1. Dr. Amanda Jo Pittman
    Abilene Christian University
    Associate Professor
    Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry
    Associate Department Chair, Department of Bible, Missions, and Ministry
    Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building (BSB) 239
    (325) 674-3704
    ajt04a@acu.edu

Education

  1. THD, Duke University, 2016.
    Major: Christian Form & New Testament
  2. MDIV, Abilene Christian University, 2012.
    Major: Master of Divinity
  3. BA, Abilene Christian University, 2009.
    Major: Christian Ministry

Licensures and Certifications

  1. Certificate in Reflective and Faithful Teaching, Duke University. (May 2016 - Present).

Publications

  • Book Chapter

    1. Pittman, A. J. (2019). Paul as Model of Eschatological Faithfulness: Reading Acts 27 in Light of Luke 21–22. In R. A. Wright & J. W. Thompson (Eds.), Ethics in Contexts: Essays in Honor of Wendell Willis. Wipf and Stock.

  • Journal Article

    1. Boyles, J. H., & Pittman, A. J. (2021). Discerning the Body: Recentering Christian Community in the Vocational Formation of University Undergraduates. International Journal of Christianity and Education, 25(1), 44–60. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/2056997120975058
    2. Pittman, A. J., & Boyles, J. H. (2019). Challenging White Jesus: Race and the Undergraduate Bible Classroom. Religious Education, 114(3), 315–327. https://doi.org/https://doi-org.acu.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/00344087.2019.1603943
    3. Pittman, A. J. (2016). Impressions of a Pastor and Teacher: Essay in Honor of Paul Watson. 24(2).
    4. Reese, J., & Pittman, A. J. (2014). Theological Worlds Investigation,. 12(1).

Presentations

  1. Pittman, A. J., Society of Biblical Literature Annual Conference, ""Navigating the Ambiguities: A Missional Reading of the Women in Luke's Gospel"," Society of Biblical Literature, Online Conference. (December 1, 2020).
  2. Pittman, A. J. (Author & Presenter), Boyles, J. H. (Author & Presenter), Kuyers Conference in Christian Education, "Who’s in the Room? Designing Student-Informed Opportunities for Spiritual Formation in Christian College Classrooms," Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI. (October 4, 2019).
  3. Pittman, A. J. (Author & Presenter), Boyles, J. H. (Author & Presenter), Macaluso, S. C. (Author & Presenter), Christian Scholars Conference, "Journeys of Faith: Spiritual Formation of First Year Students at ACU," Lipscomb University, Lubbock, TX. (June 2019).
  4. Pittman, A. J. (Author & Presenter), Boyles, J. H. (Author & Presenter), Religious Education Association Conference, "Challenging White Jesus: Race and the Undergraduate Bible Classroom," Religious Education Association, Washington, DC. (November 2018).
  5. Pittman, A. J., Society of Biblical Literature Annual Conference, "Shipwreck and Salvation: The Scope, Shape, and Social Implications of Paul’s Confidence in God’s Purposes in Acts 27:1-44," Society of Biblical Literature, Boston, MA. (November 2017).
  6. Pittman, A. J., Kuyers Conference in Christian Education, "Biblical (In)Formation: Rethinking Biblical Survey Courses and the Spiritual Formation of College Students," Calvin University, Grand Rapids. (October 2017).
  7. Pittman, A. J., Christian Scholars Conference, "Encountering the Words, Learning the Way: Scriptural Imagination as Christian Formation," Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN. (June 2017).
  8. Pittman, A. J. (Author & Presenter), Religious Education Association Conference, "Pressing on: Pauline Perspectives on Forming in Hope-filled Vocation," Religious Education Association, Pittsburg, PA. (November 2016).
  9. Pittman, A. J. (Author & Presenter), Religious Education Association Conference, "Shaping Practical, Scriptural Imagination in Communities of Faith," Religious Education Association, Atlanta, GA. (November 2015).
  10. Pittman, A. J. (Author & Presenter), Christian Scholars Conference, "Christian Education at the Intersection of Church and Academy," Lipscomb University, Abilene, TX. (June 2015).
  11. Pittman, A. J. (Author & Presenter), Religious Education Association Conference, "“Stories of Faith in the Unmaking of Violence: Religious Narratives and Violent Cultural Stories”," Religious Education Association, Chicago, IL. (November 2014).
  12. Pittman, A. J. (Author & Presenter), Society of Professors in Christian Education Annual Conference, "Narrative and Neuroscience: Rethinking Bible Stories for Adult Formation," Society of Professors in Christian Education, Washington, DC. (October 2014).
  13. Pittman, A. J. (Author & Presenter), Religious Education Association Annual Conference, "Learning Hospitality as Political Practice," Religious Education Association, Boston, MA. (November 2013).

