Dr. Lois E. Olena
I am pleased to serve as an adjunct faculty member in the Theology Dept. at Evangel. Feel free to check out my web site (http://newantisemitism.org/about.html) or give me a call if you'd like to chat.
Title:
Adjunct Professor, Theology Dept.
I also serve as D.Min. Project Coordinator and Visiting Professor of Practical Theology and Jewish Studies at AGTS
Office: Call my office at AGTS: 417-268-1084
Professional Information:
D.Min., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
M.A. in Jewish Studies, Gratz College
B.S. in Bible, Valley Forge Christian College
Job Responsibilities: Courses at EU: Intro to Theology, History of Jewish-Christian Relations, The Holocaust, Intro to Judaism, Courses at AGTS: Jewish Studies courses listed above, writing courses, and D.Min. Project Design
Org Memberships:
Society for Pentecostal Studies
Courses Taught: The Holocaust, The History of Jewish-Christian Relations, Introduction to Judaism, Introduction to Theology, Old Testament Themes, Theological Research and Writing; D.Min. Project Design (AGTS); writing courses; Guest lecturer for World Christian Movements (AGTS) and Israel and the Church (AGTS)
Publications:
“Lessons from a Biker Chick.” The Network: A Called Community of Women,
http://womeninministry.ag.org/Subscriber_Articles/index.cfm?targetBay=526867fb-5f6e-485b-b12a-e2d3c9c1f174&ModID=2&Process=DisplayArticle&RSS_RSSContentID=16751&RSS_OriginatingChannelID=1237&RSS_OriginatingRSSFeedID=3757&RSS_Source= (From the Heart, July 15, 2010) (accessed July 19, 2010).
“Staying the Course.” The Network: A Called Community of Women,
http://womeninministry.ag.org/Subscriber_Articles/index.cfm?targetBay=526867fb-5f6e-485b-b12a-e2d3c9c1f174&ModID=2&Process=DisplayArticle&RSS_RSSContentID=15503&RSS_OriginatingChannelID=1237&RSS_OriginatingRSSFeedID=3757&RSS_Source=? (From the Heart, May 6, 2010) (accessed May 11, 2010).
“I’m Sorry, My Brother: A Reconciliation Journey.” In Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Restoration: Multidisciplinary Studies from a Pentecostal Perspective, edited by Martin W. Mittelstadt and Geoffrey W. Sutton, 89-105. Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publications, 2010.
"A Lively Heritage: Early Pentecost in Alabama." AG Heritage (Vol. 30, Spring 2010): 26-33.
“Building Bridges to Your Jewish Neighbor at Hanukkah.” The Network: A Called Community of Women, http://womeninministry.ag.org/0911/0911_building_bridges_jewish.cfm (Celebrating Christ in a Multifaith World, November/December 2009 issue) (accessed November 11, 2009).
“Stanley Horton – Shaper of Pentecostal Theology.” The Council Today, August 4, 2009, 24.
http://ag.org/top/Events/General_Council_2009/News/20090804/20090804_24_Horton.cfm (accessed August 10, 2009).
“Steady Saints in an Unsteady World.” AGTS Encounter Journal, http://www.agts.edu/encounter/articles/2009summer/editorial.htm (Summer 2009).
Stanley M. Horton: Shaper of Pentecostal History. Springfield, MO: Gospel Publishing House, April 2009. (Presentation on the same at 2009 Society for Pentecostal Studies.
“Stanley M. Horton: A Pentecostal Journey.” AG Heritage (Vol. 29, Spring 2009): 4-14.
“People of the Spirit.” AGTS Encounter Journal, http://www.agts.edu/encounter/articles/2008_winter/editorial.htm (Winter 2008).
Two poems in Blood to Remember: American Poets on the Holocaust. St. Louis: Time Being Books, 2007.
“Jews and Fruity Pentecostals.” AGTS Encounter Journal, http://www.agts.edu/encounter/articles/2007_fall/olena.htm (Fall 2007).
“From Paralysis to Action: Robert Harrison and the Assemblies of God.” In Louisville Institute monograph, We’ve Come This Far: Reflections on the Pentecostal Tradition and Racial Reconciliation. Springfield, MO: Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 2006; presented paper for same at 2007 Society for Pentecostal Studies)
“Pentecostals and the New Anti-Semitism: Walking in the Fruit and Fullness of the Spirit for the Sake of the Jewish People,” (AGTS doctoral project, completed 2005; presented paper for same at 2006 Society for Pentecostal Studies)
“In the Wake of Anti-Semitism: Past and Present” (Internet course for “Israel’s Redemption” ministry) Fall, 2004
Poetry published in Midstream, European Judaism, various journals and various Web sites
“Study Guide.” All Church Training Series, Our Church in Ministry (Northern New England District, 1995)
“Christian Anti-Semitism.” In The Holocaust: A Guide for Pennsylvania Teachers, Harrisburg: PA Dept. of Ed., 1990
Started Work: Fall, 2003
Favorite Thing About Work: Experiencing the very enjoyable mixture of humor and kindness expressed by my Theology colleagues and seeing the "light" go on in students' eyes!
Was an Evangel Student: Nope, sorry! (Still love me?)
Originally From: NJ, NY, PA, VT, AL, and now Missouri!
Personal Information: I love my family, and enjoy connecting with friends, riding my motorcycle, teaching, writing, doing nature photography, telling stories, walking outdoors, going through art museums, playing music, and traveling (being there, not getting there!), journaling.
Other: Editor of AGTS' Encounter Journal: http://www.encounterjournal.com/current.html
Top 5 Strengths:
Achiever
Focus
Responsibility
Woo
Context
Personal Page: http://newantisemitism.org/about.html