Old Testament

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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Please note:
A full refund will be issued for withdrawal before the August 24 Orientation.
A refund less $50 administrative fee will be issued until November 8, 2024 11:59pm.
No further refunds will be issued after the November date.
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Old Testament 2024-2025 

*We meet via Zoom from 9am to 3:30pm Pacific Time

• August 24, 2024 – Orientation
  • Introduction to Bible Study Leadership Process: The ins and outs -Team
  • Bible Basics and Catholic Principles of Biblical Interpretation – Team
  • 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 9, 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

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