GINNY MARIA BREWER-BOYDSTON
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Baylor University, Waco, Texas, December 2011.
Emphasis: Biblical Studies (Old Testament)
Dissertation: Good Queen Mothers, Bad Queen Mothers: The Theological Presentation of the Queen
Mother in 1 and 2 Kings
Teaching Certificate in Higher Education, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, December 2011.
Certificate reflects commitment to excellence in a higher education institution and solid preparation
for the higher education teaching vocation.
Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia, 2006.
Concentration: Biblical Studies
Thesis: Demotion, Death, and Exile: The Roles of Maacah, Athaliah, and Nehushta Reconsidered
M.Div., McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia, 2004.
Capstone Paper: Introducing Phoebe to Today’s Community of Faith: Implementing Women into the
Local Church Diaconate
B.S. (Summa cum Laude), Shorter University (formerly Shorter College), Rome, Georgia, 2001.
Major concentration: Christian Ministry
Minor concentration: Business Administration
Senior Exegesis Paper: Relationships in the Beginning: Genesis 2:18-3:24
TEACHING AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Instructor, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, Texas, 2011-2012, 2014-2015.
CSBS 1311 Old Testament Survey
CSBS 1312 New Testament Survey
Adjunct Lecturer, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2013-2014.
Adjunct lecturer in Baylor Interdisciplinary Core Program, Department of Religion, and School of
Education.
BIC 2330 Social World I: The City and the Soul
BIC 3358 Examined Life II: Biblical Heritage and Contemporary Ethical Issues
LDS 2301 Vocation Specific Leadership
REL 1310 Christian Scriptures
REL 1350 Christian Heritage
Temporary Lecturer, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2012-2013.
One year, full-time, temporary appointment supervised by a mentor (Steve Sadler, Ph.D.); supervise
one graduate assistant and one undergraduate student worker.
REL 1310 Christian Scriptures
REL 1350 Christian Heritage
Conyers Graduate Scholars Program participant, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2010-2012.
Intensive program for Baylor doctoral students sponsored by the Graduate School and the Institute for
Faith and Learning that encourages and supports gifted students who are interested in connections
between faith, learning, and vocation.
Teacher of Record/Teaching Fellow, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2009-2011.
REL 1310 Christian Scriptures
REL 1350 Christian Heritage
Graduate Assistant, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2006-2010.
Guest lecturer in Psalms, biblical Hebrew, and American Revivalism; perform research for
supervisors; edit articles and books for professors; proctor and grade exams and quizzes; maintain
class attendance.
Teaching Colloquy, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2009.
Colloquy addressing a broad range of institutional and pedagogical issues related to the teaching of
religious traditions and especially the Christian tradition in an academic context.
UNIV 1000 Facilitator, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2008.
Seminar assisting freshman in transitioning from learning in high school to learning at Baylor.
Middle East Travel Seminar participant, 2003.
Three-week program emphasizing key locations in Turkey and Greece for an in-depth experience of
areas which stand at the center of biblical heritage and play a crucial role in current international
affairs.
Supervisors: J. Maxwell Miller, Ph.D., and Steven L. McKenzie, Th.D.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Shorter College, Rome, Georgia, 1998-2001.
Tutor students in Introduction to Christianity and Introduction to Greek; guest lecturer in Greek;
perform research for supervisors; edit books and journals; proctor and grade exams and quizzes.
Supervisors: Robert N. Nash, Jr., Ph.D.; and Steven M. Sheeley, Ph.D.
PUBLICATIONS
Books:
Good Queen Mothers, Bad Queen Mothers: The Theological Presentation of the Queen Mother in 1
and 2 Kings. Catholic Biblical Quarterly-Monograph Series. Washington, DC: Catholic Biblical
Association of America. Forthcoming.
Articles:
“‘They Walk in Wisdom or Folly:’ The Intensification of Wisdom and Folly from the Book of
Proverbs to the Dead Sea Scrolls.” Perspectives in Religious Studies 39, 4 (2012): 319-334.
“Athaliah” in Lexham Bible Dictionary (2012). No Pages. Online: http://biblia.com/books/lbd/
word/Athaliah,_Daughter_of_Ahab.
“Queen” in Lexham Bible Dictionary (2012). No Pages. Online: http://biblia.com/books/lbd/word/
Queen.
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“A Bibliography of Alan Culpepper’s Writings.” Perspectives in Religious Studies 35, 1 (2008): 121129.
Reviews:
Review of MacDonald, Nathan and Izaak J. de Hulster, eds., Divine Presence and Absence in Exilic
and Post-Exilic Judaism: Studies of The Sofja Kovalevskaja Research Group on Early Jewish
Monotheism. Review of Biblical Literature. Forthcoming.
