Joseph Edward Jensen, Ph.D.
241 Chantrey Road
Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 561-8218
(443) 875-5862 (cell)
jenjesen@aol.com
Catholic Biblical Association - 312 Caldwell Hall
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC 20064
(202) 319-5519
jensenj@cua.edu
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EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies. “With Distinction.” October 31, 2004. The
Catholic University of America. School of Theology and Religious Studies,
Washington, DC. Dissertation: “Ben Sira’s Teaching on Social Justice,” Director:
Alexander A. Di Lella, O.F.M., Ph.D.
Master of Arts in Theology. June, 1990. St. Mary’s Seminary and University,
Baltimore, MD. (Concentration in Biblical Studies)
Master of Arts in Library Science. June, 1971. University of Denver, Denver, CO
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Summa Cum Laude. Alpha Sigma Nu (National Jesuit
Honors Society). June, 1968. Regis College, Denver, CO
Certificate: “Institute on Matrimonial Tribunal Practice.” June, 2011. The Catholic
University of America. School of Canon Law.
Permanent Deacon Formation program for The Archdiocese of Baltimore. Ordained
September 8, 1984.
EXPERIENCE
Georgetown University, School of Liberal Studies, Washington, DC. 2010 - .
Associate Lecturer. “The New Testament and Social Justice,” “The Old
Testament and Social Justice,” “Christian Origins.”
School of Continuing Studies, Washington, DC. 2007 - . Associate Lecturer.
“Biblical Literature and the Ancient World,” “Rabbinic Judaism and Christianity:
Parallel Origins,” “Zoroastrianism”
Department of Theology, Washington, DC. 1999 – 2010. Associate Lecturer.
“Introduction to Biblical Literature,” “The Bible and Social Justice.”
Honor Council, 2012 .
Trinity DC University, Washington, DC. 2007- . Adjunct Faculty. “The Bible as
Literature in its Historical Context,” “Introduction to the Old Testament,” “Jesus
and the Gospels,” “Acts, Paul, and Revelation,” “Christ, The Church, and Social
Justice,” “Introduction to Catholic Theology,” “Religions of the World,”
“Religion and Human Experience,” “Ritual and Symbolism,” “Marriage and
Western Religion,” “Reading Comprehension.”
Catholic University of America, School of Theology and Religious Studies,
Washington, DC. 2007. Adjunct Instructor. “The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, and
Luke.” 1997. Instructor in Old Testament: “The Old Testament” (Graduate
Course for 1st Year Seminary students from Theological College).
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Loyola College, Department of Theology, Baltimore, MD. 2003-2005. Adjunct Faculty.
“Introduction to Theology.”
University of Haifa, Department of Archaeology, Haifa, Israel. Summers, 1994 & 1995
Archaeological excavation directed by Adam Zertal, Ph.D. at El-Ahwat in central
Galilee, Israel. Lectured on “The Hebrew Poetry of Ben Sira.”
Catholic University of America, School of Theology and Religious Studies,
Washington, DC., 2003-2007. Research Assistant for Christopher T. Begg, Ph.D.
1993-1998. Graduate Research Assistant for Dean, Raymond F. Collins,
Ph.D.
The Catholic Biblical Association, Washington, DC. 2010- . Old Testament
Abstracts. Assistant General Editor. 1999-2010. Secretary. Old Testament
Abstracts. 1999- 2011. Scripture Citation and Hebrew and Ancient Language
Indexer
The Catholic Biblical Quarterly. 1995-2004. Subject Indexer
Continuing Christian Development Institute, Falls Church, VA. 2006- . Adult
Education courses: “Introduction to the Old Testament,” “Understanding and
Praying the Psalms,” “Jesus in the Four Gospels,” “Matthew: The Gospel and the
Church that Produced it,” “The Gospel of Mark,” “The Gospel of Luke,” “Paul
and His Letters,” “Approaches to Jesus’ Atonement and Resurrection,”
“Contemporary Issues in Old and New Testament Interpretation,” “The Gospel of
according to the Church of Matthew,” “Walking with Jesus Through the Lenten
Scriptures,” “Old Testament Prophesies of Jesus’ Suffering, Death, and
Resurrection,” “Catholic Biblical Scholarship and the Second Vatican Council.”
Carmelite Monastery, Towson, MD. 1998 - . Formation and Continuing Education
Programs for the Sisters: “Introduction to the Old Testament,” “Introduction to
the New Testament,” “The Psalms and the Seasons of Life.”
