CURRICULUM VITAE PAULINE ANTOINETTE VIVIANO Loyola University Chicago 3825 Main Street Department of Theology Skokie, IL 60076 1032 W. Sheridan Road (847) 673-5714 Chicago, IL 60660 Birth date: 7-13-46 773-508-2346 pvivian@luc.edu EDUCATION St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri. Ph.D. in Biblical Languages and Literature, 1981. Dissertation: “A Literary Study of 2 Kings 17:7-41,” directed by Dennis McCarthy, S.J. St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri. M.A. in Philosophy, 1971. Thesis: “Two Ways to Demonstrate the Existence of God According to Jacques Maritain.” Marygrove College, Detroit, Michigan. B.A. with a double major of Philosophy and Art, 1968. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION Hebrew Scriptures with specialization in the areas of Deuteronomistic History (Books of Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings), Biblical Poetry (especially the Book of Jeremiah), and the Book of Genesis. I am also qualified to teach Biblical Methodology and New Testament. LANGUAGE COMPETENCY I have reading knowledge of the following languages: Biblical Hebrew, Classical and Koine Greek, Biblical Aramaic, Ugaritic, German, French. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Loyola University of Chicago, 1980- . Associate Professor of Theology. Undergraduate courses: Old Testament, Pentateuch, Wisdom Literature and the Psalms,

Prophetic Literature, Israel from Conquest to Exile, New Testament, Acts of the Apostles and the Epistles of Paul, Survey of Biblical Literature, Classical Hebrew

Graduate courses: The Person of Jesus in the New Testament, Themes and Methods in the Interpretation of Biblical Thought, Prophets, The Book of Genesis, Hebrew Biblical Poetry, Psalms and Wisdom Literature, Foundations and Critical Issues in Biblical Scholarship, Formation of the Pentateuch; Deuteronomistic History, Narrative Criticism in the Old and New Testaments, Hebrew, Advanced Hebrew, Women and the Bible. University Appointments: Director of the Catholic Studies Graduate Program, 1999-2003. Associate Director, Honors Program, Water Tower Campus, 1990-1993 University Committees: Planning Committee for a Faculty Club (2007); Student Affairs University Policy Committee (2005-present); Planning Committee of Convocation for Faculty

at Catholic Universities (2005-2008; Chair in 2007); Task Force on the Future of Library Services (2004-2006); Council of Graduate School Programs (1999-2003); Surtz Lecture Committee (1996-present); Committee on the Development of Teaching Excellence in the College (1991-1993); Honors Council (1990-1993); Dean’s Council (1990-1993); Faculty Council (1987-1989); Space Management (1982-1984); CASCorps Counseling (1981-1982, 1986-1997); Planning Committee for LEAP Celebration (1993-1994); Ad Hoc Committee for Panel on Science and Theology (1994-1995). Departmental Committees: Search Committee for Ethics, (2008); Undergraduate Program Committee (2008); Interview Committee of Robert Doran, S.J. (2007); Graduate Program Committee (2003-2008); Section Coordinator for New Testament/Early Christianity Division (2003-2008); Department Advisory Committee (1992-1995; 1999-2000, 2001-2004, 2006- present; chair 1993-1995; 2008); Undergraduate Program Committee (1998-1999); Director

of Minors (1998-1999); Departmental Computer Committee, Chair (1992-1994); Mallinckrodt Day Committee (1991); Liaison between the Theology Department and the

Archdiocesan Office of Continuing Education; Delano-Mellon Essay Contest (1986-1987); Majors Committee (1981-1985); Director of Minors (1982-1985); Events and Arrangements Committee, Chair (1987-1991); Entertainment Committee (1981-1983, 1986-1987); Undergraduate Program Committee (1980-1981). St. Louis University, 1974-1980. Teaching Assistant and part-time Faculty. St. Louis University Vatican Film Library, 1971-1980. Research Assistant, worked under

Dr. Charles Ermatinger and Fr. Lowrie Daly, S.J. St. Louis University, 1968-1969. Resident Assistant. HONORS AND AWARDS “Honorable Mention for Best Essay in a Scholarly Journal” from the 2011 Catholic Press Awards for “I Am My Beloved’s (Song of Songs 7:10): The Glory of Being Human in the Old Testament” (Chicago Studies, Vol. 49:3, Fall/Winter 2010: 243-252). Chicago Medallion for Excellence in Catechesis from the Office of Catechesis and Youth Ministry, Archdiocese of Chicago, May 2008. Mater Dei Award from St. Joseph’s Seminary, Archdiocese of Chicago, March 2008. “Now Only Dawn” Lay Ministry Mentor Award from the Lay Ministry Programs, Archdiocese of Chicago, May 2001. Recognition Citation from the Learning Assistance Department for collegial collaboration

with learning assistance services in a project to improve the quality of student learning, October 1989.

Theta Alpha Kappa (National Honor Society in Theology), 1976. Teaching Assistantship, St. Louis University, Theology Department, 1976-1980. Alpha Sigma Nu (National Jesuit Honor Society), 1973. Fellowship in Philosophy, St. Louis University, 1968-1969. Phi Sigma Tau (National Honor Society in Philosophy), 1967.

PUBLICATIONS “Vatican II and Scripture” in The Story of Vatican II: 50 at 5. Orbis Press, forthcoming. “Qara’ and ‘ana in the Hebrew Scriptures” in From Judaism to Christianity: Tradition and Transition. Edited by Patricia Walters. Supplements to Novum Testamentun, v. 136 (Leiden: Brill, 2010): 33-41. “Biblical Scholars, the People in the Pew, and the 2008 Word Synod” in Concilium 2010/2:

61-69. “Conaniah” (2 Chr 35:9), “Conaniah” (2 Chr 31:12-13), “Daberath” (Josh 21:28; 1 Chr (6:72/H

6:57), “Dabbesheth” (Josh 19:11), “Debir” (Josh 10:3), “Debir” (Josh 15:7), “Debir” (Josh 13:26), “Debir” (Josh 10:38, 39; 11:21; 12:13; 15:15, 49; 21:15; Judg 1:11 [2x]; 1 Chr 6:43 Hebr); “Etam” (1 Chr 4:3) for Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception (Berlin: Walter de Gruyter). Forthcoming.

“‘What Are Human Beings that You Are Mindful of Them?’ (Psalm 8:4): What It Means to Be Human in the Old Testament.” Chicago Studies. Vol.49:3, Fall/Winter 2010: 253-262. “‘I Am My Beloved’s (Song of Songs 7:10): The Glory of Being Human in the Old Testament.”

Chicago Studies. Vol.49:3, Fall/Winter 2010: 243-252. “Azaliah,” in Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception, Vol. 1. Berlin: Walter de Gruyter, 2009.

“The Senses of Scripture,” in The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church: Celebrating the Catechetical Year 2008-2009 with Resources for Catechetical Sunday 2008. Washington, DC: Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2008. Publication No. 7-028. At Home with the Word 2005. Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2004. Contributed eight short articles. “Characterizing Jeremiah.” In Word and World, 22/4 (Fall 2002) 361-368. “Judges.” Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible. Ed. David Noel Freedman. (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2000), 752-754. “Ezra and Nehemiah in Sociological Perspective.” The Bible Today. Vol. 37/4 (July/August 1999), 207-211. “Source Criticism,” To Each Its Own Meaning: An Introduction to Biblical Criticisms and

their Application. Revised and Expanded. (Louisville, Kentucky: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1999) 35-57.

Chronicles and Its Synoptic Parallels in Samuel, Kings, and Related Biblical Texts. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 1998. Contributor.

“Glory Lost: The Reign of Solomon in the Deuteronomistic History.” In The Age of Solomon: Scholarship at the Turn of the Millennium. (Leiden: Brill, 1997) 336-347.

“Bestower of Blessing.” The Bible Today. Vol. 35/1 (January/February 1997) 22-26. Genesi. Trans. by Paolo Filigheddu. Collegeville, Minnesota: Editrice Queriniana, 1994. “Source Criticism,” To Each Its Own Meaning: An Introduction to Biblical Criticisms and

their Application. (Louisville, Kentucky: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1993) 29-51.

“Arba,” “Argob and Arieh,” “Arza,” “Bidkar,” “Dibri,” “Ethbaal,” “Genubath,” “Ginath,” “Harhas,” “Hiel,” “Horam,” “Huldah,” “Ichabod,” “Ish-hai,” “Jabesh,” “Jozacar,” “Maoch,” “Mushi/Mushites,” “Nathan-Melech,” “Nun,” “Rei,” “Tabrimmon,” “Tahpenes,” Short articles for Anchor Bible Dictionary. Ed. David Noel Freedman. Vols. 1-6. New York: Doubleday, 1992

“Reflections on ‘Prophet-Mystic and Social Justice’ by Carroll Stuhlmueller.” Biblical

Research. Vol. XXXVI (1991) 61-68. “Methodology, Chronology, Scribes and Inspiration.” Biblical Research. Vol. XXXV (1990)

51-57. “The Books of Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings, and Ruth” for the Catholic Study

Bible. Oxford University Press, 1990, pp. 116-186. “Truths From Genesis to Live By.” Praying. No. 25. July-August 1988, pp. 16-17, 23-24. “The Mass in the Post-Conciliar Parish.” Homiletic and Pastoral Review. November 1987,

pp. 60-63. “2 Kings 17: A Rhetorical and Form Critical Analysis.” Catholic Biblical Quarterly. Vol.

