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Quotations from the Minor Prophets in Hebrews Stellenbosch LXX Annual Conference Aug 08 A Quest for the Vorlage of the Explicit Quotations in Ad Hebraeos (Conclusion) Johannesburg NTSSA Apr 08 An Overview of the Extent and Diversity of Methods Utilised by the Author of Hebrews when Using the Old Testament Potchefstroom LXX Annual Conference Nov 07 “Beautiful but Tough!” A comparison of LXX Esther, Judith and Susanna Pretoria ‘Praeparatio evangelica’ in the Septuagint? Nov 06 Septuagint terminology as Christian theological concepts in Hebrews Pretoria Pro Psalms Seminar: The Reception of the Psalms in Hebrews Aug 06 The reception of Ps 95(94):7-11 in Hebrews 3-4 Pietermaritzburg Bible Translation in Africa Oct 05 Translating the Septuagint Psalms into Afrikaans Pretoria New Testament Ethics Aug 05 Ethical perspectives in the Acts of the Apostles Bloemfontein NTSSA Apr 05 The use and interpretation of Ps 118(117):6in Hebrews 13:6 Pretoria Reconstructing Early Christianity Aug 04 Philo’s Therapeutae and Early Christianity Pietermaritzburg NTSSA Apr 03 Addressing an angelomorphic christological myth in Hebrews 1? Pietermaritzburg The OT in the New Apr 03 Psalm 2 in Hebrews Pretoria Soteriology Conference Aug 02 Soteriological perspectives from Luke’s Gospel Durban Mythology and the New Testament May 02 Hebrews 1 and an angelomorphic myth Pretoria NTSSA Apr 01 Teaching Ancient Greek in Africa: The quest for a new approach Johannesburg TEEC Graduation (Guest Speaker) Mar 01 The Future of TEE in the light of its weaknesses Johannesburg Keys to the future of Africa Conference (RAU) Jun 01 Keys to unlock the Bible Johannesburg NTSSA Apr 00 A Quest for the Vorlage of the ‘Song of Moses’ (Dt 32) Quotations in Hebrews. Johannesburg Greek in Africa Mar 99 The Value of Greek for Church Ministry Johannesburg TEEC NT Colloquium Feb 99 Methods and Approaches on Exegesis II Johannesburg TEEC NT Colloquium Feb 98 Methods and Approaches on Exegesis I Pretoria NTSSA Apr 98 ‘apo tou pneumatos’… (Ac 2:4). What is being poured out? Johannesburg Colloquium of the Joint Board for the Diploma in Theology Jun 96 Guidelines for NT Exegesis Johannesburg RAU Departmental Seminar May 96 Luke’s use of mimesis Pretoria NTSSA Apr 96 Pretexts of the Second Table of the Decalogue and Early Christian Intertexts Delmas Minister’s Fraternal May 95 NT Perspektiewe op die ampsbegrip Alberton K.A.P. Conference Apr 95 NT Perspektiewe op die ampsbegrip

