholic and apostolic faith, practice and piety. It is religious and explicitly Christian in its name, in its mission statement and in its motto: "Alpha and Omega: God the Beginning and End".  The University is dedicated, through teaching, scholarship, service, spiritual formation, student development and social involvement, to preparing students for thoughtful, productive lives of Christian faith and service in their respective professions and places. Appointments into University service are regardless of race, ethnic background, gender, or physical disability.
 
The Job of Vice Chancellor of Uganda Christian University
The Vice Chancellor, as Chief Executive Officer of the University, is responsible for:
·       Advancing the University's mission, vision, motto
·       Assuring compliance with the legal requirements and expectations of the Government of Uganda and its organs
·       Developing and stewarding resources to assure that facilities and programmes are modern, excellent, and well managed.
·       Promoting excellence in academics, research, and community engagement.

1.      Upholding the Christian Identity of the University

The Vice Chancellor shall be responsible, under the authority of the Chancellor and Proprietors, to uphold the Christian identity of the University. He/She shall:
·         promulgate, apply and enforce the Instruments of Identity by regular circulation, by seeking assent or acknowledgement (as is appropriate) from staff members and students
·         preach, speak and (if ordained) preside at the Lord's Supper on a regular basis.
·         oversee the University chaplaincy to ensure that it provides for regular worship and for the spiritual well-being of students and staff.
·         represent the University at national and international religious meetings and forums.

2.      Governance

As chief executive and academic officer, the Vice Chancellor shall govern the University in conjunction, cooperation and consultation with the various authorities specified in the Charter: the Chancellor; the University Council; the Council Chairman, the Board Chairmen and other members, keeping them informed of the state of the University through formal and informal communications. He shall serve as Chairman of the University Senate and set regular and special meeting times of the Senate.

3.      Planning

The Vice Chancellor shall assure that the University remains in excellent standing as a Chartered institution according to the Government of Uganda (through its regulatory agencies including the National Council for Higher Education) and shall: establish, update, and monitor a current Strategic Plan to assure that facilities, human resources, academic and other programs fulfill the demands and expectations of the larger society; and require ongoing administrative and academic quality assurance and improvement in the University.

4.      Staffing

The Vice Chancellor shall be responsible for maintaining adequate academic, administrative, support staff and group workers to carry out the work of the University and shall: see that staff salary and benefits are adequate and fairly administered through the Human Resource Office; carry out annual evaluation of Cabinet-level officers; see that proper evaluation and promotion are carried out at all levels of staff; and take care to maintain overall staff discipline, morale and welfare.

5.      Academic Affairs

The Vice Chancellor shall oversee the quality of the academic programmes, along with the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and shall: assure appropriate appointments to positions of Deans of Faculties, Department Heads and Directors of Institutes and supervise their work, along with the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; promote and oversee academic research and staff development through an appropriate academic officer; assure that academic programs are implemented in a manner consistent with the requirements of regulatory bodies such as the National Council for Higher Education;  and promote research and development as appropriate to advance the reputation of UCU and help meet the needs of the larger society.

6.      Finance and Administration

The Vice Chancellor shall submit the annual budget and audited accounts to the University Council, as recommended by the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration and the University Bursar and shall: cause planning, monitoring and auditing of the University's Accounts/Finances, and presentation of the same to Council as and when required; and shall manage and monitor cash flow to ensure that financial obligations are met on time. He / she shall oversee efficient and effective internal administration through the Deputy Vice Chancellors and other members of Cabinet;

7.      Student Affairs

The Vice Chancellor shall exercise policy, administrative and pastoral oversight of the students of the University through the Director of Student Affairs (Dean of Students), the Chaplaincy, Student Guild officers and other offices of the University

8.      Constituent Colleges and Other Campuses

The Vice Chancellor shall be the chief executive and academic officer of the Constituent Colleges, working through the Principals and Governing Boards of those institutions to: ensure good governance; promote designated campuses to Constituent College status, ensure academic programs administered at other campuses maintain uniform quality standards and promote distance learning as a means of extending education more widely.

9.      Development and External Relations

The Vice Chancellor shall be the chief external representative of the University at public events and conferences, both national and international and shall: maintain membership in national and international societies; represent the University on Church of Uganda bodies; represent and advocate the University's interests with organs of Government; promote or develop relationships with other institutions of Higher Education and/or Research, both locally and internationally; sit on or work with the Board of Directors of UCU Holdings, Ltd. to see that the Company fulfills its objective to benefit the University.

10. Accountability and Evaluation

The Vice Chancellor shall be accountable to the University Council as specified in the Charter. In particular, The Vice Chancellor shall take counsel with the Chancellor and the Chairman of University Council. The Chairman of Council shall perform an annual performance review of the Vice Chancellor's work.
 
 
Qualifications for the Job of Vice Chancellor Uganda Christian University
 
Personal Profile
The Vice Chancellor will be a man or woman of the following personal character:

1. A committed and practicing Christian believer who wholeheartedly (ex animo) affirms the University Instruments of Identity and whose manner of life is recognized as exemplary.
2. If married, a "husband of one wife" (or wife of one husband), upholding an exemplary standard of Christian marriage.
3. A member of the Church of Uganda (Anglican) or of a jurisdiction of the Anglican Communion in communion with the Church of Uganda.
4. Excellent communication skills
5. Excellent interpersonal skills
6. Age 45 – 60 years

Academic and Professional and Personal Development Profile
The Vice Chancellor should:
·         have an earned doctorate (academic or professional) with a record of academic and/or professional experience and accomplishments.
·         have at least five years of prior experience in a very senior or top level position of leadership and management of a large organization, preferably in higher education.
·         pursue (and shall be allowed time, including planned study leave, to pursue), within obvious time limitations, personal academic/occupational research and writing.
 
Other Requirements
The Vice Chancellor shall be a Ugandan, or a non-Ugandan with broad cross-cultural knowledge and experience.
 
Terms and Conditions of Service
The Vice Chancellor shall be appointed on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the University Council for five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment. The job comes with a generous and competitive remuneration package.
 
 
Application Process
The Council now invites qualified applicants to make hard copy and / or electronic submissions (letter of application; comprehensive curriculum vitae; a personal statement about the call you feel and vision you have for this job; contacts of three credible and competent referees, and copies of your academic and professional development documentation) to:
 
The Secretary
Search Committee for Position of Vice Chancellor
Uganda Christian University
P O Box 4 Mukono,
Uganda
E-mail: vcsearch{at]ucu.ac.ug
 
Closing Date
Applications shall be received on or before 15^th December, 2009 by 5pm EAST

Professor of Missions, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

The Hamilton campus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is
announcing a search for Professor of Missions.

This senior faculty position requires teaching competence and a
publishing record in missiology, theology of missions. Competency in
world religions is preferred. Ph.D. required along with a clear
commitment to the Church and adherence to the GCTS Statement Faith.

Please send an electronic cover letter and CV to the Provost's
Office, c/o mriso<at>gcts.edu.

Chair in Early Christianity, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

The Charlotte campus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary invites nominations and applications for the newly endowed Robert E. Cooley Chair in Early Christianity.

This senior faculty position requires teaching competence and a publishing record in Early Christianity and either New Testament or Theology. Ph.D. or equivalent required along with a clear commitment to the Church and adherence to the GCTS Statement of Faith.

Please send an electronic cover letter and CV to the Provost�s Office, c/o mriso{At]gcts.edu.

Faculty position in General Theological Studies, Cedarville Univ., OH

CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY (OH) is seeking applicants for two full-time, tenure-track faculty positions to begin in August 2010. Each applicant should possess one of the following areas of specialty: 1) youth ministry, 2) spiritual formation, or 3) biblical and theological studies. The successful candidate must have passion and competence teaching undergraduates in both large and small class settings in the Bible minor and an ability to guide students in the process of theological formation and application of a biblical worldview to cultural and personal life. Ph.D. by time of employment is preferred as well as evidence of research potential and currency in candidate's field of interest. For an applicant whose specialty is youth ministry a minimum of an M.Div. plus five years of experience is required. Adherence to the doctrinal statement and community covenant is required as well as evidence of exemplary Christian character.  The school of Biblical and Theological Studies is actively seeking to expand its faculty to reflect the ethnic diversity of the global community of faith.  For further information regarding the Bible minor visit: ( http://www.cedarville.edu/academics/bible/bibleminor.htm ).  Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent and Curriculum Vita to Pam Bromer, Dean's Assistant, School of Biblical and Theological Studies at bromerp@cedarville.edu, and apply online at http://www.cedarville.edu/cf/faculty/application/ .  Applications accepted up to October 9, 2009.

Faculty position in Old Testament Literature, Cedarville Univ., OH

CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY (OH) is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Old Testament Literature to begin in August 2010.  Ph.D. by time of employment is preferred as well as evidence of research potential and currency in candidate's field of interest.  The successful candidate must have passion and competence teaching undergraduates in large classes in the Bible minor, a grasp of biblical narrative of creation/fall/redemption through the literature of the OT.  Teaching OT electives and other courses in the Bible minor is expected. Adherence to the doctrinal statement and community covenant is required as well as evidence of exemplary Christian character. The school of Biblical and Theological Studies is actively seeking to expand its faculty to reflect the ethnic diversity of the global community of faith. For further information regarding the Bible minor visit: ( http://www.cedarville.edu/academics/bible/bibleminor.htm ). Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent and Curriculum Vita to Pam Bromer, Dean's Assistant, School of Biblical and Theological Studies, at bromerp@cedarville.edu, and apply online at http://www.cedarville.edu/cf/faculty/application/ . Applications accepted up to October 9, 2009.