49/4. October 1987, pp. 548-559. The Book of Genesis. Collegeville Bible Commentary. Collegeville, Minnesota: The

Liturgical Press, April 1985. Articles on “Sepphoris,” “Shepham,” “Succoth,” “Seneh,” for the International Standard Bible

Encyclopedia. “A Literary Approach to the Book of Ecclesiastes.” The Bible Today. March 1984, pp.

79-84. “The Book of Daniel: Prediction or Encouragement?” The Bible Today. July 1983, pp.

221-226. Book Review of I & II Kings: A Commentary. Marvin Sweeney. (Old Testament Library.

Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 2007). Interpretation. Vol. 63/4 (October 2009) 410- 412.

Book Review of 1 & 2 Kings. Peter Leithart. (Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible. Grand Rapids: Brazos, 2006). Interpretation. Vol. 62/1 (January 2008) 98-99. Book Review of Waiting for Josiah: The Judges. Philippe Guillaume. (JSOT Sup 385; London/New York: Clark, 2004). Catholic Biblical Quarterly. Vol. 67/4 (October 2005) 688- 689. Book Review of A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Jeremiah. William McKane. (Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1996). Anglican Theological Review. 80 (Summer 1998) 415-416. Book Review of Judges 1-5: A New Translation and Commentary. Barnabas Lindars. (Edinburgh:

T & T Clark, 1995). Catholic Biblical Quarterly. Vol. 59/3 (July 1997) 548-549. Book Review of Faith, Tradition, and History: Old Testament Historiography in Its Near

Eastern Context. Ed. by Millard, Hoffmeier, Baker. (Winona Lake, IN: Eisenbrauns, 1994). Catholic Biblical Quarterly. Vol. 58/2 (April 1996) 389-391.

Book Review of Temple, Monarchy, and Word of God. By John Endres. Critical Review

of Books in Religion. (1:160-162 1989), 247. Book Review of Jeremiah. Vol. 1, The Daily Study Bible Series. By Robert Davidson. October

1987 in Biblical Theology Bulletin. Book Review of Chaos to Cosmos: Studies in Biblical Patterns of Creation. By Susan

Niditch. October 1986 in Biblical Theology Bulletin. Book Review of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers. By Rita Burns. January 1986 in Biblical

Theology Bulletin. Book Review of Contemporary New Testament Interpretation. By William Doty.

November 1972 in Review for Religious. Book Review of Building Christ’s Body. By George Montague. May 1976 in The Spirit

and the Bride. PAPERS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS “Psalm 127,” at the Catholic Biblical Association Task Force on Hebrew Poetry at the annual meeting at Assumption College, Worcester, MA, August 2011. “Exhortation and Admonition in Deuteronomistic Terms: A Comparison of 2 Kings 17:7-23, 2 Kings 21:1-18, and Jeremiah 7:1-8:3” for the Chicago Society of Biblical Research, meeting at University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, April 16, 2011. “Covenant in the Deuteronomistic History” for the Covenant in the Persian Period Consultation. Society of Biblical Literature. Atlanta, GA, November 21, 2010.

Psalms 121 and 123,” at the Catholic Biblical Association Task Force on Hebrew Poetry at the annual meeting at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California, August 2010. “Psalm 117,” at the Catholic Biblical Association Task Force on Hebrew Poetry at the annual meeting at Fordham University, Bronx, New York, August 2008. “Poetic Analysis of Psalm 109,” at the Catholic Biblical Association Task Force on Hebrew Poetry at the annual meeting at Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, August 2006. “The Interpretation of the Bible within the Christian Tradition,” for the Symposium for the Abrahamic Faiths, October 3, 2004. “Jeremiah’s Temple Sermon: A Literary Analysis.” Simultaneous Session of the Catholic Biblical Association annual meeting in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, August 2004. “Poetic Analysis of Psalm 100,” at the Catholic Biblical Association Task Force on Hebrew Poetry at the annual meeting in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, August 2004. “Review of The Kings and the Cemeteries: Toward a New Understanding of Josiah’s Reform by W. Boyd Barrick (Leiden: Brill, 2002) at the Regional Society Biblical Literature, at Olivet Nazarene University,m Bourbonnais, IL.February 21, 2004 “Poetic Analysis of Psalm 99,” at the Catholic Biblical Association Task Force on Hebrew Poetry at the annual meeting in San Francisco, August 2003. “2 Kings 17:7-23 and the Condemnation of Manasseh (2 Kings 21:1-18)” at the Catholic

Biblical Association Task Force “Narrative and History in the Hebrew Bible,” annual meeting in Los Angeles, August 2000.

“Prophetic Narratives that Are Not Narratives: A Literary Look at Jeremiah 34-35” at the Catholic

Biblical Association Task Force “Narrative and History in the Hebrew Bible,” annual meeting in Scranton, PA, August 1998.

“A Compositional Approach to Judges 21” at the Society of Biblical Literature, annual meeting in

Philadelphia, November 19, 1995. “Qara‘ and ‘ana in the Hebrew Scriptures” at the Chicago Society of Biblical Research, April 23,

1994. “Ambiguity in Joshua's Leadership” at the Catholic Biblical Association, annual meeting in

Washington, D.C. August 16, 1992. “Response to Carroll Stuhlmueller’s Paper ‘Prophet-Mystic and Social Justice.’” Invited response for the Centennial Celebration of the Chicago Society of Biblical Research. April 16, 1991. “Deliver, Deliverer, and Deliverance: NSL in the Deuteronomistic History.” Simultaneous

Session of the Catholic Biblical Association annual meeting in Syracuse, New York, August 17, 1989.

“Critical Response to Biblical Interpretation in Ancient Israel by Michael Fishbane.”

Chicago Society of Biblical Research. April 15, 1989. “The Transference of Authority: A Literary Analysis of 2 Kings 2:1-25” at the Catholic

Biblical Association, annual meeting in Santa Clara, California, August 15-18, 1988. “Teaching Old Testament.” Member of panel, ACTS Hebrew Bible Colleagues. April 26,

1988. “A Critical Review of Librorum Regum Et Chronicorum Loci Paralleli (Vannutelli) and A

Synoptic Harmony of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles (Newsome)” for Hebrew Bible Seminar of Westar Institute, in Sonoma, California, March 3-6, 1988.

“1 Kings 13 Revisited” at the Catholic Biblical Association annual meeting in Chicago, IL,

August 17-20, 1987. “An Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures-Old Testament’ to the College Theological Society

at Loyola University of Baltimore, in Baltimore, Maryland, May 27, 1987. “1 Kings 13” at the Catholic Biblical Association annual meeting in Washington, D.C.,

August 1986. “The Deuteronomistic History: Present-day Scholarship” at the Catholic Biblical

Association annual meeting in San Francisco, August 1985. “2 Kings 17: A Form Critical Study” to the Chicago Society of Biblical Research, Trinity

College, Deerfield, IL, February 11, 1984. “A Literary Study of 2 Kings 17:24-41” at the Catholic Biblical Association annual meeting

in Seattle, Washington, August 1981. “2 Kings 17:7-41: A Literary Critical Study” to the St. Louis Biblical Studies Society, March

1980, at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO. “Research Tools for the Biblical Scholar at St. Louis University Vatican Film Library” St.

Louis Biblical Studies Society, March 1976, at St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO. VIDEO TAPES Old Testament, for Correspondence course. Loyola University of New Orleans. Filmed September

19, 1987.

SPEECHES, LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, ETC. Exilic Prophets and the Writings of the Old Testament, third year, units three and four of The Catholic Biblical Study Program for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville, IL, weekly, Dec. 8, 2011-May 24, 2012. “What Does the Old Testament Have to Do with Me?” lecture at Christ the King Parish, Chicago, IL, Dec. 7, 2011. “Standing before God as a Community of Believers in the Old and New Testaments,” at Holy Family, Inverness, IL, Nov. 5, 2011. “Revelation through Scripture and Tradition,” four lectures for Catechists Formation and Certification, Archdiocese of Chicago, Oct. 7-Nov. 4, 2011. Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament, fourth year, unit one of The Catholic Biblical Study Program for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at St. Teresa of Avila Parish, Chicago, IL, weekly, Sept. 15-Nov. 17, 2011. “Creation, Creationism, Intelligent Design, Evolution and the Bible,” lecture at St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville, IL, May 21, 2011. “Called to Service: Discipleship in the Gospels,” lecture at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, Prospect Heights, IL, April 27, 2011. “The Lenten Journey through the Eyes of Matthew,” lecture at Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, IL, March 23, 2011. “The Unfulfilled Promises of Vatican II,” lecture at St. Thomas Becket Parish, Mt. Prospect, IL, March 13, 2011. “Theological Grounding for Parish Planning,” opening address for year of strategic planning for St. Viator Parish, Chicago, IL, Feb. 26, 2011. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Called and Gifted Program, at Our Lady of the Lake University/Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Fourteen weeks, February 78-May l6, 2010. “Feminist Perspectives on Biblical Studies,” three lectures at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, IL, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 2011. Bible Basics, four lectures for the Spiritual Director Program for Christ Renews His Parish sponsored by the Office of Parish Services, Archdiocese of Chicago, at Our Lady of Wayside, Arlington Heights, IL, Dec. 7, 14, 2010, Jan. 4, 26, 2011. Acts, Paul’s Epistles, the Gospel and Epistles of John, the Book of Revelation, second year, units two and three of The Catholic Biblical Study Program for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville, IL, weekly, Dec. 2, 2010-May 12, 2011.

