Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

Sacred Scripture

Sacred Scripture

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The following topics will be presented at this year's institute.

The Book of Genesis
Presented by: Joan E. Cook, S.C.

1. The Primeval Story in Genesis 1:1--11:28
2. The Ancestral Story, Part One: Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 11:29--25:18
3. The Ancestors, Part Two: Isaac and Rebekah in 25:19--28:9
4. The Ancestors, Part Three: Jacob and His Wives in 28:10--36:43
5. The Ancestors, Part Four: The Joseph Story in 37:1 --50:26



The Pastoral Epistles
Presented by: Benjamin Fiore, S. J.

1. A Diversity of Ministries: the Church Begins to Mature
2. Progress and Tradition: the Challenges of Theological Growth
3. Latter-day Paul: an Image for a New Day
4. Women: Views in Society and Church
5. The End Times: Coming or Already Arrived



History and Theology in the Gospel of Mark
Presented by: Alan C. Mitchell

1. Mark: Creator of the Gospel Genre
2. Jesus in Mark's Gospel
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
4. The Cost of Discipleship in Mark 
5. Suffering in the Gospel of Mark