This workshop provides guided discussion around the Fall 2008 issue of C21 Resources, a free publication of Boston College's Church in the 21st Century Center. This issue, entitled “Encountering Jesus in the Scriptures,” edited by Boston College School of Theology and Ministry faculty members Dan Harrington, S.J., and Dr. Christopher R. Matthews, contains approximately 15 short, informative articles centered on Jesus’ birth, ministry, death, and resurrection, which are reprinted from a variety of journals such as America, The Bible Today, and Chicago Studies. To access this publication online, please click here.

2-week workshop

Special Features
This workshop includes:

• Reading 24 pages of material by 12 different authors
• Weekly questions for reflection and discussion
• A weekly introduction and study guide
• A resource page to use for further study
• A "town meeting" forum where participants can meet and socialize
• Those who actively participate receive a certificate of active participation for the workshop.
  

All C21 Online courses and workshops include these features:

• Participants have access 24 hours/7 days a week to the course's password protected web site.
• Each participant belongs to a small community for conversation and faith sharing guided by a facilitator.
• Site is open to participants at least one week before and one week after the course.
• An orientation in how to navigate the web site is always available.
• Technical assistance is easy to contact and prompt in returning a message.

Topics
Week 1: Encountering Jesus in His Birth and Ministry
Spiritual Practice: focus on lectio divina

Week 2: Encountering Jesus in His Death and Resurrection
Spiritual Practice: focus on contemplation of the Gospels

Additional Materials Needed
Everything you need for this workshop is provided on the course web site.
Contact the Church in the 21st Century Center at church21@bc.edu for a hard copy of this issue while they last.

Time Commitment
A participant can expect to spend an average of approximately 4 hours each week. This commitment includes both the assigned reading and interaction online.

Fee: $45

Content Scholar: Various under the editorship of Daniel J. Harrington, S.J., and Dr. Christopher R. Matthews