13800 BIOLA AVENUE LA MIRADA, CA, 90638 E-MAIL: DONNA.THOENNES@BIOLA.EDU DONNA GAT ES T HOENNES CURRENT EMPLOYMENT 2001-2013 Biola University, La Mirada, CA Associate Professor, Torrey Honors Institute 2013-present Biola University, La Mirada, CA Adjunct Professor, Torrey Honors Institute, Adjunct Professor, Biblical Studies & Theology EDUCATION 2001 Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL Ph.D., Educational Studies Dissertation Director: Linda Cannell Christian College Students Conceptions of Community 1994 Wheaton Graduate School, Wheaton, IL Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Ministries Certificate of Advanced Biblical Studies, 1995 1988 Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education/Exercise Science Connecticut Teaching Certificate: K-12 ACADEMIC SERVICE 2012 Task Force, Wheaton College Chaplain s Office Ten Year Review, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 2008 External Reviewer, Taylor University Chapel Review, Taylor University, IN 2001-2007 Member, Torrey Honors Institute Faculty Hiring Committee Biola University 2003-2005 Member, University Chapel Board - Biola University 2004-2007 Member, Faculty Personnel Committee Biola University 2006 Member, Female Faculty Initiative Task Force Biola University 2006-2011 Mentor, New Faculty Mentoring Program Biola University AWARDS, GRANTS & HONORS 2008 Research and Development Grant, Biola University
2007 Research and Development Grant, Biola University 2006 Research Scholar, Tyndale House, University of Cambridge, UK 2006 Research and Development Grant, Biola University 2005 Provost s Award for Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Students, Biola University 2005 Faculty Excellence Award, Biola University 2004 Research and Development Grant, Biola University 2000 NAPCE Research Grant, North American Professors of Christian Education EXPERIENCE 2001 Pr e s e n t Associate & Adjunct Professor, Torrey Honors Institute - Biola University THI Courses Taught: BBST Course Taught: 110 Greek Thought (Freshman fall) 111 Old Testament Beginnings (Freshman fall) 124 Church Fathers and Wisdom Literature (Freshman spring) 125 Greco-Roman Thought (Freshman spring) 214 Medieval and Reformation Thought (Sophomore fall) 215 Life of Christ (Sophomore fall) 220 Early Modern Thought (Sophomore spring) 224 Pauline Epistles (Sophomore spring) 310 Revivalism and Romanticism (Junior fall) 325 Nineteenth Century Thought (Junior spring) 410 America and Russia (Senior fall) 465 Twentieth Century Thought (Senior spring) 490 Pauline Theology (upper division elective, fall 2005, spring 2007) 490 Philosophy of Education (upper division elective, 2007) BBST 465 Christian Relationships PUBLICATIONS Equipping the Generations: Teach What is Good, The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry (May 2011). Keeping it Real: Research Findings on Authentic Community, Christian Education Journal (Spring 2008). Who s Captivating Whom? A Review of John and Stasi Eldredge s Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman s Soul, Journal for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (Fall 2006).
Linda Cannell: Equipping Leaders for Service, Christian Education Journal (Summer 2004). Mentoring in Sanctification, Symposium (Summer 2004). Reflecting Community: Living in Light of Who We Are, Sundoulos (Spring 2003). Student Voices on Theology and Learning in Community, Christian Education Journal (Fall 2002). Community: Student Voices on the Tension between Commonality and Diversity, Growth: The Journal of the Association for Christians in Student Development (Spring 2002). First Thessalonians. Women s Evangelical New Testament Commentary. Broadman Holman, 2006. Second Thessalonians. Women s Evangelical New Testament Commentary. Broadman Holman, 2006. Who s Captivating Whom? A Review of John and Stasi Eldredge s Captiviating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman s Soul Council of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (http://cbmw.org) Summer 2004. PAPERS PRESENTED Justice and Education for Indian Women? Presented at Justice, Spirituality, Education Conference Biola University, March 2012 Through the Eyes of an Indian Woman: A Perspective Taking Project Presented at Biola University Missions Conference La Mirada, CA, March 2011 In Her Own Words: A Social Justice Response to the Narratives of Indian Women Presented at National Communications Association Annual Conference Chicago, IL, November 2009 In Her Shoes: Walking in the Footsteps of Women from Around the World Presented at Biola Ruby Slippers Luncheon, celebration of National Women s History Month Biola University, La Mirada, CA, March 2009 Portraits of Indian Women Presented at Biola University Provost s Research Luncheon Biola University, La Mirada, CA, May 2007 Reaching the Hearts and Minds of Students Presented at Faculty Development Day Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL August 2005. Presence Education: The Return of the Mentor/Teacher in Christian Higher Education Presented at Faculty Development Day Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL August 2005. Christian College Students Conceptions of Community