8.1.2InternationalConferences(Listed only 1994 – 2011) Place Conference Date Topic of paper San Francisco, USA SBL Conference Nov 11 Septuagint Torah Quotations Common to Philo of Alexandria and Luke-Acts Nijmegen, Netherlands Aspects of Research on the Gospels and the LXX Jul 11 Isaiah Quotations in Matthew's Gospel compared to the Septuagint and the Dead Sea Scrolls Brussels, Belgium International Colloquium on Prophecy, Wisdom, and Spirit in the Johannine Literature Sep 10 Prophecy as Fire? Helsinki, Finland International Organisation for Septuagint and Cognate Studies (IOSCS) Jul 10 Text Variations between the Torah Quotations in the Gospels of Mark and Matthew in comparison with the Intertexts of the Septuagint and Philo Wuppertal, Germany Septuaginta Deutsch Jul 10 Can we reconstruct an early text form of the LXX from the Torah Quotations by Philo of Alexandria and Paul of Tarsus? Lund, Sweden SNTS: Textual criticism Aug 08 Text critical problems encountered during an investigation of the Vorlage of the explicit quotations in Hebrews Wuppertal, Germany Die Septuaginta: Texte – Theologien, Geschichte Jul 08 Recently discovered NT Papyri and their value in the reconstruction of LXX texts Muenster, Germany Hebraer-Colloquium Jan 08 A quest for the Vorlage of the Explicit Quotations in Ad Hebraeos (Conclusion) Krugersdorp, South Africa Eschatology Conference Aug 07 The eschatology of Hebrews as understood within a cultic setting Sibiu, Romania SNTS: Language of NT Jul 07 Hapax legomena in Ad Hebraeos: What can we learn? Sibiu, Romania SNTS: LXX and NT Jul 07 A quest for the Vorlage of the Explicit Quotations in Ad Hebraeos (A research report) Stellenbosch, South Africa Philo of Alexandria Jun 07 Philo’s Therapeutae and Early Christianity Wuppertal, Germany Septuaginta Deutsch: Jul 06 Which ‘LXX’ are we talking about in NT scholarship? Two examples from Hebrews. Pretoria, South Africa Arts and Reconciliation Conference Apr 05 A Framework for understanding reconciliation in the so-called General Epistles Louvain, Belgium Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense Jul 04 Papyrus 114 and the quotation from Ps 44 in Hebrews 1:9 Barcelona, Spain SNTS: LXX and NT Jul 04 Deuteronomy in Hebrews Stellenbosch, South Africa Alexander von Humboldt Kolleg Aug 04 Torah quotations in Philo, Hebrews and some early Church Fathers. Wuppertal, Germany Hebräer-Tagung Jun 03 Observations on some quotations in Hebrews Montreal, Canada SNTS: LXX and NT Aug 01 Notes on the Vorlage of some explicit quotations in Hebrews Johannesburg, South Africa Orthodoxy in Africa (collaboration: Thessaloniki) Mrt 01 Interpreting the Scriptures in Africa – Then and Now Louvain, Belgium Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense Jul 00 Jesus Sayings in Hebrews Accra, Ghana WCC Young Theologians Jun 00 Some Thoughts on African Theology in the Context of Globalisation Louvain, Belgium Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense Jul 96 Luke’s use of mimesis Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania TEE East Africa Aug 95 TEE Networking in East Africa Gabarone, Botswana Ecumenical Conference Feb 95 Co-operation between TEE programmes and the Churches Louvain, Belgium Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense Aug 94 “To onoma tou kuriou in 1 Corinthians” Conferences & Consultations on Theologoical Education whilst being Principal of T.E.E. College Name of conference or workshop Date of conference Country Involvement WCC Theol. Educ. Network Simposium 6-10 Oct 1999 KENYA (Niarobi) Participant (on invitation) Strategic Planning Workshop: TEEC 13 Sept 1999 RSA (Johannesburg) Initiator & Facilitator Southern Africa TEE Conference (Trinity Church, NY) 8-9 Mar 1999 RSA (Johannesburg) Participant (on invitation) TEENet Steering Committee July 1998 CANADA (Vancouver) Steering committee Presbyterian “Rudder” conference on Theol. Education June 1998 RSA (Johannesburg) One of few selected participants Globalization and Theological Education 12-16 Jan 1998 LESOTHO (Morija) Participant (on invitation) National Initiative on the Contextualization of Theological Education Oct 1997 RSA (Port Elizabeth) Participant (on invitation) TEE and Technology 2-6 June 1997 CANADA (Vancouver) Participant and Steering Committee member TEE National Planning Conference 16-28 Feb 1997 ZIMBABWE (Harare) Invited as main speaker and facilitator Assist in establishing the ZimTEE programme TEE College Strategic Planning Phase III 26-27 Aug 1996 RSA (Kempton Park) Organising committee TEE College Strategic Planning Phase II 27 May 1996 RSA (TEE College) Co-facilitator and host Contep evaluation and planning workshop 23 Apr 1996 RSA (TEE College) Initiator and facilitator TEE College 20^th anniversary “Indaba” 20 Apr 1996 RSA (TEE College) Initiator and facilitator Editor of contributions for publication: “Theology in Transition” Uniting Reformed Church Strategic Planning Workshop 22 – 23 Mar 1996 RSA (Dundee) Invited as Consultant and participant on Theological Education by Extension Workshop on Theological Needs 22 Jan 1996 RSA (Technicon SA) Invited as Consultant and participant on Theological Education by Extension Church Community Leadership Trust Workshop 28 – 30 Nov 1995 RSA (LUCSA) Invited as Consultant and participant on Theological Education National Education Forum Workshop 15 Nov 1995 RSA (Technicon SA) Invited as Consultant and participant on Theological Education by Extension Ass. Of SA Theol. Institutions 8 Sep 1995 RSA (Johannesburg) Executive member & participant Present short paper on: “Accreditation needs of Colleges” TEE Consultation workshop (East Africa) 29 Jul – 2 Aug 1995 TANZANIA (Dar-es-Salaam) Invited as Consultant and participant on Theological Education by Extension by Trinity Church, New York. Present short paper on: “TEE Networking in East Africa” Ass. Of SA Theol. Institutions (Strategic Planning) 10 May 1995 RSA (Johannesburg) Executive member & participant Christian Education Forum 24 Apr 1995 RSA (Unisa) Invited as Consultant and participant on Theological Education by Extension Ecumenical Conference (Kgolagano College) 10 – 11 Feb 1995 BOTSWANA (Kgolagano Coll, Gabarone) Invited as Consultant on Theological Education Read paper on: “Co-operation between TEE programmes and the Churches” Kgolagano College Strategic Planning 22 – 27 Nov 1994 BOTSWANA (Kgolagano College) Invited as Consultant on Theological Education ACTEA Conference: TEE Africa 30 May – 6 Jun 1994 SWAZILAND Participant Dept of Training for Ministries Workshop (PCSA) 14 Apr 1994 RSA (PCSA Offices, Johannesburg) Invited as Consultant on Theological Education by Extension Strategic Planning & Mission Statement 21 -22 Feb 1994 RSA: (College of the Transfiguration) Invited as Consultant on Theological Education

