Last update – Oct/2014
Curriculum Vitae of
Rodrigo Otávio Serrão Santana de Jesus
4202 E. Fowler Ave. CPR 220
Tampa, FL 33620
Email: [email protected]
SUMMARY:
Rodrigo is a PhD student at University of South Florida. He was instructor of the Education
program (Online) at Universidade Federal da Paraiba (Brazil). He has an MA degree in
Sociology from Universidade Federal da Paraiba (Brazil). He holds a Master of Divinity degree
from Baylor University. He also holds two BA degrees, one in Theological Studies from Baptist
University of the Americas and another in Accounting from Universidade Federal da Paraiba
(Brazil). His research interests are on the following areas: Transnationalism, Brazilian Diaspora,
Immigration Studies, Sociology of Religion and Theology.
EDUCATION:
PhD in Sociology (in progress)
University of South Florida – Tampa, FL
2014
PhD in Sociology (interrupted)
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco – Recife, PE, Brazil
2014
M.A. in Sociology
Universidade Federal da Paraíba – João Pessoa, PB, Brazil
2014
Master of Divinity/Theology
George W. Truett Theological Seminary/Baylor University – Waco,TX
2008
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies
Baptist University of the Americas – San Antonio, TX
2005
Bachelor of Accounting Science
Universidade Federal da Paraíba - João Pessoa, PB, Brazil
2001
OTHER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Study Abroad – Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Course Title: Brasil 1964-1984: Mídia, Cultura e Revolução – under the supervision of Prof. Dr.
João Pinto Furtado
Spring 2007
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POSTGRADUATE COURSE IN LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES (MASTER’S LEVEL):
The Role of the Church in Latin American during the Military Dictatorship.
Baylor University - Waco, TX
Fall 2006
CURRENT RESEARCH:
Currently, I am researching how ‘Brazilian religions’ in the US ‘creates’ civic consciousness and
civic engagement in the Brazilian religious communities.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
• Immigration, Diaspora, Transnational studies
• Globalization studies
• Sociology of Religion
• Race/Ethnic relations
• Relationship between Social Sciences and Theology
SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND AWARDS:
• Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES-Brazil) –
Doctor’s Degree Fellowship - R$ 105,600 (around US$ 48,000) - Declined.
• Awarded R$ 780,00 (around US$ 350,00) by CAPES for paper presentation at the
Theology and Religion Brazilian Society conference (SOTER) in Belo Horizonte, MG –
2013.
• Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES-Brazil) –
Master’s Degree Fellowship - R$ 36,000 (around US$ 16,000).
• First Baptist Church of Austin, TX
• Ed & D Laux Ministry Scholarship
• Noble/Jane Hurley Seminary Scholarship
• Baptist Church Matching Scholarship
• Truett Seminary Scholarship
• E Jerry Vardaman Scholarship
LANGUAGES
• Portuguese (Native)
• English (Fluent)
• Spanish (Advanced)
EMPLOYMENT
University of South Florida
Graduate Teaching Associate
Spring 2015 course: Introduction to Sociology
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Federal University of Paraiba (UFPB)
On-line distance education instructor
Courses taught: Cultural Anthropology and Social Science in Early Childhood Education.
2012 – 2014
English teacher – different schools
2010-2012
Baylor University Libraries
Reference Library Student Assistant
Assisted students in searching for scientific materials
Fall 2005 – Fall 2008
Ficamp Inc. (Brazil)
Financial Assistant
Controlled several checking accounts of the company
2002
PUBLICATIONS
ARTICLE
“From Brazil to the world: How Weberian classical concepts can help us understand the
transnational success Worldwide Church of God’s Power?”. In: Ciências da Religião – História e
Sociedade (Mackenzie), 2014. p. 137-167. ISSN: 1980-9425.
(http://editorarevistas.mackenzie.br/index.php/cr/article/view/6685/4809)
PAPERS
“Transnacionalização e Religião: entendendo a prática religiosa dos imigrantes brasileiros nos
Estados Unidos da América.” In: 26th International Conference SOTER (Theology and Religion
Society) Complete work published in the Congress Proceedings, 2013. p. 231-244. ISSN: 23170506.
“A Igreja como pedacinho do Brasil: imaginário dos valores cívicos nacionais e as igrejas
brasileiras nos EUA”. Complete work published in the Proceedings. I Colloquium Interfaces of
the Imaginary: education, film and religion. UFPB. 2013. ISBN: 9788523707323.
“Educação a Distância: reflexões a partir do curso de Pedagogia da UFPB virtual”. In: National
Colloquium 15 October, 2012, Campina Grande. Revista Letras Raras, 2012. v. 1. p. 471-480.
ISSN/ISBN: 23172347.
BOOK REVIEWS
“Infância, religião e mal-assombro no Nordeste brasileiro”. Religião & Sociedade (Printed), v.
32, p. 193-208, 2012. ISSN/ISBN: 01008587. (http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S010085872012000200011)
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TRANSLATION
TRANSLATION OF TWO LETTERS FORMING PART OF THE ARTICLE: The
Hermeneutics of Silence: Winners and losers of an unequal struggle. Translated author: Luiz
Antonio de Castro Santos, Revision Number: 37, ISSN / ISBN: 15175901.
FORTHCOMING (Book chapter)
“A igreja como pedacinho do Brasil: religião transnacional na capital do Texas”. E-Book - RBA
(Reunião Brasileira de Antropologia – Brazilian Anthropological Meeting), 2014.
EVENTS
PAPER PRESENTATION
“A igreja como pedacinho do Brasil: religião transnacional na capital do Texas”. RBA (Reunião
Brasileira de Antropologia – Brazilian Anthropological Meeting), 2014.
“A Igreja como pedacinho do Brasil: imaginário dos valores cívicos nacionais e as igrejas
brasileiras nos EUA”, I Colloquium Interfaces of the Imaginary: education, film and religion..
2013.
“Transnacionalização e Religião: entendendo a prática religiosa dos imigrantes brasileiros nos
Estados Unidos da América”, 26th International Congress of SOTER. 2013.
“Educação a Distância: reflexões a partir do curso de Pedagogia da UFPB virtual. 2012”.
National Colloquium 15 October. 2012.
PARTICIPATION
2014. 5th Conference on Immigration to the US South. Immigration Reform and Beyond?
University of Florida, Gainesville.
2014. 29th RBA (Reunião Brasileira de Antropologia – Brazilian Anthropological Meeting),
(Conference)
2013. 26th SOTER International Conference. PUC MINAS.
2013. I International Colloquium Interfaces of the Imaginary. UFPB – Universidade Federal da
Paraíba.
2012. National Colloquium 15 of October. UFCG – Universidade Federal de Campina Grande.
2012. II Anthropology Week of PPGA/UFPB - Anthropological ethics in debate. (Meeting).
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