August 24, 2024 – Orientation:
Introduction to the Bible Study Leadership process: the ins and outs - Team
Bible Basics and Catholic Principles of Biblical Interpretation - Fr. Parker Sandoval, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Introduction to the Old Testament: Context of Empire, Significant Dates - Daniel Smith-Christopher, Loyola Marymount University
September 14, 2024 – Pentateuch I: Pentateuch or Torah = Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy - Michael Barber, Augustine Institute
October 12, 2024 – Pentateuch II - Michael Barber, Augustine Institute
November 16, 2024 – Early Histories: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel - Andrea Saner, Augustine Institute
December 7, 2024 – Age of the Kings: 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles - Israel McGrew, Augustine Institute
January 18, 2025 – The Twelve Prophets: Daniel Smith-Christopher, Loyola Marymount University
February 8, 2025 – Into Exile: 1st Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes - Daniel Smith-Christopher, Loyola Marymount University
March 15, 2025 – Return and Rebuilding: 2nd and 3rd Isaiah, Ezra, Nehemiah - Jina Kang, McCormick Theological Seminary
April 26, 2025 – Second Temple and Apocalyptic Tradition: Daniel, Esther, 1 & 2 Maccabees, Tobit, Judith, Baruch - Andre Villeneuve, Sacred Heart Major Seminary
May 17, 2025 – Wisdom Literature: Job, Proverbs, Song of Songs, Book of Wisdom, Ecclesiasticus/Ben Sira - TBA
June 14, 2025 – Psalms - Mark Giszcek, Augustine Institute
Barbara Murphy
Coordinator of Bible Studies in English
bmurphy@la-archdiocese.org
213-924-3503
