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]
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]
(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)
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 3rd year level (BYB3B21 – Apocalyptic Literature) and 4th 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 21st Century (IBC).” Melrose Press: Cambridge, U.K., 2010.
Listed in “Marquis Who’s Who in the World.” New Providence, N.J., U.S.A., (27th/ 28thed.), 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)
1MA Thesis rated 2nd best for the year at the University by the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
2Appointment 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.
3First 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.