“Matthew’s Leadership Story: Proclaiming Gospel and Observing Torah,” lecture for INSPIRE at Quigley Center, Archdiocese of Chicago, Nov. 16, 2010. “For Everything There Is a Season (Eccl 3:1): The Unfolding of Life in the Old Testament,” lecture for the Theology of Park Ridge at Our Lady of Hope Church, Rosemont, IL, Nov. 10, 2010. “Catholics Consider Creation,” two lectures at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, Mundelein, IL, Nov. 9, 16, 2010. “The Ten Commandments,” lecture at Holy Family, Inverness, IL, Oct. 29, 2010. “‘I Am My Beloved’s and His Desire Is for Me’ (Song 7:10): Interpreting the Song of Songs,” lecture for Ekklesia at St. Giles, Oak Park, IL, Oct. 27, 2010. “The Unfulfilled Promises of Vatican II,” for Voice of the Faithful at St. Viator’s Parish, Chicago, IL, Oct. 24, 2010. “The Biblical Foundations for Social Justice” for Ignatian Volunteer Corps’ Day of Reflection at Holy Family Parish, Chicago, IL, Oct. 20, 2010. Overviews of the Old and New Testaments, three lectures at St. Edward’s Parish, Texarkana, AR, Oct. 3-5, 2010. The Preexilic Prophets, third year, unit one of The Catholic Biblical Study Program for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at St. Teresa of Avila Parish, Chicago, IL, weekly, Sept. 15-Nov. 17, 2010. Prophets and Wisdom Literature, workshop for the Archdiocese of Little Rock, Little Rock, AR. Oct. 1-2, 2010. Pentateuch and Deuteronomistic History, workshop for the Archdiocese of Little Rock, Little Rock, AR. Sept. 10-11, 2010. “If I Lived in Biblical Times…,” three lectures at Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL. July 12, 19, 26, 2010. “Humanity in the Old Testament,” three lectures for the Mundelein Scripture Seminar at Our Lady of the Lake University, Mundelein, IL, June 22-23, 2010. “Catholics Consider Creation” workshop for the Little Rock Scripture School Bible Institute, Little Rock, AR, June 18-20, 2010. “An Overview of the Old Testament,” lecture at St. Celestine’s Parish, Chicago, IL, June 15, 2010. “What Forty Years of Study, Teaching, and Prayer Has Taught Me about the Bible,” for the Tenth Anniversary of the Chicago Catholic Scripture School at St. Joseph’s Parish, Libertyville, IL, April 10, 2010.

“Can the Warrior God of the Old Testament Be a God of Peace?” lecture for the Merton Society at Immaculate Conception Parish, Chicago, IL, Mar. 21, 2010. Luke’s Gospel: A Guidebook for Our Lenten Journey, mission at Our Lady of the Brook, Northbrook, IL, Mar, 7, 9, 11, 2010. The Preexilic Prophets, second year, unit one of biblical study for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at St. Teresa of Avila Parish, Chicago, IL, weekly, Feb. 24- May 12, 2010. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. Our Lady of the Lake University/Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Fourteen weeks, February 8-May l7, 2010.

“Praying with Scripture,” two lectures at St. Anne’s Parish, Barrington, IL, June 11-12, 2010. “Where I Find Wisdom in My Tradition,” panel presentation for the Hidden Treasures Conference at Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL, Nov. 8, 2009. “The Books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job,” three lectures at Sacred Heart Church, Wilmette, IL, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 2009. “‘May My Prayers Rise Like Incense:’ A Look at the Psalms,” three lectures at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, IL, Nov. 1, 8, 16, 2009. “What Can We Learn from Those Old Creation Stories?” lecture for the Theology of Park Ridge at Our Lady of Hope, Rosemont, IL, Oct. 7, 2009. Old Testament, course offered by Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL, Oct.1-Dec. 10, 2009. “Can the Warrior God of the Old Testament Be a God of Peace?” lecture for the Men’s Group of St. Isaac Jogues, Hinsdale, IL, Sept. 17, 2009. “Can the Warrior God of the Old Testament Be a God of Peace?” lecture for Ekklesia at St. Giles, Oak Park, IL, Sept. 16, 2009. Pentateuch and Deuteronomistic History, workshop for the Archdiocese of Little Rock, Little Rock, AR. September 11-13, 2009. “Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament, the Deuterocanonical Texts, and the Book of Daniel,” fourth year, units one and two of biblical study for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at St. Martha Parish, Morton Grove, IL, weekly, Sept. 2, 2009-Feb 10, 2010. “History, Formation, and Interpretation of the Bible,” two training sessions for Spiritual Companions at Saint Joseph Parish, St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville, IL, July 16, 30, 2009.

“Joshua, Samson, Jeremiah,” three lectures for Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL July 15, 22, 29, 2009. “I Slept, but my Heart Was Awake” (Song 5:2): Interpreting the Song of Songs across the Centuries, one week course for Adult Spiritual Renewal and Empowerment, Inc., at Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, July 6-9, 2009. “Dodi—My Beloved: Interpreting the Song of Songs,” lecture at Congregation Rodfei Zedek, Chicago, IL, April 11, 2009. “Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, 1-2 Kings,” first year, unit three of biblical study for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at St. Teresa of Avila Parish, Chicago, IL, weekly, Mar. 4-May 13, 2009 “Lenten Scriptures,” lecture at St. Paul of the Cross, Park Ridge, IL, Mar. 3, 2009. “Walking through the Old Testament,” lecture at Our Lady, Mother of the Church, Chicago, IL, Feb. 28, 2009 Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. Our Lady of the Lake University/Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Fourteen weeks, February 9-May l8, 2009.

“Evangelizing through Scripture,” lecture for Parish Leadership/Evangelization Day 2009 sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office for Councils and Office for Evangelization at Maria High School, Chicago, IL, Feb. 7, 2009. “The Book of Job,” lecture for the “Gathering of Women” at St. Raymond De Penafort, Mount Prospect, IL, January 24, 2009. Bible Basics, four lectures for the Spiritual Director Program for Christ Renews His Parish sponsored by the Office of Parish Services, Archdiocese of Chicago, at Our Lady of Wayside, Arlington Heights, IL, Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 2009. “Scripture Themes of Advent,” morning of reflection at Our Lady of Pompeii, Chicago, IL, Dec. 13, 2008. “Advent Scriptures,” lecture at St. Paul of the Cross, Park Ridge, IL, Dec. 1, 2008. “The Use and Abuse of Scripture,” lecture at St. Mary’s, Plainsfield, IL for the Joliet Diocese, Oct. 25, 2008. “Scripture in the Life and Mission of the Church,” workshop at the Bishop Lane Retreat Center, Rockford, IL, for the Campus Ministers Conference of the Joliet Diocese, Oct. 22, 2008. “God the Creator: Gen 1-2 vs. Science” and “Interpreting the Bible as Catholics: Reflections on Dei Verbum,” two lectures at Chicago Catechetical Conference, for the Archdiocese of Chicago, at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL, September 17 and 18, 2008.

“1 Corinthians,” lecture at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Chicago, IL. October 7, 2008. “Creation, Creationism, Intelligent Design, Evolution: What Catholics Think,” three lectures at Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL. Sept. 15, 22, 29, 2008. Pentateuch and Deuteronomistic History, workshop for the Archdiocese of Little Rock, Little Rock, AR. September 5-6, 2008. “The Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament,” fourth year, unit one of biblical study for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at Carmel High School, Mundelein, IL, weekly, Sept. 16-Dec. 2, 2007. “The Prophets and Ezra/Nehemiah,” third year, units one and two of biblical study for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at St. Martha Parish, Morton Grove, IL, weekly, Sept. 3, 2008- Feb. 11, 2009. “The Epistles of Paul,” two-day workshop for elementary school teachers, Queen of All Saints, Chicago, IL, Aug. 19-20, 2008. Creation Revisited one week course for Adult Spiritual Renewal and Empowerment, Inc., at Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, July 14-17, 2008. “‘God with Us:’ Exploring the Gospel of Matthew”, three lectures at St. Paul of the Cross, Park Ridge, IL, May 13, 20, 27, 2008. “Psalms and the Liturgy of the Hours,” workshop for the Office of Catechesis, at St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville, IL, March 8, 15, 2008. “Falling in Love with God,” Mission for Ascension Parish, Oak Park, IL, March 4-6, 2008. “The Concept of Satan and the Demonic, and Its Evolution through the Scriptures,” four lectures at Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL. February 21, 28, March 13, 27, 2008. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. Our Lady of the Lake University/Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Fourteen weeks, February 11-May l9, 2008.

“From Sin to Redemption: The Lenten Sunday Readings,” lecture at St. Martha’s Parish, Morton Grove, IL, February 7, 2008. “What’s All This Talk about Judgment: Apocalyptic Literature in the Bible,” three lectures at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, IL, February 3, 10, 17, 2008. “Creation, Creationism, Intelligent Design, Evolution: What Catholic Think,” lecture at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lake Forest, IL, January 28, 2008.

