Steven Beardsley : Curriculum Vitae
Education
1977 - 1983 Kent Christian Academy Dover, DE Kindergarten and Grade School
1983 - 1990 Home Schooled (Living Heritage Academy) Newark, DE Grades 6-12
1990 - 1994 University of Delaware Newark, DE Honors B.A. in History cum laude
- The above degree was completed through the Dean's Scholar Program of the College of Arts & Science with the focus being Religious Studies.
1994 - 1996 The Divinity School, Harvard University Cambridge, MA Master of Theological Studies
- The foci were New Testament Studies and Early Church History, in that order of priority.
2000 - 2012 Religion Department, Temple University Philadelphia, PA Ph.D. in Religion
- The foci were New Testament Studies and Early Church History, in that order of priority. Dissertation Title: Luke's Narrative Agenda: The Use of KURIOS within Luke-Acts to Proclaim the Identity of Jesus
Academic Awards & Service
1991 University of Delaware Newark, DE Appointed a Dean's Scholar, College of Arts & Science
1992 Golden Key National Honor Society Atlanta, GA Inducted as a member of the University of Delaware Chapter
1993 Golden Key National Honor Society Atlanta, GA Elected as President of the University of Delaware Chapter
1993 Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Allentown, PA
Inducted as a member of the University of Delaware Chapter
1994 Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Baton Rouge, LA
Inducted as a member of the University of Delaware Chapter
1994 University of Delaware Honors Program Newark, DE
Named a Honors Degree Distinguished Fellow
- This award was given to only 4 students whose research and thesis proved most promising out of a university-wide competition.
2000-2001 Religion Department, Temple University Philadelphia, PA Graduate Teaching Assistantship
- The assistantship entailed serving as a Teaching Assistant to Dr. Carol Harris-Shapiro in the Fall semester and to Dr. Leonard Swidler in the Spring semester.
2004-2005 Religion Department, Temple University Philadelphia, PA Graduate Student Union Representative - Department Meetings
2005-2007 Religion Department, Temple University Philadelphia, PA Graduate Student Union Representative - Graduate Studies Committee
Professional Associations
Society of Biblical Literature
American Schools of Oriental Research
Publications (written and audio/visual)
1994 UPCI Oneness Symposium Hazelwood, MO A Response Paper to "Ebionites and Early Jewish Apostolic Christians" by William Chalfant
1994 University of Delaware Newark, DE The Evolution of the Christian Concept of the Godhead: A Study of the First Four Generations
- A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the University of Delaware in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Honors Bachelor of Arts in History.
2003 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Symposium Florissant, MO A Response Paper to "Are Academics Correct In Making a Distinction Between the Gospel of Jesus and the Gospel about Jesus?" by Roy Fisher
2005 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Insight Spring/Summer
Beardsley's Principles of Hermeneutics
2005 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Symposium Florissant, MO
A Response Paper to "Was the Last Supper Celebrated on the Passover?" by J.R. Peyton
2006 Black Evangelism Ministry, UPCI Home Missions Division July
How Do You Reach Me? (DVD)
2006 There Is Hope For Today, UPCI Media Missions Division August
The Council of Nicaea - Church History (radio broadcast)
2006 Pentecostal Herald September
Choosing A College
2007 There Is Hope For Today, UPCI Media Missions Division April
Can We Trust the Scriptures? (radio broadcast)
2012 Temple University Philadelphia, PA Luke's Narrative Agenda: The Use of KURIOS within Luke-Acts to Proclaim the Identity of Jesus
- A dissertation submitted to the Temple University Graduate Board in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
2012 Pentecostal Herald September
Women in the Five-Fold Ministry
Teaching Experience
2001 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO Fall Church History I
- An introduction to the establishment, spread and development of the Christian faith up to the Reformation, paying particular attention to major trends, personalities, and events influencing the life of the church during the first five centuries as it took shape in the Jewish culture and the Greco-Roman world.
2002 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO June J-Term Church History I
- An introduction to the establishment, spread and development of the Christian faith up to the Church Council of Chalcedon in 451 ce, paying particular attention to major trends, personalities, and events influencing the life of the church as it took shape in the Jewish culture and the Greco-Roman world. Primary sources in translation and secondary church history sources will be used.
