Rev. Sebastian Antonio Carnazzo, PhD 7644 Langley Canyon RD, Prunedale, CA 93907 sebastiancarnazzo@gmail.com 831.272.3388 EDUCATION Catholic University of America, Washington, DC PhD, Biblical Studies, 2011 Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College, Alexandria, VA MA, Theological Studies, 2000 California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, CA BS, Animal Science, 1997 EMPLOYMENT Full-time Lecturer in Sacred Scripture and Biblical Languages, since 2015 St. Patrick Seminary and University, Menlo Park, CA Adjunct Lecturer in Sacred Scripture and Catechetics, since 2003 Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College, Alexandria, VA Full-time Lecturer in Sacred Scripture and Biblical Languages, Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, Denton, NE, 2004-2013 Academic Director of Diaconal Program, since 2005 Diocese of Tulsa, OK PRESENT VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Lecturer in New Testament, since 2003 St. Gregory Deacon Program, Melkite Greek Catholic Diocese of Newton, MA Pastor, since 2015 St. Elias Melkite Greek Catholic Church, San Jose, CA PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Catholic Biblical Association: Member since 2002 Society of Biblical Literature: Member since 2009 1
SUMMARY OF PAST ENGAGEMENTS INTERNATIONAL Holy Land Pilgrimage: Speaker to Pilgrims Ten Day Tour of Biblical sites in Israel and Palestinian Territories with ICC, 2015 Biblical Greek as a Living Language: Speaker to faculty of dept. of Languages University of Potchefstroom, South Africa, 2013 Holy Land Pilgrimage: Speaker to Pilgrims Ten Day Tour of Biblical sites in Israel and Palestinian Territories with ICC, 2013 The Faith of Abraham: Speaker to Retreat Participants Mount Calvary Biblical Institute, Passionist Center, Mandeville, Jamaica, 2004 NATIONAL Myrrh Bearer s Retreat: Speaker Eparchy of Phoenix, 2014 Classical Greek as a Living Language: Lecturer San Luis Obispo Classical Academy, Spring Semester, 2014 The Problem of Polygamy in Genesis: Lecture Seminar on Genesis, Miqra Institute, Lincoln, NE, 2012 Liturgy in the Old and New Testaments: Lecture Conference on Liturgy for Religious, Diocese of Lincoln, NE, 2011 The Book of Revelation and its Historical Context: Lecture Series St. Michael Parish, Diocese of Arlington, VA, 2011 The Dead Sea Scrolls: Lecture Institute of Catholic Culture, Arlington, VA, 2011. Acts of the Apostles: The Key to the Pauline Epistles: Lecture Christendom College, Summer Institute, Front Royal, VA, 2009 The Ten Commandments in their Historical and Literary Context: Lecture St John Parish, Diocese of Arlington, VA, 2008 The Pauline Epistles: Lecture The Thursday Night Forum, Diocese of Omaha, NE, 2008 The Christian Eucharist and the Old Testament: Lecture St Joseph Parish, Diocese of Lincoln, NE, 2008 New Testament Eschatology: Lecture St John Parish, Diocese of Arlington, VA, 2007 2
Prophets of the Old Testament: Short Seminar Benedictine Monastery of Clear Creek, Diocese of Tulsa, OK, 2007 Acts of the Apostles: Lecture Series Office of Evangelization, Diocese of Lincoln, NE, 2006 The Infancy Narratives of Matthew and Luke: Lecture Clergy Continuing Education Program, Diocese of Lincoln, NE, 2004 Introduction to the Old Testament: Weekend Seminar St Meinrad Seminary Diaconate Program for Diocese of Tulsa, OK, 2004 Peter in the New Testament: Online Seminar Catholic Distance University, Hamilton, VA, 2004 The Synoptic Gospels: Semester Lecture Course EPS, Trinity College, Washington, DC, 2004 Mary in the New Testament: Lecture Series Queen of Apostles Parish, Diocese of Arlington, VA, 2004 The Epistle to the Romans: Lecture Blessed Sacrament Parish, Archdiocese of Washington, DC, 2004 Genesis 1-3: Online Seminar Catholic Distance University, Hamilton, VA, 2003 SUMMARY OF PUBLICATIONS Monograph Seeing Blood and Water: A Narrative-critical Study of John 19:34 (Eugene, OR: Pickwick, 2012). Contribution in Multi-author Work Second Thursday of the Great Fast, in Journey through The Great Fast: A Daily Meditation. Fairfax, VA: Eastern Christian Publications, 2001. Journal Articles When the Fishermen were filled with Wisdom: A Biblical Analysis of the Festal Troparion for Pentecost, Theosis (2013). It is the Lord's Passover: A Biblical Analysis of the Festal Troparion for Pascha, Theosis (2013). The Son of God becomes the Son of the Virgin: A Biblical Analysis of the Festal Troparion for the Annunciation, Theosis (2013). 3
Rejoice, O Full of Grace: a Biblical Analysis of the Festal Troparion for the Presentation, Theosis (2013). The Waters of the New Creation: A Biblical Analysis of the Festal Troparion for Theophany, Theosis (2013). Those who Worshiped the Stars: A Biblical Analysis of the Festal Troparion for the Nativity of our Lord, Theosis (2012). The Sun of Justice: A Biblical Analysis of the Festal Troparion for the Nativity of the Theotokos, Theosis (2012). Reaping what you Sow: A Significant Theme in Genesis, Miqra Journal (2012). Eschatology in the Pauline Epistles, Eastern Oklahoma Catholic (2009). Baptism in the Pauline Epistles, Eastern Oklahoma Catholic (2009). Justification in the Pauline Epistles, Eastern Oklahoma Catholic (2009). Death in the Pauline Epistles, Eastern Oklahoma Catholic (2009). Christ in the Pauline Epistles, Eastern Oklahoma Catholic (2009). The Holy Spirit and the Church in the New Testament, Eastern Oklahoma Catholic (2009). Jesus as the New Adam in the Pauline Epistles, Eastern Oklahoma Catholic (2009). The Travels of St Paul, Eastern Oklahoma Catholic (2009). St Paul and his Pharisaic Background, Eastern Oklahoma Catholic (2009). The Book of Revelation and its Historical Context, Sophia (2007). Mary in the New Testament, Sophia (2007). Reconciliation in the New Testament, Sophia (2006). Peter in the New Testament, Eastern Churches Journal (2005). The Eucharist, Eastern Churches Journal (2004). Interpretation of Genesis 1-3 in the Patristic Age, Eastern Churches Journal (2003). Patristic Commentaries on Genesis 3, Eastern Churches Journal (2000). 4
LANGUAGES STUDIED Modern Ancient Spanish Italian French German (informally) Arabic (informally) Latin Biblical Greek (teaching proficiency) Classical Greek (teaching proficiency) Biblical Hebrew (teaching proficiency) Aramaic (teaching proficiency) LECTURE SAMPLES (see electronic version of this CV for hyperlinks) Acts of the Apostles: The Key to the Pauline Epistles https://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/st.-paul-his-spiritual-scriptural/id418587958?mt=10 Proclaiming the Kingdom: A Study of the Gospel of Matthew instituteofcatholicculture.org/proclaiming-the-kingdom-a-study-of-the-gospel-of-st-matthew/ ACADEMIC REFERENCES Very Rev. Josef Bisig: Rector (see Employment above) Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, Denton, NE (402) 797-7700 Kristin Burns, PhD: Academic Dean (see Employment above) Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College, Alexandra, VA (703) 658-4304 Rev. Msgr. Patrick Brankin: Vicar for Deacons (see Employment above) Diocese of Tulsa, OK (918) 294-1904 ECCESIASTICAL REFERENCES Most Rev. Gerald N. Dino, Bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, AZ (602) 861-9778 Most Rev. Nicholas Samra, Bishop of the Melkite Catholic Diocese of Newton, MA (617) 323-9922 Most Rev. Edward J. Slattery, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa, OK (918) 294-1904 5