Immaculate Conception Seminar y School of Theology PTHO/BIBL 6724 Jewish Roots of Christian Spirituality Day: Tuesday Time: 6:30 9:00 PM Professor: Gregory Glazov, D.Phil. (Oxon.) This course will be a survey of the Jewish roots of Christian spirituality, with special attention to prayer (person and communal) and liturgy (particularly the Eucharist). Students will examine theological roots of Jewish spirituality, the Psalms, and Catholic-Jewish dialogue today. Gregory Glazov D.Phil. (Oxon.), Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and Coordinator of Great Spiritual Books Program, received an M.Phil. and a D.Phil. in Jewish Studies in the Graeco-Roman World from Oxford University, and he specializes in Old Testament Studies and in Second Temple Literature. His other courses include New Testament Greek I and II, Prophetic Literature, Pentateuch, Wisdom Literature and Psalms, and The Four Loves and Family Life. Photo Courtesy of: en.wikipedia.org
Days: Monday & Wednesday Time: 11:30 AM 12:45 PM I m m a c u l a t e C o n c e p t i o n S e m i n a r y BIBL 6505 Pauline Literature Professor: Reverend Christopher M. Ciccarino, S.S.L., S.T.D. This course will serve as an introduction to the New Testament letters of St. Paul. After a brief introduction to the life and world of the apostle, each of his letters will be considered. Particular attention will be paid to the historical and cultural contexts of his congregations, as well as the literary and rhetorical strategies Paul employs in his correspondence. In this way we will come to understand the fundamentals of both Paul s theology (what God has done in Christ) and pastoral vision (how Christians are to respond). Reverend Christopher Ciccarino, S.S.L, S.T.D., Associate Dean and Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, completed an S.T.B. at the Pontifical Gregorian University and was appointed by Archbishop John Myers to the faculty of Immaculate Conception Seminary. Father Ciccarino then returned to Rome to further his studies and completed an S.S.L. at the Pontifical Biblical Institute and an S.T.D. at the Pontifical Gregorian University. Photo Courtesy of: http://en.wikipedia.org/
I m m a c u l a t e C o n c e p t i o n S e m i n a r y BIBL 6203 Prophetic Literature Days: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 11:30 AM 12:45 PM Professor: Gregory Glazov, D.Phil. (Oxon.) This course will be a study of the authority, role and key concepts of the Hebrew prophets in the context of their own times and the possible paradigms for the present. It will also include an in-depth study of significant passages in the classical prophets, as well as exegesis of selected texts. Gregory Glazov D.Phil. (Oxon.), Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and Coordinator of Great Spiritual Books Program, received an M.Phil. and a D.Phil. in Jewish Studies in the Graeco-Roman World from Oxford University, and he specializes in Old Testament Studies and in Second Temple Literature. His courses include Jewish Roots of Christian Spirituality, New Testament Greek I and II, Prophetic Literature, Pentateuch, Wisdom Literature and Psalms and The Four Loves and Family Life. Photo Courtesy of: http://www.wikipaintings.org
Days: Monday & Wednesday Time: 11:30 AM 12:45 PM I m m a c u l a t e C o n c e p t i o n S e m i n a r y BIBL 6501 Synoptic Gospels Professor: Rev. Pablo Gadenz, S.S.L., S.T.D. This course provides an historical and critical approach to the study of the gospels, its limits and benefits and its acceptability to the Church. The synoptic problem and consequences of its resolution for study of the gospels. Students will examine diverse forms within the gospels and characteristics of each gospels. Rev. Pablo Gadenz, S.S.L., S.T.D., Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, received an S.S.L. from the Pontifical Biblical Institute and an S.T.D. from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Among his research interests are the use of the Old Testament in the New Testament and the theological interpretation of Scripture, building bridges between exegetical study and the Church's theology and liturgy. Photo Courtesy of: http://www.flickr.com/photos/feargal/4372269765/
Immaculate Conception Seminar y School of Theology BIBL/HSTD 6120 The Holy Land in the First Century Day: Thursday Time: 8:30-11:15 AM Professor: David Hyman, M.A. Visiting Lecturer What were the circumstances that have made the biblical land of Israel the stage for some of the most dramatic and influential events of world history and faith? In three parts, this course will aim to provide a better understanding of this region during the first century BC and AD. First, it will examine the region, the land and the landscape. Second, it will explore the social and political interactions among the many different inhabitants who shared the land. Third, it will examine the culture, the customs, the ways of worship and the daily life of the local communities, with an emphasis on the Jewish/ Judean community. David Hyman, M.A., visiting lecturer from Israel, completed his B.A. in Archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, earned his M.A. in Geography and Tourism from Haifa University and is a licensed independent tour guide and educator of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism. Professor Hyman served as a paratrooper and officer in the Israeli Defense Forces and reached the positon of Company Commander. Currently, he holds the rank of Major (Res).