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