| | 731.a A Reader's Guide to the Old Testament(CIT, 8 hours)
The story of the Israelite people as reflected in Torah (Pentateuch - first five books), the prophetic tradition and the wisdom writings; how these scriptures speak to us today.
| Presenter: | | Claire Ryan | | Date / Time: | | Mondays 3, 10, 17, 24 May 7:30pm - 9:30pm | | Venue: | | Holy Cross Parish, 8 Lavelle Rd, Henderson | | Cost: | | Contact parish 838 1558 to pre-enrol and for cost. |
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| | 731.b The Prophetic Tradition(CIT, 8 hours)
How are we to understand prophecy and the prophets: meeting Elijah, Jonah, Ezekiel, Jeremiah, the Isaiahs, Micah and many others!
Not offered in 2010 |
| | 731.c The Gospel of Matthew(CIT, 8 hours)
An introduction to Matthew's gospel, the Matthean community, and Matthew's presentation of Jesus. The evenings focus on genealogy/infancy narratives, healing accounts, discipleship, parables, and the death and resurrection of Jesus with a chance for those present to look at meanings for today.
Not offered in 2010 |
| | 731.d The Gospel of Mark(CIT, 8 hours)
An introduction to the earliest gospel and its context, exploring themes like discipleship, meals and suffering.
Not offered in 2010
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| | 731.e A Reader's Guide to the New Testament(CIT, 8 hours)
An introduction to the worlds of Jesus, of Paul and of the early Christian communities. What can we learn from the New Testament about these worlds?
Not offered in 2010
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| | 731.f The Gospel of Luke(CIT, 8 hours)
An introduction to Luke's gospel as a story of Jesus and of Luke's community.| Presenter: | | Alice Sinnott | | Date / Time: | | Saturday 27 February 9:30am - 4:00pm | | Venue: | | Newman Hall, 16 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland | | Cost: | | Contact CIT 379 6424 to pre-enrol and for cost. | | Repeated: | |
Alice Sinnott
Friday 18 June 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Saturday 19 June 9:30am - 4:00pm
St Mary's Parish (828 9309), 2134 Gt North Rd, Avondale
Alice Sinnott
Friday 25 June 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Saturday 26 June 9:30am - 4:00pm
St John the Evangelist Parish (426 5599), 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa |
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| | 731.g Letters from Paul(CIT, 8 hours)
Paul's letters were the first New Testament books to be written. What can we learn from them about the first Christian communities, the problems they encountered and how the communities sought to resolve them?
Not offered in 2010
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| | 731.h The Pentateuch(CIT, 8 hours)
A journey through the first five books of the Bible: who wrote them and why? The importance of the creation myths, patriarchs, covenant, exodus and jubilee to the Israelite people - and for us.
Not offered in 2010
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| | 731.i Wisdom Literature(CIT, 8 hours)
An exploration of Proverbs, Wisdom, Job, and the Psalms. Why were they written and what meaning do they hold for us today?
Not offered in 2010
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| | 731.j The Gospels(CIT, 8 hours)
Why do we have four gospels? What can we learn from them about the communities for whom they were written?
Not offered in 2010 |
| | 731.k The Gospel and Letters of John(CIT, 8 hours)
An introduction to the last written of our gospels, the three letters attributed to John and their importance for contemporary Catholics.
Not offered in 2010
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| | 731.m The Book of Isaiah(CIT, 8 hours)
This course will discuss the nature, role and content of the book of Isaiah, distinguish various types of literature present in the book and consider the book's general structure and major theological themes with particular attention to texts used in the Lectionary.
Not offered in 2010 |
| | 731.n The Psalms(CIT, 8 hours)
This course explores the book of Psalms (Psalter) by considering the structure and interpretation of the psalms, examining various types of psalms and studies selected psalms used in the Lectionary.
Not offered in 2010
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