Catholic Bible Institute - Diocese of Orange

Catholic Bible Institute in the Diocese of Orange

Administered by
Loyola Institute for Spirituality, Orange, CA
and co-sponsored by
Institute for Pastoral Ministry, Diocese of Orange

The Catholic Bible Institute (CBI) is a three-year program which involves a comprehensive study of the Christian Scriptures (OT & NT), with particular focus on the methods of study, sharing, and praying with Scripture, and application of skills for leading Bible Study or Scripture Sharing groups.

YEAR ONE includes an introduction to the New Testament and an overview of the following: the four Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline Letters, the Deutero-Pauline Epistles, the Catholic Epistles, the Book of Revelation, other Early Christian Writings, and New Testament Theology.
YEAR TWO includes an introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and an overview of the following themes: Torah/Pentateuch, Historical Writings, Prophets, Exile and Rebuilding, Wisdom Literature, Deutero-canonical Writings, and Old Testament Theology.
YEAR THREE is a "Practicum" that focuses on developing practical skills for working with groups, with an emphasis on adult learning styles, facilitation skills, group process, conflict resolution models, scripture-study resources, and leadership training.

Click here for Info on the Second Cohort: Fall 2016 – Spring 2019

First Cohort: Fall 2013 – Spring 2016

GENERAL INFO:

Enrollment Information:

Printable Tri-Fold Brochure

Location:

Mother Louis Room,
St. Joseph Center
480 S. Batavia St.
Orange, CA 92868
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Leadership Team:

Randy Lopez, CBI Coordinator
Sr. Jeanne Fallon, CSJ
Sr. Christine Hilliard, CSJ
Fr. Felix Just, S.J.
Ryan Ignatius Pratt
Magdalena Santiago
Jim Wiencek

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW:

All Monthly Sessions are on Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mass (optional) at 8:00 a.m. in the CSJ Motherhouse Chapel

YEAR ONE: New Testament (with Fr. Felix Just, S.J.)

SYLLABUS for YEAR ONE (click for details):
Aug. 24, 2013 – Orientation Session
Sept. 7, 2013 – NT Introduction & the Gospel of Mark
Oct. 5, 2013 – Synoptic Problem & Gospel of Matthew
Nov. 2, 2013 – Gospel of Luke & Acts of the Apostles
Dec. 7, 2013 – Gospel of John
Jan. 4, 2014 – Life & Letters of Paul
Feb. 1, 2014 – Deutero-Pauline Letters
March 1, 2014 – Hebrews & Catholic Epistles
April 5, 2014 – Book of Revelation
May 3, 2014 – New Testament Theologies & Early Christian Literature

YEAR TWO: Old Testament (with Prof. Daniel Smith-Christopher)

SYLLABUS for YEAR TWO (click for details):
Sept. 6, 2014 – Intro to Hebrew Scriptures
Oct. 4, 2014 – Torah/Pentateuch I
Nov. 1, 2014 – Torah/Pentateuch II
Dec. 6, 2014 – Historical & Prophetic Writings I
Jan. 3, 2015 – Historical & Prophetic Writings II
Feb. 7, 2015 – Exile & Rebuilding
March 7, 2015 – Diaspora, Wisdom & Apocalyptic Writings
MARCH 28, 2015 – Psalms & Deutero–canonical Literature
May 2, 2015 – Wrap-up: Hebrew Theology for Christians

YEAR THREE: Practicum: Bible Study Leadership (led by CBI Team)

SCHEDULE for YEAR 3 (click for details):
Sept. 5, 2015 – Intro to Group Dynamics; Intro to Lectio Divina
Oct. 3, 2015 – Project Organizaiton; Biblical Resources; Lectio Divina Practice
Nov. 7, 2015 – Conflict Resolution; More Biblical Resources; Lectio Divina Practice
Dec. 5, 2015 – Finalize Team Project Plans; Lectio Divina Practice
January to April 2016 – Implement Team Projects
May 7, 2016 – Wrap-up Session
June 4, 2016 – Graduation Ceremony (10:00 a.m.)

For more information, please contact:

Mr. Randy Lopez, CBI Coordinator, cbi@loyolainstitute.org
or
Fr. Felix Just, S.J., Executive Director, Loyola Institute for Spirituality, 714-997-9587, http://loyolainstitute.org