Dr. Miletic is on Sabbatical for Fall 2004 - Spring 2005

 

 

Professor of Sacred Scripture and Catechetics

Dr. Miletic earned his Ph.D. from Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI), his M.A., B.A. (Religious Studies) and B.Ed. (primary education) from the University of Windsor (Ontario, Canada). He has taught both Scripture and Catechetics at the graduate and undergraduate levels in the US and Canada. He is formerly the Director of the National Office of Religious Education for the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (Ottawa, Canada) and Provost and Academic dean of the former Notre Dame Institute (Alexandria, Virginia). He served as Dean of Faculty at Franciscan University of Seubenville (1999 - 2004). He is an occasional manuscript consultant for Servant Press, Thomas Nelson Press and the American Bible Society. He is an occasion consultant for new Catholic higher education ventures.

 

PROFESSIONAL AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• (2004 - __) Professor of Scripture & Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville
• (1996/99) Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture and Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville (May, 1996)
  • Director, M.A. Program in Theology (June 1996-August 1997)
  • Chair, Theology Department, September 1997 - 1999
  • Courses taught: Biblical Spirituality, Gospel of Luke, Christian marriage, Gospel of Mark, Theology, Letter to the Ephesisans.

   

  ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
  

• (2000 - 2004) Dean of Faculty, Franciscan University of Steubenville
• (1999/00) Acting Dean of Faculty, Franciscan University of Steubenville (1996 - 1998) Director, M.A. Program in Theology (1996 - 1998)
• (1997 - 1999) Chair, Theology Department; Chair, sub-committee for Distance Learning
• (1988 - 1996) Provost & Academic Dean, Notre Dame Institute, Alexandria, VA (ongoing contract until merger developments, February 1996)
  • Courses taught: Biblical Catechetics; Biblical Spirituality, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel of Mark, Christology, Theology, Letter to the Ephesians;
  • Educational Program Organization & Method
  • Administrative Duties: Chief Academic Officer, Accreditation, Library, Faculty Recruitment, etc.
• (1991 - 1993) Adjunct Professor, Marymount University, Arlington, VA
  • Courses taught: New Testament Inro., What is Religion, and Catholicism.
• (1987 - 1988) Research & Religious Education Consultant, Ottawa
  • Teaching and Research: Religious Education (Cognition, Affect) for the 3-6 year old (four month supply teaching at grade school level).
• (1986) Director, National Office of Religious Education, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Ottawa
  • Administrative Duties: Staff Supervision, Participation in Curriculum Design, Theological Consultant in Program Evaluation Process, Coordinate and finalize budget, Participate in program development, Liaison Officer with various office constituencies and with Bishops assigned to the Episcopal Commission on Christian Education.
• (1984 - 1985) Lecturer, Department of Religious Studies, University of Lethbridge, (Alberta, Canada; two year contract)
  • Courses taught: New Testament Intro., Synoptic Gospels, Johannine Corpus, Pauline Corpus, World Religions, Catholicism, Religion and Literature, and History of Christianity.
• (1983 - 1984) Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Theology, University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX (one-year, term contract)
  • Courses taught: New Testament Intro., Synoptic Gospels, Johannine Corpus, and Pauline Corpus.
    
    

   

  COURSES TAUGHT

  Bibl Catechetics [G]

  Bibl Catech Prog/Method [G]

  Bibl Spirituality [G]

  Catechetics [U/G]

  Catholicism [U/G]

  Christology [G]

  Ephesians [U/G]

  Gospel and Letters of John [U]

  Gospel of Mark [G]

  History of Christianity [U]

  Intertestamental Literature

  Letters of Paul [U]

  New Testament Letters [U]

  Old/New Testaments (Intro. [U/G])

  Patrology up to A.D. 325 [U]

  Rel & Literature [U]

  Synoptic Gospels [U]

  World Religions [U]

  [U=undergraduate; G=graduate]

  
  
  

   

  PUBLICATIONS

  Books/Articles:
  
  

  • One Flesh: Ephesians 5.22-24, 31. Marriage and the New Creation. (Analecta Biblica 115. Rome: Pontifical Biblical Institute Press, 1988. Reviewed: CanCathRev 6 (1988):388; Archivo Teologico Granadino 56 (1988):296-7; Studies in Religion 18; (1989):368; Catholic Biblical Quarterly 52 (1990):760-762; TheoLitZeit 116 (1991):114-5.)
    

  Translation:
  

  • Translation of The Message of the New Testament and the Aramaic Bible ([Targum]. Rome: Pontifical Biblical Institute Press, 1982.)
    

  Articles:
  

  • 204 brief New Testament articles for Our Sunday Visitor's The Catholic Encyclopedia, 1991.
  • Commentaries on biblical texts for Sunday, Cycle C for Discover the Bible, No. 1166, 12 July, 1992.
  • Commentaries on biblical texts for 4th & 5th Sundays of Easter, Cycle A for Discover the Bible, 1993.
  • Commentaries on biblical texts for 1st & 2nd Sundays of Lent, Year B for Discover the Bible, 1994.
  • Seven 1500-word articles on the Catechism of the Catholic Church for The Word Among Us, 1994.
  • Fourteen articles (various lengths) on the Catechism of the Catholic Church for The Encyclopedia of Catholic Doctrine, Our Sunday Visitor, 1996.
  • Two thousand word essays on Distance Learning and Education, Concourse, Franciscan Universityof Steubenville, 1997.
  • Wrote 52 160-word "notes" for the deuterocanonical books to be published in a new Catholic study bible for teens, to be published by Thomas Nelson Publishers, sometime in 1997 or 1998. January 1997.
  • Commentaries on biblical texts for 29th & 30th Sundays of Ordinary Time, Year B for Discover the Bible.
  • Streetside Catechism. A lectionary based catechism which follows the three-year cycle of Sunday Gospel readings. Commentaries - Sept/97 - January 1988.
  • Commenaries on biblical texts for All Saints and 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C for Discover the bible, 1998.
  • "On the Oath of Fidelity," 1500 word essay on the oath of fidelity to the magisterium for National Catholic Register. Submitted June 24, 1998.
    

  Book Reviews:
  

  • D. J. Harrington, Interpreting the New Testament, in CanCathRev 4 (1986): 34/274.
  • J. Paul Achtemeier, ed. Harper's Bible Dictionary, in CanCathRev 5 (1987):191-2.
  • R. Massiota, Jesus in the Gospels and J. Dahmus, The Puzzling Gospels, in CanCathRev 6 (1988):155.
  • J. Massyngbaerde Ford, Bonded with the Immortal, in CanCathRev 7/8 (1990):267.
  • J. L. Mays, Harper's Bible Commentary, in CanCathRev 5 (1990):147-8.
  • George T. Montague, S.M., Companion God, in New Covenant 7/8 (1990):31.
  • Brown/Fitzmyer/Murphy, The New Jerome Biblical Commentary, in CanCathRev 9 (1991):144-6.
  • Ignace de la Potterie, S.J., The Hour of Jesus, in CanCathRev 1 (1992):25.
  • D. N. Freedman, et. al., The Anchor Bible Dictionary, in Arlington Catholic Herald, Oct. 15, 1992, p.21.
  • Francis D. Kelly, The Mystery We Proclaim, in Arlington Catholic Herald, May 6, 1993.
  • Germain Grisez, Living a Christian Life: The Way of the Lord, Vol. 2, in Arlington Catholic Herald, Aug. 25, 1994.
  • Ceslas Spicq, O.P., Theological Lexicon of the New Testament, Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1994, in New Oxford Review, submitted June 30, 1998.
    

  Research:
  

  • Occasional manuscript consultant for Servant Press, Jan/91 & July/91.
  • Manuscript consultant for Thomas Nelson Press, Aug/92; Nov/92.
  • Invited to offer research on translation of Hebrew text of Isaiah 7.14 for Translation Sub-Committee, American Bible Society, New York, September 1992.
  • Contributor & project designer for Notre Dame Institute's catechetical Companion to the Catechism.
  • Polyglot (Greek/English) Text of The Gospel According to Luke. Text is typeset based on grammatical and narratological interpretations of it; in preparation for Scripture Seminar on the Spiritual Senses of Scripture.

