RESEARCH:
PUBLICATION AND PRESENTATION LOG
JUNE 30, 2015
RESEARCH, PUBLICATION AND PRESENTATIONS
Scholarship and research at SCU is encouraged among faculty and recognized through
the office of the Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Students are also
encouraged to undertake research and present their findings/projects in the fall at the
History and Christian Thought Forum or in the spring, at the Southern Nazarene
University McNair Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Faculty research is encouraged as part of professional development and personal
improvement. Annually during Commencement one member for the faculty is awarded
with the Faculty Scholar Award. The description of that award is as follows:
The Faculty Scholar Award is given in recognition of outstanding scholarship and
research resulting in the presentation, acceptance and publication of a body of
work in a Peer-reviewed, juried, or referred journal. The body of work must be
directly related to an academic discipline taught at Southwestern Christian
University. This award is presented by the Office of The Provost to a member of
the faculty whose primary function and role at the University is teaching.
Winners of Faculty Scholar Award since its introduction are
2011 Dr. Adrian Hinkle
2012 Dr. Adrian Hinkle
2013 Dr. Adrian Rus
2014 Dr. Adrian Rus
2015 Dr. Linda Breslin
Below are examples of research, publications and presentations undertaken by our
faculty in the last several years:
CHET HORN, MA, PHD (CANDIDATE)
History and History Education
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Transnational migrations and the acculturation of Low German Mennonites – ongoing
Recipient of the E.E. Dale-Arell M. Gibson Memorial Scholarship in Western American
History - University of Oklahoma for outstanding research and scholarship - April, 2015
Oklahoma Association of Professional Historians and Phi Alpha Theta Regional
Conference at Oral Roberts University - "The Acculturation of Low German Mennonites
on the Great Plains: 1874-1917."
"The Acculturation of Low German Mennonites in Oklahoma, Continuity and Change."
The research for this included archival research at Bethel College in North Newton,
Kansas, as well as oral history interviews in rural Western Oklahoma.
"Mennonites, Conscientious Objection, and Gender" – original Research - 2014
Collaborative research with the Western History Collection at the University of
Oklahoma on the The Chickasha Warrior: The W&B Flight School - 2015
"Mennonites and the First World War: Post Memory and its Effects on Mennonites in the
Western United States", - 2015 Original Research
CINDI CARY, MBA
Business
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The accounting/taxation needs of micro small businesses and the available effective
tools – 2015
LINDA GARRETT, PHD
Business
Succession Preparedness in Nonprofit Arts Organizations Located Within a Mid-Western
State - 2012
ADRIAN HINKLE, PHD
Theology & Missions and Graduate Program
Published Work
Hinkle, A. "IPHC Prayerfully Values Scripture." 7 Core Values. Franklin Springs, GA:
LifeSprings, 2013.
_____. “Review of Dale Martin, ‘Pedagogy of the Bible: An Analysis and Proposal.’”
Journal of Biblical and Pneumatological Research. Fall 2010, Vol. 2.
______. “Review of Paul Elbert, ‘Pastoral Letter to Theo: An Introduction to
Interpretation and Women’s Ministries.’” Journal of the European Pentecostal
Theological Association, 31 no 1 2011, p 114-117.
Papers Presented
Hinkle, Adrian. “Pedagogical Theory of the Hebrew Bible: An Application of Educational
Theory to Biblical Texts.” Paper Presentation, Society for Pentecostal Studies,
March 2015.
_____. “Led by the Spirit: A Perspective on Pentecostal Hermeneutics.” Paper
Presentation, Society for Pentecostal Studies, March 2014.
_____. “Pedagogy of Deuteronomy.” Paper Presentation, Society for Pentecostal
Studies, March 2013.
_____. “Academic Student Engagement.” Paper Presentation, Society of Biblical
Literature, November 2012.
_____. “Sex from the Pulpit: A Declaration from Song of Solomon.” Paper Presentation,
Society for Pentecostal Studies, February 2011.
_____. “The Engaged Classroom.” Paper Presentation, Christian Adult Higher Education
Association, Oklahoma City, OK, July 29, 2010.
Pending Publications
Hinkle, A. Pedagogical Theory of the Hebrew Bible: An Application of Educational
Theory to Biblical Texts. Accepted for publication with Wipf and Stock.
Manuscript submitted August 2015.
