Jacob R Lett  a C H I E V E R  L E a R N E R  R ESTORATIVE  F U T U R I S T I C  C O M M a N D 

Jacob R Lett  A C H I E V E R  L E A R N E R  R ESTORATIVE  F U T U R I S T I C  C O M M A N D 

8322 Apache Rd., Lenexa, KS 66227|913-800-1099|[email protected] Education

Nazarene Theological College, University of Manchester August 2013-January 2019

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology Dissertation: “A Theology of Representation: Hans Urs von Balthasar’s Trinitarian Soteriology” Junior Fellow in Theology at Manchester Wesley Research Center

Nazarene Theological College, University of Manchester January 2011-May 2013

Masters of Arts in Theology with distinction (highest academic achievement) *emphasis in Christian Theology (minor in Church Planting/Evangelism) Thesis: “Jurgen Moltmann’s Doctrine of Creation: Towards a More Integrative Approach to His Doctrine of Creation” *Published in Wesleyan Theological Journal

MidAmerica Nazarene University August 2006-May 2010

Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies Cumulative GPA: 3.96 (of 4.0) Honors: President’s Honor Roll, Summa Cum Laude, Alpha Chi Honor’s Society, Who’s Who

Professional Experience

MidAmerica Nazarene University August 2011-Current

Assistant Professor of Theology Ministry Field Experience Director Previous Roles: Visiting Lecturer of Theology Adjunct Professor Director of Continuing Education Resources for Pastors Graduate Assistant

College Church of the Nazarene March 2014-November 2014

Pastor of Cross-Cultural Mission

Chuxiong Normal University in China (Church of the Nazarene-Mission Corps) August 2010-July 2011

English as a Second Language Instructor *5 years of experience working with Chinese; 4 years of experience teaching ESL

MidAmerica Nazarene University 2007-2010

Student Body Chaplain Admission’s Ambassador

Publications

“Why Spiritual Formation? A Trinitarian Understanding of the Formation of Holiness in Wesley’s Pastoral Letters” in Why Holiness. Edited by Carla Sunberg. Kansas City: The Foundry Publishing, forthcoming.

“Resurrection” in Holiness Today (April 2018).

Review of The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence, Tom Oord. Philosophy, Theology, and the Sciences (April 2016).

“Salvation,” in Basic Beliefs: A Wesleyan Paradigm. Edited by Diane Leclerc and Mark Maddix. Kansas City: Beacon Hill, 2016.

“The Beauty of Holiness: Changing Our Rhetoric,” in Renovating Holiness. Edited by Josh Broward and Thomas Jay Oord. Nampa: SacraSage Press, 2015.

“Jurgen Moltmann’s Doctrine of Divine Action: Towards a More Integrative Approach to His Doctrine of Creation,” Wesleyan Theological Journal (Fall 2014).

Recent Presentations

“The Primal Drama: Trinitarian Distance, the Analogia Entis, and Simplicity.” Nazarene Theological Seminary. Kansas City, Missouri. October 12, 2017.

“Liberation from Death: Tragedy Contained in Eucharistic Representation.” Nazarene Theological Seminary. Kansas City, Missouri. March 7, 2017.

Moderator. “Providence, Randomness, and Evil.” Christian Theological Research Fellowship at the America Academy of Religion. San Antonio, Texas. November 19, 2016.

“Dramatic or Tragic?: The Dramatic Action of the Suffering Representative in Hans Urs von Balthasar’s Soteriology.” Australian Center for Wesleyan Research. Brisbane, Australia. August 12, 2016.

“Balthasar’s Mission Christology: The Universal Christ and His Personalizing Representation.” Wesleyan Theological Society. San Diego, CA. March 11, 2016.

“Balthasar’s Mission Christology: The Universal Christ and His Personalizing Representation.” Nazarene Theological Seminary. Kansas City, MO. March 08, 2016.

Panel Member. “Science and Theology.” Faculty Assembly at MidAmerica Nazarene University. Olathe, KS. February 1, 2016.

“Poverty in Spirit, the Trinity, and Gollum.” Community Chapel at MidAmerica Nazarene University. Olathe, KS. November 3, 2015.

Panel Member. “Our Common Faith.” Faculty Assembly at MidAmerica Nazarene University. Olathe, KS. October 5, 2015.

Panel Member. “Tabletop Games in the University Classroom.” Faculty Development at MidAmerica Nazarene University. Olathe, KS. August 20, 2015.

"Divine Receptivity as the Foundation for Trinitarian Pro-Existence in Hans Urs Von Balthasar." Presented at Manchester Research Seminar. Manchester, England. June 22, 2015.

“History of Christianity in China.” Presented at Kingdom Partners’ banquet. Olathe, KS. April 30, 2015.

Panel Member. “Love, Dating, and Relationships.” MidAmerica Nazarene University Chapel Service. Olathe, KS. March 4, 2015.

“Presenting the Case for the Nazarene Stance on Alcohol in Today’s Culture.” Presented at M15. Kansas City, MO. February 10, 2015.

"Five Motifs of Hans Urs Von Balthasar’s Doctrine of Atonement." Presented at Manchester Research Seminar. Kansas City, MO. January 22, 2015. Courses Taught

Contemporary Christian Thought Introduction to Christian Beliefs Freshmen Seminar Intercultural Experience Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture Ministry Practicum Special Topics: Theology, Film, and Culture Special Topics: Advanced Theological Topics Systematic Theology I Systematic Theology II

Certification and Awards

Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene Educational Technology for Instructors’ Certification Young Alumni of the Year (MNU 2016: 50th Anniversary)

Professional Societies

American Academy of Religion Wesleyan Theological Society

Committees and Service

Estes Park Theological Consultation (2013-present) Pulpit Supply (2005-present) College Church of the Nazarene China Partnership Committee (2014-2015) MNU Center for Games and Learning Faculty Member (Spring 2015) General Assembly-Co-Director of Sunday School & Discipleship Ministries International (SDMI) Services (2013) Nazarene Heart for China Missionary (2010-2011) Overland Park Church of the Nazarene: Sunday School Teacher, Head Usher, ESL Teacher and Tutor, Small Group Leader, Children’s Church Teacher (2008-2010) MNU Spiritual Life Committee (2007-2008) Nall Avenue Church of the Nazarene: Youth Group Worship Leader, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Mentor (2007-2008) KNU Cross-Cultural Leadership Conference-MNU Representative (2007) Kansas District NYI Committee (2006-2007) London Initiative Missionary (2006) Kansas District NMI Committee (2005-2007) Local NYI President (2004-2005)