Dhawn Martin earned the B.A. in Political Science from Wellesley College (Wellesley, Mass.), the M.A. in Government from Durham University (U.K.), and the M.Div. from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Austin, Tex.). Her research interests include constructive and political theologies; cosmopolitanism; and American philosophical pragmatism. Dhawn served as Co-chairperson of the GDR Student Association in the 2007-2008 academic year.
Curriculum Vitae [PDF]
Dhawn B. Martin
dmartin (at) drew (dot) eduEDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (A.B.D.), Drew University, Madison, NJ., expected 2011
Graduate Division of Religion, Theological and Philosophical Studies
Dissertation: "The Cosmopolis of God: A Political Theology of the Kingdom"
Dissertation Chair: Catherine KellerMaster of Philosophy, Drew University, Madison NJ., 2010
Comprehensive examinations, qualified with distinction.
Examination Subjects: Kingdom of God: Augustine, Calvin and Moltmann;
Feminist Theology;
Conceptions of the Good in Philosophy;
Political Theology
Master of Divinity, 2003, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Austin, Texas
Non-Degree Coursework, The University or Texas, Political Science Department and School of Law,Austin, TX., 1996-1998
Matriculated in Ph.D. program 1996; matriculated in School of Law 1997Master of Arts, with distinction, 1995, The Political and Economic Integration of Western Europe, Durham University, Durham, England
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1992, Political Science, Wellesley College, Wellesley, Massachusettes
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT
Instructor, Drew University, Madison, NJ.
Spring/Fall 2010-11: English for Spouses of Theological Students (Department of English for Speakers
of Other Languages [ESOL])
Summer 2010: Language and Learning in Theological Education (PASTH 681) (developmental speaking
component in the Intensive English Language Program, ESOL; co-instructed)
Summer 2009: Language and Learning in Theological Education (PASTH 681) (as above)Adjunct Lecturer, Drew University, Madison, NJ
Fall 2008: Philosophical Resources for Theology (THEPH 300)Teaching Assistant, Drew University, Madison, NJ.
Spring 2008: Systematic Theology (THEPH 301), Chris Boese
lSpring 2007: Systematic Theology (THEPH 301), Catherine KellerTeaching Assistant, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Austin, TX.
Fall 2002: Systematic Theology I, Cynthia L. Rigby
Winter/Summer terms 2002-2003: Greek and Hebrew Language courses, various professors
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Editorial Assistant, Drew University, Spring 2007-Fall 2009, Dr. Catherine Keller
Research Assistant, Drew University, Fall 2006/Fall 2008, Dr. Chris Boese
lResearch Assistant, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Spring/Fall 2005, Dr. David Jensen
Research Assistant, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Fall 2001- Spring 2003, Dr. Cynthia L. Rigby
Research Assistant, Joan Shorenstein Center, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA., January 1992- Spring 1993, Dr. Marion JustPROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Fundraiser and Development Officer, John Odam U.S. Senate Campaign, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, TX., 1995-1996, campaign cycle
Director of Helotes Outreach for Youth (HOY!), Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, Helotes, TX., Summer 1998- Summer 1999
Youth Director, University Presbyterian Church, Austin, TX., June 2003 - June 2004
Admissions Counselor, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Austin, TX., June 2004 - Dec. 2005 Acting Director of Admissions, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Austin, TX., Dec. 2005 – June 2005PUBLICATIONS
Article
"Pax Terra and Other Utopias? Planetarity, Cosmopolitanism and the Kingdom of God."In Planetary Loves:
Gayatri Spivak, Postcoloniality, and Theology, edited by Stephen Moore and Mayra Rivera,
281–302. Fordham University Press, 2010.
Book Reviews
Resistance and Theological Ethics, ed. by Ronald H. Stone and Robert L. Stivers. Horizons in Biblical
Theology, 27, no. 1 (June 2005): 118–121.
Subversive Orthodoxy: Outlaws, Revolutions, and Other Christians in Disguise, by Robert Inchausti.
Religious Studies Review, 32, no. 2 (April 2006): 121.
Church, State and Civil Society, by David Fergusson. Religious Studies Review, 32, no. 2 (April 2006): 114.
Anxious Souls Will Ask: The Christ-Centered Spirituality of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, by John W. Matthews.
Religious Studies Review, 32, no.2 (April 2006): 113.
Manuscript in Preparation
"Hot Peace: A Proposal to Defrost Cold War and Cold Peace Mentalities." Draft, in preparation for journal
submission to Political Theology.
Editorial Assistance
Proofed Catherine Keller, On the Mystery: Discerning Divinity in Process (Minneapolis, MN, Fortress Press,
2008).PAPERS PRESENTED
"Hot Peace: A Proposal to Defrost Cold War and Cold Peace Mentalities," The Politics of Peace, Grantham, Pa., April 2010."Resurrections, Insurrections, and How Identities Might 'Get a Life,'" American Academy of Religion, Montreal, QC, November 2009.
"Souled Out: A Tale of Multipli-Cities," Polydoxy: Theologies of the Manifoled, Drew Transdisciplinary Theological Colloquium IX, Student Session, October 2009.
"Emphatic Ethics: Pushing the Boundaries of the Apophatic/Unsaid with a Thoroughly Spoken and Embodied Ethic," MAR-Regional AAR (American Academy of Religion), March 2007.
"Heirs/Errs/Airs of Sophistication: A ‘Cosmopolitan' Translation of the Kingdom," Planetary Loves: Postcoloniality, Gender, and Theology, Drew Transdisciplinary Theological Colloquium VII, Student Session, November 2007.
HONORS AND AWARDS
James McClintock Prize, Graduate Division of Religion, Drew University, 2010
for demonstration of exceptional ability, dedication, and promise as a teacher
James Pearsall Prize, Graduate Division of Religion, Drew University, 2010
for completion of the comprehensive exams with exceptional academic distinction
Graduate Division of Religion Merit Stipend, Drew University, 2006-2011
The David L. Stitt Fellowship, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 2003
Rotary Ambassadorial International Scholarship, Rotary International, 1993
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Drew University
ESOL Writing Assistant for Graduate-Level Students, Drew University, 2010-2011
Student Representative, Student Life Advisory Board, Drew University, 2010-2011
Search Committee, Dean of the Theological School, Ph.D. Student Representative, 2009–2010
Conference Logistical Coordinator, Transdisciplinary Theological Colloquium IX, 2009
Co-Chairperson, Graduate Division of Religion Student Association, 2007–2008
LANGUAGES
Latin, low-level reading proficiency; Koine Greek, mid-level reading proficiency; Biblical Hebrew, mid to high level reading proficiency; Spanish, low-level reading proficiency, French, mid-level reading proficiency; German, mid-level reading proficiency.
REFERENCES
Dr. Catherine Keller
Professor of Constructive Theology
The Theological School & Graduate Division of Religion
Drew University
Dr. Chris Boesel
Associate Professor of Christian Theology
The Theological School & Graduate Division of Religion
Drew UniversityRev. Dr. Cynthia L. Rigby
The W.C. Brown Professor of Theology
Austin Presbyterian Theological SeminaryKatherine G. Brown
Director, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Drew University