Post-doctoral Fellowship in Early Christianity, Macquarie University

Applications are invited for a three-year post-doctoral fellowship in Early Christianity in its Graeco-Roman context, in the Department of Ancient History, Faculty of Arts, Macquarie University, Sydney.

The successful appointee will have a doctorate in the field awarded within the last five years, relevant publications, and a research program with a specific proposal for the three-year fellowship.

Applicants are asked to submit a CV, the names of three referees and a research proposal that aligns with the department�s research profile, which has a strong interest in documentary material such as papyri, inscriptions, numismatics and archaeology, in addition to literary texts.

Please refer to the department�s website: ( http://www.anchist.mq.edu.au).

CV and Research Proposal

The CV should include degrees awarded with dates, previous positions, grants and fellowships held, full details of all publications, and other relevant details.

The Research Proposal should be ten pages maximum in length, in 12 font, and must address the following:

- Title:  a short descriptive title in plain English (maximum 20 words);

- Project summary:  summarise the main aims, significance and expected outcomes in plain English, avoiding jargon and abbreviations (maximum 100 words).

- Research environment:  state why you consider the Department of Ancient History, Macquarie University, to be an appropriate host for your proposed project (maximum half a page).

- Research achievements:  outline your research achievements to date, relative to opportunity; do not list publications (which should appear in the CV), but identify, for a non-specialist audience, what makes your research to date interesting and unique (maximum half a page).

- Skills:  outline your relevant training, skills including relevant ancient and modern languages, and research experience, and describe how these will contribute to the success of the Project (maximum half A4 page).

- Project Description:

Project aims and background:  describe what the project aims to achieve, and outline the background, including information about recent international progress in the field of research and the relationship of this proposal to work in the field generally (maximum one page);

Project significance and innovation:  describe how the research is significant and how it addresses an important problem; explain its anticipated outcomes and how they will advance the knowledge-base of the discipline; detail any new methodologies that will be developed in the course of the project;

Approach and timetable:  outline and justify the conceptual framework and methodology to be used in the project; provide a proposed timetable of work; Communication of results:  outline your plans for communicating the research results, including scholarly and public dissemination (maximum half a page).

References:  list of all references cited in the application (maximum one page).

Appointment Type: Fixed term (three years), full-time.

Enquiries: Professor Alanna Nobbs, Head of Department Ancient History, on +61 2 9850 8844 or email alanna.nobbs@mq.edu.au

Package: From $78,277 pa, including (Level A Step 6) base salary from $66,145 to $70,953 pa, plus 17% employer�s superannuation.

Applications Close: 4 October 2009.

Macquarie University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity and social inclusion. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; and women (particularly for senior and non-traditional vacancies). Please note that only those applications submitted via the Macquarie University Online Recruitment System will be accepted.

Apply online at: http://www.pers.mq.edu.au/ and click on �Positions vacant.�

Volunteer for CSNTM Greek MSS Indexing Project

Are you interested in ancient manuscripts of the NT?

Do you have the skills it takes to recognize what Greek text is on a manuscript page?

Are you looking for a wonderful project where you can volunteer your time for a very worthwhile cause?

If YES to all of the above, please read on.

CSNTM is an organization with a goal to photograph and make freely available images of all important NT manuscripts. 

CrossWire has been working on a basic manuscript indexing tool that will help volunteers help CSNTM index all of their images.

If you would like to help out and don't mind running a VERY early beta of our indexing tool, please follow these instructions:

1) Register an account on our community site here

2) After verifying your account and logging in, click on the [projects] tab, and then join the CSNTM MSS project, and then click the project link.

3) You will be presented with a status page showing for which documents CSNTM has images.  Click the _View Info_ link to see the information CSNTM has for these images.  Sometimes they will have a PDF document already containing Scriptural coverage of their images.  You might want to find a document with a small number of images, to start.  When you've found a document you are ready to index, click the _Claim Responsibility_ link.

4) A new document will be created in your personal library with this document.  Fill in the manuscript information-- much of this can be found in the CSNTM information about this document-- and click [Save].

5) Hit the [Load All Images At This URL] button and be patient while the images are slurped down and thumbnails are built.

6) Do some research on your document online, and using your Nestle-Aland GNT appendix.  Click on the first thumbnail to popup the image viewer, zoom in, and using your research your keen Greek skills, determine and enter the Biblical coverage of this page, e.g., Rom.1.1-3.19.  Be sure to hit the [Save] button for this image and move on to the next.

7) If you decide to NOT complete work on your document, please DELETE the document from your personal library, which will mark the document as available, once again, for another volunteer to claim.


PLEASE ENJOY YOURSELF AND SPREAD THE WORD TO WHOMEVER YOU FEEL MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN HELPING OUT.

The CSNTM guys are doing a wonderful work to collect these images and make them freely available.  This indexing project will provide the means to manipulate these images usefully from our software and other projects, and will provide the world with the easily accessible evidence attesting to the reliability of the New Testament.  I am really excited about this project and about collaborating together with you all and CSNTM on this work!  May God make use of these efforts to draw people to Himself.

    Serving together,

        -Troy A. Griffitts

Chair in New Testament Exegesis, Uppsala University

Uppsala University hereby declares the following position to be open for application:
Chair in New Testament Exegesis
at the Department of Theology. Starting January 1, 2010.

Job description:
Responsibility for research and education at the postgraduate level within the subject area of New Testament exegesis and development with the same area. Teaching and thesis supervision at the doctoral level, and advanced and undergraduate level which also may include interdisciplinary teaching . Individual research. Information concerning research and program development and participation in the planning of research projects. Planning (including attracting external funding), management of and participation in research projects. Administrative assignments, including management assignments within the Department and Faculty of Theology and in other levels at Uppsala University may also occur.

Eligibility requirements: Pursuant to the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance (HF 4 c 5 §), an applicant is qualified for the position of Professor if he or she has demonstrated both scholarly accomplishments and teaching skills. Further, the Uppsala University Hiring Ordinance states that general eligibility for teaching posts includes the broad ability necessary to carry out the duties of the position in full. The University Ordinance requires further that, in order to be appointed Professor, an applicant must have demonstrated scholarly accomplishments through independent research work considerably greater than those required for the title of Associate Professor (Reader/Docent). Experience in planning and directing research projects will also be taken into account. The Ordinance also requires that, for appointment as Professor, the applicant must have demonstrated the teaching ability necessary for the post and furthermore, unless special circumstances obtain, must have completed a training program in college teaching relevant for teaching at the University. The appraisal of teaching skills covers the planning, execution and evaluation of teaching, as well as thesis supervision and examination.
The ability to teach in Swedish or English is a requirement. A successful applicant without knowledge of Swedish will be expected to be able to teach and to take part in departmental meetings in Swedish within two years.

Assessment criteria: In the appointment primary consideration will be given to academic competence and teaching skills, with special attention paid to academic competence, including the ability to work interdisciplinary within the Faculty of Theology. However, these assessment criteria will be weighed in such a way that an applicant who is judged to be a much more skillful teacher than a somewhat more academically qualified applicant could be ranked higher than the latter applicant.
Equal care will be taken in scrutinizing teaching skills and academic competence. Academic competence is primary assessed after weighing quality and quantity of the referred academic work, consideration paid to depth and range.
Academic qualifications to be considered are the extent of independency of initiate and managing research projects and to contribute to an international academic discussion by publishing in international journals or by publishing monographies and anthologies primary in international well-known publishing houses. In assessing pedagogical skills, consideration will be paid to documented experience of the planning, execution and evaluation of teaching, as well as of examination and thesis supervision. Documented experience of pedagogical development work and pedagogical management will be considered. For more information, see 'Guidelines for Hiring Teachers,' Chapter 7, Guidelines for Assessing Qualifications of Teachers .

Assessment criteria, other skills: In addition to the criteria above the extent of a dministrative and other skills which are of significance for the subject and duties of the position will be taken into account. Administrative skills are also demonstrated in developing and managing the activities and staff. Attention will also be paid to the ability to interact with the surrounding community and to inform the public about research and developmental work and capacity to cooperate with others will be considered. More information can be found in the University's Guidelines for Recruitment of Faculty , chapter 7: "Guidelines for Qualifications Assessment in Recruiting Teaching Staff".
In this recruitment the University will give priority to the applicant who, after a holistic assessment of competence and skills, is judged, alongside documented qualifications, to possess the greatest potential for performing and further developing the relevant duties and for advancing the subject area.
Personal circumstances (such as parental leave) that can be advantageous for applicants in the assessment of qualifications should be included in connection with the presentation of qualifications and experience.
The University strives to attain a more balanced gender distribution among its faculty. As the majority of faculty members at the level of professor are men, the University especially encourages women to apply for this Chair.

Information: Information about the position may be provided by Eva Hellman, Head of Department, phone number +46 18 471 2694 ( Eva.Hellman@teol.uu.se ).
Union representatives are Anders Grundstrom, SACO-rådet, phone number +46 18-471 5380, Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST, phone number +46 18-471 1996, and Stefan Djurström, SEKO, phone number +46 18-471 3315.

Application process : Applications must be written in English or Swedish and include the following documents in three hard copies :
§         an account of academic activities and teaching experience (CV), along with copies of grades, diplomas, certificates and other documents referred to. The portfolio of teaching qualifications must be set up in a manner that makes it possible to assess the quality of these qualifications. The portfolio should contain course evaluations and quality judgements from the director of studies or corresponding.
§         a brief summary of academic, teaching and other activities, including a short discussion of which survey, results and achievements that the applicant deems relevant for the appointment. Starting point for the summary should be the University's Guidelines for Recruitment of Faculty , chapter 7: "Guidelines for Qualifications Assessment in Recruiting Teaching Staff". Personal circumstances (such as parental leave) that the applicant deems relevant should be indicated in the resumé of qualifications and experience.
§         a list of academic and teaching-related works being brought to bear. Among these, applicants must indicate a maximum of ten publications or other works that are to be considered as primary.
§         a brief policy statement of what the applicant intend to do to develop research and teaching primary regarding the New testament exegesis but also regarding interdisciplinary cooperation within the Faculty of Theology.
§         publications (no more than 10) numbered according to the publications list as described above, in three separate packages (these can not be sent by e-mail).
§         in this recruitment procedure, the Appointment Committee may make use of interviews, trial-lectures and referees. The applicant should therefore submit a list of referees well-acquainted with the applicant's professional accomplishments and capacities as well as personal qualities that may be of relevance for the position, e.g. his or her ability to co-operate with others, leadership skills and working methods.

Applications, marked with log number UFV-PA 2009/168, must be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of Uppsala University and must reach the postal address: Registrar, P.O. Box 256, SE-751 05 Uppsala, SWEDEN, fax +46 18-471 20 00, e-mail registrator{AT]uu.se . by September 15, 2009 . Applications sent by fax or e-mail must be followed by a signed original not more than one week after the deadline for applications.
The Uppsala University Hiring Ordinance and Guidelines for Hiring Teachers are available on the home page:
http://info.uu.se/internt.nsf/regelsamling and www.personalavd.uu.se/anstordning .

Cornhill Administrator

The Cornhill Training Course needs a
Full-Time Administrator

 

Important and urgent vacancy
To be filled by 1st September 2009 at latest (and preferably sooner)

 
 Located in Central London, 5 minutes walk from London Bridge station
 
The Administrator carries out a vital role at the heart of the Cornhill Training Course and is responsible for all the course administration.

This needs a high level of both office and organisational skills and also people skills, including warmth and sensitivity in dealing with enquirers, applicants and students from the UK and overseas, external organisations, visiting lecturers and local church leaders.

The Administrator also serves as PA to the course Director, Christopher Ash, and works with the other Cornhill team members (Tim McMahon, Stuart Allen and Carolyn Ash) and with the other staff as part of the Proclamation Trust team.
 
 It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the post be filled by someone fully in sympathy with the work of the Proclamation Trust ( www.proctrust.org.uk).
 
 For more information, please contact ctc@proctrust.org.uk or 020 7407 0562.
 

 To apply, send a CV and covering letter to ctc@proctrust.org.uk or by post to:
 
The Cornhill Training Course
The Proclamation Trust
140 - 148 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1LB

Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies, Wheaton College

Wheaton College
Department of Biblical and Theological Studies
 

WHEATON COLLEGE seeks candidates for the Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies.
 
This endowed position is a full time, tenure-track appointment to begin in August 2010.
 
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., evidence of outstanding teaching, and a distinguished record of research and scholarship in New Testament studies.
 
The position involves mentoring doctoral students, teaching doctoral seminars and playing a leading role in the master�s program in biblical exegesis. Teaching load involves 12 semester hours per year.
 
Application forms will be sent to promising candidates.
 
Wheaton College is an evangelical Christian liberal arts college whose faculty affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations. The College complies with federal and state guidelines for non-discrimination in employment.
 
Women and racial ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. 
 
 
Send letter of interest and curriculum vita to:
Ann Gerber,
Wessner Chair Search Committee,
Wheaton College,
Wheaton,
IL  60187-5593,
 
or via email to:
Wessnersearch@wheaton.edu.
 
Application deadline: September 30, 2009.

IT Job Vacancy - Proclamation Trust

Dear friends of the Proclamation Trust,

We urgently need a part time IT Administrator from this September.  (The person we thought was going to do this is not now able to take up the post). 
Details of the job can be found at http://www.proctrust.org.uk/downloads/IT_vacancy.pdf. 
 
If appropriate, the post can be combined with taking the Cornhill Training Course part time over two years but it can also be done without Cornhill. 
 
Please let us know if you�re interested and pass it on to anyone who might be suitable, and please pray!
 
Many thanks and all good wishes,
David Jackman and Christopher Ash
 
The Proclamation Trust
Willcox House
140-148 Borough High Street
London SE1 1LB
020 7407 0561
ctc@proctrust.org.uk

Enid Instone-Brewer
Secretary
Tyndale House
36 Selwyn Gardens
Cambridge
CB3 9BA

tel: 01223 566601
fax: 01223 566608

Tyndale House is a division of the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF), a company limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales No. 387932. 
Registered Office: 38 De Montfort Street, Leicester, LE1 7GP. Registered Charity: 306137

Tutor in Old Testament & Hebrew, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford

Wycliffe Hall, Oxford
An international centre for evangelical and Anglican Christian life
and study in the University of Oxford.

TUTOR IN OLD TESTAMENT & HEBREW  (full-time)
An exciting post with the opportunity to be at the heart of a
biblical and spiritual training for gospel ministry.


* Main responsibility for teaching Old Testament in the Hall and University
*Mentoring and preparing students for ministry, college missions and preaching
* Lead tutor for Hebrew language teaching

Full details and application form are available from:
Helen Mitchell, Wycliffe Hall,
54 Banbury Road, Oxford  OX2 6PW.
E-mail:  helen.mitchell {AT] wycliffe.ox.ac.uk

Closing date for applications:
12 noon on Thursday 25 June 2009

www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk

Assistant Professor of Old Testament, Wheaton College

WHEATON COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

WHEATON COLLEGE seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor of Old Testament. The position is full time, tenure-track appointment to begin in August 2010. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. completed by time of employment, evidence of outstanding teaching, and a proven commitment to research and scholarship. The position involves teaching 12 hours per semester, including General Education courses and biblical Hebrew. Application deadline: October 2, 2009. Send letter of interest and curriculum vita to: Ann Gerber, Old Testament Search Committee, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL  60187-5593, or via email to: OTsearch@wheaton.edu. Application forms will be sent to promising candidates. Wheaton College is an evangelical Christian liberal arts college whose faculty affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations. The College complies with federal and state guidelines for non-discrimination in employment. Women and racial ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. 

Lecturer in New Testament, Glasgow University

Job Details Lecturer in New Testament, Glasgow University
Reference Number 00024-1

Location Main Campus (Gilmorehill)

Faculty/ Services Faculty of Arts

Department 180 Theology and Religious Studies

Job Family Research & Teaching

Position Type Full Time

Salary Range £31,513 - £35,469 (grade 7)

Job Purpose

To actively contribute to teaching at taught
masters and undergraduate level, to supervise
postgraduate students and to undertake research
and administration as directed by the Head of Department

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the organisation and delivery of
the taught masters and undergraduate programme in New Testament.

2. Maintain and further develop research profile
through high quality internationally recognised
publications and support the departmental research strategy.

3. Prepare grant applications and secure grant
funding in a manner that supports and enhances
the academic profile of the Department.

4. Share in the supervision of postgraduate students

5. Supervise individual student projects and
assist with difficulties e.g. learning support/problems.

6. Contribute to the development of the
curriculum in a manner that supports a research
led approach to student learning.

7. Engage in professional development as appropriate

8. Participate fully in the assessment process
(using a variety of methods and techniques) and
provide effective, timely and appropriate
feedback to students to support their learning

9. Undertake departmental administration as
requested and supported by the Head of Department.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
A1 Good first degree and PhD in subject related area.
A2 Excellent emerging research profile
A3 Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of research within subject area
A4 An interdisciplinary approach to research and teaching in biblical studies

Desirable
B1 Ability to make personal contribution to
departmental specialisms in research and
teaching. These include: dialogue between
religion and contemporary critical theory;
religion in relation to literature and the arts;
religion and contemporary society.
B2 Be able to contribute to courses in early Christianity

Skills
C1 Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
C2 Good interpersonal skills
C3 Time/project management skills
C4 Ability to work as part of a team
C5 Ability to work with little supervision

Experience
Essential
E1 At least 1-2 years teaching experience at a postdoctoral level
Desirable
F1 Postgraduate teaching experience

Job Features

Planning and Organising
Reactive - Daily queries from departmental staff/students.
Plan and organise administrative duties on an ongoing basis

Decision Making
Prioritise own work.
Experimental design.
Decide on choice of journal for publication of
research and conferences to attend.
Content of course(s)

Internal/External Relationships
Internal
Head of Department for exchanging information,
research strategy, learning and teaching strategy.
Staff/Research students to advise and motivate.
U/G students for teaching and learning support.
Academic support services for appropriate advice
and for exchanging information.
Student support services, to exchange information, refer/support students.
External
Grant funding bodies (income generation)
Journals (publishing)

Problem Solving
Act as first point of contact for
problems/enquiries from students involved with area of teaching/research.
Assist postgraduate students with problems relating to research.

Standard Terms & Conditions

The salary will start at the first point on the
Research and Teaching grade, level 7, Scale £30,763 - £34,625 per annum.

The successful applicant (if aged under 60) will
be eligible to join the Universities'
Superannuation Scheme. Further information
regarding the scheme is available from the
Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to
advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits.

All research and related activities, including
grants, donations, clinical trials, contract
research, consultancy and commercialisation are
required to be managed through the University's
relevant processes (e.g. contractual and
financial), in accordance with the University Court's policies.