8.2Teamwork and collaboration with others: Researchers (national and international) – involved in different projects Prof. Dr. Dietrich-Alex Koch, University of Muenster, Germany Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schmidt, Neutestamentliche Textinstitut, Muenster, Germany Prof. Dr. Cilliers Breytenbach, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany Prof. Dr. Martin Karrer, Kirchliche Hochschule, Wuppertal, Germany Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kraus, University of Saarbruecken, Germany Prof. Dr. David du Toit, University of Munich, Germany Prof. Dr. Christoph Stenschke, Bibelschule Wiedenest, Germany Prof. Dr. Tobias Nicklas, Regensburg University, Germany Prof. Dr. Jostein Ådna, Stavanger University, Norway Prof. Dr. Maarten Menken, Universiteit van Tilburg, Utrecht, Netherlands Prof. Dr. Jan van der Watt, Radboud Universiteit, Nijmegen, Netherlands Prof. Dr. Steve Moyise, University of Chichester, UK Prof. Dr. Hans Ausloos, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium Prof. Dr. Baudouin Decharneux, Université libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium Prof. Dr. Lauri Thurén, University of Eastern Finland, Joensu, Finland Prof. Dr. Anssi Voitila, University of Eastern Finland, Joensu, Finland Dr. Evangelia Dafni, University of Athens, Greece Dr. Ju-Won Kim, South Korea Dr. Hyuk-Jung Kwon, Calvin Theological Seminary, USA Prof. Dr. Jonathan Draper, University of KwaZulu-Natal Prof. Dr. Paul Decock, University of KwaZulu-Natal Prof. Dr. Johann Cook, Antieke Studies, Universiteit van Stellenbosch Prof. Dr. Jeremy Punt, Nuwe Testament, Universiteit van Stellenbosch Prof. Dr. Francois Viljoen, Nuwe Testament, Noordwes Universiteit, Potchefstroom Other research institutions (national and international) Institut fuer neutestamentliche Textforschung, Muenster, Germany Institut fuer Septuaginta und biblische Textforschung, Wuppertal, Germany Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany Ludwig-Maximilans Universitaet, Muenchen, Germany Regensburg University, Regensburg, Germany Radboud Universiteit, Nijmegen, Netherlands Université libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium Departement Antieke Studies, Universiteit van Stellenbosch I arranged several local visits and workshops with colleagues from abroad, eg. Prof Lauri Thuren; Prof. Jostein Ǻdna; Prof. Steve Moyise (3 times); Prof. Martin Karrer (3 times); Prof. Wolfgang Kraus (2 times); Prof D-A. Koch (3 times); Hermut Loehr (2 times); Prof. Christoph Stenschke (3 times); Prof Ulrich Busse

