Chris Jones
- Contact
- 1700 SW College AveMorgan HallRoom 206G
Topeka, KS 66621785.670.1543
- Degrees & Certifications
- Oklahoma Baptist University, Bachelor of Arts
- Garrett-Evangelical Theol Sem, Master of Theology
- Univ of Wisconsin-Madison, Doctor of Philosophy
- Academic History
Bergendoff Visiting Fellow, Augustana College 2015-2017
Visiting Assistant Professor, Beloit College 2014-2015
- Teaching
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- HN 201 B, Seminar Humanities Fine Arts
- RG 101 A, Intro to Religion Studies
- RG 101 B, Intro to Religion Studies
- RG 103 A, Introduction to the Bible
- RG 306 A, Ritual
- RG 386 A, Special Study
- RG 398 A, Capstone Preparation
- RG 399 A, RG Capstone
- Scholarly Interests/Activities
My training is in Hebrew Bible and Second Temple Judaism, and I have several publications on the biblical books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Isaiah. More recently, I have been working a lot on publications related to teaching, with a focus on promoting democratic values (deliberation, empathy, pluralism) in the biblical studies classroom. I also research trauma theory as it relates to religion and the Bible. Above all, I want my research to help people form and narrate their own relationships with the Bible other religious traditions.
- Service Interests/Activities
I currently serve on the advisory boards of two program units in the Society of Biblical Literature:
- Racism, Pedagogy, and Biblical Studies
- Metacriticism of Biblical Scholarship
On campus, I serve as Outreach Fellow for the Washburn Center for Teaching Excellence and Learning (CTEL). I believe in promoting collaboration and sharing among teaching professionals.
- Career Accomplishments
Early Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2007
Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2017-2018
Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2018-2019
Certificate of Inclusive Teaching and Learning 2018-2019
Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2020-2021
Certificate of Inclusive Teaching and Learning 2020-2021
Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2021-2022
Certificate of Inclusive Teaching and Learning 2021-2022
Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2022-2023
Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2023-2024
Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2024-2025
Certificate of Inclusive Teaching and Learning 2024-2025
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