Probation Period

Lecturers, on appointment, will normally be
required to serve a period of probation;
exceptionally Senior Lecturers might be required
to serve a period of probation, particularly when
they have had no previous university experience.
The period of probation, which will normally be
three years, may be reduced or waived by the
Director of Human Resources on the recommendation
of the Appointing Committee having regard for the
previous experience of the person appointed.

In exceptional circumstances, when an appointee
to a Lectureship has no postgraduate degree or
has not worked in a lower level academic position
the Appointing Committee can recommend that 4 years of probation be completed.

Relocation assistance may be provided where appropriate

INTERVIEWS FOR THIS POST WILL TAKE PLACE DURING WEEK COMMENCING 22 JUNE 2009

Temp Lecturer in NT, London

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

TEMPORARY LECTURER IN NEW TESTAMENT
Department of Theology and Religious Studies

School of Humanities

Applications are invited for a fixed-term 0.7fte lectureship in New
Testament in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at
King's College London, starting in September 2009, for 1 year. The
vacancy arises from the award of a Leverhulme Research Fellowship to
Dr Edward Adams.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in New Testament or,
exceptionally, will be near to completing a PhD in New Testament, and
will be able to teach undergraduate courses on Gospels and Letters,
Paul in Context, Intermediate Texts in Greek and New Testament
Theology, and an MA course on The Passion: Text, History and
Representation. You will be expected to take on administrative duties
within the Department.

The appointment will be made at Grade 6 point 31, currently £23,041.90
(70% of £32,917) inclusive of £2,323 London Allowance, per annum.
Benefits include an annual season ticket loan scheme and a final
salary superannuation scheme.

Further details and application packs are available on the College's
website at www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs, or alternatively by emailing Human
Resources at strand-recruitment@kcl.ac.uk. All correspondence should
clearly state the job title and reference number A6/AAT/057/09.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 27 April 2009

Interviews will be held on Friday 8 May 2009.

Equality of opportunity is College policy

AHRC Doctoral Studentship, Bristol

AHRC Doctoral Studentship ­ Theology and
Religious Studies Department of Theology and
Religious Studies, University of Bristol

The Department of Theology and Religious Studies
at Bristol has a tradition of intellectual
innovation using all the available linguistic,
historical, philosophical and theological
methods. The Department's distinctive research
profile is dedicated to excellence in the study
of Buddhism and Judaeo-Christian studies. Within
these traditions, the research work of the
academic staff encompasses four areas:

Textual studies: focusing on the historical
significance and analysis, as well as the editing
and translation of, key religious texts such as
the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Book of Esther,
Genesis, Medieval and Reformation theological
texts, Abhidhammatthavibhavini and Tibetan love
poetry. Philosophical and theological
investigation of concepts such as sin,
incarnation, trinity, meditation, consciousness,
and afterlife. Investigation of religious
practice as reflected in festivals, funerary
rites, monastic life and preaching.
Inter-religious dialogue. Further information
about the Department's staff and their research
is available on the following web-site: http://www.bris.ac.uk/thrs/research/

Through the AHRC Block Grant Partnership scheme,
the Department is pleased to be able to offer a
Doctoral Studentship for successful postgraduate
applicants beginning programmes in October 2009.

For further information and application forms for
admission please visit:
http://www.bris.ac.uk/arts/scholarships/arts/scholarships/bgp.html
Email: artf-bgp@bristol.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 15th May 2009

OT Teacher at Westminster Theological Centre

 
Westminster Theological Centre
(www.wtclondon.co.uk )
 
Invites Applications for a Position teaching Old Testament
 

Westminster Theological Centre is an exciting new venture in Theological Education and Training that has grown out of the Theology Department of St Mary�s Bryanston Sq., a large Anglican church in central London (www.stmaryslondon.com). The Centre was established in 2006 with Dr Crispin H.T. Fletcher-Louis as Principal. Since then, it has been training Anglican ordinands as part of a new Mixed Mode ordination training project, and non-ordinands in London and from across the South-East. The Centre has developing relationships with both Anglican and non-Anglican churches throughout the UK and abroad (particularly in N. America and Canada), especially those in the Charismatic tradition and among those who are keen to address the missional challenge of the emerging post-modern world.
 
In particular, the Centre is now working in close partnership with the New Wine Network (www.new-wine.org). This is a trans-denominational Network of over 900 church leaders in the UK, and others in 20 countries worldwide. Bishop David Pytches (and a team from St Andrew�s Chorleywood) started the summer New Wine conferences twenty years ago as a result of the impact and inspiration of the ministry of John Wimber (and the Vineyard movement). The UK summer conferences now take place regionally over several weeks and are supported by an evolving programme of year-round events to equip and resource local churches. The New Wine Network has now asked the Centre to harness its experience of local-church based theology in Central London to develop accredited training programmes that will serve the whole Network (both for ordinands and for non-ordinands).
 
To serve New Wine (and other like-minded) churches, the Centre is committed both to a classic biblical theological orthodoxy and to the urgent practicalities of a life of discipleship and mission, of leadership in the church, and service in the world (in industry, the arts and in education).
 
The Centre is looking to fill a full-time position in the area of biblical studies, with particular responsibilities for the teaching of OT and Biblical Hebrew. The successful applicant will:
 

• Be able to teach the OT at BA and MA levels (with a complete, or nearly-complete doctoral qualification).
• Have a commitment to the study of the Bible in the fully theological and confessional context of the formation of leaders and clergy, for discipleship, leadership and mission.
• Have a commitment to the development of classroom content and teaching methods that serve the needs of the Centre�s students.
• Be qualified to teach Biblical Hebrew at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels.
• Be expected to do research in the field of Biblical and Theological Studies.

 
 
The appointment is for September 2009. Applicants should send an up-to-date CV and covering letter to mary@wtclondon.co.uk (from whom further particulars may also be obtained) by 23rd March 2009. Informal inquiries to Dr Crispin Fletcher-Louis (principal@wtclondon.co.uk ).
 
 
Westminster Theological Centre is a company registered in England and Wales (number 6506007), and a registered charity (number 1123573).

Lecturer in Biblical Studies, (Part-time, Fixed-term)

Lecturer (Part-time, Fixed-term)
Department of Biblical Studies
Ref: R06973 Closing Date: 19/01/09 Grade: 8
Salary: £36,532 per annum pro rata.

The postholder will design, prepare and deliver
teaching programmes including preparing and
supervising different modes of assessment for the following
modules;
· Level 1 Decoding the Bible: New Testament
· Level 1 The Biblical World (co-taught)
· Level 2 Paul and his World
· MA New Testament Language and Texts
Candidates will be able to demonstrate
appropriate experience in teaching all levels of
undergraduate and MA Students. At level 3,
supervision of a number of undergraduate
dissertations on New Testament Topics will also
be expected. The successful candidate will also
adopt a pastoral role for a number of tutees and
will undertake all relevant administration and
assessment of modules taught and contribute as
appropriate to departmental administration.
Candidates should possess or be working towards a
PhD in a relevant subject area (or have
equivalent experience). The post is available 20
hours per week with a start date of 2 February
2009 and an end date of 30 June 2009.

For full details and information on how to apply
please visit www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs
Tel: 0114 222 1631 (24 hrs).
Please quote reference in all enquiries.

Volunteers for Research Projects

Various opportunities for collaborative involvement in research
projects based at Tyndale House are currently available, especially
in the areas of IT, Greek New Testament manuscripts, Apocryphal
gospels, and free provision of Bible tools. Contact us if you're
interested in volunteering.

Majority world adjuncts invited to Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Charlotte, is interested in involving faculty from majority world evangelical institutions as adjuncts when they are available in the United States for longer or shorter periods of time (even as one-session guest lecturers). Our students and faculty are eager to benefit from qualified national and missionary professors in any theological and ministry discipline. Communication about interest and availability can be sent to the dean�s office at the Charlotte campus via pnielsen@gcts.edu.

Second British National Patristic Conference

Wednesday 9th ­Friday 11th September, 2009

CALL FOR PAPERS.

We are inviting all those engaged in the research and study of early and late antique Christianity to this conference. Our aim is to acknowledge the wide variety of institutional contexts and inter- disciplinary research cultures, trajectories, questions and approaches, encompassing the history, literature, theology, practice, and material culture of the early Church, including questions of the relationship between Early Christianity and other religions, philosophies and social contexts both within the Roman Empire and across borders. The conference programme will provide opportunities for research presentation and discussion and will encourage communication and potential collaboration between participants.

The four keynote speakers are Frances Young (Birmingham),  Stephen Mitchell (Exeter), Thomas Graumann (Cambridge), and Carol Harrison (Durham).

Researchers are now invited to respond to a call for papers of about 20 minutes in length, followed by discussion time. Please provide the following information by 15th January 2009, to Allen Brent, alb13<AT}hermes.cam.ac.uk or by hard-copy to Faculty of Divinity, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9BS.

1.      Your name and affiliation (if any),
2.      Paper Title,
3.      Abstract of approximately 100-150 words,
4.      Brief statement of your current recent research and writing if appropriate.

We would expect to give notice of acceptances by the end of February, 2009. There will also be Workshops for Graduate students, grouped into areas of shared interests. Students are invited to indicate their area of interest and whether they would be prepared to make a brief, five- minute presentation of their work. The closing date for such offers is 1st May.

We look forward to hearing from you for what is looking like a very well subscribed conference with some very important contributions from researchers in our fields of study.