“Reflecting on the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament,” lecture for “Gathering of Women” at St. Raymond De Penafort, Mount Prospect, IL, January 26, 2008. “Acts of the Apostles and the Epistles of Paul,” second year, unit two of biblical study for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at Xavier University University, Chicago, IL, December 15, 2007, January 5, 19, Feb 2, 16, 2008. “Falling in Love with God,” Mission for St. George Parish, Tinley Park, IL, December 9-11, 2007. “Acts of the Apostles and the Epistles of Paul,” second year, unit two of biblical study for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at St. Martha Parish, Morton Grove, IL, December 5, 12, 2007, January 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 2008. “‘Behold, I Make All Things New’ (Isa 43:19): The Meaning of Christmas,” lecture at Queen of All Saints Basilica, Chicago, IL, December 3, 2007. Old Testament, course offered by Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL, October 13, November 10, 2007. “God Did What?: Fundamentalism vs. Catholicism on the Bible,” 3 lectures at Infant of Prague, Flossmoor, IL, October 11, 18, 25, 2007. “Gospels of Mark and Luke, Infancy Narratives, Acts and the Epistles of Paul” second year, units one and two of biblical study for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at St. Martha’s Parish, Morton Grove, IL, weekly Sept. 12, 2007- Feb. 20, 2008. “Prophets: Amos, Hosea, Isaiah 1-39, Micah, Zephaniah, Nahum, and Jeremiah,” third year, unit one of biblical study for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at Carmel High School, Mundelein, IL, weekly Sept. 18-Nov. 27, 2007. “Can the Warrior God of the Old Testament Be a God of Peace?” lecture at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church for Theology of Park Ridge, Park Ridge, IL, September 12, 2007. Pentateuch and Deuteronomistic History, workshop for the Archdiocese of Little Rock, Little Rock, AR. September 7-8, 2007. “Lift Up Your Voices to the Lord: The Book of Psalms as Prayer,” lecture for Keep It Going at St. Mary’s Parish, DesPlaines, IL, Aug. 9, 2007. Exploring the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament, one week course for Retreats International, at Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, July 2-5, 2007. “Creation, Creationism, Intelligent Design, Evolution: What Catholics Think,” lecture at Queen of Rosary, Elk Grove Village, IL, May 9, 2007.

“Catholics Consider Creation: Biblical Perspectives, Creationism, Intelligent Design, Evolution,” Workshop for the Office of Catechesis at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Parish, Park Ridge, IL, April 21, 2007. “Wisdom Writings of the Bible: The Books of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Ecclesiaticus, and the Wisdom of Solomon, six lectures at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, Prospect Heights, IL, April 10-May 15, 2007. “Gospel of Matthew, the Pastorals, and the Catholic Epistles,” fourth year, unit three of biblical study for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at Dominican University, River Forest, IL, March 17, 31, April 28, May 12, 2007. “History of Biblical Exegesis,” six lectures for the Office of Catechesis at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Parish, Park Ridge, IL, March 14-April 25, 2007. “Covenant and Companionship: A Biblical Perspective,” keynote address for Provena Healthcare System, at Tinley Park Holiday Inn and Convention Center, Tinley Park, IL, March 13, 2007. “Falling in Love with God,” Mission for Immaculate Conception Parish, Highland Park, IL, March 6- 8, 2007. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. Our Lady of the Lake University/Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Fourteen weeks, February 12-May l4, 2007.

“Do We Judge David Too Harshly,” lecture at Congregation Rodfei Zedek, Chicago, IL, January 27, 2007. “Israel from Conquest to Exile: The Books of Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel, and 1-2 Kings,” six lectures at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, Prospect Heights, IL, January 9, 23, 30, February 6, 27, March 13, 2007. “The Old Testament as Foundation for the New Testament,” lecture at Infant of Prague, Flossmoor, IL, January 11, 2007. “Genesis and Deuteronomy,” first year, unit two, of biblical study for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at Xavier University, Chicago, IL, December 9, 2006; January 6, 20, February 3, 17, 2007. “Saying Yes to God: Mary’s Lot in Life,” lecture at St. Matthias, Chicago, IL, December 4, 2006. Different Ways to Approach the Bible, member of panel at Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL, November 11, 2006. “Creation in the Bible and Beyond,” lecture at St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville, IL. November 4, 2006.

“The Book of Ezekiel,” four lectures at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, Prospect Heights, IL, November 2, 9, 30, December 7, 2006. “Lift Your Voices to the Lord: The Psalms as Prayer,” lecture at Sacred Heart Parish, Winnetka, IL, October 23, 2006. “Israel, the Chosen People,” four lectures for Village Presbyterian Church, Northbrook, IL, October 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2006. “Confronting the Creation Accounts of the Bible,” three lectures at Infant of Prague, Flossmoor, IL, Oct. 12, 19, 26, 2006. “Preaching from the Old Testament during the Advent and Christmas Seasons,” lecture at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Chicago, IL. October 3, 2006. “Rebellion, Pious Jews, and Wisdom: Looking at the Late Books of the Old Testament,” four lectures at Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 2006. Genesis through Deuteronomy, first year of biblical study for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at St. Martha’s Parish, Morton Grove, IL, weekly Sept. 13, 2006-Feb. 21, 2007. “Creation in the Bible and Beyond,” four lectures at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, Prospect Heights, IL, September 7, 14, 21, 28, 2006. Pentateuch and Deuteronomistic History, workshop for the Archdiocese of Little Rock, Little Rock, AR. September 8-9, 2006. “The Wisdom of Ben Sira and the Wisdom of Solomon,” lecture for Called and Gifted class 2006 at St. Francis De Sales Parish, Lake Zurich, IL August 14, 2006. Paul’s Theology: Relevant or Obsolete, one week course at Loyola University Chicago, for Retreats International, June 26-29, 2006. Lift Your Voices to the Lord: The Psalms of Israel, one-week course at Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL, June 19-23, 2006. “Introduction to Scripture” day-long workshop with Dr. Wendy Cotter for catechists, at St. Henry Parish, Chicago, IL, June 10, 2006. Examining the Da Vinci Code: the Movie, panel at Dominican University, River Forest, IL, May 23, 2006. “Sing Us a Song of Zion: Scripture and the Construction of a Just Society” workshop for the San Bernadino Diocese, San Bernadino CA, April, 22, 2006. “Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew,” lecture at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Gurnee, IL, April 19, 2006.

“Chronicles, Joel, Malachi, Ruth, Song of Songs” three workshops at Dominican University, River Forest, IL, for the Chicago Catholic Scripture School of the Office of Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Chicago, April 8, 13, 20, 2006. “Introduction to the Prophets (Isaiah and Jeremiah)” four lectures at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, Prospect Heights, IL, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2006. “History of Biblical Interpretation” three lectures at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, IL, March 5, 12, 19, 2006. “Discovering Your Sacred Space” and “Parable of the Waiting Father” two lectures at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Gurnee, IL, February 25, 2006. “O Spirit, come Inflame Us: Spirit, Scripture, and Evangelization” two lectures for the Archdiocese of Chicago at the Catholic Festival of Faith at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL, February 17 and 18, 2006. “Acts of the Apostles” two lectures at Our Lady of the Wayside, Arlington Heights, IL, February 7 and 14, 2006. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. Our Lady of the Lake University/Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Fourteen weeks, February 6-May l5, 2006

“A Walk through the Old Testament” lecture at St. Joseph Parish, Libertyville, IL. February 4, 2006. “Water in the Bible” lecture at Lakeview Center in Wilmette for Catechists of Saints Faith, Hope, and Charity Parish, Winnetka, IL, January 21, 2006. “Creationism, Intelligent Design, Evolution? What Catholics Believe” lecture at Sacred Heart Church, Winnetka, IL, January 9, 2006. “Introduction to the Prophets (Elijah, Elisha, Amos, Hosea)” four lectures at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, Prospect Heights, IL, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2006. “Introducing the Gospel of Mark” lecture at SS. Peter and Paul, Naperville, IL, November 15, 2005 Old Testament, course offered by Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL, six weeks, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 2005. Exile and Restoration, second year of biblical study for Chicago Catholic Scripture School, Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, at St. Benedict’s Parish, Chicago, IL, weekly Oct. 5, 2006-May 24, 2007. “‘The Son of Man Must Undergo Great Suffering’: Isaiah, the Gospel of Mark, and Atonement,” lecture at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Chicago, IL. October 4, 2005.

“Why Prophecy Matters: The Intersection of Faith and Scholarship,” lecture at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church for Theology of Park Ridge, Park Ridge, IL, September 28, 2005. “‘May My Prayers Rise Like Incense’: A Theology of the Psalms,” lecture for Ekklesia at St. Giles, Oak Park, IL, September 21, 2005. “Matthew’s Gospel: Fulfillment of the Old Testament in the Life and Ministry of Jesus,” three lectures at Holy Family, Inverness, IL, September 14, 21, 28, 2005. Pentateuch and Deuteronomistic History, workshop for the Archdiocese of Little Rock, Little Rock, AR. September 9-10, 2005. “‘Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters’: The Biblical Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching,” lecture at Old St. Pat’s Church, Chicago, IL, for Theology on Tap, July 27, 2005. “The Four Faces of Jesus as Seen through the Gospels,” lecture at St. Francis Borgia, Chicago, IL, July 19, 2005. “Who is Jesus According to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John,” one week class at Loyola University Chicago, for Retreats International, July 3-8, 2005. “Life Your Voices to the Lord: A Look at the Psalms,” one week class at Loyola University Chicago, for Retreats International, June 26-July 1, 2005. “Interpreting the Bible over the Centuries,” two-day workshop at Our Lady of the Lake University/Seminary, Mundelein, IL, for Office of Ongoing Formation in Ministry, Archdiocese of Chicago, June 12-13, 2005. “Scripture and Ministry in Today’s Church,” two-day workshop at Our Lady of the Lake University/Seminary, Mundelein, IL, for the Office of Catechesis, Archdiocese of Chicago, June 3-4, 2005. “‘Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters’: The Biblical Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching,” lecture at Cenacle Retreat Center, Warrenville, IL for CHARIS: Ignatian Spirituality for Young Adults, April 30, 2005. “Church History: Apostolic Times to Constantine,” lecture at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Chicago, IL, April 12, 2005. “The Gospel of John,” lecture at St. Matthew Parish, Schaumburg, IL, April 7, 2005. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. Our Lady of the Lake University/Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Fourteen weeks, February 7-May l6, 2005

“Riches of the lectionary: Lent/Easter 2005,” lecture at St. Francis de Sales Parish, Lake Zurich, IL, for Vicariate 1, Archdiocese of Chicago, February 1, 2005.