2003 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO January J-Term Church History I
- An introduction to the establishment, spread and development of the Christian faith up to and including the Church Council of Nicaea in 325 CE, paying particular attention to major trends, personalities, and events influencing the life of the church as it took shape in the Jewish culture and the Greco-Roman world. Primary sources in translation and secondary church history sources will be used.
2003 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO June J-Term Luke-Acts
- An introduction to the various critical methods-text, literary, historical, source, form, redaction-utilized by scholars in their interpretation and exegesis of the New Testament in general and the Lukan narrative of Luke-Acts in specific.
2004 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO January J-Term Church History I
2004 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO June J-Term Luke-Acts
- A study of the Lukan narrative in the continuing story of the ministry of Jesus to the apostles and the church. This study will also employ and continue to develop an understanding and use of the various critical methods-text, literary, historical, source, form, redaction-utilized by scholars in their interpretation and exegesis of the New Testament in general and the Lukan narrative of Luke-Acts in specific.
2005 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO January J-Term Luke-Acts
2005 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO June J-Term Church History I
2006 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO June J-Term The Historical Paul: The Man Behind the Letters
- A study of the historical Paul-the man behind the theology and the letters-using all available resources for reconstructing his life. This course will examine the ancient sources and contemporary scholarship in an attempt to acquire knowledge concerning the historical Paul. This course is not focused on the theology of Paul found in his letters but rather on the biographical details that can be gleaned from these letters. The course will not be limited, however, to the canonical sources. We will also examine extra-canonical sources, as well as church tradition in our quest for the historical Paul. Consequently, this course will also provide the opportunity to examine and assess the role and place of extra-canonical materials within historical New Testament research and its relation to the authoritative, canonical materials.
2006 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Turkey & Greece June-July Paths of Paul: An Exploration of the World of the Historical Paul
- An exciting journey through ancient Asia Minor and Greece in an exploration of the world of the historical Paul. In addition to this exploration, the study trip will introduce students to archaeology and how it contributes to our understanding of the ancient world. Jointly led the trip with Guest Professor Jane DeRose Evans of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.
2007 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO January J-Term Luke-Acts
2007 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO June J-Term Church History I
2009 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO January J-Term Luke-Acts
2009 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO June J-Term Church History I
2010 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO January J-Term Women within the Pauline Communities
- An historical study of the women within the Pauline Communities. Examining all relevant passages within the Pauline Corpus of letters and illuminating them within their original context will accomplish this historical study. Our knowledge of the original context will be derived from exploring the Greco-Roman culture that was the backdrop of Paul’s mission and the environment in which the early Christian communities he established were birthed. The book of Acts will also be employed where appropriate.
2011 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO January J-Term Luke-Acts
2011 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO June J-Term Women within the Pauline Communities
2013 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO January J-Term Luke-Acts
2013 Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO June J-Term Early Christian History (formerly Church History I
Ministerial Credentials
June 1994 United Pentecostal Church International Hazelwood, MO Local License in the New Jersey-Delaware District
March 1997 United Pentecostal Church International Hazelwood, MO General License in the New Jersey-Delaware District
April 2000 United Pentecostal Church International Hazelwood, MO Ordination in the New Jersey-Delaware District
Ministerial Work Experience
1996 - 1999 Newark United Pentecostal Church Newark, DE Assistant to the Pastor
1998 United Pentecostal Church International Hazelwood, MO New Jersey-Delaware District Youth Secretary
1998 - 2000 United Pentecostal Church International Hazelwood, MO New Jersey-Delaware District Youth President
2000 - 2004 Newark United Pentecostal Church Newark, DE Associate Pastor
2010 - 2012 United Penteocostal Church International Hazelwood, MO
New Jersy-Delaware District North American Missions Director
2001 - Present Urshan Graduate School of Theology Florissant, MO Adjunct Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (New Testament and Early Christian History)
2005 - Present Newark United Pentecostal Church Newark, DE
Senior Pastor
Family
Summary: Age 40 (November 16, 1972), married 16 years (August 3, 1996) to Regina Moss Beardsley, age 38 (April 3, 1974), father of Vincent (14), Caleb (12), Marcus (10), Candace (9), and Cassandra (7).
1998 Vincent James Beardsley was born on August 24
2000 Caleb Stafford Beardsley was born on October 6
2002 Marcus Levi Beardsley was born on September 25
2004 Candace Nicole Beardsley was born on January 20
2005 Cassandra Ruth Beardsley was born on October 16