James E. Sedlacek

Objective:to obtain employment teaching Bible and Religion.

Education

Graduate:          M.Div. in Biblical Studies.  Cincinnati Christian University, Cincinnati, Ohio

                                98 hours completed, 3.8658 GPA.                                                                                   2005 –   2010

Undergraduate:  B.A. in Biblical Studies, major in Bible and minor in Music, member of the Ministerial

                                Student Organization, God’s Bible School & College, Cincinnati, Ohio1992 –   1997

Academic /Teaching Experience

Bible Teacher, Cincinnati Christian Schools, High School, July 2010 – Present:

·         Taught New Testament Backgrounds, Survey of the New Testament, Romans, James, Eschatology, Church History, Apologetics and Comparative World Religions.  Developed and prepared course material, lectured, administered tests, graded tests and facilitated the courses for the academic year.

·         Developed course content for use in Haiku, a Digital learning platform and Learning Management System.

·         Integrated various pedagogical methods with the course content in order to differentiate instruction for each student.

·         Utilized pre-assessment, formative assessment and summative assessment techniques in order to steer the class toward the learning objectives.

·         Coordinated the learning objectives of the class with the objectives of the accreditation body ensuring a mutual understanding of the validity of the course content.

·         Cultivated a learning environment through classroom management and the use of disciplinary measures.

·         Reviewed, assessed and critiqued academic materials in order to provide the best materials for the course.

·         Interviewed students to ascertain developmental progress.  Counseled students as appropriate.

·         Reviewed materials and assessed compatibility for the accreditation renewal process.

Guest Lecturer, Cincinnati Christian University, Seminary, Jan 2011 to May 2011:

·         Co-taught BEX-500 Foundations of Biblical Exegesis.  Taught learners a step-by-step method to interpreting a biblical passage, utilizing available resources and providing a “hands on” experience.

Adjunct Professor, God’s Bible School & College, Undergraduate, Aug 2009 to May 2010:

·         Taught Gr 223 Greek IA and Gr 224 Greek 1B, Developed and prepared course material, lectured, administered tests, graded tests and facilitated the course for Fall Semester, 2009, and Spring Semester, 2010.

·         Developed course content for CAMS portals, a Digital learning platform and Learning Management System.

·         Integrated a pedagogical method with the course content to expand the learner’s knowledge.

·         Tutored three students in order to remedy deficient abilities, resulting in student grade improvement. 

·         Participated as a guest lecturer for Advanced Greek, Old Testament.  Cultivated a learning environment.

·         Guest Lecturer for Greek Exegesis: Ephesians, at Cincinnati Christian University.

·         Reviewed, assessed and critiqued academic materials in order to provide the best materials for the course.

·         Researched, evaluated recent scholarship in order to supplement course materials as needed.

·         Collated student course evaluations with professor’s reflection to provide direction for the department.

·         Interviewed students to ascertain developmental progress.  Counseled students as appropriate.

·         Offered encouragement to students and instilled confidence in them when they doubted their own abilities.

Professor’s Assistant, Cincinnati Christian University, Seminary Department, Aug 2007-Nov 2009:

·         Co-taught a course, BNT 500, Introduction to the New Testament, (Online Version) Prepared course material and facilitated the course online two Spring semesters, averaging 15 Students.

·         Prepared material and taught various class periods for BEX 500, Foundations of Biblical Exegesis (In-Classroom Version), BNT 332 Corinthians (In-Classroom Version), BNT 500, Introduction to the New Testament, (In-Classroom Version), and BLA 614 Advanced Greek (In-Classroom Version)

·         Developed course content for use in Moodle, a Digital learning platform and Learning Management System.

·         Administered and Graded Mid-Term Exams, Finals, and Greek Proficiency Exams.

·         Tutored 3 Advanced Greek Students in order to remedy deficient abilities and permit progression in the course.

·         Coordinated and edited materials to be published in the Stone-Campbell Journal. 

·         Coordinated publishers and selling space for the annual Stone-Campbell Journal Conference.

Employment History

·         2010 – Present             Bible Teacher                                                                       Cincinnati Christian Schools

·         2011 – Present             Discipleship Minister                                                           Immanuel Church of the Nazarene

·         2011                               Professor’s Assistant                                                           Cincinnati Christian University

·         2009 – 2010                Adjunct Professor                                                                God’s Bible School & College

·         2007 – 2009                 Professor’s Assistant                                                           Cincinnati Christian University

·         2007 – 2009                Book Review Coordinator                                                 Stone-Campbell Journal

·         2005 – 2011                 Associate Pastor                                                                  Clifton Church of the Nazarene

Skills

Teaching:

·         Adept in lecturing for courses in Bible, Biblical Languages, Hermeneutics, Religion, or General Education.

·         Instructing a diverse student group using oral, written, and audio-visual communication.

·         Explaining charts, diagrams, and difficult course material.

·         Evaluating course materials and student performance.  Assessing written work.

·         Operating Microsoft Office, facilitating Online Courses and communicating though e-mail.

·         Familiar with various Learning Management Systems and Digital learning platforms

·         Developing material for use in Blackboard, Moodle, CAMS, and Haiku.

·         Preparing and teaching from a course plan.  Formulating and following course goals.

·         Preparing individual progress reports and group statistics.  Maintaining an information log.

·         Compiling and maintaining class records.  Counseling and giving direction and advice to students.

Teamwork:

·         Working with a diverse group of subordinates, peers and supervisors to accomplish common goals.

·         Following written and oral instructions.  Accomplishing goals using standard procedures.  

·         Communicating with peers and supervisors to accomplish goals in a timely manner.

Leadership:

·         Supervising a team, delegating tasks, coordinating team efforts, making decisions and giving directions.

