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L. Boyce Emeritus Professor of New Testament & Greek 2481 Como Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 jboyce@luthersem.edu (651)641-3201 Emeritus Office: GH 4 (651)641-3354(FAX) Phone ext: 201 Courses Resources Schedule Speaking Education Bio Photo |
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(See academic catalog for course descriptions.)
IC2631 Interpreting/Confessing: Truth & Meaning
(with Patrick Keifert)Spring 2009 New Testament Greek Study Resources:
Grammar Notes for New Testament Greek
Simple summary Reference Guide to basic Analysis and Syntax
Printer friendly versionAudio Study Resources
Click below for Audio Study Resources for Introductory Greek:
(The exercises below require that the True Type font "Greek" designed by Galaxie Software be installed on your computer in order for the Greek text to display properly. A shareware copy of these fonts may be downloaded from Galaxie SoftwareAlphabet
Pronunciation Practice (Exercises-Lesson 1)
Basic Vocabulary Lists (in three versions below)
Basic NT Vocabulary: Full Alphabetical List
(8 divisions - fall semester quiz version)
(4 divisions - summer session quiz version)
Basic NT Vocabulary: Self-Test Study Resource
Lessons 2- 8 Read Aloud (Story and Vocabulary, Let's Read Greek, 2002 edition; earlier 1996 edition also included)
Lesson 2 Lesson 6 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 8 Lesson 5 Let's Read Greek Narratives with Highlighted Codes
The Greek New Testament (Audio)
The whole Greek NT Read aloud (Westcott-Hort edition). Mp3 audio file format (link to Real Audio format also available at site)LG1200-50 New Testament Greek ONLINE: INFORMATION
This online version of Greek is essentially the same course as that available to students on campus, but designed especially for students at a distance. Like the on campus counterpart, the online Greek course is divided into Part 1: Introduction and Part 2: Reading Biblical Texts.
The online version of the course is self-paced and normally students have two years from the time of enrollment to complete the full two part sequence.Important Note
As of March 1, 2008, no new registrations are being accepted for this particular online Greek course.
For an alternative Distance Learning Opportunity for New Testament Greek at Luther Seminary, see Academics > Registrar > Course Information: and the new course offering: GREEK-INTENSIVE LG 1200 02 (Mary Shore) first offered in Summer Session 2008. Contact the Office of the Registrar for further information.
(Online Version)
Offered Continuously for Currently Registered StudentsLG1200 New Testament Greek: Summer Session 2008
July 7 thru August 22Summer 2008 Syllabus NT1211 Synoptic Gospels: Mark (Syllabus)
(Printer Friendly Version)Spring 2008 Lay School 2008 Lay School of Theology · Luther Seminary · Spring 2008
God's Name is Surprise: Stories of Faith in Luke-Acts
Monday Eves. 7:00-9:00 - Mar. 31; Apr. 7, 14, 21, 28
Spring 2008 Lay School 2005 Lay School of Theology · Luther Seminary · Winter 2005
Designs for Living: Paul and Luther on Christian Freedom
Monday Eves. 7:00-9:00 - Jan. 10,24,31, Feb. 7, 14Winter 2005 Lay School 2003 Lay School of Theology · Luther Seminary · Winter 2003
Book Reading and Discussion
The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions, by Marcus Borg and N. T. WrightWinter 2003 NT3210-S6 Gospel of John - Fall Semester, 2nd Six Weeks
(Printer Friendly Version)Fall 2005 NT1212 Synoptic Gospels: Luke Spring 2003 IC3610 Exercises in Biblical Theology Spring 2001 NT3211 The Johannine Writings Spring 2001
Resources on the Web
Links to Resources on the Internet for Bible Study, Sermon helps, Christian education resources, and general instruction for doing Searches on the Internet, etc.ELDA - Evangelical Lutheran Deaf Association. Presentation. April 25, 2008
Web Resources for Bible StudyGreek Font Test Page