Allen Brent
Thomas Graumann
Judith Lieu

Faculty of Divinity
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9BS

Tutor in Christian Doctrine, Ridley Hall, Cambridge

Ridley Hall seeks to appoint a mission-minded Pastoral Tutor who will be our Tutor in Christian Doctrine.

We are looking for someone of considerable ability who will relish the opportunity to join this vibrant Anglican college community within the Cambridge Theological Federation. From an evangelical perspective, she or he will be able to teach and to inspire students to make vital connections between biblical/historical theology and the life and mission of the Church today.

For further details click on a link below:

• General Information and Person Profile (pdf)
• Job Description (pdf)

For an application form please contact:

Kate Nix, PA to the Principal, Ridley Hall, Cambridge, CB3 9HG
Email: ridley-pa{AT]lists.cam.ac.uk
Tel: 01223 741080

Deadline for applications: 16th January 2009
Employment to begin from September 2009

PhD Studentship in Biblical Studies: the Use of the Old Testament in the New

Newman University College is offering a PhD Studentship in Biblical Studies for three years. The studentship is open to students from within the UK or EU, and the successful candidate will be required to take up the position on a full time basis on 1 April 2009 or earlier.

Applicants must have a good first degree (1st or high 2i) in Theology or Biblical Studies. An MA or MTh in Biblical Studies, or a closely related area, will be a distinct advantage, and a working knowledge of New Testament Greek is also highly desirable. It is important to demonstrate in the application evidence of the skills necessary to undertake independent research (e.g. details of research methods modules undertaken and/or successful dissertations completed). Those called for interview will be asked to supply in advance samples of their previous written work.

The successful candidate will be expected to focus on a specific topic within the general research area of the Use of the Old Testament in the New. She or he will be free to decide which book(s) of the New Testament and which aspect of the research area to study in depth (e.g. direct OT citations; OT allusions; the exegetical techniques of a NT author; the representation in a NT book of an OT narrative or characters; Septuagintal text-form; parallels in the Qumran texts, other ancient Jewish commentaries or Hellenistic literature; the biblical interpretation in the NT against the background of Second Temple Judaism; the contribution to this field of rhetorical or narrative criticism; the way the OT is used to develop the theological intentions of a NT author; comparisons between the use of the OT in the NT and other early Christian literature etc.). Candidates will be invited to state on their application form the aspect(s) of New Testament study in which they are particularly interested, and to outline a draft research topic/proposal.

The supervisory team will be:
Dr Susan Docherty (areas of expertise: Use of the OT in the NT, Septuagint, Second Temple Judaism);
And Dr Martin O'Kane, Visiting Professor of Biblical Studies at Newman University College and Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at the University of Wales, Lampeter (areas of expertise: Hebrew Bible, literary and inter-disciplinary approaches to the text).

For further information about the conditions of the Studentship, the application process and application forms please visit www.newman.ac.uk/studentships or contact: John Howard Research Office Administrator (john.howard{AT>newman.ac.uk; tel. 0121 476 1181 ext. 2246).
For informal enquiries/discussion about the topic or the supervisory team please contact: Dr. Susan Docherty (s.e.docherty{AT>newman.ac.uk; tel. 0121 476 1181 ext. 2231).
Please note that the College will be closed over the Christmas holiday period, so it will not be possible to respond to any enquiries between 20 December 2008 and 4 January 2009 inclusive.

Closing date for applications: 23 January 2009; interviews to be held on 5 February 2009.

PhD Studentship in Biblical Studies

PhD Studentship in Biblical Studies: the Use of the Old Testament in the New

Newman University College is offering a fully-funded PhD studentship in Biblical Studies, available from January 2009 for three years.

The successful candidate will be required to study on a full-time basis and preferably to be willing to live within reasonable travelling distance of the College.

Applicants must have a good first degree (1st or 2nd), preferably in Biblical Studies. Those with a good first degree in Theology will also be considered, if they can demonstrate that their undergraduate course included a substantial element of Biblical Studies. It is desirable that applicants also have an MA or MTh in Biblical Studies, or a closely related area, and a working knowledge of New Testament Greek. It is important to demonstrate in the application evidence of the skills necessary to undertake independent research (e.g. details of research methods modules undertaken and/or successful dissertations completed.)

The studentship will require exploration of some area within the general field of the Use of the Old Testament in the New. Candidates will be free to choose which book(s) of the New Testament to study in depth, and which aspect of the field to focus on (e.g. direct OT citations; OT allusions; the exegetical techniques of a NT author; the representation in a NT book of an OT narrative or characters; Septuagintal text-form; parallels in the Qumran texts, other ancient Jewish commentaries or Hellenistic literature; the contribution to this field of rhetorical or narrative criticism; theological intentions of a NT author).

Candidates will be invited to state on their application form the aspect(s) of New Testament study in which they are particularly interested, and to outline a draft research topic/proposal. Those called for interview will also be asked to supply samples of their previous work.

The Supervisory team will be:

• Dr. Martin O'Kane, Visiting Professor of Biblical Studies at Newman University College and Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at the University of Wales, Lampeter (areas of expertise: Hebrew Bible, literary and inter-disciplinary approaches to the text);
• Dr. Susan Docherty (areas of expertise: Use of the OT in the NT, Septuagint, Second Temple Judaism).

For further information please contact:
Dr. Susan Docherty; S.E.Docherty{AT>newman.ac.uk; 0121 476 1181 ext.2231.
Informal enquires/discussions from interested candidates are welcome.

Biblical Studies Lecturing Position at Tabor Victoria

Tabor Victoria is pleased to announce that apllications are invited for a New Position for 2009
Title:                             Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Reports To:                 Head of School of Theology

Essential Requirements

1. A PhD (or nearly complete PhD) in an area of Biblical Studies;
2. Ability to teach and inspire undergraduate and graduate entry students in Biblical Studies;
3. Competence to teach at least one Biblical language at introductory and advanced undergraduate levels�
4. A passion to see people prepared for Christian service both through traditional ministry and contemporary marketplace contexts; and
5. A commitment to help and advise undergraduate and graduate students in life, career and ministry goals.

Desirable Requirements

1. Experience in supervision of research students;
2. Proven success in ministry settings;
3. Recognition as a teacher of excellence; and
4. Ongoing research and publication successes and commitment.

Purpose of Position
To coordinate, develop and resource, as well as teach in Biblical Studies units.  To provide course advice and pastoral care and vocational support to students.  To nurture a culture of respect for the Scriptures and to develop skills in exegesis and biblical theology in the College.  To be involved in the normal activities of College life.
Key Result Areas

1.       Teaching

1.1.         Coordinate the development of units, current and new, and to maintain bibliography and resources lists for units in the Biblical Studies area.  To liaise with the Resource Centre Manager on purchases in this area, and to work with the Head of School and the Dean to develop the offerings in Biblical Studies in the College.


1.2.         Coordinate (under the Head of School) the teaching, marking and quality development of units in Biblical Studies.


1.3.         Teach and mark all or part of designated units.  (Class schedule could include day or evening, Saturday Plus and/or Intensive units as required).


1.4.         Maintain student records as required.

2.       Student Advising

2.1.         Interview prospective students.


2.2.         Provide pastoral oversight for students.


2.3.         Provide academic and vocational counselling for students.

 
It is anticipated that this will be a three day per week (60% Full Time) Position.  Applicants who are competent and qualified to teach in the Vocational Education Sector (and who hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment [TAA40104] or equivalent) will be welcomed.
 
Applications with a comprehensive CV and list of three referees, at least one of whom should be an academic referee and one a personal or pastoral referee, should be provided by Friday November 14 and addressed to:
 
Applications <AT} tabor.vic.edu.au or
Applications
Tabor College Victoria
222 Oban Road (PO Box 2223)
Ringwood North  Vic  3134
 
Further information may be obtained from Dr Les Henson, Head of the School of Theology, Tabor Victoria
[+61] (03) 9844 8800
Fax 9844 8899
lhenson {AT] tabor.vic.edu.au
 

Bursary for PhD re Communicating the Gospel in a Digital Age

CODEC, St John's College, University of Durham

PhD Research Project
Communicating the Gospel in a Digital Age or
Biblical Literacy in a Digital Age
£11,000 bursary per annum (plus academic fees paid)

CODEC has been awarded funding from The Methodist Church of Great Britain to establish a research project exploring either the impact of the digital age on the communication of the Gospel or the use of the Bible in the Church and in an increasingly digital society.

We are seeking a student with outstanding potential to pursue research in the above areas based at St John's College at the University of Durham and within the newly established CODEC research centre in collaboration with the Director of Research, Revd Dr Peter Phillips. St John's offers a wealth of research collaboration opportunities including the Wesley Studies Centre, Cranmer Hall and the Department of Theology and Religion at the University of Durham.  The research supervisory panel will bring together support from each of these centres, while the PhD will be undertaken through the normal University of Durham graduate processes.

While pursuing this research you will be expected to work together with other researchers, academic members of staff and ordinands at the various associated centres.  You are expected to have a good Masters degree or at least a high 2.1 BA (Hons) (or equivalent) in Theology or a related subject. Candidates with a high 2.1 in Media or Computing Studies or related subjects as well as a postgraduate qualification in Theology will also be considered.  Ideally you will have an active interest and/or experience in more than one of the following areas:
communication, media, postmodernism, biblical literacy, missiology/ evangelism. You should have good computer skills. Good written- and verbal-communication skills are essential as are the ability to work as part of a developing research community, be self-motivated and pro- active.
The successful candidate will be expected to complete the PhD programme including the publication of relevant research papers and academic articles, as well as contributions to academic conferences and the dissemination of the conclusions reached during the research.

