Gifford A. Grobien

9921 Woodstream Drive Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, IN 46804 6600 N. Clinton Street c. 574.855.6336 Fort Wayne, IN 46825 o. 260-452-2143 [email protected]

Professional Appointments

2018– Associate Professor, Systematic Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary 2013– Instructor, Master of Education Online, Concordia University, Portland, OR 2012– Director, Doctor of Ministry Program, Concordia Theological Seminary 2012–2018 Assistant Professor, Systematic Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary 2011–2012 Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

Education

2011 Ph.D., Moral Theology, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 2005 M.Div., Exegetical Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN 1995 B.S., School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Books

2019 Christian Character Formation: Lutheran Studies of the Law, Anthropology, Worship and Virtue. Oxford University Press.

Edited Volumes

2017 The Ethics of Sex. St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House. 2016 The Holy , by Carl L. Beckwith. Vol. 3, Confessional Lutheran Dogmatics. St. Louis: The Luther Academy.

Journal Articles

2019 “Wisdom as the Scriptural Conception of Natural Law” Concordia Theological Quarterly 83, no. 3-4: 267-286. 2015 “Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage: The Triumph of Culture?” Concordia Theological Quarterly 79, no. 3-4: 315-328. 2014 “The Christian Voice in the Civil Realm,” Concordia Theological Quarterly 78, no. 3-4: 115- 130. 2013 “Marriage and So-Called Civil Unions in Light of Natural Law.” Concordia Theological Gifford A. Grobien page 2

Quarterly 77, no. 3-4: 257-270. 2013 “Righteousness, Mystical Union, and Moral Formation in Christian Worship.” Concordia Theological Quarterly 77, no. 1-2: 141-163. 2009 “A Lutheran Understanding of Natural Law in the Three Estates.” Concordia Theological Quarterly 73, no. 3: 211-229.

Essays

2017 “From Taboo to Delight: The Body, Sex, and Love in View of Creation and Eschatology.” In Ethics of Sex, edited by Gifford A. Grobien, 201-20. St. Louis: Concordia. 2015 Review essay: A Case for Character: Towards a Lutheran Virtue Ethics, by Joel D. Biermann. Concordia Theological Quarterly 79, no. 1-2: 165-74. 2011 “What is the Natural Law? Medieval Foundations and Luther’s Appropriation.” In Natural Law: A Lutheran Reappraisal, edited by Robert Baker, 17-38. St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House.

Reviews and Other Publications

2019 “Arise and Shine in Splendor,” “Since our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus,” “Hope of the World,” “Where Charity and Love Prevail,” “For All the Faithful Women,” “Father, We Praise Thee,” “O Holy Spirit, Enter In,” “Abide, O Dearest Jesus.” 800-word articles for : Hymnal Companion. St Louis: Concordia Publishing House. 2019 “Ambrose of Milan,” “Bede,” “Columba,” “Germanus,” “Gregory I,” “,” “Martin Opitz,” “Patrick,” “Michael Schirmer,” “Catharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel,” “Benjamin Schmolck,” “Otton von Schwerin,” “Ernst Sonnemann,” “Josua Stegmann,” “Josua Wegelin.” 500-word articles for Lutheran Service Book: Hymnal Companion. St Louis: Concordia Publishing House. 2019 Review of Christian Ethics: An Introduction to Biblical Moral Reasoning, by Wayne Grudem. Concordia Theological Quarterly 83, no. 3-4: 365-7. 2019 Review of Life in the Spirit: A Post-Constantinian and Trinitarian Account of the Christian Life, by Andréa Snavely Journal of the Society of Christian Ethics 39, no. 1 (Spring/Summer 2019): 197-9. 2018 Review of From Topic to Thesis: A Guide to Theological Research, by Michael Kibbe. Concordia Theological Quarterly, October 23, www.ctsfw.edu/resources/concordia-theological- quarterly/book-reviews/from-topic-to-thesis-a-guide-to-theological-research/. 2017 Review of On the Law, by Johann Gerhard. Concordia Theological Quarterly 81 no. 3-4: 358-9. 2017 “Christian Ethics and Morality,” For the Life of the World 21 no. 4 (Winter): 11. 2016 Review of An Introduction to Biblical Ethics, by David W. Jones. Concordia Theological Quarterly 80, no. 3-4: 369-70. 2016 Review of On Creation and Predestination, by Johann Gerhard. Concordia Theological Quarterly 80, no. 1-2: 167-71. 2015 Review of The Failure of Sex Education in the Church, by Linda Bartlett. Concordia Theological Quarterly 78, no. 3-4: 171-75.

