Dr. Vincent DeMeo

Dr. Vincent P. DeMeo is an associate professor of the New Testament at the International Theological Institute in Trumau, Austria where he teaches courses in biblical theology, patristics, and biblical foundations to marriage and family theology. His published doctoral dissertation is titled Covenantal Kinship in John 13-17: A Historical-Narrative Approach (Vo1. 22; Rome: Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum Publishers, 2012). Among giving lectures and writing several forthcoming articles, he is currently writing a book titled The Common Good in New Testament and Patristic Thought. He has also taught for Ave Maria University in Florida, Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, and most recently, at Kolégium Antona Neuwirtha, Bratislava, Slovakia.

Curriculum Vitae

Steinackerstraβe 3, 2521 Trumua, Austria

+43 680 30 47611 – vincent.demeo@iti.ac.at

CURRENT POSITION

2006 – Present  |  Associate Professor of New Testament, International Theological Institute

EDUCATION

  • 2009 – 2012  |   ATENEO PONTIFICIO REGINA APOSTOLORUM, Rome Italy
  • 2003 – 2005  |   International Theological Institute, Gaming Austria
  • 2000 – 2003  |   International Theological Institute, Gaming Austria
  • 1998 – 2000  |   University of New York at Stony Brook, USA,
  • 1995 – 2000  |   Franciscan University of Steubenville

DISSERTATION AND HABILITATION

Title: Covenantal Kinship in John 13–17: A Historical-Narrative Approach

Abstract: Within the scholarly investigation of the presence and function of a covenant theology in the Johannine writings, a lacuna exists in regard to its association to the divine kinship relations that are present in the foreground of the gospel. This study has attempted to fill this lacuna in a twofold manner. First, it investigates, exposes, and formulates the meaning of key Old Testament covenant texts, both secular and divine, with the aim of determining their orientation to kinship relations. It concludes that covenants, at any level (individual, tribal, international; either secular or divine), utilized kinship language to disclose that blood kinship relations (and their consequent obligations) have been extended across family lines to non-relatives (that is, ‘kinship-by-covenant’). Secondly, this study demonstrates that this ‘kinship-by-covenant’ rule is employed as a formative and controlling principle in the Gospel of John with respect to how Jesus, and through him the Father, relates and guides his community of disciples. It holds that in the actions and discourses of his final meal narrated in John 13–17, Jesus has established the new covenant with his eschatologically gathered community and, in doing so, has formed a divine kinship relation with them grounded in familial obligations. They are the definitive covenantal children of God.

Committee chair/members: Dr. Scott W. Hahn, Dr. Giovanni Boer

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • 2006 – present  |  Associate Professor of New Testament, International Theological Institute, Trumau, Austria
  • 2013 – present  |  Dissertation Advisor, Maryvale Institute, Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • 2005 – 2007  |  Adjunct Professor of Theology, Ave Maria University, Austrian Campus, Gaming
  • 2004 – 2006  |  Adjunct Professor of Theology, International Theological Institute, Gaming, Austria
  • 2003 – 2007  |  Adjunct Professor of Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, USA
  • 2002 – 2004  |  Adjunct Professor of Theology, Language and Catechetical Institute, Gaming, Austria

OTHER RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

  • 2007 – present  |  Academic Council Member, International Theological Institute, Trumau, Austria
  • 2013 – present  |  Director of Studium Generale Program, International Theological Institute, Trumau, Austria
  • 2007 – present  |  Chief Editor of Course Catalog and Descriptions, International Theological Institute, Trumau, Austria
  • 2011 – 2012  |  Leader of STL Curriculum Formation Committee, International Theological Institute, Trumau, Austria
  • 2010 – 2011  |  Strategic Plan Committee and Subgroup Coordinator, International Theological Institute, Trumau, Austria
  • 2008 – 2011  |  Member of STM Curriculum Formation Committee, International Theological Institute, Trumau, Austria
  • 2008 – 2009  |  Member of MMF (Masters in Marriage and Family) Curriculum Formation Committee, International Theological Institute, Trumau, Austria