Membership in national and international bodies List all the scientific associations or societies to which you belong.Name your involvement, e.g. honorary member, founder member, full member, chairman, president, secretary New Testament Society of South Africa [NTSSA] President since 2009 Executive since 2006 Secretary: 2006 – 2009 Member since 1987 Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas [SNTS] (International New Testament Society) [Membership by invitation only] Editorial Board Journal: “New Testament Studies” Member since 1999 Read five scientific papers in 10yrs Colloquium Biblicum Lovaniense [CBL] Member since 1994 Society of Biblical Literature [SBL] Member since 1998 Association for the Study of the Septuagint in South Africa Founder & Member 2007 Executive since 2008 Patristic Society of South Africa Member: 2000 -2001 Alexander von Humboldt Alumni Member since 2003 D.A.A.D Alumni Member since 1991

8.4Visits to local and overseas universities or research institutes as guest professor or researcher Regensburg University; Regensburg, Germany (Jul 2011). Invited as guest professor by Prof. Tobias Nicklas. Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands (Jun – Jul 2011). Invited as guest researcher by Prof. Jan van der Watt. University of Eastern Finland; Joensuu, Finland (Oct 2010). Invited as guest professor by Proff. Lauri Thuren and Anssi Voitila. Humboldt Universität, Berlin, Germany, with a scholarship from the Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung, Bonn, Germany (Jun 2010 – Sept 2010). Research Fellow of Prof. C Breytenbach. Westfälische-Wilhelms Universität; Münster, Germany, with a scholarship from the Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung, Bonn, Germany (Dec 2007 – Feb 2008). Research Fellow of Prof. D-A. Koch. Faculty of Divinity; Edinburgh, Scotland; Research Fellow of Prof. Timothy Lim (July 2006). Centre for Septuagint Studies; Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium, as guest of Prof. Hans Ausloos within the International University Exchange Programme (KU Louvain and University of Pretoria, June-July 2005). Research Fellow. Westfälische-Wilhelms Universität; Münster, Germany, with a scholarship from the Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung, Bonn, Germany (Oct 2002 – Mar 2003 + Jun – Aug 2003). Research Fellow of Prof. D-A. Koch. Westfälische-Wilhelms Universität; Münster, Germany, with a scholarship from the DAAD, Bonn, Germany (Jul 1990 – Oct 1991). Doctoral Research.

ARTISTIC OUTPUTS (if applicable)

9.1 Provide full details ofartistic outputs, including public reviews of work, coordinating reports by experts in the field, publisher, production company etc

