The Year of Paul

September 18 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Session 1 Introduction

Biography of Paul, the world in which he lived, and his writings (Acts)

Course materials and syllabus

Assignment: 1^st and 2^nd Letters to the Thessalonians

October 16 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Session 2 1^st and 2^nd Letters to the Thessalonians

Background

Scripture sharing

Assignment: 1^st letter to the Corinthians

November 20 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Session 3 1^st Letter to the Corinthians

Background

Scripture sharing

Assignment: 2^nd letter to the Corinthians

December 18 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Session 4 2^nd Letter to the Corinthians

Background

Scripture sharing

Assignment: Letter to the Galatians

January 15 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Session 5 Letter to the Galatians

Background

Scripture sharing

Assignment: Participation in Novena for Christian Unity and celebration of Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul and Letter to the Romans

February 19 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Session 6 Letter to the Romans

Background

Scripture sharing

Assignment: Letters to Timothy, Titus and Philemon

March 19 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Session 7 Letters to Timothy, Titus and Philemon

Background

Scripture sharing

Assignment: Letters to the Ephesians, Colossians and Philippians

April 16 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Session 8 Letters to the Ephesians, Colossians and Philippians

Background

Scripture sharing

Assignment: Reflect on themes, theology, and riches of the letters

May 12 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Session 9 History and Theology of Paul’s letters

Reflections on the series

Evaluation and suggestions

Assignment: participate in the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, June 29