_____. Pedagogical Theory of the Wisdom Literature: An Application of Educational
Theory to Biblical Texts. Accepted for publication with Wipf and Stock.
Manuscript due November 2016.
_____. Pedagogical Theory of Psalms: An Application of Educational Theory to Biblical
Texts. Accepted for publication with Wipf and Stock. Manuscript due November
2018.
MICHAEL SETH CUDD, PhD (Candidate)
Creative Arts, Music
Compositions
• White, for orchestra, 2014
• A Soldier’s Promise, for bass trombone and piano, 2014
• Leviathan, for six-part chamber choir, 2013
• Retroversion, dance collaboration, 2013
• Whispers of Hope, for middle school choir, 2013
• A Condition of Eternity, for wind ensemble, 2013
• The Unsustainable Concertino, for aluminum can, milk jug, and chamber ensemble
2012
• Radio Scan, dance collaboration, 2012
• Into the Machine, for percussion ensemble, 2012
• Song of..., for baritone voice solo and piano accompaniment, 2011
• Paradigm Shift, for percussion ensemble, 2011
RYAN HOFFPAUIR, MS
General Education – Math
Developing a Station Rotation Schedule for Vacation Bible School. Janice Ford, Ryan
Hoffpauir, and Brad Paynter, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma Research Day
2015, Tahlequah, Oklahoma
REGGIES WENYIKA EDD
Research Methods – Graduate Program
Rus, A. V., Stativa, E., Butterfield, M. E., Pennings, J. S., Burcea, G., & Wenyika, R.
(2015). Prevalence and Predictors of Peer Exploitation in Romanian
Institutionalized Children. Manuscript submitted to Psychology of Violence.
Stativa, E., Rus, A. V., Stanescu, A., Pennings, J. S., Parris, S. R., & Wenyika, R. (2015).
Prevalence and Predictors of Anaemia in Romanian Infants 6-23 Months Old.
Manuscript submitted to the Journal of Public Health.
Society for Pentecostal Studies, Spring 2015, A Pentecostal Perspective of Faith/Learning
Integration: The Foundation of Spirit-Intellectualism and Spirit-Pedagogy. R.
Wenyika
Butterfield, M. E., Rus, A. V., Stativa, E., Pennings, J. S., Burcea, G., Wenyika, R., &
Rookard, G. (April, 2014). Secrecy and adult legitimization predict bullying in
Romanian institutionalized children. Poster presented at the 94th annual
meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR. DOI:
10.13140/2.1.1579.7765
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266853338_Secrecy_and_Adut_Legi
timization_Predict_Bullying_in_Romanian_Institutionalized_Children
Stativa, E., Rus, A. V., Suciu, N., Pennings, J. S., Butterfield, M. E., Wenyika, R., &
Webster, R. (2014). Characteristics and Prenatal Care Utilization of Romanian
Pregnant Women. The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive
Health Care, 19(3):220-226. DOI: 10.3109/13625187.2014.907399
http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/13625187.2014.907399 (2014 Impact Factor 1.394)
Developing a Survey Instrument for Assessing the Prevalence of Anti-intellectualism
Among Pentecostals: Poster Presentation, Southern Nazarene University
Research Symposium Spring 2014. Derrick T. Smith1, Reggies Wenyika2
Recipient of First Prize in Category. 1Senior, Department of Theology & Missions,
2Provost & VPAA, Southwestern Christian University, OK, USA
Southwestern Christian University, History and Christian Thought Forum, Fall 2013
“Relating Social Darwinism and Social-Action Reluctance.” Wenyika, R.
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association Annual Convention 2013
“Using MOOCs to Recruit.” Wenyika, R., Coon, K., and Moak, J.
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association Annual Convention 2012
“Building Smart Partnerships for Online Programs on a Limited Budget.”
Wenyika, R., and Chellis, J.
Christian Adult Higher Education Association (CAHEA) Conference, Summer 2010
“Maintaining Institutional Culture Integrity in Christian Adult Higher Education:
An Integration of Faith, Learning and Living Imperative.” R. Wenyika
Southwestern Christian University, 2009
“Re-Examining Anti-Intellectualism And Pentecostalism: Implications For SpiritIntellectualism” Wenyika, R.
Word & Spirit Press (2009)
Book Publication: “Engaging our World: Christian Worldview form the Ivory
Tower to Global Impact: Selected Papers form the International Institute of
Christian Studies Conference” Editors: Adrian, W., Roberts, M. & Wenyika, R.
Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics, Dallas, Texas (Fall, 2008)
Paper Presentation: “Explorations of the Cultural Use of Scripture: Issues in
Cross-Cultural Contexts” R.Wenyika
International Institute for Christian Studies, Kansas City, Kansas
Paper Presentation: “The Christian Worldview Conference with a Global Vision”
Religion of the Heart: Expelled from the University. Adrian, W. & Wenyika, R.
(Summer 2008)
Paper Presentation: “True Significance in the Academy: The Legacy of Christian
Scholarship” The Socio-Cultural Use of Scripture: A Legacy of the Dynamic
Relationship between the Bible Translation and the Academy. (Summer 2009) R.
Wenyika
Thesis or Dissertation Supervision and Guidance
Ford, E. Michael, Sr. (2014). Increasing Awareness of the Need To Reach Members of
The Nation of Islam in an Urban African American Church. Michael E. Ford, Sr. March
17, 2014 Doctor of Ministry Dissertation, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma – R.
Wenyika guide
Peoples, W. Eric, (2011) Building Long-Term Missionaries from Short-Term Experiences.
Master of Ministry, Southwestern Christian University, Bethany, Oklahoma – R.
Wenyika supervisor
Hurdman, Michael (2011) Pastor’s Reboot Camp: Offering Help to Those Wounded in
Ministry. Master of Ministry, Southwestern Christian University, Bethany, Oklahoma –
R. Wenyika supervisor
DANA OWENS-DELONG, EDD
Education
Scholarly/Creative Productivity
1995 - 2015 - 91 presentations made at the state, regional, national, and international
levels
Sampling of presentations/papers
Owens-DeLong, D. (2014, October) Leadership and Organizational Structures. Southern
Regional Council for Educational Administrators, Atlanta, GA
Owens-DeLong, D (2013, June) iOS Mobile Story Chasing Workshop. ISTE Conference,
San Antonio, TX
Owens-DeLong, D. (2013, October) Capturing Yesterday through Digital Stories.
Oklahoma Encyclomedia. Oklahoma City, OK
Owens-DeLong, D. (2012, March) Assessment for Improvement. Southern Regional
Council for Educational Administrators, New Orleans, LA
Owens-DeLong, D. (2011, February). Teacher Education Alignment to Multiple
Standards. Portfolio Users Conference, Lafayette, LA
ADRIAN RUS, PHD
Behavioral Sciences
Honors
Faculty Scholar of the Year – Southwester Christian University (May 10, 2014). In
recognition of outstanding scholarship, research, presentation, peer-reviewed
publication and contributing to a teaching discipline.
Faculty Scholar of the Year – Southwester Christian University (April 25, 2013). In
recognition of outstanding scholarship, research, presentation, peer-reviewed
publication and contributing to a teaching discipline.
Publications/Articles Submitted
Rus, A. V., Stativa, E., Butterfield, M. E., Pennings, J. S., Burcea, G., & Wenyika, R.
(2015). Prevalence and Predictors of Peer Exploitation in Romanian
Institutionalized Children. Manuscript submitted to Psychology of Violence.
Stativa, E., Rus, A. V., Stanescu, A., Pennings, J. S., Parris, S. R., & Wenyika, R. (2015).
Prevalence and Predictors of Anaemia in Romanian Infants 6-23 Months Old.
Manuscript submitted to the Journal of Public Health.
Published Articles
Cliff, S., Rus, A. V., Butterfield, M., & Parris, S. R. (In press). Effects of RationalEmotive Behavior Therapy on Romanian foster parents’ psychological
functioning and their perceived parenting.Review of Research and Social
Intervention. (2014 Impact Factor 0.798)
Rus, A. V., Ito-Jäger, S., Parris, S. R., Cross, D., Purvis, K., & Drăghici, S. (2014).
Behavioural and Emotional Profiles of Romanian Foster Children: A Brief Report.
Child Abuse Review, 23(5):342-352.DOI: 10.1002/car.2248
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/car.2248/abstract (2014
ImpactFactor 0.841)
Stativa, E., Rus, A. V., Suciu, N., Pennings, J. S., Butterfield, M. E., Wenyika, R., &
Webster, R. (2014).Characteristics and Prenatal Care Utilization of Romanian
Pregnant Women. The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive
Health Care, 19(3):220-226. DOI: 10.3109/13625187.2014.907399
http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/13625187.2014.907399 (2014 Impact Factor 1.394)
Rus, A. V., Butterfield, M. E., Cross, D. R., Purvis, K. S., Parris, S. R., & Cliff, S.