Service

  • University

    1. Committee Member, University General Education Council. (August 2023 - Present).
    2. Committee Member, Library Committee. (August 2020 - May 2023).
    3. Committee Chair, Spiritual Formation Implementation Committee. (September 2019 - August 2020).
    4. Committee Member, Spiritual Formation Task Force. (October 2016 - May 2019).
    5. Committee Member, Assessment Sub-Committee of Spiritual Formation Task Force. (August 2016 - May 2019).
    6. Committee Chair, Chapel Subcommittee of the Spiritual Formation Task Force. (May 2018 - August 2018).

Professional

  1. Editorial Review Board Member, Studies in Missional Theology, Hermeneutics, and Praxis Series. (November 2023 - Present).
  2. Committee Member, Missional Hermeneutics Steering Committee. (November 2022 - Present).

Public

  1. Board Member, Missio Dei Foundation, Nashville, TN. (October 2015 - Present).

Teaching

  • Spring 2025

    1. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    2. BIBM 440 - ST: Practicing Discipleship
    3. BIBL 367 - The Book of Acts

  • Fall 2024

    1. BIBL 600 - IND:Hospitality in Luke-Acts
    2. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    3. BIBM 439 - Teaching for Spiritual Form.
    4. BIBL 458 - The Synoptic Gospels

  • Spring 2024

    1. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    3. BIBL 367 - The Book of Acts

  • Spring 2023

    1. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    2. BIBL 367 - The Book of Acts

  • Spring 2022

    1. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    3. BIBL 367 - The Book of Acts

  • Fall 2021

    1. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    2. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    3. BIBM 439 - Teaching for Spiritual Form.
    4. BIBL 458 - The Synoptic Gospels

  • Spring 2021

    1. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    3. BIBL 367 - The Book of Acts

  • Fall 2020

    1. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    2. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    3. BIBM 439 - Teaching for Spiritual Form.
    4. BIBL 458 - The Synoptic Gospels

  • Spring 2020

    1. HON 413 - HCol: Tidying Up
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    3. BIBL 367 - The Book of Acts

  • Fall 2019

    1. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    2. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    3. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    4. BIBM 439 - Teaching for Spiritual Form.
    5. BIBL 458 - The Synoptic Gospels

  • Spring 2019

    1. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    3. BIBL 367 - The Book of Acts

  • Fall 2018

    1. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    2. BIBM 439 - Teaching for Spiritual Form.
    3. BIBL 458 - The Synoptic Gospel-Luke

  • Spring 2018

    1. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    3. BIBM 439 - Teaching for Spiritual Form.

  • Fall 2017

    1. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    2. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    3. BIBM 439 - Teaching for Spiritual Form.
    4. BIBL 458 - The Synoptic Gospels - Luke

  • Spring 2017

    1. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    2. BIBL 102 - Life, Literature and Community
    3. BIBL 367 - The Book of Acts

  • Fall 2016

    1. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    2. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    3. BIBL 101 - Jesus: His Life and Teachings
    4. BIBM 439 - Teaching for Spiritual Form.
    5. BIBL 458 - The Synoptic Gospels - Luke

  • Summer 2015

    1. BIBM 440 - ST:Narr & Practice Christ Form

  • Summer 2014

    1. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament

  • Summer 2013

    1. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    3. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament

  • Summer 2012

    1. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament

  • Spring 2012

    1. BIBL 102 - Acts-Revelation

  • Fall 2011

    1. BIBL 101 - Life & Teachings of Jesus

  • Summer 2011

    1. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament
    2. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament

  • Spring 2011

    1. BIBL 101 - Life & Teachings of Jesus

  • Summer 2010

    1. BIBL 211 - Message of the Old Testament