Gifford Andrew Grobien

Concordia Theological Seminary o. 260-452-2143 6600 N. Clinton Street [email protected] Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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

Employment

2012- Assistant Professor, Systematic Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN 2013- Instructor, Master of Education Online Program, Concordia University, Portland, OR 2011-2012 Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

Books

Under Contract Ethical Formation and Christian Worship: Righteous and Holy in Christ. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Delivery date: June 2016. Under Contract Life in Christ. Volume 10 of Confessional Lutheran Dogmatics. St. Louis: The Luther Academy.

Edited Volumes

Under Contract Volumes 1-5 of Confessional Lutheran Dogmatics. St. Louis: The Luther Academy. Under Contract The Ethics of Sex. St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House. Delivery date: June 2016.

Journal Articles

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 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.

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Essays

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

Forthcoming “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 Lutheran Service Book: Hymnal Companion. St Louis: Concordia Publishing House. Forthcoming “Ambrose of Milan,” “Bede,” “Columba,” “Germanus,” “Gregory I,” “Erdmann Neumeister,” “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. 2015 Review of The Failure of Sex Education in the Church, by Linda Bartlett. Concordia Theological Quarterly 78, no. 3-4: 171-75. 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. 2013 “Postmodern Attitudes among Lutherans about the Lord’s Supper?” Concordia Theological Quarterly 77, no. 3-4: 353-356. 2012 Review of Counsel and Conscience, by Benjamin T. Mayes. Concordia Theological Quarterly 76, no. 3-4: 369-373. 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.

Awards and Honors

2013, 2014 Kern Fellowship, Acton University, Grand Rapids, MI 2011-2012 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame 2009-2011 Summer Dissertation Stipend, 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

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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 2004 Alumni Award for Outstanding Scholarship, Concordia Theological Seminary 2003-04 Foreign Exchange Scholarship, Die Lutherische Theologische Hochschule, Oberursel, Germany 2000-02, 2004 International Order of the Kings Daughters and Sons Scholarship, Concordia Theological Seminary 2002 Exegetical Theology Departmental Award, Concordia Theological Seminary 2000-02 Bretzlaff Foundation Scholarship, Concordia Theological Seminary

Invited Talks

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, Cincinnati, OH, February 28. 2015 “Natural Knowledge of God and the Natural Law,” 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,” Evangelical Lutheran Church of Argentina Pastors Continuing Education Conference, 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. 2012 “History, Theology, and Pastoral Issues in the Communion of Children,” Circuit Convocation, Williamsburg, IA, May 21. 2011 “Virtue in the Theology of Martin Luther,” Reformation Conference, Wichita, KS, October 30.

Conference Talks

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.

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Campus Talks

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. 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 “Handing Down the Faith: Intergenerational Catechesis and Relationships in the Congregation,” Luther Hostel, Concordia Theological Seminary, November 1. 2013 “Marriage and Civil Unions: Natural Law Arguments,” Symposium on the Lutheran Confessions, Concordia Theological Seminary, January 25. 2012 “Righteousness, Mystical Union, and Moral Formation in Christian Worship,” Fall Faculty Forum, Concordia Theological Seminary, August 29.

Courses

Concordia Theological Seminary (Graduate Level) Advanced Pastoral Theology Baptism: Life in Christ (online) 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 Theological Ethics Teaching the Faith (online) Course Writer, New Testament Isagogics, 2005-06

Concordia University, Portland (Graduate Level, Online) Case Studies in Law and Ethics Equity and Justice in the Classroom

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Principles of Ethics and Logic The Ethical Educator Alignment of Course Objectives, Principles of Ethics and Logic, with InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards, 2014 Course Writer, Case Studies in Law and Ethics, 2013 Course Writer, Equity and Justice in the Classroom, 2012

University of Notre Dame (Undergraduate) Foundations of Theology

Service

ATS Focused Evaluation Visit, D.Min. Program Petition, Wesley Seminary, Marion, IN, March-April 2015

