Year One: Old Testament

CBI Process

Old Testament (OT) is Year One 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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Year One: Old Testament 2024-2025

August 24, 2024 – Orientation
- Introduction to Bible Study Leadership Process: The ins and outs -Team
- Bible Basics and Catholic Principles of Biblical Interpretation – Fr. Parker Sandoval, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
- Introduction to the Old Testament: Context of Empire, Significant Dates – Daniel Smith-Christopher, Loyola Marymount University
September 14, 2024 – Pentateuch I: Pentateuch or Torah = Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy – Michael Barber, Augustine Institute
October 12, 2024 – Pentateuch II – Michael Barber, Augustine Institute
November 16, 2024 – Early Histories: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel – Andrea Saner, Augustine Institute
December 7, 2024 – Age of the Kings: 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles – Israel McGrew, Augustine Institute
January 18, 2025 – The Twelve Prophets – Daniel Smith-Christopher, Loyola Marymount University
February 8, 2025 – Into Exile: 1^st Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes – Daniel Smith-Christopher, Loyola Marymount University
March 15, 2025 – Return and Rebuilding: 2^nd and 3^rd Isaiah, Ezra, Nehemiah – Jina Kang, McCormick Theological Seminary
April 26, 2025 – Second Temple and Apocalyptic Tradition: Daniel, Esther, 1 & 2 Maccabees, Tobit, Judith, Baruch – Andre Villeneuve, Sacred Heart Major Seminary
May 17, 2025 – Wisdom Literature: Job, Proverbs, Song of Songs, Book of Wisdom, Ecclesiasticus/Ben Sira – Anthony Pagliarini, University of Notre Dame
June 14, 2025 – Psalms – Mark Giszcek, Augustine Institute