Scripture Institute 2010-2011
For the past few years, the Scripture Institute has provided a unique forum for gathering, studying, and praying with the inspired Word of God. It is open to anyone and everyone who wishes to participate.
Program Format 
Participants may register for individual classes, a complete cycle, or the entire program consisting of three cycles.
Cycle One is devoted to the historical books of the Old Testament. Special attention is given to the role of women in the Hebrew Bible as we look at the stories of Ruth, Judith Esther, and others.
Cycle Two takes up the challenge of apocalyptic literature in the books of Daniel and Revelation. These are some of the most fascinating books of the Bible and belong to a literary genre which attempts to unveil the conflict between good and evil underlying human history.
Cycle Three focuses upon nine New Testament writings: the Captivity Epistles of Saint Paul, written from prison, the Pastoral Epistles of I & II Timothy and Titus, and those letters known as the Catholic Epistles.
Each session consists of instruction followed by a small group discussion of important passages for faith sharing and personal application. All sessions are given by highly qualified presenters with a view toward our ongoing spiritual formation.
Time and Location
Tuesday Nights from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
(Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to check-in)
Manogue Conference Room
(enter through east entrance)
Diocesan Pastoral Center
2110 Broadway
Sacramento, CA 95818
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Schedule
CYCLE ONE: THE HISTRICAL BOOKS (FALL 2010)
Presenters: Rev. Dan Looney; Sr. Katherine Doyle, RSM; Mr. Chuck Zanetti
9/21 - Joshua and the Period of the Judges
9/28 - 1 Samuel: The Monarchy in Israel
10/5 - 2 Samuel: The Reign of David
Women in the Hebrew Bible:10/12 - Deborah, Ruth, Bathsheba
10/19 - Judith, Esther
10/26 - Summary of 1 and 2 Kings
CYCLE TWO: APOCALYPTIC LITERATURE (FALL 2010)
Presenter: Rev. Robert Presutti, L.C.
11/2 - Daniel as Apocalyptic Literature
The Book of Revelation:11/9 - Letters to the Seven Churches
11/16 - God and the Lamb in Heaven
11/23 - Visions of Cosmic Conflict
11/30 - Fall and Punishment of Babylon
12/7 - A New Heaven and a New Earth
CYCLE THREE: THE LETTERS OF SAINT PAUL (SPRING 2011)
Presenters: Rev. Art Wehr, S.J.; Rev. Bong Rojas
Captivity Letters:2/1 - Letter to the Philippians
2/8 - Letter to the Ephesians
2/15 - Letter to the Colossians
Pastoral and Catholic Letters:3/1 - 1 and 2 Timothy; Titus
3/8 - The Letter of James
3/15 - 1 and 2 Peter