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2014 “The One Flesh Union,” He Remembers the Barren, November 20, http://heremembersthebarren.com/2014/11/20/the-one-flesh-union/. 2014 Review of An Introduction to Christian Ethics: Goals, Duties, and Virtues, by R. W. Lovin. Modern Believing 55, no 4: 390-92. 2014 “Higher than the Heavens, Closer than a Brother.” Concordia Pulpit Resources 24, part 4: 13- 14. 2014 “Virtuous Citizenship.” Concordia Pulpit Resources 24, part 4: 15-16. 2014 Review of Forgotten Songs: Reclaiming the Psalms for Christian Worship, edited by Richard C. Wells and Ray Van Neste. Concordia Theological Quarterly 78, no. 1-2: 171-72. 2014 Review of Late Medieval Mysticism of the Low Countries, edited by Rik Van Nieuwenhove, Robert Faesen, SJ, and Helen Rolfson. Concordia Theological Quarterly 78, no. 1-2: 184-86. 2014 “Easter: Life Overcoming Death,” For the Life of the World 18 no. 1 (March 2014): 11-12. 2013 “Postmodern Attitudes among Lutherans about the Lord’s Supper?” Concordia Theological Quarterly 77, no. 3-4: 353-356. 2013 “Moral Action in the Face of Life-Threatening Pregnancies,” Blogia, May 31, http://logia.org/blogia/?p=511. 2012 “Art & Provocation,” Blogia, November 30, http://logia.org/blogia/?p=364. 2012 Review of Counsel and Conscience, by Benjamin T. Mayes. Concordia Theological Quarterly 76, no. 3-4: 369-373. 2012 “A Presentation of God's Redemption,” Four and Twenty+ Blackbirds, September 24, http://four-and-twenty-something.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-presentation-of-gods- redemption.html. 2012 “Can You Vote for a Mormon?” Blogia, September 4, http://logia.org/blogia/?p=299. 2012 “Two Kinds of Authority,” Lutheran Witness 131 no. 4 (March). 2008 “A Brief Introduction to Ethics,” Lutheran Theology: An Online Journal, http://lutherantheology.wordpress.com/2008/09/29/a-brief-introduction-to-ethics/. 2005 Review of Dust to Dust or Ashes to Ashes? A Biblical and Christian Examination of Cremation by Alvin J. Schmidt. Concordia Theological Quarterly 69, no. 3-4: 347-349.

Fellowships

2013, 2014 Kern Fellowship, Acton University, Grand Rapids, MI 2011–2012 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame 2006–2011 Graduate Fellowship, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame 2005–06 Graduate Assistant Fellowship, Concordia Theological Seminary

Awards and Honors

2009–2011 Summer Dissertation Stipend, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame 2005 Alpha Kappa Alpha merit scholarship, Concordia Theological Seminary 2005 Zondervan Greek Award, Concordia Theological Seminary 2004 Rev. Victor H. Dissen & Lydia Dissen Endowment Scholar, Concordia Theological Seminary

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2004 Alumni Award for Outstanding Scholarship, Concordia Theological Seminary 2003–2004 Foreign Exchange Scholarship, Die Lutherische Theologische Hochschule, Oberursel, Germany 2000 International Order of the Kings Daughters and Sons Scholarship, Concordia Theological Seminary (Renewed 2001, 2004) 2002 Exegetical Theology Departmental Award, Concordia Theological Seminary 2000-2002 Bretzlaff Foundation Scholarship, Concordia Theological Seminary

