JOHNSON, LUKE TIMOTHY. Luke Timothy Johnson papers, 1965-2018 Emory University Pitts Theology Library 1531 Dickey Drive, Suite 560 Atlanta, GA 30322 404-727-4166 Descriptive Summary Creator: Johnson, Luke Timothy. Title: Luke Timothy Johnson papers, 1965-2018 Call Number: Manuscript Collection No. 346 Extent: 17.2 cubic feet (35 boxes) Abstract: Consists of the academic papers of Luke Timothy Johnson, New Testament scholar and Robert W. Woodruff Professor Emeritus. Language: Materials entirely in English. Administrative Information Restrictions on Access Restricted access to folders 4 through 10. Terms Governing Use and Reproduction All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction. Citation [after identification of item(s)], Luke Timothy Johnson papers (MSS 346), Archives and Manuscript Dept., Pitts Theology Library, Emory University. Processing Processed by Trisha Cousino and Brandon Wason, 2019. Collection Description Biographical Note Luke Timothy Johnson is the Robert W. Woodruff Professor Emeritus of Candler School of Theology, Emory University. He is a leading New Testament scholar and sought after lecturer, speaking across the country and abroad. He has delivered 200 presentations and lectures, and has authored 30 books, 70 scholarly articles, and 100 popular articles. Johnson has directed more than 20 PhD dissertations students throughout his career. His research concerns the literary, Emory Libraries provides copies of its finding aids for use only in research and private study. Copies supplied may not be copied for others or otherwise distributed without prior consent of the holding repository. Luke Timothy Johnson papers, 1965-2018 Manuscript Collection No. 346 moral and religious dimensions of the New Testament, Luke-Acts, the Pastoral Letters, and the Letter of James. Johnson, born on November 20, 1943, in Park Falls, Wisconsin, was educated in public and parochial schools. He served as a Benedictine monk and priest from 1963-1972. Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Notre Dame Seminary in 1966. After graduating, Johnson earned both his M.Div. from St. Meinrad School of Theology and M.A. in Religious Studies from Indiana University in 1970. Lastly, he received his Ph.D. from Yale University in New Testament in 1976. Johnson’s teaching career began in 1969 at St. Meinrad School of Theology and continued until his retirement from Candler School of Theology in 2016. Since beginning his career Johnson has taught at St. Joseph Seminary, Yale University, Indiana University, and Emory University. Johnson also served as a visiting professor at Gonzaga University, Columbia Theological Seminary, Boston College, Christus Institute on Spirituality, and the University of Notre Dame. Johnson is a member of The Catholic Biblical Association (CBA), Society for Biblical Literature (SBL), and the Societas Novi Testamenti Studiorum (SNTS). He has also been a part of Colombia New Testament Seminar (1976-1981), Society for Values in Higher Education (1976), and Indiana Academy of Religion (1983-1992). He has also served as an editor on various journals and on numerous committees. Scope and Content Note This collection contains materials related to the academic work of Luke Timothy Johnson spanning from 1965 to 2018. Included in these files are Academic presentations, correspondence, teaching materials, Johnson’s own student work, sermons, subject files, and audiovisual recordings. The collection spans across Johnson’s career both as a student and as a professor. Instutitions represented in this collection include Emory Univeristy, Notre Dame Seminary, Indiana University, Saint Meinrad School of Theology, and Yale University. Arrangement Note Organized into 7 series: The collection has been arranged into seven series: Academic Papers and Lectures, (2) Correspondence, (3) Courses and Course Related Materials, (4) Sermons and Presentations to Churches and Religious Organizations, (5) Student Work, (6) Subject Files, and (7) Audiovisual Materials. 2 Luke Timothy Johnson papers, 1965-2018 Manuscript Collection No. 346 Description of Series Series 1: Academic Papers and Lectures, 1977-2015 Series 2: Correspondence, 1968-2007 Series 3: Course Taught, 1970-2014 Series 4: Sermons and Presentations to Churches and Religious Organizations, 1968-2016 Series 5: Student Work, 1965-1974 Series 6: Subject Files, 1965-2018 Series 7: Audiovisual Materials, 1992-2012 3 Luke Timothy Johnson papers, 1965-2018 Manuscript Collection No. 346 Series 1 Academic Papers and Lectures, 1977-2015 Boxes 1 - 2 Scope and Content Note This series contains notes, programs, and manuscripts for lectures given to professional conferences, academic conferences, and university functions. Arrangement Note Arranged alphabetically by folder title Box Folder Content 