“The Old Testament and Its Use in the Passion Narratives,” five lectures for Village Presbyterian Church, Northbrook, IL, January 30, February 6, 13, 27, March 6, 2005. “Acts of the Apostles, 1 Thessalonians, Galatians, Romans, Philippians, Philemon, 2 Thessalonians, Ephesians, Colossians, and Revelation,” five one-day workshops at Xavier University, Chicago, IL, for the Chicago Catholic Scripture School of the Office of Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Chicago, January 15, February 12, 26, March 12, May 21, 2005. “The Gospel of John,” two lectures at Our Lady of the Wayside, Arlington Heights, IL, January 13 and 20, 2005. “‘I Am with You Always’ (Mt 28:20): The 2005 Lenten Readings in Context,” lecture at St. Symphorosa, Chicago, IL, for Office of Ongoing Formation in Ministry, Archdiocese of Chicago, January 11, 2005. “Jeremiah: A Prophet in Conflict with his People and his God,” five lectures at Holy Family, Inverness, IL, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2005. “The Prophets: Bearers of God’s Message,” lecture at St. Thomas the Apostle, Naperville, IL, December 1, 2004. “Isaiah: Prophet of Israel, Prophet of Christmas,” five lectures at Holy Family, Inverness, IL, November 11, 18, December 2, 9, 26, 2004. “The Eternal Word in Changing Times: Inspiration, Revelation, and Scripture,” lecture for St. Stephen Symposium sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago Diaconate Community, October 30, 2004. “The Old Testament as Foundation for the Life and Message of Jesus” and “Introducing the Gospel of Matthew” two lectures at SS. Peter and Paul, Naperville, IL, September 28, October 26, 2004. “Habakkuk, Job, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, Book of Wisdom, Romans, 1-2 Timothy, Titus, James, Jude, 1-3 John, Hebrews,” four one-day workshops at Xavier University, Chicago, IL, for the Chicago Catholic Scripture School of the Office of Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Chicago, September 18, October 16, November 6, December 11, 2004. Pentateuch and Deuteronomistic History, workshop for the Archdiocese of Little Rock, Little Rock, AR. September 10-11, 2004. “The Difference a Method Makes: Reading the Bible Today,” lecture at St. Francis Borgia Parish, Chicago, IL, July 5, 2004. “The Book of Revelation,” lecture at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Gurnee, IL, April 28, 2004. “Jeremiah: A Prophet in Conflict,” three lectures at Village Presbyterian Church, Northbrook, IL, April 25, May 2, 16, 2004.

“A Catholic Response to Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ,” member of panel at Grace Lutheran, River Forest, IL, April 4, 2004. Chronicles, Joel, Malachi, Ruth, Song of Songs, Job, 1-2 Corinthians, Romans, four one-day workshops at Xavier University, Chicago, IL, for the Chicago Catholic Scripture School of the Office of Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Chicago, April 3, 24, May 8, 22, 2004. “What Difference Do God and the Bible Make in Our Lives,” lecture at Techny Towers—Divine Word International, Techny, IL, March 27, 2004. “Women in Scripture,” lecture at St. Pascal’s Church, Chicago, IL, March 24, 2004. “The Gospel of John,” lecture at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Gurnee, IL, March 17, 2004. “Jeremiah, Prophet at the Threshold of a New Age,” lecture at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church for Theology of Park Ridge, Park Ridge, IL, March 10, 2004. “Prayer, Passion, and Pizzazz,” Lenten Mission for St. Hubert’s Parish, St. Marcelline’s, and Church of the Holy Spirit, Schaumburg, IL, February 29, March 1, 2, 2004. “Women in Luke’s Gospel,” lecture at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Chicago, IL. February 17, 2004. “Mary Magdalene and the Da Vinci Code,” panel member at Old St. Pat’s, Chicago, IL, February 15, 2004. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Fourteen weeks, February 9-May l 7, 2004.

“The Difference of Method Makes: Interpreting the Bible Today,” Mary Seat of Wisdom Parish, Park Ridge, IL, January, 29, 2004. “Women in the Bible,” lecture at Holy Cross Parish, Deerfield, IL, January 24, 2005. “Call of Jeremiah,” lecture at Congregation Rodfei Zedek, Chicago, IL, January 17, 2004. “From Judgeship to Kingship: Samuel, Saul, and David in 1 and 2 Samuel” three lectures at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, IL, January, 11, 18, 25, 2004. The Books of Genesis and Deuteronomy, four one-day workshops at Dominican University, River Forest, IL, for the Chicago Catholic Scripture School of the Office of Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Chicago, January 3, 31, February 7, March 6, 2004. “The Gospel of Luke,” lecture at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Naperville, IL, December 9, 2003. The Book of Isaiah, three lectures at Village Presbyterian Church, Northbrook, IL, December 7, 14, 21, 2003.

“The Difference a Method Makes: Interpreting the Bible Today,” lecture for the Archdiocese of Chicago at the Catholic Festival of Faith at Navy Pier, Chicago, IL, November 1, 2003. “Integrating Christian Thought: Scripture and the Daily News,” lecture for “Simply Spiritual 24/7” at Immaculate Conception Parish, Highland Park, IL, October 18, 2003. Old Testament, course offered by Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL, six weeks, October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 20, December 4, 2003. “From Confusion to Insight: The Implications of Biblical Interpretation for Faith,” lecture for St. Stephen Symposium sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago Diaconate Community, September 27, 2003. “The Gospel of Luke,” lecture at Our Lady of the Wayside, Arlington Heights, IL, September 25, 2003. “The Bible and the Modern World,” eight lectures at St. Joseph Parish, Downers Grove, IL, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 2003. Pentateuch and Deuteronomistic History, workshop for the Archdiocese of Little Rock, Little Rock, AR. September 5-6, 2003. Old Testament, one week intensive course offered by the Archdiocesan Diaconate Program of the Archdiocese of Springfield, MO at Quincy University, Quincy, IL, June 4-10, 2003. Wisdom Literature, five lectures at Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL, April 30, May 7, 14, 21,

28, 2003. “1-2 Samuel and 1-2 Kings,” lecture at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Gurnee, IL, April 23, 2003. The Gospel of John and 1, 2, 3 John, four one-day workshops at Dominican University, River Forest, IL, for the Chicago Catholic Scripture School of the Office of Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Chicago, March 22, April 12, May 3, 17, 2003. “From Punishment to Redemption: Suffering in the Bible,” lecture at St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN, March 18, 2003. “Walking in Truth,” lecture at St. Rosalie Parish, Harwood Heights, IL, March 9, 2003. Historical Books, six lectures at Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL, January 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 2003. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Fourteen weeks, January 6-April 7, 2003.

The Gospel of Mark, two lectures at St. Bede the Venerable Church, Chicago, IL, November 14 and 21, 2002.

Pentateuch, five lectures at Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL, November 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16, 2002. “Continuity and Difference: Jesus against the Background of the Old Testament and Early Judaism,” lecture at St. John of the Cross, Western Springs, IL, November 7, 2002. “Understanding Ourselves as Catholics,” lecture for Women of Wisdom at Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL, November 5, 2002. The Prophets, four lectures at Village Presbyterian Church, Northbrook, IL, October 20, 27, November 10, 17, 2002. “What’s a Peace-loving Christian to Do with the God of War of the Old Testament,” lecture for “Simply Spiritual 24/7” at Immaculate Conception Parish, Highland Park, IL, October 19, 2002. Introducing the Bible, two lectures at Our Lady of the Wayside, Arlington Heights, IL, October 17, 24, 2002. Introduction to the Old Testament, four lectures at Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL, October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 2002. The Significance of Jesus in the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke, three lectures at Queen of the Rosary, Elk Grove Village, IL, October 9, 16, and 23, 2002. The Gospel of Mark and 1 Peter, four one-day workshops at Xavier University, Chicago, IL, for the Chicago Catholic Scripture School of the Office of Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Chicago, October 5, 26, November 16, December 14, 2002. Old Testament, course offered by Called Program at Church of the Holy Spirit, Schaumburg, IL. Ten weeks, October 1-December 10, 2002. “Introducing the Gospel of Mark,” lecture at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Chicago, IL. September 24, 2002. Pentateuch and Deuteronomistic History, workshop for the Archdiocese of Little Rock, Little Rock, AR. September 6-7, 2002. Wisdom Literature (Ecclesiastes, Job, Book of Wisdom, Sirach) and other Old Testament writings (Lamentations, Song of Songs, Baruch), four one-day workshops at Dominican University, River Forest, IL, for the Chicago Catholic Scripture School of the Office of Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Chicago, April 6, 27, May 18, June 1, 2002. “Isaiah: Prophet of God’s Holiness,” lecture at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL, March 17, 2002.

