Carl Sweatman

Past

• Research Assistant at Cincinnati Bible Seminary
• Adjunct Instructor at Cincinnati Christian University
• Interim Children's Minister at McDonough Christian Church

• Children's Minister at Plum Creek Christian Church

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Education

• University of Gloucestershire
• Cincinnati Bible Seminary
• Cincinnati Bible College

• Atlanta Christian College
• Shamrock High School

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Connections

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Industry

Higher Education

Websites

• Peripatetic Learning
• Sporadic at Best

Carl Sweatman’s Summary

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
-Full Courses-
CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (CALL PROGRAM)
*2008: Pauline Epistles (BNT 2303-07)
*2008: Pauline Epistles (BNT 2303-06)
*2008: Pauline Epistles (BNT 2303-05)
*2007: Hermeneutics (BEX 2004-01)

-Co-Taught-
UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE (WEMTC)
*2009: Pauline Theology and Christian Ethics (CMT 218), with Neil Richardson

-Guest Lectures-
CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (SEMINARY)
*2006 (Nov): “Entering the Kingdom of God”—Life and Teaching of Jesus (BNT 520)

CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (COLLEGE)
*2008 (Feb): "The Calling of the First Disciples (1.19–2.11)"—Gospel of John (BNT 324)
*2007 (Oct–Nov): “Introduction to Ecclesiastes and the Essence of Hevel Hevelim”,
“Introduction to the Book of Job”—Old Testament Poetry (BOT 270-02)
*2007 (Oct): “Introduction to Ecclesiastes and the Essence of Hevel Hevelim”—Old Testament Poetry (BOT 270-01)
*2007 (Apr): “John 14.16–16.11: The Spirit and the Vine”—Johannine Literature (BNT 360)
*2006 (Apr): “Biblical Genres”, “Wisdom Literature in Biblical and Extra-Biblical Texts”—Hermeneutics (BEX 200)

CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (CALL PROGRAM)
*2008 (Feb): "Paul's 'Gospel' to the Jews and to the Gentiles"—Acts of the Apostles (BNT 1503-04)

-Church Electives
EAST END CHRISTIAN CHURCH
*2006–07: "On the Theology of John’s Revelation”
*2005 (Sep–Oct): “Answering the Tough Questions: A Study in Apologetics”

EASTSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
*2005 (Jun–Jul): “Answering the Tough Questions: A Study in Apologetics”

MCDONOUGH CHRISTIAN CHURCH
*2004 (Apr–May): “Answering the Tough Questions: A Study in Apologetics”

Carl Sweatman’s Specialties:

RESEARCH INTERESTS (in order):

Paul's Letters
Paul's Life (or, Chronology)
Ancient Letter Writing
Hermeneutics
Rhetorical Studies
Jewish Wisdom Traditions
Wisdom in the Ancient Near East

Carl Sweatman’s Experience

• Research Assistant

  Cincinnati Bible Seminary

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  January 2006 — May 2008 (2 years 5 months)

  Assistant to Dr. Tom Thatcher, professor of New Testament Studies. Responsibilities include: research, manuscript editing, compiling information for classes, manage internet resources for students, and substitute teach when needed.

• Adjunct Instructor

  Cincinnati Christian University

  (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)

  November 2007 — April 2008 (6 months)

  Instructor for continuing education program. (See "Teaching Experience" entries listed above with the designation, "Call Program").

• Interim Children's Minister

  McDonough Christian Church

  (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Religious Institutions industry)

  February 2004 — June 2004 (5 months)

  Wrote and taught lessons for Sunday morning worship services for grade-school children, directed a Wednesday night activities program, and assisted other ministers in their respective areas.

• Children's Minister

  Plum Creek Christian Church

  (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Religious Institutions industry)

  March 2002 — October 2003 (1 year 8 months)

  Wrote and taught lessons for Sunday morning and evening worship services for grade-school children, directed a Wednesday night activities program, staffed volunteers and organized their respective rotations, wrote and directed Vacation Bible School programs, organized summer programs for grade-school children and their families, summer camp counselor, and weekly hospital visits.

Carl Sweatman’s Education

• University of Gloucestershire

  Doctorate of Philosophy , New Testament Theology, Pauline Studies , 2008 — 2012 (expected)

  Thesis: 'Spirit, Cross, Wisdom and Communal Discernment: A Critical and Eclectic Exploration of 1 Corinthians 2.1--3.4'
  Supervisor: Andrew T. Lincoln

• Cincinnati Bible Seminary

  Master of Arts , New Testament Research , 2005 — 2008

  Thesis: "2 Corinthians 10-13 and Paul's Use of 'Ethos' in Light of Ancient Near Eastern and Jewish Wisdom Traditions"
  Advisor: Dr. William Baker
  2nd Reader: Dr. Tom Olbricht

• Cincinnati Bible College

  Bachelor of Arts , Biblical Studies and Children's Ministry , 1998 — 2002

• Atlanta Christian College

  None , Biblical Studies and Early Childhood Education , 1996 — 1998

  No degree earned due to transfer to Cincinnati Bible College

• Shamrock High School

  Academic Diploma , 1990 — 1995

Additional Information

Carl Sweatman’s Websites:

• Peripatetic Learning
• Sporadic at Best

Carl Sweatman’s Interests:

My lovely wife, Biblical Studies, Theology, Philosophy, History, Apologetics, Reading, Writing, Golf, Art, Classical Music, Jazz, and Movies

Carl Sweatman’s Groups:

Society of Biblical Literature

Carl Sweatman’s Honors:

Stone Campbell Journal Promising Scholar Award (2008)
Dean's List (2005-2008)

Carl Sweatman’s Contact Settings

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