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Scripture Orientation will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 6:30 pm at the Ryan Center located at 220 N. San Joaquin Street, Stockton, CA 95202. Parking is available behind the building. Access to the parking lot is off of Channel Street.
What is it? |
This is an intense scripture study program. The scriptures will be examined by taking into account the literary context, the historical context, and the social and rhetorical context. |
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Why participate? |
This course: – Helps Catholics become more familiar and comfortable with reading the Bible. – Leads you into a deeper understanding of the Catholic Church’s interpretation of scripture. – Assists Catholics in speaking about the Bible with others. |
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When? | A course year begins in October. Each course year consists of three units. The focus of each course year is as follows: Course Year One: Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Genesis, Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Course Year Two: Mark, Luke, Acts, Pauline Letters, John, Johannine Letters, and Revelation. Course Year Three: Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Chronicles, Joel, Malachi, and Psalms. Course Year Four: Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, Wisdom, Jonah, Daniel, Ester, Judith, Maccabees, Matthew, Pauline Pastorals, Catholic Epistles, and Hebrews. |
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What is the cost? |
The cost of this course is $120.00 per unit ($360 for an entire course year), this includes books. No payment needed beforehand. We will discuss payment options at the Orientation. |
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Diocese of Stockton
School of Ministry Office
212 N San Joaquin St., Stockton, CA 95202, USA
som@stocktondiocese.org