Invited Presentations and Talks

2019 “Law, Virtue, and Life in Christ,” New England District Pastor’s Continuing Education, Norwalk, CT, June 18-20. 2019 “Religious Understanding and Spiritual Care in a Gendered World,” Religious Leader Symposium: Religious Support and All Things Gender, Army Office of the Chief of Chaplains, Southbridge, MA, January 30. 2018 “Law, Worship, Union with Christ, and Moral Formation,” English District Eastern Region Pastor’s Conference, Ocean City, NJ, October 1-2. 2017 “Methods of Ethics,” Pastors Continuing Education Conference, Trinity Lutheran Camp, Bigfork, MT, July 31-August 4. 2016 “Christian Ethics,” Pastors Continuing Education Conference, Faith Lutheran Church, Plano, TX, June 21-23. 2016 Panel member, “Online Pedagogy,” LCMS Theology Professors Conference, Irvine, CA, May 25. 2016 “Biblical Teaching on Human Sexuality and Reproduction,” Embryo Adoption/IVF Conference, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, St. Louis, MO, January 8. 2015 “The Culture of Contraception: Scriptural and Natural Law Considerations for All Christians,” Hillsdale College, Hillsdale MI, October 26. 2015 “Restoring Commitment and Trust in the Family: Biblical and Sociological Insights,” Family Structure Seminar, St Paul Lutheran Church, Cincinnati, OH, February 28. 2015 “Natural Knowledge of God and the Natural Law,” Circuit Conference, Grace Lutheran Church, Lamar, MO, February 14-15. 2014 “Living the Sanctified Life in the Secular World,” Lutheran Lecture Series, Hoisington, KS, September 20. 2014 “Christian Ethics and the Christian Life,” Pastors Conference, Evangelical Lutheran Church of Argentina, Buenos Aires, July 7-11. 2014 “Natural Law in the Church,” Vine and Branches Conference, Windom, MN, May 3. 2014 “Sanctification and Fruits of Faith in the Lutheran Confessions,” Congress on the Lutheran Confessions, Bloomington, MN, May 2. 2013 “Ethical Decisions in Life-Threatening Pregnancies,” American Association of Pro-Life OB/GYNs Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., February 22. 2013 “Contemporary Issues in Marriage and Family,” Quad-Circuit Pastors Conference, Missoula, MT, January 15-17.

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2012 “Perinatal Hospice: A Good Outcome for Families,” Panel Speaker, Cross Connections Counseling & Training Continuing Education Workshop, Fort Wayne, IN, November 15. 2012 “The Presence of Christ in the Lord’s Supper,” Lutheran Altar Guild Federation of Chicagoland, October 27. 2012 “History, Theology, and Pastoral Issues in the Communion of Children,” Circuit Convocation, Williamsburg, IA, May 21. 2012 “Two Kingdoms: Christianity and Political Activism,” Williamsburg, Iowa, Circuit Convocation, May 20. 2011 “Virtue in the Theology of ,” Reformation Conference, Wichita, KS, October 30. 2009 “The Lutheran Liturgy,” Lutheran Church of Indonesia, September 4-22.

Conference Presentations

2019 “The Authority of Scripture and the ‘Natural’ in Moral Theology,” Symposium on the Lutheran Confessions, Concordia Theological Seminary, January 17. 2017-18 “Lutheran Distinctives,” Licensed Colloquy Conference, Concordia Theological Seminary, February 19-23, 2018; Concordia University, Portland, OR, July 10-14, 2017. 2018 “The Christian Response to the New Sexuality: Optional or Not?” Symposium on the Lutheran Confessions, Concordia Theological Seminary, January 18. 2015 “Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage: the Triumph of Culture?” Symposium on the Lutheran Confessions, Concordia Theological Seminary, January 22. 2014 “Where is the Wise Turk? The Cultural Conscience and Christian Morality,” Symposium on the Lutheran Confessions, Concordia Theological Seminary, January 23. 2013 “Marriage and Civil Unions: Natural Law Arguments,” Symposium on the Lutheran Confessions, Concordia Theological Seminary, January 25. 2010 “The Eucharist as the Defining Act of the Church in the Epistle to the Hebrews,” Exegetical Symposium Short Paper, Concordia Theological Seminary, January 20. 2003 “Sola Scriptura: Circular Reasoning or Hermeneutical Principle?” Connecticut Reformation Society, Danbury, CT, March 6.