1 1 "Anger and Freedom: The Expressions of Love," undated 1 2 "The Bible and the Family," Presentation to Pastor's Assembly, 1994 1 3 "The Birth of the New Testament" Presentation to Church Cathedral, 1994 1 4 Book of James Perkins Lecture for the Institute on Scared Scripture, 2012-2015 1 5 "Catholics and Sacred Scripture" lecture series to Sacred Heart Church, 2005 1 6 "The Christian Life and the Use of Possessions" lecture series to Saint Peter's Church, 1978 Dec. 1 7 Christian Life lecture series to St. Christopher Day of Resurrection, 1971 1 8 "Church Order in the New Testament" lecture in Texas, 1997 1 9 "Come Follow Me: The New Testament and the Demands of Discipleship" lecture series at Making Disciples Conference in St. Louis, 2007 1 10 "Communicating Jesus for the New Generation" lecture to Catholic Campus Ministry Association, 2009 Jan. 1 11 "Conversation on Teaching Religion to Undergraduates," lecture at Pepperdine University, 1996 1 12 "Davinci Code, Culture Wars, and New Gnosticism" lecture at Michigan State University, 2006 1 13 "Day of Recollection" Presentations at St. John on Sophomore Day of Renewal, 1971 Apr 1 14 "The Dimensions of Faith" series, undated 1 15 "Discernment and the Book of Acts" lecture series to St. Margaret's, 2000 1 16 "Discernment in the Church: A Test-Case" lecture to Association of Practical Theology, 1990 1 17 "Discipleship and Jesus" lectures to Midwest Student Gathering, 1998 April 1 18 "Discovering the World of God: The Task of Pastoral Theology" lecture to Episcopal Clergy Conference, 1987 1 19 "Doing the Truth in Love: Eros and Maturity in Christ," Keynote Address to New Ways Ministry Symposium in Baltimore, Maryland, 2012 1 20 "Empty Religion" lecture to Gonzaga University for Flannery Series, 2008-2010 4 Luke Timothy Johnson papers, 1965-2018 Manuscript Collection No. 346 1 21 "The Eucharist and the Identity of Jesus: a Meditation on the Synoptic Tradition," undated 1 22 "Fact, Fiction, and the Historical Jesus" lecture to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1995 1 23 "Faith and the Faithful Use of Possessions" and "Wealth and Poverty in Early Christianity: Facts on the Grounds" St. Johns School of Theology, 2016 1 24 Five Lecture Series to Mississippi Clergy Conference, 2001 1 25 Five Lectures Series on Reflections on the Creed, 1990 1 26 "Forgiveness and Human Transformation" Two Lectures at the Institute of Religion at the Texas Medical Center, 1993 1 27 "From Pagan Virtue to Christian Virtue," 1991 1 28 Gospel of John lecture to Center for University Ministry on the Gospel, 1986 1 29 "Historical Jesus and Scripture" lectures to Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia with Event Correspondence, 2011 1 30 "History and Interpretation in the Gospel of Mark: The Baptism of Jesus," Lecture, 1982 1 31 "Hope of a Blessed Resurrection" Memorial Lecture Series in Sacramental, CA with Event Correspondence, 2004 1 32 "How is the Bible True?" lecture to Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, 2007 1 33 "How Luke Affirms the World" Lecture at Abilene Christian University, 2013 1 34 "Jesus Among the Philosophers: Ancient Conceptions of Happiness" lecture to Smith College with Event Correspondence, 2012 1 35 "Jesus as the Face of God's Mercy in the Gospel of Luke" lecture to Diocese of Camden, 2015 1 36 "Jesus in the Culture Wars," circa 1999 1 37 "Judgement of God" Lecture at First Presbyterian 1985 1 38 "Learning Jesus in the Life of the Church" lecture to Saint Mary's on the Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama, 2015 1 39 "Learning Jesus in the Life of the Church" lecture to St. Mary's University, 2017 1 40 "Learning Jesus in Today's Culture" and "Paul and the Contemporary Church" Moreau Lectures at King's College, undated 1 41 "Learning Jesus" lecture to Christ Church and Correspondence, 2009-2010 2 1 Lecture Series to Diocese of Rockford, 2003 Feb. 2 2 Lectures for Connecticut Clergy Conference, 1983 2 3 "Life in the World: the Shape of Christianity Maturity," undated 2 4 "The Life of Faith and the Faithful Use of Possessions," Presentation at Lancaster Theological Seminary 1997 2 5 "The Living God and the Obedience of Faith" Stembler Lecture, 2013 2 6 "The Living Jesus," 1999 October 2 7 "Living Jesus," circa 1999 2 8 "Mary the First Christian Theologian" lecture to St. Luke's in Atlanta, 1992 5 Luke Timothy Johnson papers, 1965-2018 Manuscript Collection No. 346 2 9 "The Meaning of Vatican II" lecture to Holy Cross Church Atlanta, 2012 2 10 "New Testament as Literature" lecture at Yale College, 1977 2 11 New Testament Jan Seminar at Colombia Theological Seminary, 1989-1990 2 12 New Testament Series for ICUMHE Retreat, 1985 2 13 "On Priestly Formation," 2016 2 14 Paul Lecture Series, Chi Rho Lectures at Asbury Theological Seminary, 2004