Catholic Bible Institute - San Bernardino

Co-sponsored by
Office of Catechetical Ministry, Diocese of San Bernardino
and
Center for Religion and Spirituality, Loyola Marymount University

The Catholic Bible Institute is a three-year program which involves a comprehensive study of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, with particular focus on the methods of study, sharing, and praying with Scripture, and application of skills in Bible-study leadership.

YEAR ONE includes an introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures (Christian Old Testament) and an overview of the following themes: Torah/Pentateuch, Historical Writings, Prophets, Exile and Rebuilding, Wisdom Literature, Deutero-canonical Writings, and Hebrew Theology.

YEAR TWO 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 THREE focuses on developing practical skills for working with groups, with an emphasis on adult learning, facilitation skills, group process, Bible-study resources, and leadership training.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Enrollment Information:

Program Information:

Main Site:

Remote Sites:

  • Ontario:
    St. George Parish
    505 N. Palm Avenue
    Ontario, CA 91762
    Phone: (909) 983-2637
    Facilitator: Cathy Kosta
     
  • Sun City:
    St. Vincent Ferrer Parish
    27931 Murrieta Road
    Sun City, CA 92263
    Phone: (951) 679-4531
    Facilitator: Paula Yanito
     
  • Palm Springs:
    Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
    204 S. Calle El Segundo
    Palm Springs, CA 92263
    Phone: (760) 325-5809
    Facilitator: Susan Skora
     
  • Apple Valley:
    Our Lady of the Desert Parish
    18389 Corwin Road
    Apple Valley, CA 92307
    Phone: (760) 242-4427
    Facilitator: Kathleen Igo

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW for 2008-2010:

Orientation Session (all together in San Bernardino):

  • December 15, 2007 - handouts below

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

  • January 12, 2008 (at remote sites) - handout
  • February 9, 2008 (at remote sites) - no handouts
  • March 8, 2008 (at remote sites) - handouts
  • April 12, 2008 (at remote sites) - handouts
  • May 10, 2008 (all together in San Bernardino) - handouts
  • September 13, 2008 (at remote sites) - handouts
  • October11, 2008 (at remote sites) - handouts
  • November 8, 2008 (at remote sites) - handouts
  • December 6, 2008 (all together in San Bernardino) - handouts

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

  • January 10, 2009 (all together in San Bernardino)
  • February 14, 2009 (at remote sites)
  • March 14, 2009 (at remote sites)
  • April 4, 2009 (at remote sites)
  • May 9, 2009 (all together in San Bernardino)
  • September 12, 2009 (at remote sites)
  • October 10, 2009 (at remote sites)
  • November 14, 2009 (at remote sites)
  • December 12, 2009 (all together in San Bernardino)

YEAR THREE: Bible Study Leadership

  • Exact Dates for 2010 TBA

For more information, please contact: