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 12 in-person lectures, which will be held at

Ċentru tat-Tagħlim Nisrani, 137 Triq il-Vitorja, Senglea at 7.30pm.

Date and TimeSession
9th March 2026The Holy Land: Land of Promise and Fulfilment – Commission
13th April 2026Geography of Salvation
11th May 2026Jerusalem: City of God
30th June 2026Bethlehem and Nazareth: The Mystery of the Incarnation
13th July 2026The Galilee: The Ministry of Jesus
10th August 2026The Holy Places and Christian Memory
14th September 2026The Church of the Holy Sepulchre
12th October 2026The Early Church in the Holy Land
16th November 2026From the Crusades to the Modern Period
14th December 2026Christians in the Holy Land Today
4th January 2027The Mission of the Order Today
2nd February 2027The Holy Land as a Living Call

This course has two exit certificate options:

1. Certificate of Attendance

The student will receive a Certificate of Attendance when attending a minimum of 80% of all contact hours for this course.

2. Certificate of Achievement

The student will receive a Certificate of Achievement when (in addition to meeting the attendance criteria above) they successfully complete all assessments, which are 3 written assignments.

Applicants must be a member of The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

 

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