    • 1st Draft Completed August, 1997.
    • Development of Project: Separate introductory materials into a first volume, expand materials to include theological introduction to the three central themes (conflict, journey, fulfillment). Expand text materials to include references to the Fathers of the Church and Magisterial pronouncements using texts from Luke.
    • 1st Draft Completed: Fall 1999.

  • Catechetical Commentary on the Gospel According to Mark. Project includes a polyglot text (Greek/English), technical commentary on (1) historical literal (2) spiritual/theological and (3) catechetical meanings of the text. Project started in Fall 1994 in preparation for Mini-Mester 1998 course on the Gospel of Mark.

    • 1st Draft Completed Mini-Mester 1998

  • Develop catechetical, historical and theological commentary on St. Augustine's de Catechizandis rudibus ("On The First Instruction"), a textbook designed to introduce catechists to Scripture. Project started in 1998. In progress.
  • Editing Msgr. Kevane's book, Jesus the Divine Teacher, a textbook designed to introduce catechists to Scripture. In progress is a draft of Kevane's Draft (May, 1998)

   

  PROFESSIONAL PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS
  

  • Ephesians Seminar, Catholic Biblical Association, August, 1982.
  • AAR/SBL Pacific/Northwest Regional Conference, Calgary, May, 1985.
  • Southern Alberta Teacher's Assn., Lethbridge, March 1985.
  • Catholic Theological Alliance, Univ. of Steubenville, October, 1986.
  • Catholic Theological Alliance, Univ. of Steubenville, October, 1988; Nov/90.
  • Symposium on Women, Univ. of Steubenville, Feb/1991.
  • Conference: Catechism of the Catholic Church, NDI/Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville, Crystal City, VA, July 9-11/93.
  • Christology in Mark's Gospel, St. John Bosco Catechetical Conference, Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH, July 9-11/93.
  • Consultant (by invitation), Institute for Ecumenism and Cultural Research, St. John's University, Collegeville MN, August 4-10, 1999.

   

  Guest Lecturer:
  

