Curriculum Vitae – Sarah Blake LaRose

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EDUCATION and Ordination

  • Ordination, Indiana Ministries of the Church of God, October 2011
  • D.Min., Anderson University, 2019, Dissertation: “Course Development and Student Success in an Online Biblical Language Program”
  • M.Div. (professional distinction in Hebrew), Anderson University, 2009
  • B.A. (psychology major, special education minor), Stephen F. Austin State University, 1999

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Course development experience with Moodle and Canvas.
  • Assessment of student reading difficulties in second language learning.
  • Innovation in biblical language teaching methods for students with visual impairments.
  • Christian ministry skills: teaching, preaching, worship planning, vocal music, pastoral care.
  • Microsoft Office
  • Use of screen readers and braille translation software

LANGUAGES

Research ability: Hebrew, Greek, French, and Spanish

Professional Memberships

  • National Association of Professors of Hebrew (2016-Present)
  • Society of Biblical Literature (2011-Present)
  • American Academy of Religion (Present)
  • Wesleyan Theological Society (Present)

UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Professor of biblical studies, Anderson University School of Theology, 2015-Present

  • Beginning Biblical Hebrew I/II
  • Biblical Hebrew III-IV Exegesis
  • Biblical Greek I/II/li>
  • Advanced Greek III-IV Exegesis
  • Faith Seeking Understanding (TA)
  • Foundations of Pastoral Care, 2009 (TA)

Professor of biblical studies and theology, George Theological College, Karachi, Pakistan, 2018-Present

  • Biblical Hebrew
  • Church of God and Pentecostalism
  • Theology of the Holy Spirit
  • Biblical hermeneutics
  • Biblical exegesis

PUBLICATIONS

Articles and Book Chapters

  • “Three Grammar and Vocabulary Resources,” Hebrew Higher Education XX, (2018) 287-290.
  • “Reaching Out and Bringing In: Education, Evangelism, and the Nurture of Christian Faith,” in Discipleship that Transforms, 2nd ed., ed. John H. Aukerman (Anderson, IN: Warner Press, 2015).
  • “Multiple Intelligences in Christian Discipleship,” in Discipleship that Transforms, ed. John H. Aukerman.
  • “Meeting Special Needs in the Christian Educational Setting,” in Discipleship that Transforms, ed. John H. Aukerman.
  • “Educational Controversies in the History of Anderson University.” Paper presented for the Courtney Series in Christian Education, Anderson University School of Theology, 2009, PDF download

Conference Participation

  • March 5-6, 2020, “Breaking the Powers of Silence and Exclusion: Empowering People with Disabilities for Discipleship,” Wesleyan Theological Society, Kansas City, MO.
  • June 29, 2017, “Audio Materials in the Teaching of Biblical Hebrew to Students Who Are Blind: Challenges and Strategies,” International conference on Hebrew Language, Literature and Culture, National Association of Professors of Hebrew, New York, New York
  • Nov. 20, 2011, “Using Technology to Meet the Needs of Biblical Scholars Who Are Blind,” Society of Biblical Literature annual conference, San Francisco. Text and audio available from 2015 access update page.
  • June 27, 2011, North American Conference of the Church of God, Anderson, IN, “Outreach, Community, and Reconciliation: Insights from People with Disabilities.”.
  • July 7, 2009, annual conference of the American Council of the Blind, Orlando, FL, “Accessibility in Religious Settings.”

Web Site Articles

Language and Biblical Study Access

  • 2009-Present, Braille transcriber, Bartimaeus Alliance of the Blind; Yale Univ; Univ. of Tx.; Univ. of Ga.; Davidson Univ.; private clients
  • 2014-Present, Ancient languages committee [Semitic Scholars], Duxbury Systems, Inc.
  • 2012-Present, Closed caption provider, Silent Blessings, Inc.
  • 2009-Present, Consultant, Classical Greek language braille translation table, Duxbury Systems, Inc.
  • 2008-Present, Independent Developer, ancient language Braille tables for JAWS screen reader

CHURCH TEACHING AND MINISTRY EXPERIENCE

Park Place Church of God, Anderson, IN

  • 2008-Present, Vocal team/worship arts.
  • 2007-2009, teacher, Crossroads Adult Sunday school class.

North Anderson Church of God, Anderson, IN

  • 2007, Adult Sunday school teacher.
  • 2000-2002, Infant/early childhood teacher.

Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, St. Petersburg, FL

  • 2004, Worship team vocalist,.

    • First Church of God, Nacogdoches, TX

    • 1992-1993, 1996-1997, Youth vocal ensemble director.

      • Itinerant Ministry

      • 2009-present. Indiana pulpit supply.
      • 1986-present, Music ministry (original compositions, worship music, and special events).

      EMPLOYMENT, LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

      • 2018-2020, National Organization of Blind Educators, board member
      • 2012-2013, Indiana Inclusion Council
      • 2009-2011, Health Care Access Committee member, American Council of the Blind
      • 2009-2010, Member, Education Advisory Board, Bookshare, Inc.
      • 2002-2003, Technical writer, Freedom Scientific, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL
      • 2000-2001, Editor, The Blind Teacher, American Council of the Blind affiliate
      • 1995-1997, ADA advisory committee member, Stephen F. Austin State Univ., Nacogdoches, TX
      • 1993-1995, ADA advisory committee chair, Stephen F. Austin State Univ., Nacogdoches, TX
      • 1994-1995., Special Education Advisory Committee member, Nacogdoches Independent School District, Nacogdoches, TX

      AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS

      • 2016, Jacob Bolotin Award (Semitic Scholars), National Federation of the Blind
      • 2011, Distinguished Young Alumni Award, Anderson University School of Theology
      • 2009, Chester L. and Marian Gerig Memorial Award, Anderson University School of Theology
      • 2009, Courtney Fellowship in Christian Education, Anderson University School of Theology