Catholic Bible Institute - Summer Session 2002 
"The Bible & Violence"
June 10-14, 2002

Co-Sponsored by the Office of Religious Education at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles,
and the Center for Religion and Spirituality at Loyola Marymount University.

The second annual "Catholic Bible Institute - Summer Session" will explore the theme of "The Bible & Violence". Each day a renowned biblical scholar will address a particular topic around the main theme.

We encourage you to attend the entire Institute (all five days), but participants who have a scheduling conflict can rest assured that each day is structured to "stand alone," as it were, according to the expertise of the respective presenters.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

Day Topic Presenter

Monday

June 10

The Idea of War and Violence in Old Testament

 

1) Old Testament History and Israel's God at War

2) The Divine Warrior in Israel's Earliest Thought

3) The Prophet's and the Violence of God's Justice

4)War and Peace: Shalom and Conflict in Israel's Wisdom Writings (Psalms, Job, and Proverbs)

Fr. Lawrence Boadt, CSP

Fr. Boadt taught at Washington Theological Union for twenty-two years and is currently the Publisher of Paulist Press in New York.

Tuesday

June 11

"The Jewish People and the Christian Bible": Reflections and Implications

A recently appointed member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, Fr. Senior will guide us through the PBC's latest document: "The Jewish People and the Christian Bible." This remarkable statement on Catholic-Jewish relations brings us to consider the issues of anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism.

Fr. Donald Senior, CP

Fr. Senior si the President of the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, where he also teaches New Testament Studies. A popular speaker and lecturer, he has written extensively on biblical topics.

Wednesday

June 12

Violence, Zeal, and Love: the Career of Paul the Apostle

Using four of Robert Duvall's great film roles as touchstones, these presentations will explore dimensions of violence in Paul's life and teaching:

1) The Apostle: Violent Believer, Zealous Missioner (Acts 22:1-21; Phil 3:4-11)
2) Apocalypse Now: Savage Rhetoric and Salvific Truths (Rom 1:16-2:29)
3) The Great Santinii: Divine and Apostolic Fatherhood (2 Cor 11:1-15)
4) Tomorrow: Sacrifice and Endurance (2 Cor 4:7-18)

Dr. Regina Plunkett-Dowling

Prof. PLunkett-Dowling teaches theology at Fordham University in New York. Her academic interests include the use of the Hebrew Bible by NT authors, women in scripture, and all things Pauline.

Thursday

June 13

New Testament Love of Enemies in an Age of Hatred

1) The Founding Vision of Jesus (Matt 5:38-48)
2) The "Enemy" as Neighbor and Teacher (Luke 10:25-37; 17:11-19)
3) Love in a Hostile World (Rom 12:1--13:10)
4) It's Up to God (Revelation 17-21)

Fr. John Donahue, SJ

Fr. Donahue, the Raymond E. Brown Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies at St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore, has written many books and articles.

Friday

June 14

Women, Violence & The Deuteronomistic History

1) The Deuteronomistic History: Legacy of Virtue or Labyrinth of Violence?
2) Three Women's Stories
3) Textual Violence
4) Claiming These Traditions As Sacred? A Response.

Dr. Gina Hens-Piazza

Prof. Hens-Piazza teaches at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley. She writes and lectures extensively on the prophets, the Bible and culture, and women's issues in biblical interpretation

 

DETAILED INFORMATION:

Schedule: June 10-14, 2002; Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 4:00pm daily

Location: "The Hill" at Loyola Marymount University - 4th Floor of Malone Student Center, Room 460

Directions to LMU

Fees: $200.00 for the whole series (all five days)   or   $50.00 per day (on a space available basis)
Housing and Meals are available on an optional basis (see below). P lease make checks payable to the Office of Religious Education

Registration: The Summer 2002 Bible Institute is open to all, but space is limited to 150 people.  Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, but priority will be given to those who register for the whole series.

C.E. Credit:

By arrangement with the Center for Religion and Spirituality at Loyola Marymount University, anyone attending the entire series (all five days) can earn 2.0 Continuing Education Units at no additional charge. For further details, please contact Fr. Felix Just, SJ.

In-Service and Re-Certification:

The Summer Bible Institute can be used by Catechists and Catholic School Teachers for re-certification and in-service, offered in cooperation with the following Archdiocesan Offices: 

Department of Catholic Schools
Office for Pastoral Associates
Office of Continuing Formation for Clergy
Office of Diaconate Formation

On-Campus Housing and Dining (optional):

Room and Board is available on the LMU campus from June 9 - June 15. Participants will be housed in modern air-conditioned apartments on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Meals provided by Marriott Food Services can be taken in LMU's spacious dining rooms. For further details, please contact Fr. Felix Just, SJ.

$20.00 per person, per night, double room (shared kitchen and bath)
$40.00 per person, per night, single room (shared kitchen and bath)

$25.00 per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
$8.25 per lunch only

Advance Reservations are mandatory for Room and Board. If you wish on-campus housing and/or meals, your registration form with full payment must be received by the Office of Religious Education before May 24, 2002.

Contact Information:

Sr. Clare Melody - Administrative Assistant 

Office of Religious Education

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

3424 Wilshire Blvd.

Los Angeles, Ca 90010-2241

(213) 637-7358; FAX (213) 637-6358

Email: srcmelody@la-archiocese.org

Fr. David Loftus - Adult Education Consultant 
Office of Religious Education
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
3424 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, Ca 90010-2241
(213) 637-7654; FAX (213) 637-6654
Email: dloftus@la-archiocese.org

Fr. Felix Just, S.J. - Director
Center for Religion and Spirituality
Loyola Marymount University
One LMU Drive, Suite 1840
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
(310) 338-2799; FAX (310) 338-2706
Email: CRS@lmu.edu

LINKS:

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

     Office of Religious Education Homepage

            Adult Formation

                  Catholic Bible Institute

                  Pathways: Adult Learning Center

Loyola Marymount University

      Center for Religion & Spirituality

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