10.MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Managerial, Executive & Leadership positions Senate of the University of Pretoria Head of Dept of New Testament Studies, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria (since Nov 2010) Acting Head / Chair of Dept of New Testament Studies, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria (17 months ad hoc in total since 2004 plus 22 months full time Jan 2009 – Oct 2010) President and Executive of the New Testament Society of South Africa [since 2009] Secretary and Executive of the New Testament Society of South Africa [since 2006] Executive of Association for the Study of the Septuagint in South Africa [since 2008] Chair of several Doctoral Examination committees in the Faculty of Theology Chair of the Board of Directors of the “Requiem for the Living” – a non-profit fundraising organisation for Aids Orphans and the alleviation of suffering [2006-2008] Tour leader: Study group of Theologians to Turkey [Dec 2007 & Dec 2009] Executive Supervisor of Deo Gloria Theological Students Society [since 2007] Chairperson: New Testament Society of South Africa conference organising committee [University of Pretoria, 2006] Chairperson: OT in NT subgroup of the New Testament Society of South Africa [2004-2005] Chair: New Curriculum Planning, Faculty of Theology, University of Pretoria [2005-2006] Member and Chairperson: New Testament subject committee, Joint Board for the Diploma in Theology [1992 – 2000] Chairperson: Annual Conference of Non-Afrikaans speaking DRC Congregations [1999] Governing Body, Portfolio: Human Resources: Glenview Primary School [1997-1998] Managing Director (Rector) of the Theological Eduction by Extension College for Southern Africa (Appointment as Managing Director (after intensive psychometrical and personality evaluations) to the ecumenical Theological Education by Extension College, consisting of different participating churches: Catholic, Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, United Congregational, Salvation Army, African Institued/Independent [1993 – 2000] Executive: International Theol Educ by Extension Net (Vancouver, Canada, 1997-2000) Southern African Council of Theological Education (SACTE) [1997] Southern African Association of Theological Institutions (ASATI) [1994 – 1995] Joint Board for the Diploma in Theology [1994 – 1997] Chairperson: Department of Biblical Studies, Federal Theological Seminary [1993] Chairperson: Library Committee, Federal Theological Seminary [1993] Departmental Secretary: Dept of New Testament, University of South Africa [1987 – 1988] Chairperson: Final Year group (Sixth years: BD III class) [1986] Deo Gloria Theological Student Society (Executive member) [1986] Hostel Committee: Ararat Youth Hostel (Executive member) [1986] High School Positions – final year [1980]: Chairperson: Literature Society; Chairperson: First Aid Society; Class captain: Final Years (Grade 12); Executive member: Cultural Society Representative of organisations RAU University Staff representative onto the University Senate of the Rand Afrikaans University / University of Johannesburg [2002] Southern African Association of Theological Institutions (ASATI) representative onto the Southern African Council of Theological Education (SACTE) [1994 – 1995] TEE College representative to the Conference of African Theological Institutions [1994-1999] Staff representative on the Executive Council of the Federal Theological Seminary [1993] Council of Reference: “Oxen Ministries”, Exeter, UK [1995–1999] Representative from Federal Theological Seminary: Cluster Publications Board [1992-1993] Natal Christian Women’s Association: Parent representative- Executive of Kalinka Nursery School, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg [1992-1993] School representative: Youth Leadership Course [1980] Consultant for Theological Education World Council of Churches (Accra, Ghana, Oct 2000) TEE Anglican Conference (Nairobi, Kenya, Sep 1999) “Rudder Conference”, Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa (Johannesburg, Jun 1998) Global Ministries (Lesotho, Jan 1998) Church Community Leadership Trust (Port Elizabeth, 1997) University of South Africa (Pretoria, 1997) Native Ministries Programme, Vancouver School of Theology (Vancouver, Canada, 1997) Bishop Gaul College (Anglican, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1997) Technicon SA (Roodepoort, 1996) Uniting Reformed Church (Dundee, 1996) School of Theology, University of Natal (Pietermaritzburg, 1996) Dutch Reformed Church (Southern Transvaal, 1995) TEE East Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania (Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, 1995) Kgolagano College (Gabarone, Botswana, 1994 & 1995) College of the Transfiguration (Anglican, Grahamstown, 1994) TEE Africa Administrators (Swaziland, 1994)

11.COMMUNITY SERVICE OR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

11.1 Outreach projects (e.g. project titles, institutions and communities involved, etc.) Prison ministry: Voluntary spiritual worker: Baviaanspoort Medium and Pretoria Maximum Prisons (involved in counselling of death sentenced prisoners) [1982-1988] “Requiem for the Living” – Chair and advisor for a fundraising organisation to assist Aids orphans [chair: 2006 – 2009; advisory role: 2010 – 2011] Abraham Kriel Orphanage, Johannesburg [1991-1992] Ordained Part-time minister in Andrew Murray/Jhb-North DRC congregation [1997 – 2005] Assistant pastor in Napierville DRC congregation [1992-1993] Mentor and pastoral group leader (Student group): Federal Theological Seminary [1992-1993] Natal Christian Women’s Association: Kalinka Nursery School, Oribi Village, Pietermaritzburg [1992-1993] Governing Body – Human Resources portfolio: Glenview Primary School [1997-1998]

