Encountering
Jesus in the Scriptures
This workshop provides guided discussion around the Fall 2008 issue of
C21 Resources, a free publication of Boston College Church in the 21st
Century Center. This issue, entitled “Encountering Jesus in Scripture,”
edited by Boston College School of Theology and Ministry faculty members
Dan Harrington S.J and 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.
Issue
available online, click on Fall 08.
Workshop Will Be Offered:
2 week course
Nov. 30 - December 11, 2009 (Course site opens Nov. 23 and closes Dec.
18.)
Special Features
This course 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 furher study
• a "town meeting" forum where you can meet other participants
and socialize.
All C21 Online courses 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.
• Those who actively participate receive an acknowledgement of completion
of course.
Topics
Week 1: Encountering Jesus in His Birth and Ministry
Spiritual Practice: focus on lection divina
Week 2: Encountering Jesus in His Death and Resurrection
Spiritual Practice: focus on contemplation fo the Gospels
Additional Materials Needed
Everything you need for this course is provided on the course web site
-- review now
Contact Church in the 21st Century 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: $35 individual/ $15 Network membership
Content Scholar: various under the editorship of Daniel J. Harrington,
S.J. and Christopher R. Matthews
Lead Facilitator: Amy Galvam
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