Adult Education Programs for the Public: “Introduction to Old Testament,” “The
Book of Exodus,” “The Pre-exilic Prophets,” “The Psalms and Wisdom
Literature,” “The Wisdom of Ben Sira,” “Introduction to New Testament,” “The
Synoptic Gospels,” “Paul and John,” “The Book of Acts,” “Jesus of History /
Christ of Mystery,” “Paul and His Letters,” “Q: The Earliest Gospel”, “Islam: An
Introduction for Catholics,” “The God of the Old Testament – The God of Jesus,”
“Disturbing Divine Behavior in the Bible,” “The Jewish Literary Background to
the New Testament.”
Emmanual Monastery, Lutherville, MD. 2008. Adult Education Course for the
Benedictine Sisters and the Public: “The Synoptic Gospels.”
Education – Parish – Service, Washington, DC, Northern VA, and Naples, FL
campuses (affiliated with Trinity University, Washington, DC). 1999-2010.
Adult Education courses: “Introduction to the Old Testament,” “The Synoptic
Gospels,” and “Paul and John,” “Wisdom Literature.”
Servant Leadership School, Washington, DC (affiliated with The Church of the
Savior). Spring 2000. Adult education course: “Isaiah’s Servant Theology”
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Research Assistant for Christopher T. Begg, Ph.D. 2007-
.
Healthcare Credentials Verification, Inc., Baltimore, MD.
Executive Director. 1990-1993
Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
Associate Executive Director. 1986-1989
Director of Health Policy Research and Information. 1982-1985
Library Director. 1977-1981
Associate Librarian. 1972-1975
Archdiocese of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Deacon Staff, The Archdiocesan Justice and Peace Commission. 1984-1993
Deacon Staff, The Permanent Deacon Formation Program. 1989-1992
Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Baltimore, MD
Deacon, Parish Administrator. 1988-1989
Deacon, Parish Comptroller. 1984-1988
University of Maryland, College Park, MD. 1985
Associate Instructor, Graduate School of Library and Information Systems
George Washington University Medical School, Washington, DC. 1975-1977
Chief, Public Services Division, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library
PUBLICATIONS
Lectio Divina Reflection Bible. New Revised Standard Version. Paulist Press, 2010.
Reflections for the Books of Deuteronomy, Hosea, Joel, and Obadiah.
Old Testament Abstracts, 2000 .
Abstracts for 213 books, 212 essays, 447 articles.
Share the Word: Scripture Reflections for Today’s Disciples
“Sunday Reflections,” 26 (6, 2005; 21st - 26th Sundays in Ordinary Time).
“Sunday Reflections,” 26 (5, 2005; Trinity Sunday, Body and Blood of Christ,
10th -14th Sundays in Ordinary Time).
“Daily Reflections,” 26 (4, 2005; 1st - 5th Weeks of Easter).
“Daily Reflections,” 26 (2, 2005; Ordinary Time 1).
“Mirror of Faith–Luke’s Gospel and Acts,” 25 (2, 2004; Ordinary Time 1) 15-17.
“Sunday Reflections,” 25 (2, 2004; Ordinary Time 1).
National Geographic, Washington, DC. 2001-2002
Consultant for the articles, “Abraham, Father of Three Faiths,” in the December
2001 issue, and “The World of Islam,” in the January 2002 issue.
The New Catholic Encyclopedia, Berard L. Marthaler, ed. (Washington, DC: Catholic
University of America Press, 2002). Articles: “The Flood” and “Noah.”
“Psalm 75: Its Poetic Context and Structure,” Catholic Biblical Quarterly 63 (2001) 41629.
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Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, David Noel Freedman, ed. (Grand Rapids, MI/
Cambridge, U.K.: Eerdmans, 2000).
Major articles: “Clothing,” “The Flood,” “Noah.”
Minor articles: “Armlets,” “Earrings,” “Amethyst,” “Beryl,” “Carbuncle,”
“Carnelian,” “Chrysolite,” “Emerald,” “Jacinth,” “Onyx,” “Ruby.”
MEMBERSHIPS
The Catholic Biblical Association of America. 1987“Annual Continuing Seminar on Hebrew Poetry,” Co-convener. 2010Society of Biblical Literature. 1993-
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PRESENTATIONS
“The Gospel before the Gospels: ‘Q’,” St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Rockville, MD.
September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2010.
“The Psalms of the Steps: Psalms 120 & 125,” Catholic Biblical Association, Annual
Meeting. Continuing Seminar on Hebrew Poetry. Loyola / Marymont University,
Los Angeles, CA: Aug 2, 2010
“Unforgivable Sin (Mark 3:28-30): A Contextual and Intertextual Study,” Catholic
Biblical Association Annual Meeting. Creighton University, Omaha, NE, Aug 2,
2009.