11.2 Professional service performed (e.g. courses presented, lectures at professional associations/clubs, radio or TV appearances, outside expert or appointment committee, etc.) Appointed to audit / evaluate the Department of New Testament Studies at the Faculty of Theology, University of the Free State (3-5 Nov 2010) as external reviewer. Appointed as subject specialist on Eastern Transvaal Synodical Committee of the Dutch Reformed Church investigating the Interpretation of Scripture [2007 – 2008]. Deo Gloria Theological Student Society: Camps, talks, chair forums, etc. [2003 – 2009] Assistance as unpaid part-time New Testament lecturer at John Wesley College [2003-2005] Presentation of Bible Schools: Lynnwoodrif Bible Schoolwith ca. 400 participants across South Africa and Namibia: Present courses on Ephesians [2011], 1-2 Peter & Jude [2010], Acts [2009], Luke [2008], Hebrews [2007] and 2 Cor [2006] Moreletta Park Bible School: Course on Hebrews (2008) Birchleigh, Kempton Park Bible School: Courses on Hebrews (2007, 2008); Peter (2011) Queenswood/Hartbeesspruit: Courses on Church Metaphors (2005), Ancient Cities (2008) Monument Park: Courses on Hebrews (2005) and Romans (Jan 2010) Centurion: Course on Bible Interpretation (2005) Waverley/Villiera-East: Course on Holy Spirit (Jan 2005) Eastern-Transvaal Synod (Highveld): Bible Study series on Hebrews (Jan 2005) Tygerpoort Congregationon Resurrection Narratives (2005) Weltevrede Congregation (Jhb): Course on “Is the Bible True?” (17-19 Aug 2004) Valleisig Bible School (2004-2006): Courses on Prayer, James, Ephesians, NT Church Metaphors Alberton (Verwoerdpark): Women’s Bible Study – Course on Christian Hope (2004) Andrew Murray Congregation (Jhb) – Course on Prayer (2004) CB Powell Bible School lectures, Mamelodi, Pretoria [1987-1990] Involvement with Bible Translations: The Bible Society of South Africa for the new Afrikaans Bible translation [2005+]. Books include Hebrews, Baruch and the Epistle of Jeremiah CUM – First Afrikaans Interlinear Translation. Books include Hebrews, James [2009+] Initiation and facilitation of committee that translates the Septuagint Psalms into Afrikaans [2004+] Translation comparison with New Dutch Translation for Dean on selected passages over several months for Dean of Theology [2004/5] Specialist and Panelist Panelist on the South African Council of Churches’ 10 year celebration on Reconciliation (2004). Co-presenter with Scot McKnight on the role of the Acts of the Apostles in mission for church leaders (May 2009). Presbytery of Lyttleton-South (10 Jun; 12 Oct 2004): Specialist advisor and arbiter on controversial Ascension Day sermon. Co-opted committee member commissioned by the Eastern-Transvaal Synod to investigate and advise on the Use of Scripture in the Church (2005). Examinerfor final year ministry students’ services in church congregations (2003-2011). Television and Radio Participation in weekly programmes on Christian community radio station [2007]. Also ad hoc radio programmes on different radio stations over a period of time, including the National Broadcasting Corporation during live and some pre-recorded broadcasts on the topics of Easter (Apr 2011); the Resurrection (April 2004; 24 May 2009); on Trends in the Church (13 Feb 2005); and on Christmas (Dec 2005). Participation in Christian religious television broadcasts, e.g. “Kruiskyk” on Satellite TV on the topic of “Rapture” (2008). Interviewed on USA National Television and different local Radio stations regarding Theological Education by Extension in Philadelphia (USA) for Global Ministries and in Vancouver (Canada) [1998] Invited guest speaker at several occasions, e.g. Heidelberg Men’s Breakfast (2011) Conference on Acts for Church leaders with Prof. Scot McKnight (USA) (2009) Faculty of Theology Spring Season Conferences (2007, 2009) Pentecost series at Dutch Reformed congregations in Tygerpoort, Pretoria (2011); Amanzimtoti, Kwazulu-Natal (2008); Monument Park, Pretoria (2008); Kempton Park (2007); Benoni (2006); Klerksdorp (2002) Keynote speaker for gathering of 15 reformed congregations for Pentecost Sunday in Vereeniging (2009) Pro Arte High School Valediction Service (2008) National Research Foundation and University of Pretoria Motivational Speaker for Postgraduate Students (2007) Halfweghuis Congregation, Midrand (2007, 2009) Pretoria Korean Church (5 Jun 2005) Highveld SynodMeeting (2005) Deo Gloria Student Society - Annual Functions: Guest Speaker (2004; 2005) Deo Gloria Men’s Breakfast (2004). Communion Service during Southern Transvaal Synod Meeting (2001)

11.3 Clinical service (e.g full detail of rank/level of joint appointment, level of clinical service rendering responsibilities, university administration and academic responsibilities, CPD involvement, clinical trials involvement, etc.)