UNIVERSITY AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL SERVICE

  • 2008 – present  |  Liaison/Coordinator of Study Abroad Program and Interests, International Theological Institute, Trumau, Austria
  • 2006 – 2007  |  Director of Study Abroad Program, Ave Maria University, Gaming, Austria
  • 2004 – 2006  |  Student Life Director and Resident Coordinator, Ave Maria University, Gaming, Austria
  • 1999 – 2000  |  Director of Religious Education, St. Edward Confessor Catholic Church, Syosset, New York
  • 1998 – 1999  |  Catechetical Instructor, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Huntington, New York
  • 1996 – 1998  |  Catechetical Instructor, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Steubenville, Ohio

PUBLICATIONS

  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (2014). Covenant Fulfillment in the Gospel of John. Letter & Spirit 9 (2014) (forthcoming publication).
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (2014). ‘Lose Your Life to Save It’ (Luke 17:33): Jesus and the Common Good. Published: Consortio, April 2014, 4–8.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (2013). Reviewer of The Gospel of John, Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, April 2013
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (2012). Covenantal Kinship in John 13–17: A Historical-Narrative Approach. Rome: Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum Publishers, Vol. 22
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (2012). Pope Benedict XVI and the Word of God: Distinct Themes of Verbum Domini. Homiletic & Pastoral Review, March 2012.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (2011). Pope Benedict XVI and the Word of God: Distinct Themes of Verbum Domini. Reprinted in The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education. Issue #15, November 2011. Published: http://www.catholicliberaleducation.org/newsletters/2011_november/news_newsletter_article_3.htm
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (2011). Pope Benedict XVI and the Word of God: Distinct Themes of Verbum Domini. Reprinted in Consortio, Summer 2011, 8–11.

MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS

  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (Spring 2015). The Concept of the Common Good in New Testament and Patristic Thought. Book format.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (Summer 2014). ‘Lose Your Life to Give Life to It’ (Luke 17:33): Jesus and the Common Good. Article format.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (Summer 2014). The Common Good as the Hermeneutic Key to Clement of Rome’s First Epistle to the Corinthians. Article format.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (Summer 2014). Divine Covenant and Kinship in John 13-17. Article Format.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (Summer 2014). Covenantal Kinship in John’s Last Supper Discourse and Crucifixion and Resurrection Scenes. Article Format.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (Fall 2014). Truth and Falsehood in the Gospel of John. Article format.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (Fall 2014). Polycarp on the Common Good. Article Format.

PRESENTATIONS

  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (2014). The Meta-Narrative of the Divine Economy. Seminar held at Kolégium Antona Neuwirtha, Bratislava, Slovakia, 21-23 November 2014.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (2014). The Common Good in Clement of Rome’s First Epistle to the Corinthians. Department of Theology and Religion. Durham University, United Kingdom, 11 November 2014.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (2014). God’s Plan of Salvation – How to Present It to Your Parish.
  • International Theological Institute, Trumua, Austria. 24 May 2014.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (2013). Reflections on the Academic Life of the International Theological Institute. Opening Address, International Theological Institute, Trumau, Austria, 7 September 2013.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (2013). Models of Leadership in the Bible. Erste Band Leadership
  • Conference, International Theological Institute, Trumau Austria, 9 July 2013.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (2011). Covenantal Kinship in the Last Supper Discourse. St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, Gospel of John and Exegetical Method Conference, Steubenville, Ohio, 11-14 June 2011.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (2011). Kinship and Covenant in John 13–14. International Theological Institute, Trumau Austria, 7 May 2011.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (2005). Christian Marriage as an Image of Christ’s Relationship to His Church. Würzburg, Germany, 18 February 2005.
  • DeMeo, Vincent P. (1999). Covenant Theology: An Interpretative Key to Understanding Scripture. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Huntington New York, 5 April 1999.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Biblical Studies of Old and New Testaments
  • Biblical Hermeneutics
  • Biblical Theology of Old and New Testaments
  • Bible, Liturgy, and Mystagogy
  • Patrology
  • Concept of the Common Good

TEACHING INTERESTS

  • Biblical Studies of Old and New Testaments
  • Biblical Hermeneutics
  • Biblical Theology of Old and New Testaments
  • Bible, Liturgy, and Mystagogy
  • Patrology
  • Theology of Marriage and the Family
  • Educational Theory and Practic
  • The Common Good

GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS

Senior Fellow, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, Steubenville, Ohio. December 2013 – present.