“I Make All Things New: Forgiveness in the Bible,” lecture for St. Joan of Arc’s Women’s Club at St. Joan of Arc, Evanston, IL, March 13, 2002. “Israel from Conquest to Exile,” workshop at St. Joseph Education Center, Des Moines, IA, March 9, 2002. “Living for the Lord,” keynote for Catechist/DRE Day of the Diocese of Gary, IN, March 3, 2002. “The Many Faces of God in the Old Testament,” lecture at St. James Church, Arlington Heights, IL, February 26, 2002. The Early Christian Community in Acts and the Epistles, five lectures at Holy Trinity, Westmont, IL. February 25-March 25, 2002. The God of the Bible, four-day mission at Santa Maria del Popolo, Mundelein, IL, February 17- 20, 2002. The Books of Joshua and Judges, three lectures at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, IL, February 3, 10, 24, 2002. “Exploring Genesis: What Does It Tell Us about the Creation of the World?” lecture for Ekklesia at St. Giles, Oak Park, IL, January 23, 2002. Deuteronomistic History and Prophecy, four one-day workshops at Xavier University, Chicago, IL, for the Chicago Catholic Scripture School of the Office of Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Chicago, January 5, 26, February 9, March 23, 2002. Pentateuch and Deuteronomistic History, workshop for the Archdiocese of Little Rock, Little Rock, AR. December 7-8, 2001. “Reading the Bible Today,” lecture at Queen of the Rosary Church, Elk Grove Village, IL, November 14, 2001. “The Good News in the Old and New Testaments,” lecture for St. Stephen Symposium sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago Diaconate Community, October 27, 2001. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Fifteen weeks, October 15, 2001-February 11, 2002.

“Reading the Bible Today,” lecture at St. Joseph’s Parish, Hammond, IL, October 14, 2001. “Your Are Sent Forth, but You Must Follow: Apostleship and Discipleship in the Bible and Beyond,” lecture at Holy Family, Inverness, IL, October 9, 2001. Biblical Methodology and Genesis 1-3, one-day workshop at Xavier University, Chicago, IL, for the Chicago Catholic Scripture School of the Office of Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Chicago, October 6, 2001.

“A Literary Look at the Book of Genesis,” two lectures at Chicago Catechetical Conference, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL, September 28 and 29, 2001. “Your Are Sent Forth, but You Must Follow: Apostleship and Discipleship in the Bible and Beyond,” keynote at Chicago Catechetical Conference, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL, September 28, 2001. Old Testament, course offered by Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL, seven weeks, September 27- November 8, 2001. “Introducing the Gospel of Matthew” and “Matthew’s Infancy Narrative,” lectures at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Chicago, IL. September 25 and October 23, 2001. “New Testament Perspectives on the Resurrection of Jesus,” lecture at St. Patrick’s Parish, Wadsworth, IL, May 3, 2001. “Prelude to Jesus: Historical and Theological Background to the Christ Event,” lecture at St. Peter’s Church, Chicago, IL, for the American Friends of the Ιcole Biblique, April 6, 2001. The Gospel of Luke, Acts of the Apostles, 1-2 Thessalonians, four one-day workshops at Dominican University, River Forest, IL. for the Chicago Catholic Scripture School of the Office of Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Chicago, March 17, April 7, 28, May 19, 2001. “Scripture.God: Translations of the Bible and Methods of Interpretation,” lecture at St. Francis de Sales Parish, Lake Zurich, IL, January 10, 2001. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Sixteen weeks, January 8-April 30, 2001.

“The Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament,” four lectures at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, IL. January 7, 13, 21, 28, 2001. Pentateuch and Deuteronomistic History, workshop for the Archdiocese of Little Rock, Little Rock, AR. December 1-2, 2000. “The Birth of Jesus in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke,” lecture at Church of the Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL. November 13, 2000. “What’s In a Story: Theology in Biblical Narrative,” lecture for St. Stephen Symposium sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago Diaconate Community, October 28, 2000. “Speaking on Behalf of God: Israel’s Prophetic Challenge and Our Own.” Keynote address for the Conference of the Pastoral Associates of the Archdiocese of Chicago at University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, IL. October 3, 2000.

The Historical Jesus, five lectures at Holy Trinity, Westmont, IL. October 2-30, 2000. “Introducing the Gospel of Luke,” lecture at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Chicago, IL. September 26, 2000. Old Testament, course offered by Called Program at Church of the Holy Spirit, Schaumburg, IL. Nine weeks, September 19-November 14, 2000. “Movers and Shakers: Women of the Old Testament,” lecture for Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity, Winnetka, IL, September 18, 2000. “Unraveling the Yarns of Faith,” lecture for Theology on TAP at St. Joseph in Downers Grove, IL, July 16, 2000, and at St. Matthew in Glendale Heights, IL, July 18, 2000. “The Dead Sea Scrolls,” lecture for Interdenominational Meeting of Pastors at St Marcelline Schaumburg, IL. May 4, 2000. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Sixteen weeks, January 3-April 17, 2000.

“Advent Scriptures,” lecture at Immaculate Conception, Highland Park, IL. December 4, 1999. “Biblical Spirituality,” lecture at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Chicago, IL. November 8, 1999. “The Jubilee Year in the Bible and Beyond,” lecture for St. Mary Immaculate Church, Plainfield, IL October 21, 1999. “Apocalyptic Thought,” lecture at St. Edna’s Parish, Arlington Heights, IL. October 17, 1999. Primeval History, Deuteronomistic History, Prophecy, three one-day workshops at Dominican University, River Forest, IL. for the Chicago Catholic Scripture School of the Office of Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Chicago, October 16, 1999, January 8, and March 25, 2000. Old Testament, course offered by Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL, seven weeks, September 30- November 18, 1999. Gospels, six lectures at Holy Trinity, Westmont, IL. September 27-November 1, 1999. “Revisiting the Patriarchal Stories from Genesis,” workshop for the Institute on Sacred Scripture at the College Misericordia, Dallas, Pennsylvania. August 2-6, 1999. “Wily and Winsome Women in the Old Testament,” lecture for Theology on Tap at St. Joseph’s Parish, Downers Grove, IL. July 11, 1999. “Old Testament Prophets,” three lectures at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, IL. April 18- May 2, 1999.

Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and Diaconate Program. Church of the Holy Spirit, Schaumburg, IL. Sixteen weeks, January 5-April 27, 1999.

Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Sixteen weeks, January 4-April 26, 1999.

“Jeremiah: Prophet in Conflict,” lecture for St. Stephen Symposium sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago Diaconate Community, October 24, 1998. Highlights of the Old Testament, six lectures at Holy Trinity, Westmont, IL. September 24-

October 22, 1998. “Encounters with the Holy Spirit,” four lectures for the Deacon Congress ’98. Diocese of Green

Bay, Appleton WI, August 28, 1998. “Lenten Scriptures,” lecture at Holy Family, Inverness, IL. March 11, 1998. “Creation,” lecture for St. Ignatius College Prep Faculty at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary,

Mundelein, IL. March 2, 1998. “Prophets,” lecture at St. Ignatius Parish, Chicago, IL. February 12, 1998. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Sixteen weeks, January 5-April 27, 1998.

“The Devil Made Me Do It: Sin and Satan in the Bible,” lecture for St. Stephen Symposium

sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago Diaconate Community, October 25, 1997. Old Testament, course offered by Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL, eight weeks, October 2- November 20, 1997,

“The Faces of Jesus in the Gospels.” Morning of Reflection for the Alexian Brothers Co-Members, Elk Grove, IL. April 12, 1997. “The Theology of Matthew’s Gospel” and “Matthew’s Passion Narrative,” two lectures for First

Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne, IN. March 9, 1997. Themes of the Pentateuch, four lectures at Grace Lutheran Church, River Forest, IL. February

16-March 16, 1997. “The Devil Made Me Do It: Sin and Satan in the Bible,” lecture for Adult Spirituality Day at Our

Lady of Perpetual Help, Glenview, IL. February 24, 1997. New Testament, course offered by the Church of the Holy Spirit, Schaumburg, IL., eight

weeks, January 7-February 25, 1997.

Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Sixteen weeks, January 6-April 28, 1997.

Old Testament, course offered by the Church of the Holy Spirit, Schaumburg, IL., nine

weeks, October 1-December 10, 1996. “Jeremiah: The Passionate Prophet.” Workshop for the Institute on Sacred Scripture at the College

Misericordia, Dallas, Pennsylvania. August 4-9, 1996. Women in the World of the Old Testament. Four lectures at Grace Lutheran Church, River

Forest, IL. February 25-March 17, 1996. “Reading the Bible as an Adult,” lecture for Adult Spirituality Day at Our Lady of Perpetual

Help, Glenview, IL. February 24, 1996. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Sixteen weeks, January 8-April 29, 1996.

Old Testament, course offered by Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL, eight weeks, September

28-November 16, 1995.

“Resources for Bible Study” and “Interpreting the Bible Today,” two lectures at St. Gilbert Parish in Grayslake, IL, for the Lake County Religious Education 1995 Catechetical Resource Day. September 30, 1995.

“Samson: Rogue, Scoundrel, or Hero?” lecture at Congregation Rodfei Zedek, Chicago, IL.

June 10, 1995. “Between the Old and New Testaments: The Emergence of Apocalyptic Thought” and “Concepts

of King, Prophet, and Priest from the Old Testament to the New Testament,” two lectures at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Gurnee, IL. April 25, and May 2, 1995.

“Creation or Evolution: Is there a Choice?” lecture for teacher in-service day of the Diocese of

Gary, Merrillville, IN. March 20, 1995.

“Feminist Perspectives on Scriptures,” lecture for St. Athanasius Woman's Club at St. Athanasius Church, Evanston, IL. March 4, 1995.

