Old Testament | LA Catholics

CBI Process

Old Testament (OT) is part of the CBI certification process. We begin with an Orientation that explains the requirements of the process and introduces the participants to Bible Basics, Catholic Biblical Interpretation and a comprehensive introduction to the study of and reflection on the Old Testament.

The schedule of dates and topics is below.

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All Sessions Via Zoom

Registration opens July 1, 2026

The fee for the year is $295.00

We strongly urge you pay by Credit/Debit card or E-Check.

Please note:
The last date to withdraw for a full refund is October 16, 2026
No further refunds will be issued after this date. Thank you for your understanding.

If you register for the certificate track and feel it is not for you, please consider remaining with us for enrichment.

For those who register for enrichment and feel you would like to be certified it is possible to switch your status. All written work along with reading and attendance must be complete before you are able to change.

Two excused absences are allowed each year for those seeking certification. Please check your calendars. If there are several conflicts, please considered enrolling for enrichment.

Bible Study Leadership utilizes the Learning Platform C3 Lead. It is highly recommended that you establish an account and spend some time learning the program. Here is the link to open and account: https://c3.leadlms.com/register

You will need to have a Catholic Study Bible. We recommend the latest Edition of the Oxford University Press, The Catholic Study Bible: New American Revised Edition.

Our text for the year is “A Catholic Introduction to the Bible: Old Testament by John Bergsma and Brand Pitre. Published by Ignatius Press.

“Text Commentary for OT Year”

Old Testament Schedule for the Year 2026-2027

August 29, 2026 – Orientation: Requirements, Zoom, C3Lead, Group Discussions, Bible Basics, Catholic Principles of Biblical Interpretation – BSL Team
Introduction to the Old Testament: Context of Empire, Significant Dates – Dr. Daniel Smith Christopher, Loyola Marymount University
August 31, 2026 (Monday, 6pm Pacific) – Reflection writing workshop – Sr. Mary Frances Wahl
September 19, 2026 – Pentateuch I (Pentateuch or Torah = Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy) – Genesis, Exodus – Israel McGrew, Augustine Institute
October 17, 2026 – Pentateuch II – Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy – Michael Barber, Augustine Institute
November 7, 2026 – Early Histories: Joshua, Judges, Ruth – Jamie Waters, Boston College
December 5, 2026 – Age of the Kings: 1&2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings – Andrew Davies, Boston College
January 16, 2027 – Twelve Prophets – Daniel Smith Christopher, Loyola Marymount University
February 13, 2027 – Into Exile: 1st Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Lamentations – Anathea Portier-Young, Duke Divinity School
March 13, 2027 – Return and Rebuilding: 2nd and 3rd Isaiah, Ezra, Nehemiah, 1 & 2 Chronicles – Angela Harkins, Boston College
April 17, 2027 – Second Temple and Apocalyptic Tradition: Daniel, Esther, 1 & 2 Maccabees, Tobit, Judith, Baruch – Fr. Francis Macatangay, University of St. Thomas, Houston
May 15, 2027 – Wisdom: Job, Proverbs, Song of Songs, Book of Wisdom, Ecclesiasticus/Ben Sira – Mark Giszczak, St. Paul’s Seminary
June 12, 2027 – Psalms – Dan Keating, Sacred Heart Major Seminary

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