Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 5655
Phone 2: (626) 815-5441
Email: kwinslow@apu.edu
Office Location: West Campus, Duke 225
Office Hours: Wed., 1-2 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Curriculum Vita: Download Full CV (PDF)
Meet the Faculty
Karen Strand Winslow, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament; Director, Free Methodist Center
Graduate: Department of Biblical Studies
Profile
Karen Strand Winslow, Ph.D., is professor of Old Testament in C.P. Haggard Graduate School of Theology, where she teaches courses in Biblical Interpretation, Old Testament, Early Judaism, and Women in the Bible and Ministry. She is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church and director of the Free Methodist Center (FMC, October, 2004). The purpose of the FMC is to mentor Free Methodist students through their study program and place them where they are best suited to serve upon graduation. Her other fields of expertise include Jewish Studies, sociology of religion and women in religion. She is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion.
Education
Ph.D. – Biblical and Jewish Studies, Near and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Washington, 2003
Graduate Biblical, Theological, Ministry Studies – Seattle Pacific University, 1984-93
University of Oregon, post baccalaureate Education degree, 1979
M.A.R. – Biblical Literature/Old Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary, 1976
B.A. – Religion/English, Seattle Pacific University, 1974
Credentials/Certifications
Elders Orders, Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church, 1992
American Society of Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics International
Certification, 1983, 1986
University of Oregon Secondary Teaching Certificate, English:Writing and Literature, 1979
Graduate Biblical, Theological, Ministry Studies – Seattle Pacific University, 1984-93
University of Oregon, post baccalaureate Education degree, 1979
M.A.R. – Biblical Literature/Old Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary, 1976
B.A. – Religion/English, Seattle Pacific University, 1974
Credentials/Certifications
Elders Orders, Pacific Northwest Conference of the Free Methodist Church, 1992
American Society of Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics International
Certification, 1983, 1986
University of Oregon Secondary Teaching Certificate, English:Writing and Literature, 1979
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
Teacher Effectiveness Training Certificate GC, 2004
University of Washington Research Fellowship, spring term, 2003
National Scholar Award for “Ethnicity, Exogamy, and Zipporah” AAR/SBL Denver, 2001
Regional Scholar Award from Pacific Northwest AAR/SBL Spokane, 2000
Seattle Pacific Faculty Studies Scholarship/leave for Ph.D., 1993-96
Burlington Northern Teaching Award nomination School of Religion, SPU, 1992
Academic Research Grant, Seattle Pacific University, 1989
Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1974
Alpha Kappa Sigma, Seattle Pacific University, 1974
Associations, Boards, Committees
Old Testament Editor, Wesley Study Bible (Joel Green, Bible Editor)
Board of Directors, Northwest Family Life, 1999-2005
American Academy of Religion
Society of Biblical Literature
Teacher Effectiveness Training Certificate GC, 2004
University of Washington Research Fellowship, spring term, 2003
National Scholar Award for “Ethnicity, Exogamy, and Zipporah” AAR/SBL Denver, 2001
Regional Scholar Award from Pacific Northwest AAR/SBL Spokane, 2000
Seattle Pacific Faculty Studies Scholarship/leave for Ph.D., 1993-96
Burlington Northern Teaching Award nomination School of Religion, SPU, 1992
Academic Research Grant, Seattle Pacific University, 1989
Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1974
Alpha Kappa Sigma, Seattle Pacific University, 1974
Associations, Boards, Committees
Old Testament Editor, Wesley Study Bible (Joel Green, Bible Editor)
Board of Directors, Northwest Family Life, 1999-2005
American Academy of Religion
Society of Biblical Literature
Expertise
Biblical Studies
(Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, biblical interpretation Scripture/canon formation)
Early Jewish Christianity
Jewish Studies
(Early Judiasm, Dead Sea Scrolls, Rabbinic Texts, synagogue liturgy)
Sociology of Religion, Ethnicity, Sectarianism
Women in Religion
Special Interests and Activities
As holder of the developing Chair in Jewish Christian Studies at Greenville College, Greenville, IL, Dr. Winslow created the first Samuel Sandmel Lecturship with Professor Marc Bregman of Hebrew Union College, Jerusalem, 2005. The previous year, Lauren Winner, Girl Meets God, Mudhouse Sabbath, Real Sex, was the chapel and colloquium speaker under similar auspices.
Courses Taught
Seminar in Biblical Interpretation (GBBL 511)
People of God (GBBL 521)
Kingdom of God (GBBL 531)
Old Testament Seminar (GBBL 611)
Community of God (GBBL 631)
Scripture and Canon (GBBL 651)
Women and Men in Ministry (GMIN 558)
People of God (GBBL 521)
Kingdom of God (GBBL 531)
Old Testament Seminar (GBBL 611)
Community of God (GBBL 631)
Scripture and Canon (GBBL 651)
Women and Men in Ministry (GMIN 558)
Note: This information is current for the academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
