2006

Old Testament

Liturgy

Eucharistic Theology

New Testament

Sacramental Theology

Our Lady of Holy Cross College, New Orleans

2005

Introduction to Scripture

Old Testament

Liturgy

Eucharistic Theology

Our Lady of Holy Cross College, New Orleans

2003-2005

Old Testament Literature

New Testament Literature

Loyola University, New Orleans 

Professional Societies

1996-Present

Society of Biblical Literature

1999-Present

Catholic Biblical Association

2005-Present

Senior Fellow, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

Public Presentations

2015 "Beyond the Criteria of Authenticity: Where Do We Go From Here?"

Historical Jesus Section

Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature

2015 "Purity and Sacrifice in Philo of Alexandria"

Purity and Sacrifice in Second Temple Judaism and Early Christianity Group

Catholic Biblical Association Annual Meeting

2015 "Philippians 2 and the Secret of Joy"

Applied Biblical Studies Conference

Franciscan University of Steubenville

2014 "James 3 and the Sins of the Tongue"

Applied Biblical Studies Conference

Franciscan University of Steubenville

2012 "Ephesians 5 and St. Paul's Vision of the Christian Family"

Applied Biblical Studies Conference

Franciscan University of Steubenville

2011 "The Last Supper, the Lost Tribes of Israel, and the World to Come"

Historical Jesus Section

Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature

2009 "St. Paul's Letter to the Romans"

Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, Pennsylvania

A Conference for Priests, Deacons, and Seminarians

2009 "Jesus and the Sacraments of Service"

Word of God Conference

New Orleans, Louisiana

2009 "The Gospel according to St. Paul"

West Coast Biblical Studies Conference

West Covina, California

2008 "Jesus and the Messianic Priesthood"
Society of Biblical Literature, Annual Meeting
Boston, Massachusetts

2008 "Jesus, the New Temple, and the New Priesthood"

The Liturgical Institute

Mundelein Seminary, Illinois

2008 “Vatican II and Scripture in the Life of the Church”

Willwoods Benefit Breakfast

New Orleans, Louisiana

2008 “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Last Supper”

Texas Catholic Conference

Austin, Texas

2008 “Jesus and the Mystery of the Church”

Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe Pennsylvania

A Conference for Priests, Deacons, and Seminarians

2008 “St. Paul and the Mystery of the Angels”

Fullness of Truth Catholic Conference

Dallas, Texas

2008 “Jesus and the End Times: A Catholic View of the Last Days”

West Coast Biblical Studies Conference

West Covina, California

2007 “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist”

Good Shepherd Catholic Church

San Diego, California.

2007 “A Bible Study on Advent”

Legatus Meeting, New Orleans Chapter

Our Lady of Holy Cross College, New Orleans

2007 “Jesus and the Mystery of the Temple”

Letter and Spirit Conference

St. Paul Seminary, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

2007 “The Spirit, the Flesh, and the New Creation in Galatians 6:6-10”

Theological Symposium

Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans

2007 Pope Benedict XVI Annual Lecture

“The Lord’s Prayer and the New Exodus”

St. Vincent Seminary, Latrobe Pennsylvania

2007 “The Origin of the Bible"

Holy Family Parish, Luling, Louisiana

2007 “Jesus and the End Times: A Catholic Study of Eschatology”

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Destrehan, Louisiana

2006 “Jesus and the New Priesthood”

St. Paul Seminary, Pittsburgh

Love and Sacrifice: A Conference of the St. Paul Center

2006 “Jesus and the New Passover”

“Jesus and the New Manna of the Messiah”

“Jesus and the New Priesthood”

Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe Pennsylvania

A Conference for Priests, Deacons, and Seminarians

2006 “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist”

“The Bridegroom Messiah”

St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

West Coast Biblical Studies Conference

2005 “The New Exodus and the Messianic Kingdom”

“The Ingathering of the Exiles in the Old Testament Prophets”

Mile-High Scripture Conference, Denver

2005 “The New Exodus and the Messianic Kingdom”

“The Lord’s Prayer as a Prayer for the New Exodus”

West Coast Biblical Studies Conference

2005 “A Eucharistic Introduction to the Gospel of John”

Institute for Catechetics and Spirituality

Archdiocese of New Orleans

2004 “Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist”

The Year of the Eucharist: A Day of Reflection for Priests

Archdiocese of New Orleans

2002 “Jesus, Women, and Discontinuity with Judaism:

A Reassessment in Light of Early Jewish Parallels”

Historical Jesus Section

Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature

2001 “The Cultic Role of the 144,000 in the Book of Revelation”

Student Paper Awards Section

Midwest Society of Biblical Literature

1999 “Blessing the Barren and Warning the Fecund: Jesus’ Message

for Women Concerning Pregnancy and Childbirth”

Historical Jesus Section

Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature

1999 “Matthew 19:12 and the Social and Political Dimensions of

Becoming Eunuchs for the Sake of the Kingdom”

Matthew Group

Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature

Service to the University, Church & Community

2009-Present Library Committee

Notre Dame Seminary 

2007-2008 Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Committee

Chair, Mission Statement Sub-Committee

2005-2006 Mission and Integration Committee

Our Lady of Holy Cross College

2003-2005 Graduate Studies Committee

Loyola Institute for Ministry

2005 “The Church Alive In-Depth: Fact and Fiction in

The Da Vinci Code”

Archdiocese of New Orleans

2004 Young Adult Bible Study: “1 Corinthians”

Eight-Week Bible Study

2001-2003 Core Team Member, Chair of Catechesis;

Young Adult Ministries

St. Matthew’s Cathedral, South Bend, IN

2002 Habitat for Humanity, Fall Project; Young Adult Ministries

St. Matthew’s Cathedral, South Bend, IN

2001-02 Ph.D. Student Representative

Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity Faculty Committee

1998-99 Co-President of Vanderbilt Divinity School

Student Government Association

Academic Honors