Committees and Appointments Director of Doctor of Ministry Program, 2012-present Updated program, including significant changes to program requirements and curriculum Program Council Member, 2014-present Director of Luther Hostel Annual Conference, 2013-present Faculty Program Committee Member, 2013-present Faculty Secretary, pro tem, Spring Quarters 2013-present Systematic Theology Department Secretary, 2012-present Graduate Studies Committee Member (ex officio), 2012-present Admission Committee Member, 2012-present Student Life Policies Committee, 2012-2014 Faculty Search Committee, Spring 2013 Doctor of Ministry Program Revision Committee, 2012-2013

Advising and Examination Boards Master’s Thesis Advisor for Scott Johnson, 2014-present Master’s Thesis Advisor for Andrew Gerike, 2015-present D.Min. Project Dissertation Reader for Mitiku Zeleke, 2013-present Master’s Essay Reader for Benjamin Petersen, 2016 Master’s Thesis Reader for Mark Taylor, 2016 Master’s Essay Reader for Gregory Moffitt, 2015 D.Min. Project Dissertation Reader for Heath Trampe, 2014-2015 D.Min. Project Dissertation Reader for Tony Sikora, 2013-2014 Master’s Thesis Reader for David Petersen, 2012-2013

Other Professional Activity

2016 “Balancing the vocations of father and pastor,” Fireside Chat, Concordia Theological Seminary, February

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2015 “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 “Soft Antinomianism and Hypersanctificationalism: Neologisms in an Old Debate,” Redeemer Lutheran Church Family Conference, Fort Wayne, IN, August 4. 2015 “Advanced Degrees: More Options for Continuing Education: Doctor of Ministry,” For the Life of the World 19, no. 1 (March): 11. 2014 “The One Flesh Union,” He Remembers the Barren, November 20, http://heremembersthebarren.com/2014/11/20/the-one-flesh-union/. 2014 “Marriage according to the Natural Law,” Redeemer Lutheran Church Family Conference, Fort Wayne, IN, August 7. 2014 “Theology of Worship,” Organ Workshop, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN June 23-27. 2014 “Human Sexuality and the Natural Law,” Lutheran Student Fellowship, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, April 13. 2014 “Easter: Life Overcoming Death,” For the Life of the World 18 no. 1 (March 2014): 11-12. 2013 “Forming Piety in the Home and Congregation,” Mission Festival, Zion Lutheran Church, Marshall, MI, September 29. 2013 “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 “Moral Action in the Face of Life-Threatening Pregnancies,” Blogia, May 31, http://logia.org/blogia/?p=511. 2012 “Vocation: Family, Church, and Social Issues,” Student Wives Association, Concordia Theological Seminary, December 4 & 11. 2012 “Art & Provocation,” Blogia, November 30, http://logia.org/blogia/?p=364. 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 “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 Kingdoms: Christianity and Political Activism,” Williamsburg, Iowa, Circuit Convocation, May 20. 2012 “Two Kinds of Authority,” Lutheran Witness 131 no. 4 (March). 2011 “Natural Law and Martin Luther,” Issues, Etc. Broadcast, May 24, http://issuesetc.org/2011/05/. 2009 Visiting Instructor for Pastoral Education, Lutheran Church of Indonesia, September. 2009 “The Problems and Challenges of Infant Communion,” Wisdom and Eloquence Conference, Fort Wayne, IN, August 4-6.

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2008-2009 Research and copy editor for Margaret R. Pfeil and Margaret Eletta Guider, eds., White Privilege: Implications for the Catholic University, the Church, and Theology. Notre Dame Press, forthcoming. 2008 “A Brief Introduction to Ethics,” Lutheran Theology: An Online Journal, http://lutherantheology.wordpress.com/2008/09/29/a-brief-introduction-to-ethics/. 2005-2006 Research Assistant to Dean O. Wenthe, ed., Jeremiah-Lamentations, Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Downer's Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2009.

Professional Development and Certifications

2013 The Association of Theological Schools Roundtable Seminar for Newly Appointed Faculty, Chicago, October 25-27 2012 Striving for Excellence in Teaching Certificate, Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Notre Dame

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 Pastoral Intern, 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