Campus Talks

2019 “The Growth of the ‘New Man’: Sanctification and the New Creation,” Luther Hostel, Concordia Theological Seminary, November 6. 2018 “The Heidelberg Disputation and the Theology of the Cross,” Luther Hostel, Concordia Theological Seminary, October 31. 2018 “The Authority of the Natural and Scripture in Moral Theology,” President’s Circle, Concordia Theological Seminary, October 19. 2017 “Monasticism: The Elephant in the Room at the Reformation,” Luther Hostel, Concordia Theological Seminary, November 1. 2016 “Sainthood in this Life? Leading Holy Lives according to the Word of God,” Luther Hostel,

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Concordia Theological Seminary, November 2-4. 2015 “Confession in the Contemporary Culture: Catechesis, Marriage and other Issues Facing the Church,” Luther Hostel, Concordia Theological Seminary, October 28-30. 2015 “Church and Family in the 21st Century,” President’s Circle, Concordia Theological Seminary, October 9. 2015 “Sexuality and Marriage Issues in the Public Square,” Joint Council of Presidents and Seminary Faculty meeting, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN, April 26. 2014 “Theology of Worship,” Organ Workshop, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN June 23-27. 2013 “Handing Down the Faith: Intergenerational Catechesis and Relationships in the Congregation,” Luther Hostel, Concordia Theological Seminary, November 1. 2012 “Righteousness, Mystical Union, and Moral Formation in Christian Worship,” Fall Faculty Forum, Concordia Theological Seminary, August 29.

Courses Taught

Concordia Theological Seminary (Graduate Level) Advanced Pastoral Theology Baptism: Life in Christ (online) Catechetics The Church, the Public Square and the Challenge of American Culture Dogmatics 3 Ecclesiology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer New Testament Greek Readings Heaven on Earth: Worship of Lutherans Today Lutheran Confessions 1 Lutheran Confessions 2 Lutheran Confessions 3 New Testament Bible Psalms Pastoral Acts, Christian Symbols, and Outreach Research and Method in Pastoral Theology (includes significant online content) Sanctification Seminar in Bioethics Theologia: Baptism group Theologia: Preaching group Theological Ethics Teaching the Faith (online) Course Writer, New Testament Isagogics, 2005-06

Concordia University, Portland (Graduate Level, Online) The Bible as Literature Case Studies in Law and Ethics

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Heroes of Faith Equity and Justice in the Classroom The Ethical Educator Principles of Ethics and Logic

University of Notre Dame (Undergraduate) Foundations of Theology

Service

To the profession: Manuscript reviewer, Religions, 2019. Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Theology Professors Conference Planning Committee, 2016–. Manuscript reviewer, International Journal of Systematic Theology, 2017. ATS Focused Evaluation Visit, D.Min. Program Petition, Wesley Seminary, Marion, IN, March– April, 2015.

To Concordia Theological Seminary: Christ Academy Instructor, “Christology,” June 24–27, 2019. Education and Program Standards Self-Study Committee, 2018–. Faculty Secretary, 2015–. Program Council, 2014–. Director of Luther Hostel Annual Conference, 2013–. Graduate Studies Committee (ex officio), 2012–. Admission Committee, 2012–. Curriculum Review Committee, 2016-2019. Ph.D. Expansion Committee, 2016-2017. Christ Academy Instructor, “The Reformation of Vocation,” June 26–30, 2017. Faculty Program Committee, 2013-2017. Faculty Secretary, pro tem, Spring Quarters 2013-2015. Student Life Policies Committee, 2012-2014. Faculty Search Committee, Spring 2013. Doctor of Ministry Program Revision Committee, 2012-2013. Guest Instructor, Gospels I, Professor Charles Gieschen, Fall 2012. “Method and Personal Organization in Dissertation Preparation,” Guest Lecture for “Seminar in Missiology,” Professor Detlev Schulz, September 11, 2012. “The Chronology of Paul’s Epistles,” Guest Lecture for “Galatians,” Professor Arthur Just, Winter 2005-06. Guest Instructor, Church History I, Professor William Weinrich, Winter 2005-06.

Other Institutional Service Alignment of Course Objectives, Principles of Ethics and Logic, with InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards, Concordia University, Portland, 2014.

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Course Writer, Case Studies in Law and Ethics, Concordia University, Portland, 2013. Course Writer, Equity and Justice in the Classroom, Concordia University, Portland, 2012. “Martin Luther,” Guest Lecture for “The Christian Tradition II,” Professor Jennifer Herdt, University of Notre Dame, Spring 2008.

