Online Catholic Bible Study
Course | Description | Weeks | Categories |
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Encountering Jesus | In this course, access some of the best modern scholarship on encountering Jesus in the Scriptures. Join the conversation to learn not only who Jesus was in the 1st century, but also what he might mean in the 21st century. | 3 | 听B |
The Gospel of John | Symbolized by an eagle, John is distinctive for its lofty spiritual vision, and its spiraling presentation of the message of Jesus. Join our quest through this Gospel to discover a Word of glory. | 5 | 听B |
The Gospel of Luke | Discover the person of Jesus as seen by the Evangelist Luke as the Healing and Reconciling Savior. Discuss key distinctions of Luke's Gospel, as well as spiritual practices for Scripture. | 3 | 听B |
The Gospel of Mark | Discover Mark鈥檚 vision of Jesus as the mysterious 鈥淪on of Man,鈥 misunderstood and rejected. Study this stark portrayal of the power revealed through the crucifixion. | 3 | 听B |
The Gospel of Matthew | Matthew shows us a vision of Jesus as incarnate Wisdom, the living Law of God.听 Explore what it means to live this Law and find out how Emmanuel dwells with those who believe forever. | 3 | 听B |
Jesus Foretold and Fulfilled | Let the readings for Advent and Christmas come to life, with emphasis on promise and fulfillment between the Old and New Testaments, the Infancy Narratives, and spiritual practice. | 3 | 听B听S |
Job: Make it Makes Sense | The Book of Job, a complex and beautifully poetic text, famously deals with the difficult question of human suffering. Offering no easy answers, it wrestles with important questions of life and faith. | 5 | 听B |
John in Holy Week and Easter | The Gospel of John is used prominently throughout Holy Week and the Easter season. Fathers Harrington and Stegman artfully present on the Passion Narrative in John and on the Johannine themes throughout the Easter season. | 3 | 听B听S |
Mary, the Mother of Jesus | Explore three key events in the life of the Blessed Mother: the Annunciation, the Visitation, and the proclamation of her Canticle. Delve more deeply into the biblical sources and live out the Gospel message. | 3/4 | 听B听T |
New Testament Visions of Faith | Explore the various images of faith presented in each of the Gospels, and the letters of St. Paul including seeking right relationship, transforming our vision, and abiding in God. | 6 | 听B听T |
Old Testament Narrative | Would you like a better grasp on how all the pieces of the Old Testament fit together? This course maps out the main arc of the Old Testament narrative through Creation, Covenant, Prophecy, and Kingship. | 5 | 听B听T |
Paul's Letter to the Romans | St. Paul鈥檚 message to the Romans is appropriate to our times as he calls us to love and community, following the faithfulness of Jesus, empowered with hope by the Holy Spirit. | 6 | 听B |
A People of Hope | Inspired by the Jesse Tree, this course unpacks the Advent theme of hope as lived out by our forebears in faith.听 | 3 | 听P听B听T |
Psalms: Prayers for All Times | Let the Church's songbook enrich your life. 听Discuss psalms of lament, hymns of praise, wisdom psalms, and Psalms in the worship setting. | 5 | 听P听B听S |
Saint Mary Magdalene | Explore the imagery of Saint Mary Magdalene, her role as Apostle to the Apostles and the impact of her life on the ministry of women in the Church. | 4 | 听B听T |
Unsung Scriptures | Explore New Testament texts that are often less 鈥渢rodden鈥 in preaching, scripture studies, and reflections: Hebrews, the catholic letters, and Revelation. | 6 | 听B |
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