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Catholic Biblical School
What is the Catholic Biblical School?
The School of Ministry Catholic Biblical School is a four-year program of intensive study covering the entire Bible. It is Catholic in that it follows the directives of Scripture study as given in the Vatican II document, Dei Verbum (1965), and in more recent documents by the Pontifical Biblical Commission such as The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church (1993), and The Jewish People and Their Sacred Scriptures in the Christian Bible (2002). The program, which is split into 12 modules over 4 years, is designed to fit into various schedules, with online and onsite options (throughout DFW) as well as Saturday class options. Students can join the program at any module level, allowing them to complete the entire program at their own pace or only study topics of interest to them.
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Spring 2012 Module Options
Currently, students can register for the Spring Modules (Module 3, 6, or 9) of the Catholic Biblical School Program (deadline for registration is March 2, 2012 for onsite classes and February 17, 2012 for online classes). The modules begin the week of Sunday, March 4, 2012, and correspond to the following years & topics:
- First Year: Old Testament Foundations: Genesis through 2 Kings
- Module 3: Joshua, Judges, 1&2 Samuel, and 1&2 Kings
- Second Year: New Testament Foundations: Jesus and Discipleship
- Module 6: Gospel of John, the Johannine Letters, and Revelation
- Third Year: Old Testament Continued: Exile and Restoration
- Module 9: Psalms, Ruth, Songs of Songs, Joel, Malachi, and 1&2 Chronicles
| | | The Benefits
As a CBS student, you can strengthen your faith through a deeper knowledge of scripture. Through participation in CBS, you will learn to:
- Interpret the Bible in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church and modern biblical scholarship
- Integrate Bible study with prayer and Christian living
- Achieve a closer relationship with God’s revealed word
The Courses
The first two years of the CBS program, focus on the biblical books that form the foundation of both the Old and New Testaments. Years three and four of the program cover the remaining books of the bible, emphasizing their contexts and principle themes. While starting at the beginning of the four year cycle is encouraged, a student can join the program at any point.
The Various Program Offerings
Currently the School of Ministry offers Catholic Biblical School classes in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, the Shreveport area, in spanish, and online. Please click each link below or on the side bar to find out more information about each site and their specific program details.
CBS Alumni: Opportunity to Re-visit the Bible!
Catholic Biblical School students who have already completed the 4 — Year program can now return to any year of the program and re-visit the entire course for only $300. Contact Luisa Salomon at lsalomon@udallas.edu or 972-721-4118 for more details.
University of Dallas Alumni: Join CBS online or onsite for only $300!
University of Dallas alumni (from Constantin, Braniff, COB, or SOM) can now audit any CBS class, either online or onsite, for only $300. Contact Luisa Salomon at lsalomon@udallas.edu or 972-721-4118 for more details.
Undergraduate Credit Opportunity
Catholic Biblical School students can earn undergraduate credit for the CBS program. Click here for more information.
From Most Rev. Kevin J. Farrell, Bishop of Dallas
... In the diocese of Dallas we are fortunate to have at our service the Catholic Biblical School of the University of Dallas School of Ministry. So many times people seek a Catholic Bible study. For them, I am glad to recommend the Catholic Biblical School....
From Most Rev. Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of Ft. Worth
...The Biblical School provides Catholics the opportunity to pursue a serious study of Sacred Scripture that is faithful to the Catholic understanding of the Word of God, and also enables the students to apply Scripture to their daily lives and ministries....
Catholic Biblical School Courses
(First Year) Old Testament Foundations: Genesis through Kings
Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Genesis, Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings
(Second Year) New Testament Foundations: Jesus and Discipleship
Mark, Luke, Acts of the Apostles, Pauline Letters, John, Johannine Letters, Revelation
Students completing the requirements of the first two years of the program will receive a Certificate of Basic Biblical Studies from the School of Ministry.
(Advanced Year) The Word in the Hellenistic World
Wisdom Literature, Jonah, Esther, Daniel, Deuterocanonical Books (Wisdom, Sirach, Tobit, Baruch, 1 and 2 Maccabees, Judith), Matthew, Catholic and Pastoral Letters, Hebrews
(Advanced Year) Exile and Restoration -- offered 2011-2012
Old Testament Prophets, Ezra, Nehemiah, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ruth, Song of Songs, Psalms
Students completing the requirements of all four years of the Catholic Biblical School program will receive a Certificate of Advanced Biblical Studies from the School of Ministry.
Consider becoming a Catholic Biblical School Host Parish
What is a host parish?
A host parish partners with the University of Dallas School of Ministry by providing space for the Catholic Biblical School program to meet throughout an academic year.
Click here for more information about this partnership opportunity.
Request More Information
 To request more information about the School of Ministry Catholic Biblical School, please fill out this online form. We will get in touch with you with more information in a few days. Thank you.
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