Reverend Thomas L. Leclerc, M.S.
Associate Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., Merrimack College; M.A. Washington Theological Union; Th.D., Harvard University
Office hours:
Mon 11:00-1:15
Tue 8:00-9:15
Wed 11:00-1:15
Thu 8:00-9:15
Other times by appointment
Office: Administration Building Room 243
Phone: 617-975-9352
Email: Leclerth@emmanuel.edu
Courses
RELIG1103 - Introduction to Catholic Theology
RELIG2110 - Introduction to the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
RELIG2112 - Introduction to the New Testament
RELIG2114 - The Prophets: Power, Politics, and Principles
RELIG3141 - Interpreting the Bible: Genesis - Deuteronomy
HONOR3101 - First Year Honors Colloquium
FYS 1101-36 - Women of the Bible: Famous, Notorious, and Shocking
RELIG 1111 - Introduction to the Bible
Recent Publications & Professional Activity
Books
Yahweh Is Exalted in Justice: Solidarity and Conflict in Isaiah. Fortress Press, 2001.
Nine volumes of Living Liturgy: Spirituality, Celebration, and Catechesis for Sundays and Solemnities. Author with Joyce Ann Zimmerman, Thomas A. Greisen, and Kathleen Harmon.
Year A, 2008 (Liturgical Press, 2007)
Year C, 2007 (Liturgical Press, 2006).
Year B, 2006 (Liturgical Press, 2005).
Year A, 2005 (Liturgical Press: 2004).
Year C, 2004 (Liturgical Press: 2003).
Year B, 2003 (Liturgical Press: 2002).
Year A, 2002 (Liturgical Press: 2001).
Year C, 2001 (Liturgical Press: 2000).
Year B, 2000 (Liturgical Press: 1999).
Living Liturgy for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, 2007. Author with Joyce Ann Zimmerman, Thomas A. Greisen, and Kathleen Harmon. Liturgical Press, 2006.
Living Liturgy for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, 2008. Author with Joyce Ann Zimmerman, Thomas A. Greisen, and Kathleen Harmon. Liturgical Press, 2007.
Recent Articles and Reviews
"Isaiah and the God of Justice," The Bible Today 43 (November 2005) 359-64.
"The Sunday Lectionary as Bible Interpreter," Liturgical Ministry: 13 (Fall 2004) 169-180. (Invited article).
"Community Conflicts and Decision-Making in the Early Church." Online: http://www.voiceofthefaithful.org; July 2002.
"Faith-in-Action: Biblical Aspects," Liturgical Ministry, 9 (Fall 2000) 184-95. (Invited article).
Review of Reading Isaiah: Poetry and Vision by Peter D. Quinn-Miscall (Louisville / London / Leiden: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001) in Biblical Interpretation: A Journal of Contemporary Approaches. (Vol. XII, No. 1, 2004: 97-99).
Review of Injustice Made Legal: Deuteronomic Law and the Plight of Widows, Strangers and Orphans in Ancient Israel by Harold V. Bennett. (Grand Rapids, Michigan / Cambridge, U.K.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2002) in Review of Biblical Literature. (Fall 2003).
Review of Isaiah 40-55 (Anchor Bible 19A) by Joseph Blenkinsopp (New York: Doubleday, 2002) in Review of Biblical Literature (2003: 271-74).
Recent Professional Activity
2007
“Jesus’ Gospel of Love in Paul’s Epistles.” VOTF North Shore, Lynn, and Seacoast, Danvers, MA.
2006
“Introducing the Year of Luke (Cycle C).” Topsfield, MA
“Jesus’ Gospel of Love in Mark and Matthew.” VOTF North Shore, Lynn, and Seacoast, Danvers, MA.
“Jesus’ Gospel of Love in Luke’s Gospel and the Acts of the Apostles.” VOTF North Shore, Lynn, and Seacoast, Amesbury, MA.
“Jesus’ Gospel of Love in John’s Gospel and Epistles.” VOTF North Shore, Lynn, and Seacoast, Danvers, MA.
"The Passion According to Mark: Jesus, the Suffering Son of God." Cambridge, MA.
"The Passion According to John: Jesus, the King of Glory." Cambridge, MA.
2005
"Passover, Passion, and Annunciation: Texts and Art." Rosary Academy, Watertown, MA.
"Introducing the Sunday Lectionary." VOTF, Winchester, MA.
"Creation in the Bible and the Ancient Near East." Paulist Center, Boston, MA.
"Abraham, Isaac, and Child Sacrifice in the Ancient Near East." Paulist Center, Boston, MA.
"The Exodus and the Canaanite Baal Epic." Paulist Center, Boston, MA.
"Creation and Redemption in Second Isaiah." Paulist Center, Boston, MA.
2004
"Light in the Old Testament." National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, Attleboro, MA.
"The Book of Ruth," a three-part presentation. Topsfield, MA.
"Portraits of Jesus in the Four Gospels." Seacoast Chapter of Voice of the Faithful, parishes in the Archdioceses of Boston and Atlanta.
"The Theology of St. Paul." Seacoast Chapter of Voice of the Faithful, parishes in the Archdioceses of Boston and Atlanta.
"The Passion of the Christ according to John." Marietta, GA.
Awards
Book Awards from The Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada: for Living Liturgy: Spirituality, Celebration, and Catechesis for Sundays and Solemnities. Author with Joyce Ann Zimmerman, Thomas A. Greisen, and Kathleen Harmon. (Collegeville: The Liturgical Press.)
- 2004: Second Place in Liturgy
- 2003: Third Place in Liturgy
- 2002: First Place in Liturgy
- 2001: Second Place in Liturgy
Dean's Dissertation Fellowship, Harvard University (1998)
Harvard Certificate for Distinction in Teaching (1997, 1995)
Professional Memberships
Catholic Biblical Association
Society of Biblical Literature
Catholic Theological Society of America