Review of Craig G. Bartholomew and David J. H. Beldman, Hearing the Old Testament: Listening
for God’s Address. Review and Expositor (May 2015): Forthcoming.
Review of Richard S. Briggs and Joel N. Lohr, A Theological Introduction to the Pentateuch:
Interpreting the Torah as Christian Scripture. Review and Expositor (Feb 2015): Forthcoming.
Review of Mark McEntire, Portraits of a Mature God: Choices in Old Testament Theology.
Review of Biblical Literature (Feb 2015). Online:
http://www.bookreviews.org/pdf/9239_10189.pdf
Review of Stephen Moore, The Bible in Theory: Critical and Postcritical Essays. Review of Biblical
Literature (Oct 2014). Online: http://www.bookreviews.org/pdf/7777_8480.pdf.
Review of Isaac Kalimi, ed., Jewish Bible Theology: Perspectives and Case Studies. Review of
Biblical Literature (June 2014). Online: http://www.bookreviews.org/pdf/8897_9801.pdf.
Review of Athalya Brenner and Gale A. Yee, eds., Joshua and Judges. Review of Biblical Literature
(May 2014). Online: http://www.bookreviews.org/pdf/9241_10193.pdf.
Review of J. Cheryl Exum, Plotted, Shot, and Painted: Cultural Representations of Biblical Women.
Review of Biblical Literature (Feb 2014). Online:
http://www.bookreviews.org/pdf/9080_10011.pdf.
Review of Alice L. Laffey, First and Second Kings. Review of Biblical Literature (Dec 2012).
Online: http://www.bookreviews.org/pdf/8444_9247.pdf.
Review of Elizabeth A. McCabe, ed., Women in the Biblical World: A Survey of Old and New
Testament Perspectives, vol. 2. Review of Biblical Literature (Aug 2012). Online:
http://www.bookreviews.org/pdf/8203_8967.pdf.
Research and Editing Assistant:
Nash, Jr., Robert N., ed. Viewpoints: Georgia Baptist History 17. Rome: Georgia Baptist Historical
Society, 2000.
Sheeley, Steven M. and Robert N. Nash, Jr. Choosing a Bible: A Guide to Modern English
Translations and Editions. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1999.
Nash, Jr., Robert N., ed. Viewpoints: Georgia Baptist History 16. Rome: Georgia Baptist Historical
Society, 1998.
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PRESENTATIONS
Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting:
“The Counseling Queen Mother and the Reflection of Her Influence in 1 and 2
Kings.” San Deigo, California (2014).
“The Commanding, Saving, Protecting Power of the Voice of God: A Study in the Function of
Yahweh’s ‫ קוֹל‬in the Psalter.” Chicago, Illinois (2012).
“Overbearing Mothers and Childhood Regression: A Feminist Psychoanalytic Reading of Judges 45.” New Orleans, Louisiana (2009).
“Sarah the Gevirah: A Comparison of Sarah and the Queen Mothers in the Matters of Succession.”
New Orleans, Louisiana (2009).
“Who God is Not: An ‘Idolic’ Reading of Isaiah 45:18-19.” Boston, Massachusetts (2008).
National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion Annual Meeting:
“Defining ‫ גבירה‬through the Queen Mother of the Divided Monarchy.” Atlanta, Georgia (2014).
“Queen Mother Maacah (1 Kgs 15): The Victim of Religious Reform.” Waco, Texas (2013).
“The Queen Mother's Royal Influence and its Reflection in the Regnal Formulas of 1 and 2 Kings.”
Nashville, Tennessee (2012).
“Moving Beyond Proverbs: Cosmic Folly and Gifted Wisdom in the Dead Sea Scrolls.”
Boiling Springs, North Carolina (2011).
“Sarah the Proto-Queen Mother: A Comparison of the use of ‘Gevirah’ for Sarah and the Queen
Mothers of the Divided Monarchy.” Atlanta, Georgia (2010).
“The Queen Mother of Judah and The Queen Mother in the Ancient Near East.” Waco, Texas
(2009).
Southwest Commission on Religious Studies Regional Meeting:
“Biblical Reimagining of the Historical Queen Mother Maacah (1 Kgs 15).” Irving, Texas (2014).
“The First Lady of the Kingdom: Reexamining the Use of Gevirah for the Queen Mother of the
Divided Monarchy.” Irving, Texas (2012).
“Queen Mother, Advisor to the King: Theological Implications of the Naming of the Queen Mother
in the Regnal Formulas.” Irving, Texas (2010).
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“‘They Walk in Wisdom or Folly’: The Intensification of Wisdom and Folly in the Dead Sea Scrolls:
A Comparison with Proverbs and the Two Spirits Treatise.” Irving, Texas (2009).