Click here to display a page to check whether you have the required Greek font for the online Greek course and for display of Greek resources on this page correctly installed on your computer.Searching the Internet
An example of using search engines and "topics" to find resources for Bible Study and preaching on the internet.Bible Software-Selected Listing
A selected listing of useful Bible Software for study using computer resourcesStudy Materials:
Textual Criticism
An introduction to the theory and practice of textual criticism of the New Testament through slides and accompanying lecture notes. For further resources, see also http://www.ntgateway.com/textcrit.htmparish nurse renewal retreat · luther Seminary · january 30-31, 2009
Bible Study Presentation: "Caring in the Name of Christ"
- Bible Study: "Caring in the Name of Christ" (texts and notes)
- Martin Luther "In Baptism - True Christian Vocation: Caring in the Name of Christ"
Kairos: Difficult Texts Nov 2007: Why Then the Law? (Rom 6:14; Gal 3:19; 5:18)
"The Power of Everybody -- Together"
Forum Presentation: Roseville Lutheran Church, Sunday, January 15, 2006 (Powerpoint)
The Gospel of Mark:
Resources for Lectionary Study on the Gospel of Mark, November, 2008
- Study Outlines of Mark (Zip file)
- "Son of Man" in Mark (pdf file)
- People of the Word: Reading Bible, First Things
- Outline of the Gospel of Mark
- Gospel of Mark Overview: Selected Texts: (Part I: 1:1-8:21) (Part II:8:22-16:8)
- Lectionary Calendar. Year B. Mark 2008-2009
- Selected Bibliography for Mark
- Article: James L. Boyce, "Hearing the Good News: The Message of the Kingdom in Mark," Word & World 26/1 (2006) 30-37.
The Gospel of Luke:
Resources for Kairos: Lectionary Study on the Gospel of Luke, October 16-20, 2006
The Gospel of Matthew:
Resources for the study of the Gospel of Matthew: Lectionary Year A
Matthew: Pentecost Last Sundays: Outline (2007)
Lectionary Cycle A: Matthew Texts in the Revised Common Lectionary
The Church Year 2007-2008
An outline of gospel readings by Sundays of the Church Year with capsule summariesRepresentative Outlines of Matthew's Gospel
Matthew in Pentecost: Outline with Capsule summaries of readings
Themes in Matthew: Key Motifs in Matthew's Story of Jesus
Resources for Matthew for Study
James L. Boyce, "Transformed for Disciple Community: Matthew in Pentecost," Word & World, Vol. XIII (1993) 308-317
Martin Luther on Romans: The Shaping of a Reformer: Workshop Handout
Luther Seminary Mid-Winter Convocation , January 2008
- Study Outline of Romans: Basic Outline of Romans with thematic quotations
- Martin Luther on Romans: Lectures on Romans and Selected Texts
Life & Letters of Paul
Introduction to the Life and Letters of Paul: Tentative timeline of life and writings; maps of missionary "journeys"; study outlines of the Pauline epistles
Roseville Lutheran Church: 10:10 Forums, October 2007 SWMinnesota Synod Assemby, June 12, 2004
"Under Construction: Wholly Designed for Your Neighbor"
Interest Group Workshop on Vocation in Daily Life: Handout and Powerpoint Presentation
Handout // Powerpoint Presentation
Kairos Continuing Education Week - June 10-14, 2002
"Computer Resources For Church Leaders" Resource Handouts
Internet Links & Sites
Bible Software-Selected Listing
Resources:Bible Study, Preaching, WorshipActivities:
Western Mission Cluster, ELCA
The Western Mission Cluster is a partnership of Luther Seminary and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary along with other partners in ELCA Regions 1, 2, and 3 who have a commitment to exploring ways of collaboration for "Life-long learning" for the sake of the church's mission in the world.Publications: Let's Read Greek, revised 2002
Grammar Notes for New Testament Greek, revised 2002
(for others see Curriculum Vitae below)
PhD University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC1974 Ordained ELCA 1972 MDiv Luther Theological Seminary
St. Paul, MN1971 BA Luther College
Decorah, IA1964
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