Old Testament, course offered by the Church of the Holy Spirit, Schaumburg, IL., nine

weeks, January 31-March 28, 1995. “Advent Scriptures,” lecture at St. Joseph Parish, Downers Grove, IL. November 13, 1994. “The Bible: Making Sense of an Ancient Book in a Modern World,” lecture for Parish Life

Conference at St. Patrick Parish, Wadsworth, IL. November 12, 1994.

“Discipleship in the Gospels,” lecture at St. Patrick's Church, Chicago, IL. October 16, 1994. Biblical Topics, eight lectures to the Alexian Brothers, Elk Grove, IL. September 28, November

2, 30, 1994, January 25, February 22, March 29, April 26, June 14, 1995. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Fourteen weeks, September 12, 1994-December 12, 1994.

“The Role of Women as Teachers in the Roman Catholic Church and Western Buddhism,”

member of panel. Zen Buddhist Temple, Chicago, IL. May 14, 1994. “The Road to Salvation: Gospel Perspectives on Jesus’ Passion and Death,” lecture at Holy

Name Cathedral, Chicago, IL. March 9, 1994. Old Testament Themes, five lectures at Queen of Peace, North Chicago, IL. February 24-

March 24, 1994. The Gospels, five lectures at Immaculate Conception, Highland Park, IL. February 22-

March 22, 1994. “Lenten Scriptures,” lecture at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Prospects Heights, IL.

January 20, 1994. “Reading the Bible through the Ages,” Congregation Rodfei Zedek, Chicago, IL. October

10, 1993. Biblical Topics, eight lectures to the Alexian Brothers, Elk Grove, IL. September 30,

October 28, November 24, 1993, January 26, February 23, March 30, April 27, May 25, 1994. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Fourteen weeks, September 13, 1993-December 13, 1993.

God Did What?: Catholic Interpretation versus Fundamentalism, one week course at St.

Norbert's College, DePere, WI. July 5-9, 1993. The Book of Jeremiah, one week course for Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL. June

21-25, 1993. “The Prophetic Call to Serve,” lecture at St. Hubert, Hoffman Estates, IL. April 20, 1993. “Our Images of God: Biblical and Personal,” lecture at St. Dismas, Waukegan, IL. March

24, 1993. Lenten Scriptures, five lectures at Immaculate Conception, Highland Park, IL, February 25-

March 25, 1993.

“Creation in Genesis 1 and 2,” lecture at Queen of All Saints, Chicago, IL. February 11,

1993. “Exodus 14, 15,” lecture at Barrington Presbyterian Church, Barrington, IL. January 31,

1993. “Literary Approaches to the Bible” lecture for the Kankakee Ministerial Association at St.

Paul Episcopal Church, Kankakee, IL. Nov. 17, 1992. Biblical Topics, three lectures at St. Joseph Parish, Downers Grove, IL. November

1-15, 1992. “Behold, I Make All Things New: Biblical Reflections on Renewal.” Keynote address at the

Diocese of fort Wayne-South Bend Liturgical Conference, at the Wawasee Middle School, Syracuse, IN, Oct. 31, 1992.

“Sunday Scripture Readings,” seven lectures to the Alexian Brothers, Elk Grove, IL. Sept.

29, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, 1992; Jan. 26, Feb. 24, Mar. 31, Apr. 28, May 26, 1993. Old Testament, course offered by the Church of the Holy Spirit, Schaumburg, IL., twelve

weeks, September 15, 1992-December 1, 1992. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Fourteen weeks, September 14, 1992-December 14, 1992.

“Lenten Scriptures,” lecture at St. Nicholas Church, Evanston, IL. March 22, 1992. Lenten Scriptures, six lectures at St. Pashcal Parish, Chicago, IL. March 6-April 10, 1992. Gospel Passion and Resurrections Narratives, four lectures at St. Andrew's Episcopalian

Church, Downers Grove, IL. February 9-March 1, 1992. Infancy Narratives, three lectures at St. Mary's Church, Lake Forest, IL. November 19-

December 10, 1991. Apocalyptic Thought, three lectures at St. Joseph Parish, Downers Grove, IL. November

3-17, 1991. Historical Jesus, three lectures at St. Andrew's Episcopalian Church, Downers Grove, IL.

October 13-27, 1991. The Book of Isaiah, three lectures and two study days at Winnetka Presbyterian Church,

Winnetka, IL. September 22, 29, October 6, November 5, 12, 1991.

Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Fourteen weeks, September 9, 1991-December 9, 1991.

“How to Read the Bible,” lecture for the Kankakee Ministerial Association at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kankakee, IL. April 16, 1991.

“How to Read the Bible,” lecture at the Redeeming Church of Christ, Chicago, IL. March

6, 1991. “Women of the New Testament: Hear and Respond to God's Call” lecture at Church of the

Holy Comforter, Lenten Study Series, 1991, Kenilworth, IL. March 6, 1991. “Matthew's Story of the Magi,” lecture at Church of the Holy Comforter, Kenilworth, IL.

January 6, 1991. “The Gospels of John and Mark” lecture at St. Joseph's Retreat House, for the Lay

Claretian Retreat. December 1. 1990. “Scripture, Tradition, and Plurality” plenary address at the 12th National Workshop on

Christian-Jewish Relations, at Hyatt Regency Chicago. November 6, 1990. Old Testament Prophets, five-hour workshop at Niles College, sponsored by the Center for

Development in Ministry, Archdiocese of Chicago. November 3, 1990. “To Every Season: Israel's Wisdom in Today's Church,” lecture at St. Raymond Church,

Mount Prospect, IL. October 23, 1990. “Advent Scriptures” lecture at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, South Holland, IL.

October 9, 1990. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Fourteen weeks, September 1990-December 1990.

Old Testament Themes (Creation, Covenant, Prophets, Job, Apocalyptic), five lectures at

Holy Family Parish. Inverness, IL. March 12-April 9, 1990. “Celebration Biblical Style: Worship in the Old and New Testaments” lecture at St. Anne

Church. Barrington, IL. March 6, 1990. “Jeremiah: Prophet in Conflict” lecture at St. Athanasius Parish, Evanston, IL. February 25,

1990. “Lenten Scriptures” lecture at Bethel Lutheran Church, February 14, 1990. “How to Read the Bible” lecture at St. Irenaeus Parish, Park Forest, IL., for Catechists from

Deanery 16 of Archdiocese of Chicago. February 8, 1990.

Miracles Stories in the New Testament, four lectures at Winnetka Presbyterian Church,

Winnetka, IL. January 7, 14, March 4, 18, 1990. The “Other” Epistles, five lectures at St. Cletus Parish, La Grange, IL. January 5-February

2, 1990. “The Bible and Ethics: Is There a Relationship?” lecture at St. Anne Church. Barrington,

IL. November 27, 1989. Understanding the Gospels, five lectures at Holy Family Parish. Inverness, IL. November

22-December 20, 1989. The Books of Joshua and Judges, six hour workshop for the Office of Permanent

Diaconate, Diocese of Chicago. October 21, 1989. “Let the Afflicted Hear and Be Glad (Ps 34:2): Biblical Perspectives on the Marginalized”

lecture for Jesus Day 1990, sponsored by The Office of Chicago Catholic Evangelization. Chicago, IL. October 14, 1989.

“Isaian Advent Texts” lecture at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. Glenwood, IL. October

10, 1989. Biblical Topics, seven lectures to the Alexian Brothers, Elk Grove, IL. September 28,

October 26, November 30, 1989, January 31, February 22, March 29, April 26, 1990. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Twelve Weeks, September 1989-December 1989.

“Background to the New Testament” lecture at St. Joseph Parish, Downers Grove, IL.

September 5, 1989. Jeremiah: Poetry and Theology, two week course for the Theological Institute of St.

Norbert College, DePere, Wisconsin. July 17-28, 1989. Jeremiah: Poetry and Theology for the Summer Scripture Seminar, 1989 presented by the

Center for Development in Ministry. Mundelein, IL. June 21-22, 1989 Retreat for Eucharistic C.A.R.E. Ministry Group. Northwest Community Hospital.

May 5-6 1989. “Jeremiah: Model for Prophetic Ministry,” Chaplains, Department of the Army at U.S.

Army Garrison, Fort Sheridan, IL. April 28, 1989. Exilic and Post-Exilic Prophets, three lectures at Winnetka Presbyterian Church,

Winnetka, IL. April 2, 9, 16, 1989.

“Ruth, Esther, Judith.” Round Table Discussion at Catholic Workers House, Chicago, IL. March, 12, 1989.

“It All Began with Abraham” lecture at St. Anne Church. Barrington, IL. February 20,

1989. The Epistles of Paul, two lectures for Area Center of Religious Education, Aurora, IL.

February 16, 23, 1989 Epistles of Paul, five lectures at St. Joseph Parish, Downers Grove, IL. February 5-March

12, 1989. Prophets, five lectures offered at St. Cletus Parish, La Grange, IL. January 5-February 2,

1989. “Infancy Narratives.” Lecture for Evening of Reflection at St. Paschal Parish, Chicago, IL.

December 2, 1988. “Evangelism: In Scripture and in Practice.” Keynote address for Teacher/Catechist

Institute, Superior Diocese. Meeting held in Rice Lake, WI. October 12, 1988 The Book of Genesis, six hour workshop for the Office of Permanent Diaconate, Diocese of

Chicago. October 8, 1988. Repeat of workshop November 12, 1988 and March 12, 1989. Wisdom Literature, five lectures at St. Joseph Parish, Downers Grove, IL. September 18-

October 23, 1988. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Twelve Weeks, September 1988-November 1988.

