This course will introduce you to Jesus and the Apostle Paul as Jewish theologians.
The Church was birthed by Jesus the Jew. His Jewish and Gentile followers were rooted in Judaism and a Jewish understanding of God’s relationship to his people. Within this perspective, this course offers four modules:
The Beginnings of Christianity within First Century Judaism
Paul of Tarsus with his Jewish upbringing and learning as reflected in his handling of the Jewish Scriptures in his letters
Jews and Christians Reading the Passion Narratives
the Jewish roots within Christianity as they particularly stand out in archaeology and early Jewish and Christian Art.
Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]
Those who wish to better understand Jesus’ life in its Jewish context and correct any misunderstandings about him and his world.
Modules:
THD5025
The Beginnings of Christianity within First-Century Judaism
2 Credits
THD5026
Paul handles the Jewish Scriptures
2 Credits
THD5027
Jews and Christians Reading the Passion Narratives
2 Credits
THD5028
Early Jewish and Christian archaeology and art
2 Credits
Session Format
Twenty-three lectures on Thursdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (2 hours)
Module 1 and 3 will be held online, through ZOOM.
Modules are self-standing and prospective applicants can apply for any one or more module(s) according to their preference.
Currently, enrolment is not open for this course. For further information contact us on [email protected]
Calendar:
Module 1 – The Beginnings of Christianity within First Century Judaism
Lecturer: Sisters of Sion & Jonathan Gorsky
October 2021
28th (Thursdays)
November 2021
4th, 11th, 18th, 25th (Thursdays)
December 2021
2nd, 9th
Christmas Recess from
19th December 2021 to 3rd January 2022
Module 2 – Paul handles the Jewish Scriptures
Lecturer: Fr Paul Sciberras
January 2022
13th, 20th, 27th (Thursdays)
February 2022
3rd, 17th, 24th (Thursdays)
March 2022
3rd
Public Holiday
10th February 2022
Carnival Recess from
Thursday 24th to Tuesday 1st March 2022
Module 3 – Jews and Christians Reading the Passion Narratives
Lecturer/s: Sisters of Sion & Jonathan Gorsky
March 2022
10th, 24th (Thursday)
April 2022
7th, 28th (Thursday)
May 2022
5th, 12th,19th (Thursday)
Easter Recess
11th to 24th April 2022
Study Period
Thursday 27th February to 26th March.
Module 4 – Early Jewish and Christian archaeology and art
May 2022
26th (Thursday)
June 2022
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (Thursday)
July 2022
7th
Assessment: Written assignment or reflection paper for every module
Final Award: The Jewish Roots of Christianity; Jesus & Paul, Jewish Theologians
Duration: 1 year part-time (112 hours)
Certification: A sealed Certificate together with a Certificate supplement after successful* completion of the course
* To obtain a Certificate of Achievement a student must; Attend a minimum of 70% of each module and Pass successfully the assignment
Every application will be considered on its individual merits. The Pastoral Formation Institute accepts a wide range of qualifications, and we always try to judge applications on the basis of academic potential. We do consider a very wide range of academic, vocational, and professional qualifications, as well as work and other appropriate experiences and skills.
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Course Code: IFP/JRC5
Course Type: One-Year Course
Credits: 8 Credits
Level: PFI Level 5
Language/s: Maltese, English
End Date: 30/06/2022
Course Fee: €125 per year
Coordinator: Dr Joseph Ciappara
Board of Studies: Dr. Joseph Ciappara, Rev Dr. Hector Scerri, and Rev Dr Paul Sciberras
Lecturer/s: Dr Joseph Ciappara Rev. Dr Stefan Attard Rev. Dr Martin Micallef Rev. Dr Paul Sciberras Rev. Dr Jesmond Manicaro Sisters of Sion Mr Jonathan Gorsky