Presented at Student Development InService Training Trinity Western University, January 2004 Diversity and Community in the Classroom Presented at Association of Christian Schools International Annual Convention Anaheim, CA, November 2003. Current Research on Christian College Students Conceptions of Community Presented at North American Professors of Christian Education Annual Conference, October 2002 LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS Educational and Spiritual Needs of Adopted Children Together for Adoption Conference Louisville, KY, September 2013 Gospel Rest for Weary Moms Together for Adoption Conference Phoenix, AZ, 2011, Atlanta, GA, 2012, Louisville, KY, 2013 Ideas for an Adoption Friendly Church Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit Saddleback Christian Church, CA, May 2012 Adoption in God s Plan Granada Heights Friends Church, La Mirada CA, March 2012 Fullerton Evangelical Free Church, Fullerton CA, November 2013 Growing in the Grace of Gratitude Creekside Community Church San Leandro, CA, January 2012 Children Through Grace Biola University Chapel, September 2011 James 1:27 in Everyday Life Talbot Wives Fellowship Biola University, October 2011 The Grateful Mom Christian Alliance for Orphans Louisville, KY, May 2011 Godly Men and Women Biola University Residence Life event April 2011 Godly Womanhood Biola University After Dark Chapel La Mirada, February 2011
Define the Relationship Panel Discussion Biola University Chapel with colleagues La Mirada, February 2011 Growing in the Grace of Gratitude Women s Conference Christ Community Church of Laguna Hills, CA, April 2010 Rolling Hills Covenant Church, March 2014 Emotion in the Pauline Epistles Torrey Honors Institute, Spring 2010 Living with Unexpected Circumstances Talbot Wives Fellowship Biola University, April 2010 Understanding the Gospel of Mark Torrey Honors Institute, Fall 2009 Living the New Life Biola Business Women s Luncheon Biola University, April 2009 Manhood and Womanhood Conference Hope Chapel Hermosa Beach, CA, March 2009 Cultivating a Heart of Gratitude Biola University Chapel La Mirada, CA, October, 2008 Servants who Reach the World for Christ Biola Ladies Tea Biola University, October 2008 Acts Its Message and Purpose in History and Today Torrey Honors Institute, Spring 2008 The Challenge of Ministering to Indian Women Torrey Honors Institute, April 2005 How to Read a Book Torrey Honors Institute, November 2002, September 2007 Christian College Students Conceptions of Community Torrey Honors Institute, Fall 2003 Why you Read What you Read Torrey Honors Institute, each semester 2006-2012 Reflecting Community within your Torrey Group
Torrey Honors Institute, 2001-2005 The Mentoring Relationship Torrey Honors Freshman Orientation Torrey Honors Institute, 2003, 2004, 2007 The Call to Christian Community Forest Home College Briefing Weekend, September 2002 Vital Ministry to Female Students Athletes in Action Staff Training, October 2004 Cultivating the Heart of a Shepherd Taylor University, Upland, IN, October 2005 Glorifying God in our Friendships Pepperdine University, March 2005 Servants who Reach the World for Christ Biola University Ladies Tea, October 2008 Cultivating a Grateful Heart Biola University Chapel, October 20, 2008 *spoke in other Biola chapels: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005 Missions to India Biola University Missions Conference, March 2005 Friendship in Ministry Talbot Wives Fellowship, Talbot School of Theology, March 2003 Reaching the Hearts and Minds of Students Biola University New Faculty Seminar, January 2003 Workshops and Lectures on Various Topics Biola University Residence Halls (Emerson 2011, Hope 2005, Alpha 2002, 2002, Sigma 2002, 2002, 2003, 2007, Emerson 2002, Thompson 2002) Respond Home: Adoption and Foster Care Seminar Grace Evangelical Free Church, February 14, 2008 Excel Still More: Lessons from Paul on Cultivating the Heart of a Shepherd Grace Evangelical Free Church Women s Retreat, June 2007 BOOK REVIEWS Review of Choi Hee An and Katheryn Pfisterer Darr, eds., Engaging the Bible: Critical Readings from Contemporary Women in Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity 40:9 (2007): 38-39.
CHURCH AND MINISTRY 2007-present Project Hope, Ministry Director of church-wide orphan ministry, Grace EV Free, La Mirada, CA 2010-2012 Women s Ministry Task Force, Grace EV Free, La Mirada, CA 2010-2012 Emergency Preparedness Committee, Neighborhood Co-op, La Mirada, CA 2011 Mission to Mexico, summer mission trip with youth group families 2008 Campus Crusade Eastern Europe annual conference, Lake Balaton, Hungary 2007 3-week research trip in New Delhi, India 2006 Trained Missaoes Horizontes missionaries, Monte Verde, Brazil 2006 Aided Wycliffe missionaries New Testament Dedication, Huancayo, Peru 2005 5-week teaching ministry, Bombay, Delhi, and Kurnool India 1998-1999 Resident Director, Wheaton College 1995-1998 Resident Director, Trinity International University 1997 Advisor for Trinity International University Student Missions trip, Smoky Mountain Outreach 1994 Intern to the Dean of Students, Wheaton College 1994 Project Advisor for Wheaton College s Honduras Water System Project, Agua Fria, Honduras 1992-1994 Graduate Resident Advisor, Wheaton College 1989-1992 Live-in Group Home Manager for Developmentally Disabled Adults, Chester, CT