·         Assessing team performance, implementing departmental goals, and enforcing professional standards.

·         Initiating inspections, solving problems, confronting co-workers and suggesting methods of improvement.

·         Initiating projects, prioritizing tasks, supporting co-workers in order to accomplish departmental goals in a timely manner.  Proactive in creating a more productive and more compatible team.

·         Training, motivating and building rapport with a diversity of co-workers.  Leading by example.

·         Requiring minimal supervision while mastering necessary skills to accomplish the mission.

·         Coordinating efforts and sharing information with team members and consulting with a variety of persons.

·         Analyzing the situation and improvising plans as needed to accomplish larger goals.

Presentations

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2009), “Shifting Horizons: More Horizons to Consider,” Presented at Cincinnati Christian University Seminary Department, Biblical Studies Forum, February 17, Cincinnati, OH.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2009), “Constructing a Hermeneutical Model: Horizons in Dialogue,” Presented at Cincinnati Christian University, 2009 Stone-Campbell Journal Conference, April 17-18, Cincinnati, OH.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2010), “Introduction to Exegesis in the Epistle to the Ephesians.” Presented at Cincinnati Christian University, January 25, Cincinnati, OH.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2010), “Documentary Hypothesis and Deuteronomistic History: An Overview and Criticisms of the Concepts.” Presented at God’s Bible School & College, Old Testament Literature, February 9, Cincinnati, OH.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2010), “An Introduction to Job: An Overview of the Background, Structure and Content,” Presented at God’s Bible School & College, Old Testament Literature, March 16, Cincinnati, OH.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2011), “Issues in Job 41: Using the Broad Dialogue Model,” Presented at Cincinnati Christian University, 2011 Midwest Regional Evangelical Theological Society Conference, March 25-26, Cincinnati, OH.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2011), “Verbal Aspect in James: a Close Look at Hermeneutical Issues,” Presented at Cincinnati Christian University, 2011 Stone Campbell Journal Conference, April 8-9, Cincinnati, OH.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2012), “Changes in the Understanding of the Greek Aorist Indicative Tense-form from the late 1980’s to Present Day: Semantics and Pragmatics,” Presented at the 2012 Aldersgate Forum, October 24, Higher Ground, Indiana.

Publications

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2010), master’s thesis, “Toward a Balanced Hermeneutic: Creating a Model for Dialogue Between Premodern, Modern and Postmodern Hermeneutical Models,” Presented to Cincinnati Christian University, Seminary Department, Spring 2010.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2008), a book review of God and Empire: Jesus Against Rome Then and Now, by John Dominic Crossan, Stone-Campbell Journal, 11.2, Fall 2008, p. 304-305.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2009), a book review of Everyday Theology: How to Read Cultural Texts and Interpret Trends, by Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Stone-Campbell Journal, 12.1, Spring 2009, 91-93.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2009), a book review of James, Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament: 16, by Craig L. Blomberg and Mariam J. Kamell, edited by Clinton E. Arnold, Stone-Campbell Journal, 12.2, Fall 2009, 314-317.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2009), a book review of Basics of Verbal Aspect in Biblical Greek, by Constantine R. Campbell, Stone-Campbell Journal, 12.2, Fall 2009, 295-297.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2010), a book review of A New Reader’s Lexicon of the Greek New Testament, by Michael H. Burer and Jeffery E. Miller, Stone-Campbell Journal, 13.1, Spring 2010, 146-148.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2010), a book review of Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview and Cultural Formation, by James K. A. Smith, Cultural Liturgies: 1, Stone-Campbell Journal, 13.2, Fall 2010, 282-284.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2011), a book review of Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar. 3^rd ed., by William D. Mounce, Stone-Campbell Journal, 14.1, Spring 2011, 126-128.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2011), a book review of The Hebrew Gospel and the Development of the Synoptic Tradition, by James R. Edwards, Stone-Campbell Journal, 14.2, Fall 2011, 309-310.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2011), a book review of Fundamentals of New Testament Greek, by Stanley E. Porter, Jeffrey T. Reed, and Matthew Brooke O’Donnell, and  Fundamentals of New Testament Greek: Workbook, by Stanley E. Porter and Jeffrey T. Reed, Stone-Campbell Journal, 14.2, Fall 2011, 305-307.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2012), a book review of The UBS Greek New Testament: Reader’s Edition with Textual Notes, by Barclay M. Newman and Florian Voss, editors, Stone-Campbell Journal, 16.1, Spring 2013, 116.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2013), a book review of Hermeneutics: An Introduction to Interpretive Theory, by Stanley E. Porter and Jason C. Robinson, Stone-Campbell Journal, 16.1, Spring 2013, 134-136.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2013), a book review of Novum Testamentum Graecum Editio Critica Maior: Parallel Pericopes: Special Volume Regarding the Synoptic Gospels, by Holger Strutwolf and Klaus Wachtel, Stone-Campbell Journal, 16.1, Spring 2013, 139-140.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2013), a book review of Prepositions and Theology in the Greek New Testament: an Essential Reference Resource for Exegesis, by Murray Harris, Stone-Campbell Journal, 16.2, Fall 2013, 297-298.

·         Sedlacek, James E. (2014), a book review of The Early Text of the New Testament, by Charles E. Hill and Michael J. Kruger, Stone-Campbell Journal, in queue

Awards and Honors

• Obtained a Teaching License from the State of Ohio, Department of Education, Lic. # OH3111076
• Obtained an Educator Certificate from the Association of Christian Schools International, Lic. # 88352
• Stone-Campbell Journal Promising Scholar’s Award
• Ordained Elder in The Church of the Nazarene