11.4 Involvement with other universities/scientific institutions (e.g. external examiner, editor of journal, advisory council, CSIR, SA Council for Scientific Professions) EXTERNAL EXAMINER Doctoral Theses examined as External Examiner J.Y. Jeong (2011) – South Africa: Perspectives on Christian Life. The Role of the Lukan Parables in the Purpose of Luke’s Gospel [Promoter: Prof. H.C. van Zyl, University of the Free State] D.M. Heath (2010) – South Africa: Chiastic structures in Hebrews: a study of form and function in biblical discourse [Promoter: Prof. J.C. Thom, University of Stellenbosch] G.T. Frey (2010) – South Africa: Repentance unto life: Acceptance and behavioral expectations of gentiles in the Jerusalem church in light of the experience of Peter and Cornelius (Acts 11:18) [Prof. F.J. Filjoen, North-West University] T. Manikam (2010) – South Africa: The Preparation of the People of God for the Final Consummation according to Revelation 14 and 1 Enoch 1-36 [Propoter: Prof. J.A Du Rand, University of Johannesburg] F.M. Chambo (2008) - Mozambique: Metadidonai as Ethical Principle on Material Possessions According to the Gospel of Luke (3:10-14) and the Book of Acts [Promoter: Prof. J.A. Du Rand, University of Johannesburg] C.H.J. van Schalkwyk (2002) – South Africa: Die Logos-leer van Filo van Aleksandrië: ‘n Kultuur-Historiese ondersoek [Promoter: Prof. J. Cook, Stellenbosch University] E.R. Smith (2003)- South Africa: Interpreting ancient religious symbols in a contemporary church context with application to the Lord’s Supper (Luke 22:23) [Promoter: Prof. J.A. Du Rand, University of Johannesburg] Phil Hyun Won (2001) – South Korea: The Holy Spirit and the Gentile Mission of the Apostle Paul in Acts 22-28 [Promoter: Prof. G.J.C. Jordaan, North-West University] D.J. Heyneman (1998) – South Africa: Godsdienstige versplintering in die vroeë Judaisme (200-63 vC). ‘n Kultuur-antropologiese analise. [Promoter: Prof. Johann Cook, University of Stellenbosch] MastersTheses examined asExternal Examiner E. van der Westhuizen (2011): Jesus en die insluiting van nie-Jode by die kerk na aanleiding van Matteus 16:18 [Supervisor: Prof. F.P. Viljoen, North-West University] K.J. Pali (2009) :Christ as eternal sacrifice: An African cultural reading of the Letter to the Hebrews 7-10.[Supervisor: Prof. H.C. van Zyl, University of the Free State] Monika Klotz (2008): Bibelauslegung im Spannungsfeld von Methodenvielfalt und Eindeutigkeits-bestreben – dargestellt, untersucht und gewertet unter Zuhilfenahme der Wirkungsgeschichte von Lukas 10,25-37 [Supervisor: Prof. Christoph Stenschke, Bibelschule Wiedenest & Unisa] Willem Jacobus Botha (2007): Interpretasiemetodes van die Opgestane Christus in die Lukas-Evangelie: ‘n Norm vir vandag? [Supervisor: Prof. J. Punt, Stellenbosch University] Frank Z Kovács (2006): The Covenant in Luke-Acts [Supervisors: Dr. J.W. Gosling & Prof. F.P. Viljoen, North-West University] Ilya Lizorkin (2006): Aspects of the Sabbath in the Late Second Temple Period [Supervisor: Prof. J. Cook, Stellenbosch University] Gideon Rudolph Kotzé (2006):The Scope of the Old Testament and the Nature of Its Theology Determining the Object and Subject of Old Testament Theology by Means of the Septuagint [Supervisors: Proff. L.C. Jonker & J. Cook, Stellenbosch University] Hartmut Beyer (2005): Die Pharisäer in der Darstellung des Lukasevangeliums: Eine Charakterisierung unter Anwendung der Methoden der Narrativen Exegese [Supervisor: Prof. P.F. Craffert, University of South Africa] Mark Pretorius (2004): The Holy Spirit in the Theological Context of Sonship and Covenant According to Romans 1-8 [Supervisor: Prof. J.A. Du Rand, University of Johannesburg] G.E. Mgeyekwa (1998): The Historical Development of Theological Education by Extension (TEE) in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania, Southern Diocese, 1990-1997 [Supervisor: Prof. Philippe Denis, University of KwaZulu-Natal] I also served as external examiner for pre-graduate courses in Biblical Studies, New Testament and Greek at several universities, seminaries and colleges since 1987, during periods not simultaneously employed by these institutions, which include: RAU University/University of Johannesburg; University of South Africa (also appointed as arbiter marker since 2006); University of Pretoria; North-West University, Potchefstroom; Joint Board for the Diploma in Theology in Southern Africa; College of the Transfiguration; RR Wright Theological Seminary; Moravian Theological Seminary; Theological Education by Extension College (Southern Africa), Johannesburg. Examples include: University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (2011): North-West University (ca. 2007 – 2010) University of Johannesburg (2003-2010): Moderation of examination papers and examination scripts for courses in Biblical Studies on 3^rd year level (BYB3B21 – Apocalyptic Literature) and 4^th year Honours level (BYB1428; BYB1307; BYB1707 – dealing with NT Introduction, Theology and Ethics). University of South Africa (2004-2010): Moderation of examination papers, examination scripts and re-marking of examinations for courses in New Testament (BBS301-K; BBS304-N; HBS403-X and HNT402-6 – NT Introduction; Synoptics and Socio-Historical Background).