Candidates will provide a formal research proposal as part of the application process.  Interviews will involve the presentation of this research proposal to a panel.
For an informal discussion or an application form and further particulars please contact Dr Peter Phillips, Centre for Biblical Literacy, Tel: 0191 334 3896, Mobile: 0787 633 7157 email: p.m.phillips (AT} durham.ac.uk.

Closing date: 31 October 2008

Reader/Chair in Ancient Judaism or New Testament at Durham University

URL https://jobs.dur.ac.uk/jobdtls.asp?Session_in=&Uid=&vref=2800

Salary:Negotiable depending on level of appointment
Grade:9 or 10
Contract:Non fixed-term, Full-time

Hours: 9am to 5pm
The Department of Theology and Religion seeks to appoint a Professor
or Reader in Ancient Judaism or New Testament, from September 2009.
Candidates should be able to teach undergraduates and supervise
research projects in both fields, though the preponderance of their
own research may fall more in one field than the other. The
postholder will be expected to teach, to supervise doctoral research,
and to publish research at the highest international level.

The academic field here labelled
'Ancient Judaism' is taken to cover
the post-exilic period up to and including rabbinic Judaism of the
Talmudic era. The postholder will be joining a number of colleagues
whose research covers aspects of this field, including Prof. Robert
Hayward, Dr. Stuart Weeks, Prof. John Barclay and Prof. Francis
Watson. The latter two also teach and research in New Testament,
along with Dr. Stephen Barton and Dr. William Telford.
Pension:Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) Holidays:30 working
days' holiday plus statutory holidays, and 4 'customary' holidays,
normally allocated to the Christmas break

Contact for informal enquiries:Professor John Barclay 0191 3343951
john.barclay {AT] durham.ac.uk

Application Process:
We prefer to receive applications on-line. Please attach your CV and
a covering letter, giving details of how you match the person
specification. The job description and person specification can be
found by following the links from the left-hand menu. We can post a
vacancy details pack (including application form) to you, if you
telephone our answering service on 0191 3346499 or e-mail
recruitment.team [AT} durham.ac.uk

Closing Date for Applications:28/11/2008Assessment Method:
If invited for interview candidates will be asked to submit a sample
of recent research as selected by themselves (up to 10,000 words).
When they attend for interview they will be asked to give a 20 minute
presentation on their current research to an audience of staff and
postgraduate students.

Research fellowships at University of Oslo, Norway

1 post-doctoral research fellowship (2 years) and
2 Ph.D. fellowships (3 years) at the Centre for
Gender Research, University of Oslo, Norway

The Centre is seeking to appoint one
post-doctoral and two doctoral fellows from
01.01.2009 who will work on the project
Canonicity, Gender and Critique: The Hermeneutics
of Feminism and Canon Transformations. The
project, which is led by professor Jorunn Økland,
will investigate Western philosophical and
religious canon-formation and -negotiation from
a gender-critical, cultural-historical and epistemology-critical perspective.

The project has two main parts, one material and one theoretical:
1. The first part will 'excavate' historical
women whose writings criticise, subvert or
otherwise engage with the biblical or
philosophical canons, and who have not been given
sufficient scholarly attention. Case-studies of
theological, literary or philosophical
negotiations of biblical gender models will be included here.
2. The second and more theoretical part has a
general aim of strenghtening the reflection on
canonisation as a gendered, historical process,
and on diachronic perspectives in gender-critical
theory within a hermeneutical framework. The
project will ask questions such as: How has the
canon contributed to gender formation? To what
extent does gender-critical theory rest on the
presuppositions of Western religious and
philosophical canons, and how can feminism itself
be seen as emerging from certain historical and ideational conditions?
Further details on the project can be found here:
http://www.stk.uio.no/English/Canonicity.html.
The first part of the project will be covered
mainly by our European cooperation partners, and
the second part will be covered by the Oslo group.
The vacant positions are earmarked for the following investigations:
The Ph.D. projects can be related to part 1, part
2, or both. They can be, for example, studies of
one particular female-authored text drawing on
the Bible or on the philosophical canon;
gender-critical analyses of a particular
canonisation process; reception-historical
studies of the use of biblical or philosophical
texts on gender in a particular period (part 1);
or a study in feminist hermeneutics
(part 2).
The post-doctoral project should primarily
address the more overarching theoretical issues
(part 2), but still on the basis of clearly
defined historical material. The projects will be
independent, but the applicants must formulate
their research within the framework of the
umbrella project. Applicants for the Ph.D.
fellowships must have a minimum of 5 years of
higher education (MA/MPhil). Applicants for the
post-doctoral fellowship must have completed their Ph.D.

Applicants must submit 3 copies of all necessary
documentation: an up to date CV, a list of
publications and a maximum 10-page project
description. Doctoral theses and publications
should be made available if requested by the
appointment committee. Applicants must also
present a plan for their work. Applicants are
further required to submit an extended application form; available here
http://www.admin.uio.no/opa/ledige-stillinger/
This form can also be obtained by contacting
the Centre for Gender Research on tel. +47 22858930.

In assessing the applications, the most important
criteria will be the quality of the project
description, its potential to generate new
knowledge and its relevance to the umbrella
project. The quality of previous work (degrees,
theses, publications) will also be considered.
Documented fluency in ancient and modern
languages will count positively. It is a
desirable (though not essential) criterion that
at least one the three fellows has a background in Biblical Studies.

The Ph.D. fellows will participate in organised
research training at the Faculty of Theology or
the Faculty of Humanities, depending on the
proposed project. It is expected that all three
fellows will participate actively and on a daily
basis in the activities of the Centre.

See further guidelines for appointments to
fellowships at the University of Oslo:
http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/ansettelsesvilkar/index.xml.

Salary: Point 45-48 for the PhD-fellowships (=
NOK 353 200-371 700 pro annum, equivalent to
approx. £ 34 000-36 000); Point 57-62 for the
post-doctoral fellowship (= NOK 435 700-477 800
pro annum, equivalent to £ 42 000-46 000).

Application deadline: 15. november 2008

REF. NR.: 2008/17518 (post-doctoral fellowship)
2008/17517 (Ph.D. fellowship)

For further information please contact the
Centre's office manager Oddrun Rangsæter tel. +47
22 85 89 40, or project manager Jorunn Økland, tel+47 22 85 87 23.

Job Opportunity: Research Fellow (Vetus Latina Iohannes)

Job Opportunity: Research Fellow (Vetus Latina Iohannes)

A vacancy is now being advertised for a Research
Fellow to assist in the preparation and
publication of an edition of the Old Latin
versions of the Gospel according to John.

The Vetus Latina Iohannes project has been
running at the University of Birmingham for a
number of years, and has already made available
an electronic edition of the surviving Old Latin
manuscripts of John at http://www.iohannes.com/vetuslatina/ .

The main duties of the Fellow will include
assisting in the compilation of an electronic
database of gospel citations in Church Fathers,
the analysis of this material, and the
preparation of a printed edition to be published in the 'Vetus Latina' series.

Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant subject,
an excellent knowledge of Latin, the ability to
learn relevant IT skills quickly, and the ability
to work effectively as a member of a team. A good
working knowledge of Greek, experience of
database design and maintenance, and experience
of working on a research project are desirable.

The post-holder will be a member of the
University's Institute for Textual Scholarship
and Electronic Editing (www.itsee.bham.ac.uk).

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. D.C. Parker
(D.C.Parker@bham.ac.uk) and Dr P.H. Burton (P.H.Burton@bham.ac.uk).

The advertisement for the position may be found at:
http://www.vacancies.bham.ac.uk/vacancies/furtherParticulars.htm?refNo=A31036
The starting salary is £25,888 - £28,290 a year.
Applications close on 8th August 2008.

NT teaching posts, University of South Africa

COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF NEW TESTAMENT
Associate Professor (Ref. NT/AP/Apr08/TKM)
Senior Lecturer (Ref. NT/SL/Apr08/TKM)
Lecturer (Ref. NT/L/Apr08/TKM)

Associate Professor
Requirements: 

œ A DLitt et Phil or DTh in New Testament 
œ At least a 2nd level qualification in Greek (Koine) 
œ At least five years' experience at a tertiary institution 
œ At least five subsidy-earning research outputs during the previous five years 
œ Evidence of completed Master’s and Doctoral supervision 
œ Papers read at international conferences 
œ Initiative in the development and teaching of course material 
œ Proven ability in Open Distance Learning tuition 
œ Involvement in university activities 
œ Mentoring of junior staff members 
œ Involvement and leadership in discipline related academic associations 
œ Experience as a critical reader of academic work 
œ Involvement in any form of community participation 
œ Computer literacy 
œ Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) 
œ Sound interpersonal skills.

Duties: 

œ Creating a supportive environment for maximum academic and individual growth of all concerned
œ Designing, operationalising and co-ordinating creative and innovative teaching and learning strategies at advanced levels 
œ Producing, maintaining and facilitating research outputs 
œ Planning and conducting academic practice to ensure that the needs of students, colleagues and departments are met 
œ Ensuring quality standards are implemented, monitored and maintained in teaching, learning, research and academic citizenship 
œ Exercising leadership in academic teaching and learning programmes.

Senior Lecturer
Requirements: 

œ A DLitt et Phil or DTh in New Testament 
œ At least a 2nd level qualification in Greek (Koine) 
œ At least two years’ experience at a tertiary institution 
œ At least three subsidy-earning research outputs during the previous five years 
œ Development and teaching of course material 
œ Involvement in university activities or equivalent experience 
œ Involvement in discipline-related academic associations 
œ Involvement in any form of community participation 
œ Computer literacy 
œ Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) 
œ Sound interpersonal skills.

Recommendations: 

œ Papers read at international conferences 
œ Completed Master’s supervision.

Duties: 

œ Designing, co-ordinating and implementing academic teaching and learning programmes in a distance learning environment 
œ Develop and implement creative and innovative teaching and learning strategies 
œ Producing, maintaining and facilitating at least two research outputs per year 
œ Planning and conducting academic practice to ensure that the needs of students and other colleagues and departments are met 
œ Ensuring that quality standards are implemented in teaching, learning, research and academic citizenship
œ Student guidance, accompaniment, support and assessment 
œ Leading and participating in curriculum development 
œ Teaching and supervising students up to postgraduate level (M&D level) 
œ Marketing programmes and activities of the Department 
œ Involvement in professional and academic citizenship 
œ Contributing to community participation.

Lecturer
Requirements: 

œ A Master’s degree in New Testament or Biblical Studies (New Testament) 
œ At least a 2nd level qualification in Greek (Koine) 
œ Registration for a Doctoral degree in New Testament 
œ Good theoretical knowledge of the discipline 
œ The ability to teach effectively 
œ The ability to write tutorial letters 
œ Computer literacy 
œ Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) 
œ Sound interpersonal skills.

Recommendations: 
œ Publications in accredited journals 
œ Experience in the development of course material
œ Involvement in any form of community participation.

Duties: 
œ Course design and curriculum development on undergraduate and postgraduate levels 
œ Developing and compiling study material (tutorial letters, study guides) 
œ Setting assignments and examination questions 
œ Marking assignments and examination scripts 
œ Assisting with e-learning 
œ Conducting group visits and discussion classes
œ Supervising Honours students 
œ Administering teaching processes 
œ Participating in departmental and schoolcommittees 
œ Student support 
œ Community service, including involvement in professional and subject-relatedassociations 
œ Active participation in departmental research projects 
œ Meeting departmental research output targets(publication and conference presentations).

Note: Short-listed candidates will be required to bring their Portfolio of Evidence to the interview.Human Communications 41402Send applications to: University of South Africa,Main Campus, Preller Street, New MuckleneukDepartment of Human ResourcesPO Box 392, UNISA 0003www.unisa.ac.zaApplicants are required to indicate in detail on the prescribed application form to what extenttheir qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the posts as set out below.The prescribed application form must be accompanied by certified copies of all educationalqualifications. Submission of such copies entitles UNISA to authenticate the qualifications withoutany further consent from the applicant. Applications not on the prescribed application form andsubmitted without certified copies attached will not be considered. Candidates with foreignqualifications must also submit the South African equivalent of the qualification. These qualificationsare evaluated by SAQA.

Ass. Prof. of NT in Aarhus, Denmark.

Associate Professor in New Testament
Job advertisement
 

 
At the Lutheran School of Theology in Aarhus (LSTA), Denmark, a post is vacant as ass. professor in New Testament with special responsibilities within the studies of the Gospels and of New Testament Times. It is intended that the post may be filled as per 1 January 2009.
 
Job Description
The focus of the studies of New Testament at LSTA is the historical understanding of the NT scriptures and their message, read on the background of the Old Testament and with an eye to the development in the church (further information concerning the theological profile and vision of LSTA may be sent on request). Since 2005, LSTA has run its own BA programme, and a great deal of the instruction is given within that programme. But beside that, instruction is also given to students who are enrolled at the Theological Faculty of the University of Aarhus and follow the instruction there, both on BA and MA level, but at the same time are making use of instruction etc. offered by LSTA.
 
It thus is expected that the coming ass. professor will

• be able to take care of instruction in the subject area at large, with a special responsibility for the instruction in the Gospels and in New Testament Times
• through his or her own research contribute to the academic profile of LSTA
• take part in the administrative duties in the Academic Board and other relevant bodies at LSTA
• motivate and guide the students in their studies
• take part in the theological and spiritual formation of the students
• take part in developing the educational programme at LSTA at large

 
The appointment is permanent and is paid with a basic salary corresponding to the salary for academics employed by the Danish government with a supplement of DKK 75.632,40 p.a.
 
Requirements of Qualifications
The designation "ass. professor" at LSTA is used for an academic teacher with competence as ass. professor according to existing Scandinavian standards. The appointment as an ass. professor presupposes research qualifications on a level that can be obtained through the satisfactory completion of a post doc. programme or an employment as a lecturer (these qualifications could also be obtained otherwise). The appointment as a lecturer presupposes a Ph.D. degree or equivalent qualifications. The appointment as an ass. professor thus presupposes an academic production on an international level. Besides, the appointment presupposes confirmed teaching qualifications. Both types of qualifications are taken into account in the assessment. If the applicant has no teaching experience through his or her former occupation (as lecturer or equivalent occupations), the employment will be on probation for up till 1½ years.
 
All teaching and tuition is in Danish (or another Scandinavian language). Candidates, who do not speak Danish, should be able to teach in English. But not more than two years after an appointment they should be able to teach in Danish.
 
Application
To the application should be attached a CV, copies of diplomas and a numbered list of publications and other works of relevance for the assessment. Not more than eight publications and similar material are to be submitted together with the application.
 
Documentation for teaching and pedagogical qualifications (or other kinds of material that can constitute the basis for an assessment) should be enclosed. For applicants who are or have been employed as lecturers, an assessment of his or her teaching qualifications from this employment should be enclosed. Moreover, a teaching portfolio is to be submitted. This portfolio could comprise a survey of:

• teaching experience (number, kind, and level of courses)
• experience in conducting examinations
• tutoring experience (MA-thesis, Ph.D. dissertations etc.)
• experience in monitoring and developing study programmes
• other kinds of experience in communication
• examples of syllabuses

 
The application, publications and similar kinds of material to be assessed, documentations for teaching experience, and the teaching portfolio are to be submitted in three copies. The assessment committee has the possibility to ask for additional material that has been mentioned in the application.
 
Procedure
An international assessment committee will be formed. The applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee. On the conclusion of the committee work in October 2008, each of the applicants will receive the assessment pertaining to one self. On the basis of the assessment and recommendations of the committee, the Academic Board of LSTA will make recommendations to the Board of Directors as to which of the applicants should be invited to an interview. It should be called to attention that the Board of Directors may choose not to fill the chair.
 
The appointment will take place in compliance with the executive order no 170 (17 March 2005) from the Ministry of Research about appointing members of the academic staff at universities in Denmark. Guidelines for the procedure of appointing members of the academic staff at LSTA can be obtained by contacting the address below.
 
The application, labelled NT lektorat, should be addressed to the Board of Directors of LSTA and - together with the attachment in three copies – should be sent to
 
Head of Academic Board, professor
Asger Chr. Højlund
Menighedsfakultetet
Katrinebjergvej 75
DK-8200 Århus N
 
Closing date: noon 1 June 2008
 
Questions concerning the appointment can be addressed to
 
Asger Chr. Højlund
tlf. + 45 86 16 66 66 14
mail: ach@teologi.dk
 
 

Prof of Worship + Preaching, Victoria + Tasmania

UNITING CHURCH THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE

CENTRE FOR THEOLOGY AND MINISTRY
SYNOD OF VICTORIA AND TASMANIA

Applications are invited for the positions of

________________________________________________________________________________


PROFESSOR OF WORSHIP AND PREACHING

The appointee will teach in the field of Worship and Preaching, enabling students of the Theological College and the United Faculty of Theology (an ecumenical associated teaching institution of the Melbourne College of Divinity) to develop their knowledge and skill in these areas, and to integrate this into their ministry by becoming
competent in the leadership of liturgy and faithful in proclamation of the Gospel.

The appointee will participate in the preparation and formation of candidates for the Uniting Church Ministries, and resource the wider Uniting Church in its worship life and proclamation of the Gospel.

Appointment effective from January 2009;

Closing date: 31 May 2008

_________________________________________________________________________________

Contact for application information: heather.cameron@ctm.uca.edu.au
Application should be addressed to the Chairperson of the Nominating
Committee, Centre for Theology and Ministry, 1 Morrison Close,
Parkville 3052

Prof of New Testament, Victoria + Tasmania

UNITING CHURCH THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE

CENTRE FOR THEOLOGY AND MINISTRY
SYNOD OF VICTORIA AND TASMANIA

Applications are invited for the positions of

_________________________________________________________________________________


PROFESSOR OF NEW TESTAMENT

The appointee will teach in the field of New Testament Studies, enabling students of the Theological College and the United Faculty of Theology (an ecumenical associated teaching institution of the Melbourne College of Divinity) to explore the nature of the New Testament, develop their knowledge and skill for interpreting its texts and to integrate their learning into their theology, preaching, teaching and practice of ministry.

The appointee will participate in the preparation and formation of candidates for the Uniting Church Ministries and resource the wider Uniting Church in understanding the New Testament.

