CURRICULUM VITAE
matthew j frizzell, phd
passionate advocate for responsible constructive contemporary theology and ethics
practical interests:
racial justice, economic justice, gender equality, inclusion
public education, communitarianism, and peacemaking
academic interests:
contemporary theology, critical social theory, postmodernism,
political-economy, economic justice, race, gender and sexuality
in postmodernity,
leading is learning, collaborating, and serving
I've been an educator, administrator, pastor, university religious life director, chaplain, and youth minister; I've also worked in mutual funds, youth corrections, and manufacturing
learning what is as important as learning how.
professional experience
Lead, Human Resource Ministries, Community of Christ.
2018 - present
Human Resources director for small global denomination established in over 50 countries and with employees throughout the world; responsible for strategic human resource functions including budget, benefits, hiring, compliance, and compensation; coordinates with church leaders on mission, transition, and support of local staff; requires humility, problem solving, research, cultural sensitivity, analytics, decision-making and relational skills.
Dean & Faculty, Community of Christ Seminary, Graceland University
2015 - 2018
Lead administrator for Master of Arts of Religion program; grew enrollment through marketing and collaboration with church leaders; developed assessment and compliance of MAR curriculum with university administrators; ensured accreditation of seminary through Higher Learning Commission in 2017 accreditation review; taught Christian Theology; Christian Ethics for Leadership; Contemporary Cultures and Theologies; Portfolio Review
Campus Minister, Faculty in Religion, Graceland University
2011-2015
Assessed and expanded campus ministries program through expanding existing Christian Leadership program, chaplain training, Christian athletes student group (open to all faiths); on-campus observation of Christian calendar, expanded use of religious symbols on campus, and supporting student-led worship; developed and taught undergraduate religious courses: Intro to Religion, Religion and Social Justice, Life and Writings of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Christianity and Consumerism, Intro to Ministry, and Restoration Scripture
education
Chicago Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL. (PhD)
Ph.D. in Theology, Ethics, and Human Sciences 2010
Area of Study: Theology, Ethics, and Critical Social Theory
Dissertation: “Liberation and Economy:
Marx, Dussel, and Contemporary Approaches to Theology and Economy”
Advisor: Dr. Laurel Schneider
Saint Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, Missouri (MTS)
Masters of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) 2001
Concentration in Church and Society
Thesis: “A Return to Zion:
A Look at the Development of the Tradition that
Defines the Community of Christ in Society”
Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa (BA)
B.A. in Psychology, cum laude 1996
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