11.5 Referee duties Refereeing of Dissertations and Theses was listed at 11.4 above. I also served as referee (sometimes as arbiter in conflicting referee reports) for numerous manuscripts submitted to a number of scientific Journals, including: New Testament Studies; Neotestamentica; HTS Theological Studies; Verbum et Ecclesia; Ekklesiastikos Pharos; Journal of Semitic Studies; Journal of North West Semitic Languages; Journal of Semitics; In die Skriflig; Vox Theologica; Acta Patristica; NGTT; Cluster Publications, etc. I was appointed as Subject Specialist and Arbiter during a church investigation on the use of Scripture in a particular congregation in Pretoria.

12.AWARDS AND SCIENTIFIC/SCHOLARLY RECOGNITION

12.1 Evaluation status as scientist/scholar B-graded researcher: National Research Foundation (2012 – 2015) Exceptional Academic Achiever’s Award: University of Pretoria (2012 - 2014)

12.2 Research awards and prizes Listings Listed in “2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21^st Century (IBC).” Melrose Press: Cambridge, U.K., 2010. Listed in “Marquis Who’s Who in the World.” New Providence, N.J., U.S.A., (27^th/ 28^thed.), 2010 – 2011. Listed in “Who’s Who in Biblical Studies and Archaeology” (1993) Positions Election as President of the New Testament Society of South Africa (2009) Appointment as Research Associate at the Kirchliche Hochschule Wuppertal/Bethel, Germany (2012) Invitation as Research Fellow at the Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands (2011) Invitation as Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland (2006) Invitation as Research Fellow at the Catholic University, Louvain, Belgium (2005) Special Grant Awards Exceptional Academic Achiever’s Award: University of Pretoria (2012 - 2014) Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung (Germany) (Oct 2002 – Mar 2003; Jun – Aug 2003; Nov 2007 – Feb 2008; Jun – Sep 2010) Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) (Jun 1990 – Oct 1991) RDP Research Award (University of Pretoria) (2003, 2004, 2005) University of Johannesburg (formerly RAU) Research Awards (1996-8, 2001-3) National Research Foundation (1994, 1996, 2000) Vancouver School of Theology (1997, 1998) Human Sciences Research Council (1987, Sep 90–Sep 91) Goethe Institute Special Literature Award (Karlsruhe, Germany) (1990)

12.3 Teaching awards and prizes Invited Guest Lecturer: Joensuu, Finland (Oct 2010) Merit Award [bonus] by the Faculty of Theology for excellent service (2006-2009)

1^MA Thesis rated 2^nd best for the year at the University by the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

2^Appointment as Managing Director after two days of intensive psychometrical and personality evaluations by the Human Sciences Research Counsel to the ecumenical Theological Education by Extension College, consisting of different churches.

3^First appointment of a white Afrikaans-speaking male from the Dutch Reformed Church by the Federal Theological Seminary of Southern Africa in the former black township of Imbali, Pietermaritzburg.