Appointment effective from January 2009;

Closing date:  31 May 2008


_________________________________________________________________________________

Contact for application information: heather.cameron@ctm.uca.edu.au
Application should be addressed to the Chairperson of the Nominating
Committee, Centre for Theology and Ministry, 1 Morrison Close,
Parkville 3052

Lecturer in Theology and Religious Studies, University of Bristol

Lecturer in Theology and Religious Studies (ref. 13860)
Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Bristol


Based in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, you will become an active participant in the Department's Centre for Christianity and Culture. The Department of Theology and Religious Studies seeks to build on its standing in Christian and Jewish studies. Preference may be given to those working within Biblical reception, Jewish history, or/and Reformation theology. You should have an excellent publication record and you will be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Grade: Level b in Pathway 1
Salary: £31,840-£35,858

Contact for informal enquiries:
Dr C A Muessig C.A.Muessig@bristol.ac.uk
Tel. 0117 9287763

Timescale of appointment :
Contract:       Permanent
Anticipated interview date:  02 June 2008
Anticipated start date:  01 August 2008

Closing date for applications:  9.00 am on 24 April 2008

More details see: http://www.bris.ac.uk/boris/jobs/ads?ID=72130

PhD/Post-doc Scholarships at the Dominican Biblical Institute

Dominican Biblical Institute, Limerick
In association with the Dept of Theology and Religious Studies,
Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick

Two PhD/Post-doc Scholarships
Project on Christian Origins
On Tracking the Development of 1 Corinthians, the Gospels and Acts
and thereby Contributing to Clarifying
the Synoptic Problem and the Quest for History

2008: Second stage of the Project
--in conjunction with an auxiliary project on Genesis' use of Homer

The Dominican Biblical Institute (DBI), Limerick, Ireland, is seeking
applicants for two scholarships which will be awarded to suitably
qualified candidates for three years, beginning in the Autumn/Fall
semester, 2008.
The scholarships are intended primarily for those working towards a
PhD, but may exceptionally be adapted for post-doctoral candidates.
They are to work in particular areas that fall within the scope of the
Projects named above and of which details are given below. The PhD for
successful work will be given by the Dominican Biblical Institute,
accredited by Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick (MIC/
UL). The awarding body is the University of Limerick.
The amount of the scholarship is EURO 15,600 per year plus fee waiver, for
three years of full-time study. It will require beneficiaries to
participate actively in the overall research project of the DBI and to
make occasional academic contributions to the work of the Institute.
The terms and conditions of the award are adapted from Mary Immaculate
College, UL. In line with the ethos of the Institute as a whole,
participants will be encouraged to interact with the surrounding
community in Limerick and the west of Ireland.
Applicants should send a CV, two academic references, and a statement
outlining their academic interests and their reasons for wishing,
first, to undertake one of four PhD topics outlined below and,
secondly, to participate in the overall project of which it is a part,
to:

The Secretary,
Dominican Biblical Institute,
Upper Cecil St.,
Limerick, Ireland.

For further information or informal discussion, contact Dr. Thomas
Brodie,
Email: thomasbrodie@eircom.net; tel. 353 (0)61 - 490 605.

The Institute may decide
to interview candidates as part of the selection process. The
selection will be made by the DBI Academic Council, following
consultation with the Awards Council.

Outline of Main Project
The project of which the PhD research will form a part concerns
tracking the sources and compositional methods of the New Testament
writers, and thus clarifying the literary development of the gospels,
Acts, and epistles. Emphasis on literary composition does not exclude
other aspects of research, but it recognizes that at this stage in New
Testament studies the literary aspect provides a pivotal opportunity.
Furthermore, and crucially, clarification of sources and composition
will greatly facilitate investigation of other aspects, especially
history, sociology and above all theology.
This project does not come out of a vacuum. It builds on a literary
movement that, despite its occasional difficulties, has been gathering
momentum for over thirty years. The terminology of this movement
varies between Jewish, Greco-Roman and modern--and the terminology
itself needs clarification--but, with new awareness of ancient writing
methods, and with increasingly reliable criteria for detecting the use
of sources, it is now possible, as never before, to trace how New
Testament writers refashioned older sources, especially the older
scriptures.
It is also becoming possible as never before to trace whether or how
the New Testament writers used one another, whether, for instance John
used the other gospels, or, as has sometimes been suggested, Luke used
1 Corinthians (and other epistles). And it is possible too, within the
context of this overall project, to contribute to solving the Synoptic
Problem.
The project focuses primarily on the gospels and Acts but some account
is also taken of the epistles, and particular attention will be given
to examining the sources, composition and nature of Christianity's
oldest extensive document--1 Corinthians. This attention to 1
Corinthians will include a conference that builds on the experience of
the 2005 Limerick international conference that produced The
Intertextuality of the Epistles. Explorations of Theory and Practice,
eds. T. L. Brodie, D. R. MacDonald, S. E. Porter (Sheffield: Sheffield
Phoenix, 2006).
Apart from scholarly presentations and conference papers, the project
will also be responsible for publishing an accessible book on the role
of the New Testament within the development of civilization,
literature and theology, and on the role of Jesus in personal
spirituality, in the churches, and among world religions.

The principal overseer is Dr Thomas Brodie, who is responsible for the
overall management of the project and who, along with Dr. Jesse
Rogers, Senior Lecturer in Scripture at Mary Immaculate College, Univ.
of Limerick, will supervisor the PhD research projects. Visiting
scholars will also give support. Occasional expertise and input will
be available from an Academic Advisory Board: Calum Carmichael
(Cornell University), Paul Elbert (Church of God Theological
Seminary), Wilfrid Harrington (Priory Institute, Dublin), Damien Nelis
(University of Geneva), Carol Newsom (Emory University), Stanley
Porter (McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, ON), Carol Stockhausen
(Marquette University).
Those engaged in the project, including the persons appointed to the
scholarship, will be expected to collaborate and to work as a team.
There will be regular project meetings and occasional research seminars
--particularly to give support.
While all four areas can contribute to a single project, each area is
also capable, to a significant degree, of standing alone, and so the
outcome in one does not determine the outcome in others. Among the
four areas, each applicant may designate a first, second and third
choice. Within the broad parameters of an area, a student may wish, as
work progresses, to focus the research on an aspect sufficiently
specific so as to produce a dissertation within the allotted time.

Dissertation areas
The four dissertations will focus on the Gospels and Acts--though as an
exception a scholarship may be awarded for work on 1 Corinthians. The
four basic areas are:

1. PROTO-LUKE. The Septuagint, the Elijah-Elisha Narrative, and the
Testing of the Theory of Early Luke ("Semitic" Luke, or "Proto-Luke")
Since the 1890s diverse evidence has indicated that Luke or Luke-Acts
once existed in a shorter form--a form sometimes referred to as "Proto-
Luke"--and if that form could be identified it would provide a crucial
missing link in the history of the gospels' development. For decades
the evidence seemed inconclusive and the existence of Proto-Luke was
correspondingly vague. However, the situation has begun to change:
* Increasing clarity concerning Luke's imitation of the Septuagint,
especially of the Elijah-Elisha narrative, has made it easier to trace
his context and methods
*The sharpening of criteria for detecting direct literary dependence
has facilitated the distinguishing of sources and levels within Luke-
Acts
*Recent detection of clear structures in several biblical texts,
including Luke-Acts, has added a further element by which to detect
levels within Luke-Acts
The challenge for the recipient of the scholarship will be to make a
fresh critical assessment of (part of) the evidence for Proto-Luke and
to move the investigation to a new level.

2. The Making of Mark. The Role of the Elijah-Elisha Narrative and of
Elijah/Elisha-related Texts
Despite considerable progress in Markan studies--for instance,
concerning a certain priority, social aspects, and literary and
theological sophistication--a central puzzle has remained regarding the
origin and nature of much of Mark's content, his narrative. (Form
criticism clarified key features of individual passages, but not their
origin and overall nature, particularly whether, despite the forms'
roots in orality, the texts themselves were literary in origin).
However--even while the genuine insights of form criticism were proving
vague and incomplete--recent decades have clarified Mark's kinship with
known texts, Greco-Roman, Christian, and Jewish, particularly the
older scriptures and subsequent scripture-based writings.
The second scholarship will focus on the contribution of these latter
texts--the older scriptures and subsequent scripture-based writings--to
Mark's narrative. Particular attention will be given to the Elijah-
Elijah narrative--a text reflected in Mark's beginning, middle and end--
and to Luke's use of that narrative.

3. The Making of Matthew and the Role of Elijah-related Luke
Given widespread agreement that Matthew used Mark, it is necessary to
examine whether Matthew also used some of the scripture texts
reflected in Mark--the Septuagint, the Elijah-Elisha narrative and also
some of the Lukan passages that reflect the Elijah-Elisha narrative.
This investigation will also address in some way both the ancient
tradition that Matthew arranged sayings (logia) and the modern
hypothesis of a sayings source (Q) shared by Matthew and Luke. One
episode of the hypothetical Q source--the account of the centurion's
servant--may provide an opportunity to test the relationship between
Matthew, (Proto-)Luke and John.

4. Luke, Matthew and the Making of Canonical Luke-Acts
The essence of this dissertation is to clarify whether Luke-Acts,
apart from using Mark, also used Matthew. The idea of Luke's use of
Matthew is not new, but the issue has become stalemated for lack of
credible context and criteria. The challenge for the applicant will be
to clarify the context, to assess recent research on criteria, and to
apply the criteria rigorously to the case in question.
In asking whether Luke actually used Matthew the thesis will also need
to engage in some way the larger issue of the formation of Luke-Acts
as a whole, including the questions of the Synoptic Problem, and
Luke's possible relationship to other sources, including John.

Auxiliary Project: Genesis' Use of Homer
An auxiliary project concerns the formation of the Primary History
(Genesis-Kings). This will focus initially on Genesis--on Genesis' use
of the major prophets, and on Genesis' use of Homer. Applications are
welcomed for scholarships promoting such research work on Genesis.

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