Biblical Topics, seven lectures to the Alexian Brothers, Elk Grove, IL. September 28, October 26, November 30, 1988, January 25, February 22, March 29, April 20, 1989.

An Introduction to the Theology of Paul, six hour workshop for the DACRE Annual

Education Day at St. Paul Parish, Sandwich, IL. August 28, 1988. The Historical Jesus, two week course for the Theological Institute of St. Norbert College,

DePere, Wisconsin. July 4-15, 1988. The Book of Jeremiah, workshop for the Sinsinawa Biblical Institute, Sinsinawa, WI. June

12, 1988. “Faith Through Understanding the Gospels,” lecture at Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI.

April 8, 1988. Old Testament Themes, course offered at St. Mary of the Woods, Chicago, IL. Six weeks,

February 23, 1988-March 29, 1988.

Prophets, five lectures at St. Joseph Parish, Downers Grove, IL. February 14-March 13,

1988. Prophets, four lectures at Winnetka Presbyterian Church, Winnetka, IL. January 10, 17,

24, February 7, 1988 Old Testament Themes, six lectures at St. Zachary, DesPlaines, IL. February 3, 1988-

March 9, 1988. Prophets, Round Table Discussion at Catholic Workers House, Chicago, IL. December 6,

1987. “Advent Scriptures,” lecture at Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, IL. December 3, 1987. Advent Scriptures, three lectures at St. Louis de Montfort, Oak Lawn, IL. December 2,

9, 16, 1987. “How to Read the Bible,” lecture at St. Bernadine, Oak Park, IL. November 12, 1987. “Evangelism,” lecture at Mater Christi, North Riverside, IL. October 22, 1987. Pentateuch, five lectures at St. Joseph Parish, Downers Grove, IL. October 1987-November

1987. Parables, three lectures to the Alexian Brothers, Elk Grove, IL. Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 17,

1987. Psalms, three lectures at St. Cletus Parish, La Grange, IL. September 17, 24, Oct. 1, 1987. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Twelve Weeks, September 1987-November 1987.

“How to Read the Bible: Special Application to the Creation Stories of Genesis and the

Book of Jonah.” Lecture at Queen of the Holy Rosary, Elk Grove, IL. September 13, 1987. “Images of God in the Old Testament” two lectures for Clergy/Sister Day, Diocese of

Superior, Hayward, WI. August 12, 1987. “Jesus and Moses in Matthew’s Gospel,” lecture at Corpus Christi Parish, Chicago, IL.

April 5, 1987. “Lenten Scriptures,” four lectures at St. Paschal Parish, Chicago, IL. March-April 1987. Gospels, course offered by the Office of Ministry Formation, Archdiocese of Chicago. St.

Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Nine Weeks, March 1987-May 1987.

WMAQ Radio interview on The First Coming by Thomas Sheehan, broadcast as 5, 90 second spots the week of Feb. 23-27, 1987.

Radio debate with Thomas Sheehan on his book The First Coming. WMRO Radio,

Aurora, IL, 9:00-10:00 a.m. The Titles of Jesus in the New Testament, workshop at St. Maria del Popolo Catholic

Church, Mundelein, IL. February 7, 1987. “Pentateuchal Themes,” four lectures to the Alexian Brothers, Elk Grove, IL. February

1987-May 1987. “A Literary Approach to the Bible: Method and Examples,” four lectures at Winnetka

Presbyterian Church, Winnekta, IL. February 1, 8, 15, 22, 1987. Advent Scriptures, Day of Reflection at Fullerton Cenacle, Chicago, IL. December 14,

1986 Christian Art. Round Table Discussion at Catholic Workers House. Chicago, IL. October

26, 1986. Gospels, course offered at St. Cletus Parish, La Grange, IL. Ten weeks, September 1986-

November 1986. Old Testament, course offered by the Office of Ministry Formation, Archdiocese of

Chicago. St. Ignatius High School, Chicago, IL. Ten weeks, September 1986-November 1986.

Gospels, course offered at St. Joseph Parish, Downers Grove, IL. Eight lectures between

September 1986-March 1987.

Images of God in the Old Testament, seven lectures for the Theological Institute of St. Norbert College, DePere, Wisconsin. July 14-22, 1986.

“Methods of Biblical Interpretation,” lecture at Holy Trinity Church, Westmont, IL. May

29, 1986. Gospels, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and Diaconate

Program. St. Ignatius High School, Chicago, IL. Nine weeks, March 1986-May 1986. How to Read the Bible. Round Table Discussion at Catholic Workers House. Chicago, IL.

April 13, 1986. “How to Read the Bible,” lecture at Hillsdale College. Hillsdale, MI. April 11, 1986. “Romans 6:3-9,” homily at Vespers Service. Madonna della Strada, Loyola University of

Chicago. April 10, 1986.

Old Testament Themes, series of four lectures to the Alexian Brothers, Elk Grove, IL. February 1986-May 1986.

Messianism in the Intertestamental Period, workshop at St. Maria del Popolo Catholic

Church, Mundelein, IL. February 15, 1986. Old Testament, course offered by the Center for Pastoral Ministry, Chicago, IL. Four

weeks, October 1985. Gospels, course offered at St. Mary of the Woods, Chicago, IL. Eight weeks, September

1985-November 1985. Epistles of the New Testament and the Book of Revelation, course offered at St. Cletus

Parish, La Grange, IL. Ten weeks, September 1985-November 1985. Old Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program and

Diaconate Program. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. Ten Weeks, September 1985-November 1985.

Prophets and Prayer, scripture retreat at Longwood Cenacle, Chicago, IL. April 19-21,

1985. How to Read the Bible, biblical consultant at St. Mary of the Woods, Chicago, IL. March

13, 1985. “Understanding Jesus Through the Gospels,” lecture at St. Paul of Tarsus, Clinton

Township, MI. March 7, 1985. “How to Read the Bible,” lecture at St. Paul of Tarsus, Clinton Township, MI. March 6,

1985.

New Testament, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program. St. Joseph's Retreat Center, Des Plaines, IL. Ten Weeks, January 1985-March 1985.

“Advent Scriptures,” lecture at Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. November 5,

1984. Old Testament, course offered at St. Cletus Parish, La Grange, IL. Ten weeks, September

1984-November 1984. Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament, one day workshop offered by the Office of

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Peoria, IL. June 14, 1984. Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament, course offered by the Diocesan School of

Ministry, Archdiocese of Tucson, Arizona. One week, June 4-8, 1984. Reflecting the Face of Jesus, scripture retreat at Longwood Cenacle, Chicago, IL. May

18-20, 1984.

Reading the Gospels, scripture retreat at Longwood Cenacle, Chicago, IL. April 27-29,

1984. “Luke 5:1-11,” Lenten homily at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Chicago, IL.

March 21, 1984. “Faithfulness to Jesus through Understanding the Gospels,” lecture at St. Francis Catholic

Church, Wilmette, IL. February 19, 1984. The Book of Genesis, workshop at St. Maria del Popolo Catholic Church, Mundelein, IL.

February 18, 1984, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Gospels, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program. St. Joseph's

Retreat Center, Des Plaines, IL. Eight weeks, January 1984-February 1984. How to Read the Bible, scripture retreat at Longwood Cenacle, Chicago, IL. December

2-4, 1983. New Testament, series of twenty lectures to the Alexian Brothers, Elk Grove, IL.

September 1983-May 1983. Gospels, course offered at St. Cletus Parish, La Grange, IL. Ten weeks, September

1983-November 1983. “Creation in Genesis 1 and 2,” lecture given to Juniors in the Sciences and Humanities

Symposium, Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. March 17, 1983. Gospels, course offered by the Archdiocesan Lay Ministry Training Program. St. Joseph's

Retreat Center, Des Plaines, IL. Eight weeks, January 1983-February 1983. Old Testament, series of eight lectures to the Alexian Brothers, Elk Grove, IL. April

1982-March 1983. The Critical Meaning of the Bible by Raymond Brown, presentation and critique, for Theta

Alpha Kappa, Loyola University of Chicago, March 1982. Two talks on scripture at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Marengo, IL. 1979 and again in 1980. “Prayer,” lecture given at St. Jerome Catholic Church, St. Louis, MO. March 1973. Director of Student Liturgy at St. Francis Xavier College Church, St. Louis, MO.

1972-1974. Staff of Theology Digest, 1973.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Catholic Biblical Association, 1976 to present. Member of Ad Hoc Committee for the Review of Catholic Bible Study Programs, 2007- 2009.

Member of the Board of Trustees, 2004-2007. Convener of Task Force on “Narrative and History in the Hebrew Bible,” 1996-2001. Convener of Task Force on “Leadership in Deuteronomistic History,” 1991-1995. Program Committee, 1996-2001, Chair, 2000-2001. Nominating Committee, 1998-2000, Chair, 2000.

Society of Biblical Literature, 1976 to present. Steering Committee on the Composition of Deuteronomistic History, 2008 to present. Old Testament Editor of Proceedings, a journal published by the Eastern Great Lakes Biblical Society (a regional unit of the Society of Biblical Literature and of the Catholic Biblical Association) and the Midwest Region of the Society of Biblical Literature, 1999 to present. Steering Committee on the Composition of Deuteronomistic History, 1989 to 2002.

Chicago Society of Biblical Research, 1982 to present. President, April 1994-1995 Vice-President, April 1993-1994 Executive Secretary of Chicago Society of Biblical Research, April 1986-1992

Chicago Bible Translation Project, 1995 to 1998 Steering Committee.

National Association of Professors of Hebrew, 1982 to 1995