Dissertation advising: Seth Clemmer, D.Min., “Improving Youth Retention and Baptismal Administration at Bethany Lutheran Church, Naperville, Illinois, by Emphasizing Parental Responsibilities at Baptism,” 2019. Tariku T. Jira “The Place and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts in the Scripture: The Understanding of the EECMY-IBS Congregations in the Mettu and Alge Towns,” 2018. David Petersen, D.Min., “Promoting the Psalms as Prayer through Bible Classes and Preaching,” 2018. Craig Meissner, D.Min., “Post-Divine Service Catechesis in Luther's Catechisms: Reforming Congregational Identity,” 2018. Mitiku Woldegebral, D.Min., “Christian Discipleship and the Role of Parents: The Case of Hosanna Mekane Yesus Church in Ethiopia,” 2017. Heath Trampe, D.Min., “Forming Servant Leaders: Increasing Congregational Involvement in The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod,” 2015.

Dissertation committees: William Keller, D.Min., “Evaluation of the Accountable Leadership Model of Governance at Concordia Lutheran Church,” 2019. Robb Ring, D.Min., “Comprehension and Perception of Core Lutheran Faith and Practice within the Undergraduate Student Body of Concordia University Irvine,” 2017. Edward Anthony Sikora, D.Min., “Missio Dei Est Missio Ecclesiae: The Mission of God is the Mission of the Church,” 2014.

STM Thesis advising: Andrew Gerike, 2018 Scott Johnson, 2016

Informal/Community Talks

“The Law, Virtue, and the Christian Life,” Redeemer Lutheran Church Family Retreat, Fort Wayne, IN, August 6, 2019. “Sex, Love and Fulfillment,” Issues, Etc. Broadcast, March 6, 2017, https://issuesetc.org/2017/03/08/0672-sex-love-and-fulfillment-dr-gifford-grobien-3817/. “Balancing the vocations of father and pastor,” Fireside Chat, Concordia Theological Seminary, February 18, 2016. “Soft Antinomianism and Hypersanctificationalism: Neologisms in an Old Debate,” Redeemer Lutheran Church Family Conference, Fort Wayne, IN, August 4, 2015.

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“Moving Forward after the Marriage Ruling: Considering How Congregations and Pastors Act and Confess Faithfully,” Redeemer Lutheran Church Family Conference, Fort Wayne, IN, August 5, 2015. “Human Sexuality and the Natural Law,” Lutheran Student Fellowship, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, April 13, 2014. “Marriage according to the Natural Law,” Redeemer Lutheran Church Family Conference, Fort Wayne, IN, August 7, 2014. “Biblical and Confessional Teaching on Marriage,” “Good Works in Marriage,” “Family Catechesis and Raising Children,” Redeemer Lutheran Church Family Conference, Fort Wayne, IN, July 30-August 1, 2013. “Forming Piety in the Home and Congregation,” Mission Festival, Zion Lutheran Church, Marshall, MI, September 29, 2013. “Vocation: Family, Church, and Social Issues,” Student Wives Association, Concordia Theological Seminary, December 4 & 11, 2012. “Natural Law and Martin Luther,” Issues, Etc. Broadcast, May 24, 2011, http://issuesetc.org/2011/05/. “The Problems with Infant Communion,” Wisdom and Eloquence Conference, Fort Wayne, IN, August 4-6, 2009.

Professional Development and Certification

Fundamentals in Online Teaching Certificate, University of Wisconsin, Madison, September 20- November 13, 2018. The Association of Theological Schools Roundtable Seminar for Newly Appointed Faculty, Chicago, October 25-27, 2013. Striving for Excellence in Teaching Certificate, Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Notre Dame, 2012.

Non-academic Experience

2006-2012 Assistant Pastor, Emmaus Lutheran Church, South Bend, Indiana 2004-06 Sacristan and Assistant to the Dean of the Chapel, Concordia Theological Seminary 2002-03 Vicar, St Peter Lutheran Church, Norwalk, Connecticut 1995-2000 Surface Warfare Officer (Electrical Systems and Cruise Missiles), United States Navy 2000 Navy Commendation Medal 1999 Navy Achievement Medal 1997 Admiral's Letter of Commendation

Professional Memberships

Society of Christian Ethics Association for Doctor of Ministry Education