“‘Glorify God with / in Your Body’ (1 Corinthians 6:20): Paul’s Attitude toward Sex in
Marriage,” Society of Biblical Literature, International Meeting [Celebrating the
100th Anniversary of the Pontifical Biblical Institute]. Pontifical Gregorian
University, Rome, Italy. July 2, 2009.
“Service on the Council of Nobles: Sirach 7:1-17,” Society of Biblical Literature,
International Meeting [Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Pontifical Biblical
Institute]. Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy. July 2, 2009.
“Paul: The First Christian Theologian,” St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Rockville, MD.
March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2009.
“‘I love! . . .’: The Poetry of Psalm 116,” Catholic Biblical Association, Annual Meeting.
Continuing Seminar on Hebrew Poetry. Fordham University, New York, NY.
Aug. 4, 2008
“‘I love! . . .’: The Poetry of Psalm 116,” Society of Biblical Literature, International
Meeting, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, July 10, 2008
“Wisdom in Crisis: Approaches to Problem of Evil in the Bible’s Wisdom Literature,” St.
Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Rockville, MD. Oct. 17 - Nov 14, 2007
“Ben Sira’s Response to Social Injustice,” Society of Biblical Literature, International
Meeting, Vienna, Austria. July 22, 2007.
“The Book of Revelation,” St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Rockville, MD. April 16 &
23, 2007.
“The Apocryphal Gospels of Judas and Mary (Magdalen): Content, Controversy,
Significance,” St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, Rockville, MD. Oct. 2, 2006
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“The Dead Sea Scrolls: Discovery, Content, Controversy, Significance,” St. Elizabeth’s
Catholic Church, Rockville, MD. Sept. 25, 2006
“The Apocryphal Gospels of Judas and Mary Magdalene,” A lecture presented as a fund
raiser for The Apple Farm Community, Three Rivers, MI. Aug. 13, 2006.
“Psalm 107: Its Poetic Context and Structure,” Catholic Biblical Association, Annual
Meeting. Continuing Seminar on Hebrew Poetry. Loyola University, Chicago, IL.
Aug. 6, 2006
“Ben Sira and Social Justice,” Catholic Biblical Association, Washington/Baltimore
Regional Meeting. Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Jan 19, 2005.
“Psalm 97: Its Poetic Context and Structure,” Catholic Biblical Association, Annual
Meeting. Continuing Seminar on Hebrew Poetry. University of San Francisco,
San Francisco, CA. Aug., 2003
“The Dead Sea Scrolls: DiscoveryCAcquisitionCContentCControversy.” A lecture and
slide presentation offered as a fund raiser for the Carmelite Sisters Monastery,
Baltimore, MD. Nov 4, 2001
“Psalm 87: Its Poetic Context and Structure,” Catholic Biblical Association, Annual
Meeting. Continuing Seminar on Hebrew Poetry. Seaton Hall University, East
Orange, NJ. Aug., 2001
“The Book of Genesis.” Eight lectures for the Smithsonian Campus on the Mall,
Washington, DC. Winter, 2001
“Explorations in the Lands of the Bible.” Six lectures related to biblical geography,
history, and archaeology for the Smithsonian Campus on the Mall, Washington,
DC. Winter, 2000
“Prophecy in Israel: God’s Word on Human Tongues.” Organized and moderated seven
lectures by Jewish, Protestant, and Catholic scholars for the Smithsonian Campus
on the Mall, Washington, DC. Fall, 1999
“Amos: Prophet of Social Justice.” Lecture in the above mentioned series for the
Smithsonian Campus on the Mall. Oct., 1999
“Psalm 75: Its Poetic Context and Structure,” Catholic Biblical Association, Annual
Meeting. Continuing Seminar on Hebrew Poetry. Notre Dame, IN. Aug., 1999
“The Poetry of Isaiah 61 and 62,” Catholic Biblical Association, Annual Meeting.
Continuing Seminar on Hebrew Poetry. Seattle, WA. Aug., 1998
“God Hears the Curses of the Poor: Ben Sira’s Approach to Social Justice,” Catholic
Biblical Association, Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting. Baltimore, MD. Nov., 1996
“The Structure and Unity of the Close of the Flood Narrative: Gen 8:20-9:18,” Society of
Biblical Literature, North-East Regional Meeting. Baltimore, MD. Mar., 1996
“El-Ahwat: Archaeological Excavations at a 12th Century, B.C.E., Village in Central
Galilee,” Catholic Biblical Association, Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting.
Washington, DC. Nov., 1994
“Sirach 35:14-22a: The Intimacy of Worship and Justice,” Catholic Biblical Association,
Annual Meeting. Task Force on Biblical Perspectives on Pain and Suffering.
Atchison, KS. Aug., 1993
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