Contact Info

Email: Todd_Scacewater@diu.edu

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Curriculum Vitae


Education

  • Ph.D. in Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation, Westminster Theological Seminary
  • Th.M. in New Testament, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • B.A. in Political Science, Missouri Southern State University

 

Current Dallas International University Courses

  • AL5323 Greek Discourse Features
  • IS4312 Ancient Near Eastern Civilizations
  • IS4311 Greco-Roman Religious World
  • IS2331 Introduction to Political and Economic Systems
  • IS4309 Hermeneutics

 

Books

  • Hoyt, JoAnna M., and Todd A. Scacewater, eds. Discourse Analysis of Biblical Hebrew Narratives. Fontes Press.
  • Hill, Kevin Douglas, and Todd A. Scacewater. The Nicene Creed and the Apostles’ Creed: Essential Readings. Patristic Essentials. Fontes Press.
  • 2020 (editor). Discourse Analysis of the New Testament Writings. Fontes Press.
  • The Divine Builder: Psalm 68 in Jewish and Pauline Tradition, Library of New Testament Studies 631. T&T Clark.
  • Grounded in the Faith: A Guide for New Disciples Based on the Apostles’ Creed. Rev. ed. Fontes Press.

 

Select Articles

  • “The Dynamic and Righteous Use of Wealth in James 5:1–6.” In “Rich in Good Deeds”: A Biblical Response to Poverty by the Church and by Society, edited by Robert Plummer, 19–35.
  • “Conceptions of the Good Life in the Apostolic Era.” In Healthy and Wealthy? A Biblical-Theological Response to the Prosperity Gospel, edited by Robert Plummer, 135–152. Fontes Press.
  • “Ethics and Economics in the Didache.” In Written for Our Instruction: Essays in Honor of William Varner, edited by Abner Chou and Christian Locatell, 285–311. Fontes Press.
  • Clark, David J., and Todd A. Scacewater. “Matthew.” In Discourse Analysis of the New Testament Writings, edited by Todd A. Scacewater, 31–62. Fontes Press.
  • “Colossians.” In Discourse Analysis of the New Testament Writings, edited by Todd A. Scacewater, 385–414. Fontes Press.
  • “Discourse Analysis: History, Topics, and Applications.” In Discourse Analysis of the New Testament Writings, edited by Todd A. Scacewater, 1–30. Fontes Press.
  • “Ephesians.” in Discourse Analysis of the New Testament Writings, edited by Todd A. Scacewater, 331–360. Fontes Press.
  • “The Dynamic and Righteous Use of Wealth in James 5:1–6.” Journal of Markets and Morality 20 (2): 227–242.
  • “Building the First Temple on Mount Moriah—Solomon’s Temple (965–927 BC).” In Great Events in Religion: An Encyclopedia of Pivotal Events in Religious History, edited by Florin Curta and Andrew Holt, 1:46–47. ABC-Clio.
  • “Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls (1947),” in Great Events in Religion: An Encyclopedia of Pivotal Events in Religious History, eds. Florin Curta and Andrew Holt, 3:908–910. ABC-Clio.
  • “Adoniram Judson’s Understanding and Appropriation of Buddhism.” The Churchman 130 (3): 201–211.
  • “The Literary Unity of 1QM and its Three Stage War.” Revue de Qumran 27 (2): 225–248.
  • “Galatians 2:11–21 and the Interpretive Context of ‘Works of the Law.’” In Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 56 (2): 307–23.
  • “The Predictive Nature of Typology in John 12:37–43.” In Westminster Theological Journal 75 (1): 129–43.
  • “Divorce and Remarriage in Deuteronomy 24:1-4.” In Journal for the Evangelical Study of the Old Testament 1 (1): 63–79.
  • “Hebrews in Rebellion: The Appropriation of Numbers 13-14 in Hebrews 6:4-8.” Th.M. thesis, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

 

Select Presentations

  • Crucial Questions about the Bible. 9-week course at First Baptist Dallas.
  • “Economic Ethics in the Didache,” ETS Annual Conference, November 18, 2021.
  • “Discourse Analysis of the New Testament Writings: An Editor’s Perspective,” Dallas International University Academic Forum, April 8, 2021.
  • “The Pragmatic Structure of Colossians and Paul’s Ultimate Communicative Intent,” Dallas International University Academic Forum, January 23, 2020.
  • “Canonization: The Origins of the Bible and Its Authority,” Mosaic Church, Arlington, TX, January 28, 2018.
  • “Slavery and the Imperative of Christian Social Engagement,” ETS Annual Conference, November 17, 2017.
  • “All About the Bible,” a six-week lecture series at Celebration Church, Joplin, MO, April–May 2017.
  • “The Kingdom of God,” a six-week lecture series at Celebration Church, Joplin, MO, January–February 2017.
  • “A Proper Functionalist Historical Epistemology,” ETS Annual Conference, November 17, 2015, Atlanta, GA.
  • “The Biblical Concept of Poverty: Applications for Poverty Alleviation Today,” Land Center Young Scholars’ Competition, July 10, 2015.
  • “Resurrection on the Third Day According to the Scriptures,” Westminster Theological Seminary MTE Program, July 24, 2015.
  • “The Pastoral use of Numbers 13-14 in Hebrews,” Westminster Theological Seminary MTE Program, July 24, 2015.
  • “Twin Introductions to Each Book of the Psalter.” SBL Annual Conference, November 22, 2014 in San Diego, CA.
  • “The Meaning of a Pauline Quotation.” ETS Annual Conference, November 19, 2014 in San Diego, CA.
  • “How the New Testament Uses the Old Testament,” presentation for Citylight Church, Philadelphia, PA, November 13, 2014.
  • “The Use of Numbers 13-14 in Hebrews 6:4-6.” Westminster Theological Seminary MTE Program, July 23, 2014.
  • “Suffering in 1 Peter” Westminster Theological Seminary MTE Program, July 16, 2014.
  • “Biblical Theology of the Cross” Westminster Theological Seminary MTE Program, July 9, 2014; June 17, 2015.
  • “Augustine’s Theological Interpretation of History in City of God.” ETS Regional Conference, March 21, 2014 in Baltimore, MD.
  • “Writing Biblical Studies Papers,” Westminster Theological Seminary, Center for Theological Writing Lecture, January 31, 2014.
  • “Writing Biblical Studies Papers,” Westminster Theological Seminary, Center for Theological Writing Lecture, September 4, 2013.
  • “Kingdom of God: From Creation to Jesus,” Westminster Theological Seminary MTE Program, August 22, 2013.
  • “Gifts for the Temple: Psalm 68:18 in Ephesians 4:8.” ETS Northeast Regional Conference, April 2013 in Nyack, NY.
  • “Do Types Qualify as Predictive Prophecies? John 12:37-43 as a Test Case.” ETS Annual Conference, November 2012 in Milwaukee, WI.

 

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Fun Facts

  • Todd is a soccer fanatic. He loves playing it, watching it, and coaching it. He enjoyed coaching high school soccer for two years in Missouri.
  • His favorite board game is Risk. His least favorite board game is Settlers of Catan, an unfortunate favorite of northeasterners, as he learned during his time in Philadelphia.
  • Todd roasts his own coffee at home and delights in preparing others the freshest cup of coffee they’ve ever experienced.
  • He enjoys a round of golf whenever he can, even if he can’t strike the ball like he could in college.