(2014). Early Care Experiences and Later Functioning of Romanian Foster
Children. Review of Research and Social Intervention, 44, 20-43.
http://www.rcis.ro/images/documente/rcis44_02.pdf (2014 Impact
Factor
0.798)
Rus, A. V., Stativa, E., Pennings, J. S., Cross, D. R., Ekas, N., Purvis, K., & Parris, S. R.,
(2013). Severe Punishment of Children by Staff in Romanian Placement
Centers for School-Aged Children: Effects of Child and Institutional
Characteristics. Child Abuse and Neglect, 37(12), 1152-1162.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2013.07.003 (2014 Impact Factor 2.462)
Rus, A. V., & Parris, S. R. (2013). Relationship between neurotransmitters,
behavior, and maltreatment: A review. Journal of Romanian Child and
Adolescent Neurology and Psychiatry, 16(2), 7-22.
http://www.snpcar.ro/articole/507.pdf
Rus, A. V. (2012). Child abuse in residential care institutions in Romania. (Doctoral
Dissertation). Retrieved from Texas Christian University Digital Repository,
https://repository.tcu.edu/bitstream/handle/116099117/4430/Rus_tcu_0229D_
10291.pdf?sequence=1&is Allowed=y
Tomuletiu, E. A., Rus, A. V. (2012). Organizational revitalization through continuous
training - European funded project. In Resursa Umana in Turism – Implicatii in
Devoltarea Durabila: Conferinta Internationala [Human Resource in Tourism Implications for Sustainable Development: International Symposium
Proceedings], June 5-6, 2011. Cluj-Napoca, Romania: Editura NapocaStar. DOI:
10.13140/2.1.4898.9126.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267677812_Organizational_revitaliz
ation_through_continuous
_training_-_European_funded_project
Articles in Final Stages of Preparation
Rus, A. V., Tomuletiu, E. A., Pennings, J. S., & Parris, S. R. (In preparation).
Comparisons of Problems Reported by Parents and Teachers in Romania.
Anticipated submission to Review of Research and Social Intervention,
January 2016.
Stativa, E., Rus, A. V., Stanescu, A., Pennings, J. S., & Parris, S. R. (In preparation).
Hemoglobin Concentration in Romanian 6-24 Months Old Infants: Impact of
Child Nutrition and Prophylactic Iron Consumption. Anticipated submission to
Bulletin of World Health Organization, January 2016.
Other Articles in Preparation
Rus, A. V., Stativa, Pennings, J. S., Burcea, G., & Parris, S. R. (In preparation). Sexual
abuse in Romanian Institutionalized Children. Anticipated submission to Sexual
Abuse, December 2016.
Rus, A. V., Stativa, E., Pennings, J. S., Burcea, G., & Parris, S. R. (In preparation). The
Effect of Neglect and Abuse on Self-Reported Educational Performance of
Romanian Institutionalized Children. Anticipated submission to Child
Development, December 2017.
Rus, A. V., Stativa, E., Pennings, J. S., & Parris, S. R. (In preparation). Physical Growth
and the Caregiving Environment in Romanian Institutionalized Children.
Anticipated submission to Child Development, December 2017.
Rus, A. V., Stativa, E., Pennings, J. S., & Parris, S. R. (In preparation). The Relationship
between the Physical Growth, Neglect and Abuse of Romanian
Institutionalized Children. Anticipated submission to Child Development,
December 2017.
Books/Textbooks
Rus, A. V., & Parris, S. R., Stativa, E. (Eds.) (in preparation). Child Abuse and Neglect
in Residential Institutions: History, Research, and Current Implications.
Anticipated submission to Guilford Press, New York, Spring 2016.
Presentations
Chelsea Smith, Marriah Jobe, Su Kyung Sung, Adrian V. Rus (2015, March 26th).
Religiosity and Helping Others. Poster presented at Southern Nazarene
University Undergraduate Research Symposium (March 26-27, 2015), Bethany,
OK.
Austin P. Ortega, Kelsea Burk, Chloe Thomas, Adrian V. Rus (2015, March 26th).
