Publications Articles in Refereed Journals "Honor Restored: New Light on the Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1-8a)" (with Ben May), Journal of Biblical Literature 119 (2000): 287-309.

"Narrative Logic in the Annunciation to Mary (Luke 1:26-38)," Journal of Biblical Literature 114 (1995): 65-79.

Society of Biblical Literature Steering Committee: Literary Aspects of the Gospels and Acts Group, 1996-1999;

Synoptic Gospels Section, 2003-present

Program Unit Chair: Synoptic Gospels Section, 1997-2003

Catholic Biblical Association Convener: "Contemporary Biblical Hermeneutics" Task Force, 1993-1998

University Service Chair, Committee on Tenure and Promotion (2006- 2007)

Director, Aquinas Scholars Honors Program (2003- 2007)

Academic Council/Committee on Tenure and Promotion (2001- present)

University Senator (1996-99, 2004- 2006)

Director, Justice and Peace Studies Program (1997-98)

Chair, Faith and the Catholic Tradition Review Committee (1995-98)

Chair, Discipline Committee (1997-99) Discipline Committee (1995-97)

Undergraduate Research Council (1991-93)

• Professor of the Year, University of St. Thomas, 2006-07
• Aquinas Scholars Professor of the Year, 2005-06
• Maxi-Grant, University of St. Thomas Faculty Development ($7400), 2003 Finalist,
• Distinguished Educator Award, 2001 Finalist,
• Aquinas Scholars Honors Professor of the Year, 1999, 2000, 2001
• Minnesota Newspaper Foundation, 1999 ($16,000 total; $5400 personally)
• Webcampus Development Group, 1999 ($18,000 total; $9000 personally)
• Aquinas Foundation Grant, 1999 ($6000)
• Sabbatical Grant, University of St. Thomas, 1999 (approx. $18,000)
• Aquinas Foundation Grant, 1997 ($5300)
• Curriculum Review and Implementation Task Force Grant (Bush Foundation), 1997 ($2500)
• Theology Department Textbook Royalties Grant, 1997 ($1500)
• Faculty Partnership (with Mark Neuzil, Journalism), 1997 ($500)
• General Editorship of Theology 101 Textbook, University of St. Thomas, 1996 ($3300)
• Maxi-Grant, University of St. Thomas, 1995 ($6600)
• Faculty Partnership (with Sandra Menssen, Philosophy), 1995 ($500)
• Weekend College "Course Creation" Grant, 1995 ($3300)
• Received highest honors for dissertation, Vanderbilt University, 1992
• Passed Qualifying Exams with Honors, Vanderbilt University, 1988
• Senior Teaching Fellow, Vanderbilt University, 1989
• University Tuition Award, Vanderbilt University, 1985-88
• Luke-Acts Prize, Vanderbilt University, 1989
• Graduated magna cum laude, College of the Holy Cross, 1985
• Dana Scholar, College of the Holy Cross, 1984-85
• Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honor Society)