This 12-session formation course provides ongoing formation for Knights and Dames and
foundational formation for Esquires, grounding participants spiritually, historically, and
pastorally in the Holy Land, the land of the Incarnation, Redemption, and Resurrection.
The course is conceived not merely as an academic programme, but as a formative and
vocational journey, integrating:


• Sacred Scripture
• Geography and holy places
• Church history and tradition
• Contemporary realities of Christians in the Holy Land
• The specific vocation and mission of the Order


Particular emphasis is given to the living Church of Jerusalem, the Latin Patriarchate, and the
responsibility entrusted to the Order to sustain Christian presence through prayer, charity,
witness, and informed solidarity.


Three written assignments (700 words each) are an integral part of the syllabus. They are
explicitly place-based and directly addressed to Esquires, Knights, and Dames, fostering
vocational clarity and concrete commitment.

Members (Knights and Dames) and Esquires of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem

Target Audience Age: 18+

This course consists of four 12 lectures that can be watched on the Moodle platform at a time and pace of your choosing. After viewing the pre-recorded lectures, a practical in-person seminar will take place.

Date and TimeSessionMode of DeliveryVenue
The Holy Land: Land of Promise and Fulfilment – Commission–
Geography of Salvation–
Jerusalem: City of God–
Bethlehem and Nazareth: The Mystery of the Incarnation–
The Galilee: The Ministry of Jesus
The Holy Places and Christian Memory
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Early Church in the Holy Land
From the Crusades to the Modern Period
Christians in the Holy Land Today
The Mission of the Order Today
The Holy Land as a Living Call

 

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