Dr. C. Jeanne Serrão - Professor of Biblical Literature, School Dean

Dr. C. Jeanne Serrão
jeanne.serrao@mvnu.edu
(740) 397-9000 Ext. 3602
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Education:

Ph.D. The Claremont Graduate University, Religion, 1996.
Dissertation: Holiness and Sexual Ethics in Paul: An Analysis of the Use of Social Sciences in the Study of the New Testament
M.A. The Claremont Graduate University, Religion, 1993
M.A. Summa Cum Laude, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Missions, 1978
M.Div., Summa Cum Laude, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Biblical Studies, 1977
B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Mid-America Nazarene University, Biblical Literature/Language, 1974

Professional Experience:

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
- Dean, School of Theology and Philosophy, 2003 to present
- Professor of Biblical Literature 2007 to present
- Associate Professor of Religion 2002 to 2007
- Assistant Professor of Religion, 1999 to 2002
Other Employment
- Professor, Online Classes, Nazarene Bible College, 1999 to 2003
- Instructor, United Methodist Summer Licensing School, New Testament, Claremont School of Theology, 1991 to 1999
- Adjunct Professor, New Testament Studies, Azusa Pacific University, 1993-1994
- School Administrator, Highland Avenue Christian School, 1991-1995
- Education Pastor, Highland Avenue Community Church of the Nazarene, 1990-1999
- Children's Minister, Highland Avenue Community Church of the Nazarene, 1987-1990
- Adjunct Professor, Resident Counselor, Special Events Coordinator, Trevecca Nazarene College, 1982-1984
- Professor, European Nazarene College, 1979-1981

Current Projects:

Revising Course of Study Ability statements for Church of the Nazarene ordination education to include condensing and incorporating aspects of women in ministry.
Foundation for Women's Ordination Module for USA Course of Study, Church of the Nazarene: primary editor and one of the authors.
Created personal academic and ministry-oriented blog, July 2011: http://jeanneserrao.wordpress.com/
"Telling the New Testament Story of God," Revising Curriculum Module for Pastoral Ministries, Church of the Nazarene, Course of Study which I originally wrote in 2002. (Includes Faculty Guide with Lesson Plans and Student Guide with Handouts)
Coordinator and Founder of Women In Ministry Network (WIMN) for the MVNU Educational Zone. Provides resources and a conference every other year. Past Conferences: April 2003, 2005, 2007 & 2009. Expanding to Christian Women's Leadership Conference scheduled for September 13-14, 2012.
Regional (USA/Canada) Course of Study Advisory Committee, MVNU regional representative.
North Central Ohio District, Church of the Nazarene. Ministerial Studies Board member (elected), 2009-2011
USA/Canada Women Clergy Council, International Church of the Nazarene, (East Central Representative, 2007 to 2011)
Invited to present at February 2011 Northwest Nazarene University Wesley center conference, "The Bible Tells Me So." Involved giving 2, 50-minute workshops, writing a 3,000-5,000-word essay on the major theological or homiletical themes of James. The workshop was designed to help preachers and teachers work through theological issues that emerge in James. The essay will be included in a resulting conference book (in process).

Professional Organizations:

American Association for Higher Education
Association of Nazarene Sociologists and Researchers
Council of Christian Colleges and Universities
Council of Independent Colleges
Ordained Elder, Church of the Nazarene, International
Society of Biblical Literature
Wesleyan / Holiness Women Clergy, International
Wesleyan Theological Society

Honors and Awards:

Selected for CCCU Leadership Development Institute for Women, June 2004
Research Assistant, The Bible and Epic Project, Institute for Antiquity and Christianity, 1990-1991
Tuition Fellowship, The Claremont Graduate University, 1987-1989
Student Body President, Nazarene Theological Seminary, 1976-1977
Outstanding Student Award, Nazarene Theological Seminary, 1976-1977
Phi Delta Lambda Honors Society, Mid-America Nazarene University, Alumni Society, 1974
Citizenship Award, Mid-America Nazarene University, Alumni Society, 1974
"Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges," Mid-America Nazarene University, Alumni Society, 1973-1974

Published Works and Presentations:

Serrao, C. Jeanne Orjala. James, A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition. New Beacon Bible Commentary Series. Kansas City, MO: Beacon Hill Press, 2010
"Meet Five Unique Women in Jesus' Family Tree" in the "Our Message" column of the November/December 2010 issue of Holiness Today (LINK)
Wesleyan Theological Society Conference Presentation: "The Past Matters in Future Presents" (March 2010)
"To the Praise of His Glory: Ephesians," Adult Faith Connections (Winter 2010, Sessions 5-13 (Co-written with students: Christina Bush Bohn and Shannon Pavlovic Edwards.)
MVNU Region PALCON coordinator for Women Clergy Luncheon (June 2010)
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Favorite Bible Verse:

Habakkuk 3:18-19 - "I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights."