Krista J. Mournet, B.A., M.A.

e-mail: kmournet@gmail.com

Education:

Present: Ph.D. candidate (ABD), University of Durham, UK. Area of research: the Psalms. Expected completion date: 2013

2002-2003: M.A. with Distinction, Theological Research. Durham University; Durham, UK

Specialized in early Judaism and Christianity, with emphasis on the Dead Sea Scrolls.  Course material covered included; a detailed exegetical and paleographical study of the Habbakuk Pesher (1QpHab), an exploration into the nature of the relationship between the Dead Sea Scrolls and certain early Christian texts, and a survey of Pauline studies over the past one hundred years.  Dissertation title: “An Extended Simile Revisited: A Poetic, Narratological, and Philological Analysis of 1QH 11.3-18”.

1999-2002: B.A. with First Class Honors, Theology. Durham University; Durham, UK

In addition to required courses, elected to study early Jewish history and literature including the Dead Sea Scrolls, Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha. Also studied contemporary theology and philosophy, historical theology, Hebrew Bible, New Testament, Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic.  Dissertation Title:  “Dualistic Ideology and Social Setting: A Comparison of 1QS 3:13-4:26 and 1 John.”

1994-1995: Anderson University, Anderson, IN

Majored in vocal performance, and was awarded a scholarship on an audition basis. Participated in the Anderson chorale and received private vocal performance instruction.

Languages:

Biblical Hebrew, Koine Greek, Aramaic

Awards:

September, 2010         Received scholarship to attend “Conflict and Convergence: Jewish and Christian Approaches to the Psalms,” a conference convened by Oxford University and the Society for Old Testament Study.

Autumn, 2002             £1000 award for Academic Excellence, University of Durham

Award given to two MA students per year based on demonstrated academic abilities and potential for excellence in the future.

Teaching Experience:

2006—2009: Sioux Falls Seminary

Adjunct Faculty

Courses Taught:

OT 632: Praying the Psalms: A Shared Journey

How do we pray honestly? Where might we find language to express the struggles and joys of our faith to our loving, listening God? In this class students will take a praying journey through the Psalms. As they do, they will explore some of the many ways the Psalms have been prayer guides for the faithful throughout the history of the Church, up to the present day. And finally, students will learn how to integrate the Psalms meaningfully and practically into their ongoing discipline of prayer. (Fall 2009; residential/online; 3 hours)

OT 636: The Book of Daniel and Related Literature

This course interacts with the book of Daniel in its historical and literary context.  Topics covered include; date, authorship and historical setting, literary genre(s) and structure, its significance within Jewish apocalyptic literature, its relationship to early Christian writings, and extra-canonical additions to Daniel. (Fall 2006; online; 3 hours)

BI 432: Cracking the DaVinci Code: When Fiction and History Collide

In the best-selling historical-fiction novel and now major motion picture The Da Vinci Code, author Dan Brown proposes that Christian theology is largely the product of an elaborate conspiracy to hide “the truth” that had been suppressed by religious and political authorities. The course critically explores this theory as well as questions of the canonical and extra-canonical gospel tradition, the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene, the formation of the Christian canon, and others (Spring 2006; Online Course, 3 hours).

2009: Sioux Falls Seminary

Teaching Assistant

Assisted Professor of Spiritual Formation with various aspects of her classes:

• Maintained and updated LMS website for online learners
• Facilitated online discussions of class materials
• Served as guest lecturer
• Graded student papers

Additional Experience:

2009—2010: Trinity Baptist Church

Worship Coordinator

• Planned and coordinated many aspects of contemporary and traditional worship services.
• Provided support to volunteers who assisted with weekly worship services.
• Coordinated practices and other activities with volunteers and staff involved in weekly worship services.
• Provided strategic planning assistance and support to pastoral staff throughout the church year, especially with regard to worship services and themes.

2007—2008: VantagePoint³ Ministries

Grant Writer and Liaison

• Pursued ongoing training in grant writing
• Researched potential grants
• Completed necessary applications and proposals for grant
• Fulfilled any duties related to obtaining grants for VantagePoint³
• Was responsible for the development and implementation of an intentional cultivation process which provided on-going support and encouragement for those implementing the VantagePoint³ process.  This process was designed by the VantagePoint³ team and included elements intended to provide:
  • ongoing opportunities for learning for clientele
  • additional resources and support for facilitators
  • encouragement to progress from one phase to the next
  • communications related to process implementation

2006—2007: Sioux Falls Seminary

Admissions Counselor

• Counseled students on all matters regarding admission and provided customer service.

• Enrolled a specified number of students from the geographical area assigned.
• Built relationships with key influencers in specified geographical area, such as professors, pastors, para-church ministers, and others.
• Represented the seminary in a variety of roles such as an exhibitor at career fairs, professional conferences, and trade shows and assess effectiveness of these events.
• Maintained database records and appropriate paperwork for prospective and applied students.
• Engaged creatively with the recruiting process, continually seeking out new avenues for recruitment and relationship-building, both with prospective students as well as those who influence them.

2006: Hendrickson Publishers

Freelance Proofreader/Copyeditor

• Proofread academic works which include biblical languages such as Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic for publication. Recent projects include, among others, a recently translated work by Pierre Grelot, The Language of Symbolism, and by Tony A. Perry, The Honeymoon is Over: Jonah’s Arguments with God, and Oscar Skarsaune, Jewish Believers in Jesus: The Early Centuries.

2004: Kregel Publications

Freelance Proofreader

• Proofread a commentary entitled Word Pictures of the New Testament Volume Two: The Gospel According to Luke, by A.T. Robertson, updated and revised by Wesley J. Perschbacher.

Papers and Presentations:

2011        “Moses and the Psalms: The Significance of Psalm 90 and 106 within Book IV of the Masoretic Psalter.” Presented at the Eastern Great Lakes Biblical Society Regional Meeting, March 31-April 1, 2011.

2010        “Turning in the Psalms: With Special Reference to Psalm  90:13.” Paper presented at “Conflict and Convergence: Jewish and Christian Approaches to the Psalms,” a conference convened by Oxford University and the Society for Old Testament Study.

2006    “The Pl’ Yw’tz in 1QH 11:9-12 and His Place among Other Early Jewish Heroic Figures.” Presented at the Upper Midwest Regional meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature.

2006    “Three Gifts: understanding more deeply the power of God in our lives, and how we can bless those around us by giving the gift of ourselves.” Message delivered during an event organized by Central Valley Church in Hartford, SD.

Publications:

2011    Review of Bruce K. Waltke, James M. Houston with Erika Moore, The Psalms as Christian Worship: A Historical Commentary. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2010 (Ashland Theological Journal, forthcoming, 2011).

2010    Mournet, Krista. “Living God’s Way.” Pages 123-24 in The Minister’s Manual for 2011. Edited by Lee McGlone. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2010.

2010    Mournet, Krista. “The Welcome Mat.” Pages 110-11 in The Minister’s Manual for 2011. Edited by Lee McGlone. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2010.

2010    Mournet, Krista. “The Wonderful Secret.” Pages 116-17 in The Minister’s Manual for 2011. Edited by Lee McGlone. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2010.

Voluntary Ministry Experience:

• 2006—2008: served as a member of the discipleship team at Trinity Baptist church in Sioux Falls, serving particularly in the area of adult learning and discipleship.
• 2006—2007: Facilitated Vantage Point III’s “Emerging Leaders” Christian leadership training program with Associate Pastor Melissa Hiatt.
• 2005—2006: Participated in “Emerging Leaders” through Trinity Baptist Church.
• 2006: Co-taught a Bible study group at Trinity Baptist church entitled “Finding our Faith in The Da Vinci Code”, which interacted with Dan Brown’s book from a faith perspective. Topics covered included; “Conspiracy Theory”, “the development of the New Testament Canon”, “Jesus and Mary Magdalene”, “Christ and Gnosticism”, and a detailed discussion of the movie, among others.
• 2005: Participated in the Sioux Falls Seminary choir production of Handel’s Messiah as a member of the choir and a soloist.
• 2002: Narrated ministry video for Native Missionary Movement (NMM). NMM is a Christian ministry located in Northern India which ministers to the rural population in the region. The video has been aired on television in Atlanta, GA and has been used as an effective fund-raising tool for the ministry.
• 2002: Organizer of group excursions for the 57^th annual meeting of the Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas, August 6-10, 2002, in Durham, UK.
• 2000: Welcomed a group of incoming students to the University of Durham, UK as part of registration week, giving them advice concerning university life.
• 2002: Participated in the Durham Choral Society, which performed seasonal concerts in various locations including the Durham cathedral.
• 1998: Served as cabin counselor for Long Island Youth Guidance’s summer camp. Organization is now called Long Island Youth Mentoring (see employment experience above).
• 1993: Toured the United States, Canada, and Alaska with The Continental Singers music ministry organization.