Religious Behavior, Alcohol Consumption and How it Relates to Faithfulness in
the Church. Poster presented at Southern Nazarene University Undergraduate
Research Symposium (March 26-27, 2015), Bethany, OK.
Madeline Sanderson, Logan Palmer, Lizet Maldonado, Sade Alaka, Adrian V. Rus
(2015, March 26th). Chapel Attendance and Requirements at a Christian
University. Poster presented at Southern Nazarene University Undergraduate
Research Symposium (March 26-27, 2015), Bethany, OK.
Olivia Balmer, Barbora Bacova, Juan Cunningham, Adrian V. Rus (2015, March 26th).
The attitude of athlete students towards the interest and attendance of
chapel. Poster presented at Southern Nazarene University Undergraduate
Research Symposium (March 26-27, 2015), Bethany, OK.
Shelby Lancin, Catherine Gonzalez, Linda Gonzalez, & Adrian V. Rus (2015, March 26th).
Drinking in Athletes at a Christian University. Poster presented at Southern
Nazarene University Undergraduate Research Symposium (March 26-27, 2015),
Bethany, OK.
Rus, A. V. (2014, October 1st). Communism. Southwestern Christian University,
Bethany, OK. Commerce, Culture, and Christian Ethics Class.
Butterfield, M. E., Rus, A. V., Stativa, E., Pennings, J. S., Burcea, G., Wenyika, R., &
Rookard, G. (April,2014). Secrecy and adult legitimization predict bullying in
Romanian institutionalized children. Poster presented at the 94th annual meeting
of the Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR. DOI:
10.13140/2.1.1579.7765
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266853338_Secrecy_and_Adut
Legitimization_Predict_Bullying_in_Romanian_Institutionalized_Children
Elizabath Balderas, LaDawna Campbell, Sara Foster, Kaylee Gernandt, Callie Hollis,
Jonathan Maloy, Alexandra Meyer, Rejoice Mgala, Faith Mincher, Lyndsay
Queen, Wynter Raghoebar, Adrian V. Rus, Ariel Still, Martese Williams, and
Rebecca Webster (April, 2014). Exposure to Media Violence and Empathy in
College Students. Poster presented at 2014 Southern Nazarene University
Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Jonathan T. Maloy, Adrian V. Rus, Ecaterina Stativa, Jacquelyn S. Pennings, Max E.
Butterfield, Sheri R. Parris (April, 2014). Sexual Abuse and Awareness in
Romanian Placement Centers for School-Aged Children: Effects of Child and
Institutional Characteristics. Poster presented at 2014 Southern Nazarene
University Undergraduate Research Symposium. DOI: 10.13140/2.1.3218.1769
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266853381_Sexual_Abuse_and_Awar
eness_in_Romanian_Pla cement_Centers_for_SchoolAged_Children_Effects_of_Child_and_Institutional_Characteristics
Chloe Thomas, Ariel Stilwell, Ecaterina Stativa, Adrian V. Rus, Alin Stanescu, Jacquelyn S.
Pennings, Max E. Butterfield, Sheri R. Parris (April, 2014). Hemoglobin
Concentration in Romanian Infants: Impact of Child Nutrition, Maternal Prenatal
and Postnatal Behaviors. Poster presented 2014 Southern Nazarene University
Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Rus, A. V. (April, 2013). A Short History of Romanian Child Protection Services.
Paper/PowerPoint presented at History and Christian Thought Forum,
Southwestern Christian University, Bethany, OK, USA.
Rus, A. V., Stativa, E., Parris, S., Daniel, K., Bolcar, M., & Cross, D. (April, 2012). Child
Abuse in Residential Care Institutions in Romania. Poster presented at Student
Research Symposium, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
http://www.srs.tcu.edu/previous_posters/Psychology/2012/130- RusCross.pdf
Rus, A. V. (December, 2012). The Child Deprivation and Abuse in Residential Care
Institutions in Romania. Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX.
Children in the Global Community Class.