  • Adult Faith Development, St. Rita's Catholic School, Nepean, Ontario, Nov 1986-Jan 1987
  • "Baptism" & "Holy Orders" St. Augustine's Parish, Nepean, Dec/86-Feb/87
  • "Crisis of Faith in Contemporary Catholicism," Nepean ON, Feb & Mar 198
  • "Scripture, Revelation, Faith and Prayer." 6 lectures given to monks from 5 Trappist monasteries who participated in the Juniorate program at Holy Spirit Trappist Monastery, Conyers Georgia, Aug/88
  • The Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum) 10 two-hour lectures at Catholic Bible College of Canada, Canmore, Alberta, 12-24 March, 1989
  • Introduction to the Old Testament, 10 two-hour lectures at the Catholic Bible College of Canada, Canmore Alberta, 1-14 Oct, 1989.
  • "The Gospel In Paul's Letters," 5 three-hour lectures, Tenth Annual Bible Institute, Newman Theological College, Edmonton, Alberta, Alberta Catholic Charismatic Renewal, July 30-August 3, 1990
  • Dei Verbum, John Paul II Bible Institute, Radway, Alberta, Dec. 3-7 1990
  • "Celibacy and the Catholic Priesthood", a general address to the Lethbridge Interfaith Group, sponsored by Department of Religious Studies, University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Nov. 28, 1990.
  • The Catechism of the Catholic Church, February 29, 1993; The Canon of Scripture, March 1, 1993; St. James Parish, Falls Church, VA.
  • The Catechism of the Catholic Church, April 17, 1993, CUFF, Norfolk VA.
  • Letter to the Hebrews, June 10-16, 1996, Catholic Charismatic Bible Institute for Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CANADA.
  • "Should Wives Be 'Submissive' To Their Husbands?" Presentation to Presbyterian Bible Study, May, 1998, Toronto (OH) Gold Club House.
  • "The Holy Spirit Helps Us Interpret Mark," Applied Biblical Institute, July 8, 1998, Franciscan University of Steubenville.
  • Guest Speaker, "Mutual Subordination in The Church According to Eph. 5.21-33," Hilltop Presbyterian Church Adult Bible Study Group, May 1998.
  • Featured Speaker, "Jesus in the Gospel of Mark," Three Presbyterate Days for the Priests of the Fargo Diocese, Fargo North Dakota. October 6-10, 1997.
  • Guest Lecturer: Wrap-Up on the Gospel of Matthew: "Jesus' Death in Matthew," Holy Family Parish Little Rock Bible Study Lenten Program. February, September, 1997.
  • Guest Speaker, "The Holy Spirit and the Signs Used at Confirmation," Holy Family Parish Grade School Confirmation Retreat March, 1997.
  • Guest Lecturer, "The Catholic Teacher's Mission," to student teachers enrolled in Department of Education at Franciscan University of Steubenville; April 1997.
  • Guest Lecturer, "The Holy Spirit Changes Us," Monthly Parish Evening of Reflection, Holy Family Parish, Steubenville, OH; January 9, 1998.
  • Guest Appearance, "What is Right With The Church," Franciscan University Presents, May, 1998.
  • Guest Speaker, "Mutual Subordination in The Church According to Eph. 5.21-33," Hilltop Presbyterian Church Adult Bible Study Group, May 1998.
  • Guest Speaker, "The Holy Spirit Helps Us Interpret The Gospel of Mark," FUS Institute of Applied Biblical Studies, July 9, 1998.
  • Guest Speaker, "Biblical Revelation: Journey to The Father's Heart," FUS Institute of Applied Biblical Studies, July 8, 1999.
  • Guest Speaker, "Lectio Divina & Salvation History in the Lectionary of Readings," Presentation to Priests at Visitation House, Steubenville Ohio, November 8, 2001.
  • Radio Guest, "The Agenda" (them: clergy sexual abuse) with Ravi Baichwal, One-hour Commutor FM radio talk show, CKNW Vancouver (BC & Western Canada), April 22, 2002.
  • Radio Guest, "Catholic Hour," One-hour FM radio talk show, WCCD1000 Cleveland (OH), JULY 29 , 2002.
  • Interview with Joyce Carr, National Catholic Register, August 13, 2002, on Distance Learning in Catholic Higher Education.
  • Guest Speaker, Speakers' Policy & Academic Freedom, Gonzaga University, Gonzaga Faculty Committee Forum, October 26, 2002.
  • Interview with Bernadette Gonzalez, article written by Henrietta Gomes, Catholic Standard (Archdiocese of Washington DC), March 20, 2003, on Catholic Higher Education.
  • Interview with Vince Bevacqua (Anchor/Reporter for WYTV News Channel 33, Youngstown), November 3, 2003, on the fictional book, The DaVinci Code.
  • Interview with Lisa Welling (Reporter for Steubenville Herald-Star), December 2, 2003, on the fictional book, The DaVinci Code.
  • Interview with Roy Rivenburg (Reporter for Los Angeles Times), December 19, 2003, "It's a huge fad: Gemmy Industries' inflatables are blowing up all over. Byers are pumped".
  • Interview with Stephen Frankini (Reporter for San Francisco Faith), April 2004, "It's Just the Gospels," Vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 1, 10.

   

  CONSULTANT

   
  • Corporate, Academic, Administrative consulting for Redeemer Pacific College, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
  • Catechetical/Academic, Administrative consulting for Diocese of Belize, Belize Central America
  • Academic, Administrative consulting for Our Lady of Corpus Christi College, TX
  • Academic, Administrative consulting for Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy, Combermere, ON (Canada)
  • Accreditation Team Member (American Academy fo Liberal Education), Ave Maria College (MI) April 7-9, 2003.
  • Steering Committee, Chicago Catholic College (under leadership of Francis Cardinal George, Archbishop of Chicago; 2004 - )

   

  BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
  

  • Staff for Academic Committee: Board of Trustees Franciscan University (1999 - 2004)
  • International Theological Institute for Studies in Marriage and the Family, Gaming Austria (1999 - )
  • Association for Catechumenal Ministry (1998 - )
  • Fellowship of Catholic Scholars (1999 - )
  • Advisory Committee, Fides Et Ratio Grant Committee (2000 - )

   

  PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
  

  • The Catholic Biblical Association
  • Fellowship of Catholic Scholars

   

  RESEARCH LANGUAGES

  • Hebrew, Greek, French, German.
  • Some experience writing programs in SNOBOL4 for computer analysis of Greek text of Matthew's gospel.

   

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