“Praise the LORD: A Resounding Postexilic Refrain from Psalm 147.” Irving, Texas (2008).
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Religion
Fellowship of Baptist Educators
National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
Society of Biblical Literature
Theta Alpha Kappa Religion/Theology Honor Society
HONORS
Dean’s Scholarship recipient, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2006-2011.
Competitive award based on undergraduate and graduate GPA, GRE, or GMAT scores, letters of
recommendation, and the assessment of the Graduate Religion Program Director.
Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award nominee, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, Spring 2010,
Fall 2010.
Graduate School Stipend award, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2006-2010.
Tuition Scholarship recipient, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2006-2010.
Outstanding Future Minister award, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia,
2004.
Award for four graduating students chosen by the faculty as an outstanding student entering ministry
or going on to further studies.
Josiah Penland Full-Tuition Scholarship recipient, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University,
Atlanta, Georgia, 2001-2004.
Competitive, merit-based full-tuition scholarship awarded by series of interviews with candidates
with an undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or above, commendable academic and leadership excellence,
excellent writing skills, and outstanding recommendations.
National Dean’s List, 2000-2001.
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Jack Parker Centennial Scholarship, Jack Parker Foundation, 1998.
Competitive, merit-based scholarship awarded to Synovus Financial Corporation team members'
children who excel academically, demonstrate strong leadership, and are involved in activities to
improve their communities.
Academic Excellence Scholarship, Shorter College, Rome, Georgia, 1997-2001.
Gwaltney Scholar, Shorter College, Rome, Georgia, 1997-2001.
Competitive, full-tuition scholarship awarded to two incoming religion students each year, who must
maintain a 3.0 or higher to continuing receiving it.
Dean’s List, 1997-2001.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Queen Mothers of the Ancient Israelite Monarchy
Feminist Studies in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament
Practical Application of Feminist Biblical Studies in the Church
Wisdom Literature, Feminine Portrayals in Wisdom Literature
Second Temple Perceptions of Israel’s History (Cultural Memory)
Women in Ministry and the Diaconate
SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society faculty advisor, Baylor University, Waco,
Texas, 2012-present.
Department of Religion Lectures and Special Events committee member, Baylor University, Waco,
Texas, 2012-2013.
Advent devotional booklet contributor, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, Texas, 2011.
American Cancer Society Relay for Life faculty volunteer, Baylor University, Waco, Texas 2011.
Greeter Program volunteer, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2010.
Department of Religion Preview Weekend volunteer, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2007-2008, 20102011.
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MINISTRY EXPERIENCE AND CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Senior ladies Sunday School teacher, Lakeshore Baptist Church, Waco, Texas, 2012-present.
Library Task Group leader, Lakeshore Baptist Church, Waco, Texas, 2013-present.
Deacon Nominating Committee chairperson, Lakeshore Baptist Church, Waco, Texas, 2014.
Meals on Wheels substitute driver, Lakeshore Baptist Church, Waco, Texas, 2014.
Guest preacher, Lakeshore Baptist Church, Waco, Texas, August 2014.
Deacon Nominating Committee member, Lakeshore Baptist Church, Waco, Texas, 2013.
Seminar leader, “Kings and Queens (Parts I & II),” Lakeshore Baptist Church, Waco, Texas,
February 27 and March 6, 2013.
Advent devotional booklet contributor, Lakeshore Baptist Church, Waco, Texas, 2012-2013.
Food Ministry Team member, Lakeshore Baptist Church, Waco, Texas 2011-2013.
Music Committee member, Lakeshore Baptist Church, Waco, Texas, 2011-2013.
Worship Committee member, Trinity Baptist Church, Conyers, Georgia, 2003-2006.
Worship leader, Trinity Baptist Church, Conyers, Georgia, 2003-2006.
Chapel Worship Committee member, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, Atlanta, Georgia,
2003-2004.
Bulgaria Mission Immersion participant, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, Atlanta,
Georgia, 2003.
Interim Children’s and Music Minister, Trinity Baptist Church, Conyers, Georgia, 2003.
Student intern, Atlanta Intercultural Ministries, Inc., Doraville, Georgia, 2003.
Pastoral Care Intern and Mentorship, First Baptist Church of Decatur, Decatur, Georgia, 2002-2003.
Youth volunteer, Hollywood Baptist Church, Rome, Georgia, 2000-2001.
Internship with youth, Holly Creek Baptist Church, Chatsworth, Georgia, 2000.
Singles/College Sunday School co-teacher, Northstar Baptist Church, Beaverdale, Georgia, 1998-1999.
Pastor Search Committee member, Northstar Baptist Church, Beaverdale, Georgia, 1998-1999.
Assistant to Music Minister, Northstar Baptist Church, Beaverdale, Georgia, 1998-1999.
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