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“To be ignorant of the Scriptures is to be ignorant of Christ”. St. Jerome Introduction This is a down to earth course for those new to the study of Scripture. It allows for group study at a pace you can manage. Course Objectives The course aims to help participants recognise the links between the Old and New Testaments examine the literary forms of the New Testament writings appreciate the uniqueness of each Gospel and the consistencies among them see the Gospel as a Living Word apply this knowledge and understanding to daily life Assessment A postal tutor comments on written exercises for those doing the course for credit. Delivery Method A Study Guide for each theme and a textbook are posted to each participant and a set of tapes containing input for each meeting are posted to the group facilitator. The group decides on the interval between meetings – 1 month, 6 weeks, 2 months Course Content The first Christians and their world The Resurrection of Jesus Paul and his letters Mark: the Gospel of ‘before Easter’ Matthew: the Gospel of the Kingdom Luke: the Gospel of God’s tenderness John: the spiritual Gospel Revelation: the Book and the Process Readings The basic textbook is How to Read The New Testament by Etienne Charpentier. Forming a Group If you would like to form a group, please contact NCRS for an Enrolment Form. |
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