The program outline is now available for the Society of Biblical Literature 2010 in Atlanta in November.  I’m involved in two ways (on one day!).  I’ll be joining in the discussions for the student session.  And my new book, Dynamics of Identity in the World of the Early Christians, will be a focus of one session.  Hope to see some of you there.

Exploring Issues in Pedagogy: Diversity in the Classroom
11/22/2010
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Room: Room TBD – Hotel TBD

Theme: Hosted by the SBL Student Advisory Group
The classroom is becoming increasingly diverse, and this diversity is multiple: gender, ethnic and cultural background, religion, language, age, sexual identity and physical ability are all constituents of the diverse classroom. Pedagogical practice has more recently begun to fully appreciate and value learner-centered modes of teaching, and an understanding of the issues related to diversity provides teachers with further opportunities to develop these modes of learning. Paying attention to these issues can not only increase levels of participation and motivation in the classroom, but also help to foster critical thinking skills. This session will therefore begin discussion on incorporating teaching methods which engage diversity into pedagogical practice.

Amy Jones, Drew University, Presiding
Philip A. Harland, York University, Panelist (15 min)
Cheryl A. Kirk-Duggan, Shaw University Divinty School, Panelist (15 min)
Alicia Batten, University of Sudbury, Panelist (15 min)
Discussion (40 min)

11/22/2010
4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Room: Room TBD – Hotel TBD

Theme: Jews and Gentiles Worshiping Jesus: The Study Case of Ephesus

James Miller, Asbury Theological Seminary, Presiding
Review of Philip A. Harland, Dynamics of Identity in the World of the Early Christians (T & T Clark, 2009)
James Crossley, University of Sheffield, Panelist (20 min)
Wolfgang Stegemann, Panelist (20 min)
Philip Harland, York University, Respondent (15 min)
Discussion (15 min)
Break (10 min)
Review of Mikael Tellbe, Christ-Believers in Ephesus (WUNT 1.242; Mohr-Siebeck, 2009)
Philip Esler, Panelist (20 min)
Michael Daise, College of William and Mary, Panelist (20 min)
Mikael Tellbe, Örebro Theological Seminary, Respondent (15 min)
Discussion (15 min)