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 Trinity, 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 Lutheran Service Book: Hymnal Companion. St Louis: Concordia Publishing House. 2019 “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. 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. Gifford A. Grobien page 3 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 Gifford A. Grobien page 4 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,”