Curriculum Vitae

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy. Yale University (Anticipated in Spring 2017) in New Testament.
• Master of Philosophy. Yale University (Anticipated in Spring 2015) in New Testament.
• Master of Arts. Yale University (Anticipated in Spring 2015) in New Testament.
• Master of Theology. Dallas Theological Seminary (2011) in New Testament Studies (Magna Cum Laude). Thesis Title: “Addressing the Elephant that’s Not in the Room: Comparing the Eucharistic Prayers in Didache 9–10 and the Last Supper tradition.”
• Bachelor of Arts. Texas A&M University (2006) in Economics.

Ordination

• Ordained to Holy Orders as a transitional deacon in The Episcopal Church in the United States on December 10th of 2011.

Publications

• “Addressing the Elephant that’s Not in the Room: Comparing the Eucharistic Prayers in Didache 9–10 and the Last Supper tradition,” Neotestamentica 45.2 (2011): 252–74.
•  “Passion Narratives” in Lexham Bible Dictionary. Edited by John D. Barry. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, forthcoming.
• “Questioning Jesus: A Rhetorical Analysis of the Markan Jesus’ Use of Questions,” Journal for the Study of the New Testament, under review.

Academic Presentations

• “The First Century Two Ways Catechesis as the Background of Hebrews 6.1–6.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature. Atlanta, GA., November 20–23, 2010.
• “Addressing the Elephant that’s Not in the Room: Comparing the Eucharist in Didache 9–10 and the New Testament.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature. Atlanta, GA., November 20–23, 2010.
• “The Syntax of Didache 7–10” at New Testament Greek (NT101, Honors), Dallas Theological Seminary, April 13, 2010.
• “Tense, Mood, and Aspect in Koine Greek” at New Testament Greek (NT101, Honors), Dallas Theological Seminary, October 24, 2009.

Awards

• 2012–2017 Recipient of the Graduate Doctoral Fellowship in Religious Studies (New Testament) at Yale University.
• 2010–2011 Recipient of the Harold W. Hoehner New Testament Award and Scholarship.

Professional & Teaching Experience

New Testament Teaching Assistant — NT Dept (Dallas Theological Seminary) 2009–2011

• Graded and provided feedback on student papers, homework and quizzes.
• Taught class sessions on New Testament Greek and syntax of early Christian literature.

Research Assistant and Intern — Dr. Daniel B. Wallace (Dallas Theological Seminary) 2009–2010

• Provided editorial support for Apostolic Fathers lexicon for Kregel Publications, focusing on contextualized translations.

Member of Teaching Team — Church of the Incarnation (Episcopal) 2009–

• Assist with parish adult education program.
• Preach in both traditional and contemporary services.
• Create teaching curriculum and sermon series.

Speaker — Texas Christian University 2010–

• Teach the meaning and implication of the Hebrew Bible, early Christian literature, and theology to students on Monday nights for a student organization called Ignite.
• Provide spiritual direction to students.
• Create teaching curriculum and sermon series.

Research Languages

• Biblical Greek (reading)
• Spanish (reading)
• Biblical Hebrew (translating)
• Classical Greek (translating)
• French (translating)
• Latin (translating)

Primary Research Interests

Christian Origins and Development through the Fourth Century C.E., The Gospel of Mark, Ancient Rhetorical Criticism, Origins of Early Christian Ritual, Early Christian Hermeneutics

Second Research Interests

Greco-Roman Backgrounds, Nascent Christology, Pauline Soteriology, Early Christian Eschatology, Second Temple Judaism(s), Second Century Christianity, Early Christian Jew/Gentile Relations

Memberships

• American Academy of Religion (2011– )
• Society of Biblical Literature (2009– ) 

Family

• Wife: Lauren Alayne Larsen
• Child: Life Lucia Larsen
• Child: August Matthew David Larsen

References

References available upon request.

[Last updated: March 10th, 2012]