GAYLE KEARNS, EDD
Arts and Sciences
Ongoing research
Growth v. Fixed Mindsets: The impact in the classroom
The Multigenerational Workforce: How do we all learn to work together in peace and
harmony
MARK CULHAM MA, ThD (in progress)
Philosophy – Theology & Missions
Publications and Professional Presentations:
Article: ‘What Is Your Philosophy?’ The Message, Spring 2007
Book review of Theological Theodicy, by Daniel Castello; PNEUMA, Journal of the Society
for Pentecostal Studies, Volume 35, Number 2, 2013
Book review of Pentecost: This Story is Our Story, by Robert P. Menzies; PNEUMA,
Journal of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, Volume 36, Number 3, 2014
Presentation, The Philosophical Thought of Auguste Comte, History and Christian
Thought Forum, Southwestern Christian University, Spring 2014
REBECCA D. WEBSTER, PHD, LPC
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Webster, R.W. (2012). The Relationship Between Media Violence, Gender, and Empathy
Formation in Middle School Adolescents. Retrieved from ProQuest. 3529124
Published the following journal article for 2014:
Stativa, E., Rus, A. V., Suciu, N., Pennings, J. S., Butterfield, M. E., Wenyika, R., Webster,
R. (2014). Characteristics and Prenatal Care Utilization of Romanian Pregnant Women.
The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care, 19(3):220-6. DOI:
10.3109/13625187.2014.907399
http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/13625187.2014.907399 (2013 Impact
Factor 1.835)
Poster Presentation for 2014
Elizabath Balderas, LaDawna Campbell, Sara Foster, Kaylee Gernandt, Callie Hollis,
Jonathan Maloy, Alexandra Meyer, Rejoice Mgala, Faith Mincher, Lyndsay Queen,
Wynter Raghoebar, Adrian V. Rus, Ariel Still, Martese Williams, and Rebecca Webster
(April, 2014). Exposure to Media Violence and Empathy in College Students. Poster
presented at 2014 Southern Nazarene University McNair Undergraduate Research
Symposium.
Poster Presentation for 2015
Kelsea Burk, Linda Gonzalez, Shelby Lancin, Faith Mincher, Austin Ortega, Chloe Thomas,
Martese Williams and Rebecca D. Webster (April 2015). Anxiety and Depression in
College Students. Poster presented at 2015 Southern Nazarene University McNair
Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Newsletter Publication for 2015
Webster, R.D. (2014, December). Thinking Positive and the Theory of Positive
Psychology. Oklahoma Counseling Association, January 2015, Midwinter, 18.
LINDA BRESLIN, PHD
English – Arts and Sciences
Conference Papers and Presentations:
“Teaching Writing Abroad: Identifying Challenges and Opportunities” at the CCCC in
Houston, TX, April 2016.
“International Cultural Study as Teacher Preparation” at the CWPA in Boise, Idaho, March
2016.
“Writing Abroad: The Risk and Reward of Teaching and Learning in Non American Settings”
at the CCCC in Tampa, FL, March 2015.
“Onion Core: Breaking through layers to engage core success in all disciplines” at the
McGraw-Hill Connect Conference, Feb. 2015.
“Culturally Responsive Training: A Call for Cultural Teacher Preparation and Transfer” at
the WPA Conference in Normal, IL, July 2014.
Pending Article:
“Cultural Values and Plagiarism: Sharing or Stealing?” work in progress.
RHONDA CRUTCHER, PHD
English – Arts and Sciences
Publications and Presentations and Seminars
2017 Contributor to Global Wesleyan Dictionary of Biblical Theology
Article on Sanctification. Forthcoming, from Beacon Hill Press, Kansas
City, MO.
That He Might Be Revealed: Water Imagery and the Identity of Jesus in the Gospel of John.
Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock (Pickwick Press), 2015.
http://wipfandstock.com/thathemightberevealed.
“Wesleyan View of the Spirit”, Basic Beliefs: A Wesleyan Paradigm (Diane Leclerc and Mark
Maddix, eds.), Forthcoming from Beacon Hill Press, 2015.
Consultation
Invited Member of the Estes Park Consultation on Theology in the Church of the
Nazarene (2nd year)
Paper Presentations
“Whither Wynkoop’s Daughters? The State of Nazarene Women in Theological Education
and Academia.” Wesleyan Theological Society Annual Meeting, Mount Vernon Nazarene
University (Mount Vernon, OH)
“Water, Blood, and Identity in John 19:34: Evidence for an
Objective Theory of Atonement?”, Wesleyan Theological Society Annual Meeting
Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, ID
SHELLEY GROVES, PHD candidate
English – Arts and Sciences
Doctoral Research
Groves, S. R. (2016, May). The travel experience and it’s benefit to student learning.
University of Oklahoma, May 2016, in progress