BYBLOS Certificate of Enrichment in Sacred Scripture

The BYBLOS Certificate of Enrichment in Sacred Scripture program provides an introductory exploration of key components of the biblical Canon (Roman Catholic). Students will be exposed to those key components and to a diversity of exegetical approaches, both ancient and contemporary. Inspired by the work of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, graduates from this program will engage with the Christian Sacred Scriptures based on sound critical methods and hermeneutic principles. The program is oriented to nourish the personal growth and professional development of persons seeking to serve the mission of the Church from an ecumenical perspective.

Registration for Fall 2024 is April 8 through June 30.

Goal

The goal of the program is to provide students with the opportunity to explore key components of the biblical Canon.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion the student will be able to:

Demonstrate familiarity with key components of the biblical Canon
Engage in the prayerful study of Scripture or Lectio Divina.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must file an application form, a biographical form, a goals and objective form, and cover the admission fee.

Certificate Requirements

Candidates must complete a total of 18 hours for enrichment in Scriptural studies. No credit hours completed in other schools may be transferred.

Candidates must complete:

1 hour for enrichment of core courses. This provides the necessary historical background to understand the Canon and to fully benefit from other courses.
2 hours for enrichment of Scripture Practicum. Students are required to complete 2 hours/CEUs for enrichment of supervised Lectio Divina.
15 hours for enrichment of elective courses. Students are required to take 15 hours of elective courses for enrichment in Scripture.
The program can be completed online, in person, or some combination of both ways. Full attendance and participation are required.

Curriculum

Note: The second digit in the course code indicates the number of credit hours

Core Courses (1 hour for enrichment)

SS 6100 Canon and History

Scripture Practicum (2 hours for enrichment)

SS 9200 Supervised Lectio Divina

Elective Courses (15 hrs for enrichment)

OT Books (at least one of the following courses)

SS 7311 The Torah or La Torá

SS 7312 Prophetic and Historical Literature of the OT or Cartas de San Paulo

SS 7213 Wisdom Literature of the OT

NT Books (at least one of the following courses)

SS 7331 Synoptic Gospels or Evangelios sinópticos

SS 7333 Johannine Literature

SS 7336 Pauline Literature

SS 7234 Hebrews & Catholic Epistles

SS 7235 The Apocalypse

SS 7237 The Acts of the Apostles

Electives

SS 6200 Scriptural Hermeneutics or Interpretar la Escritura

SS 7210 Africana Biblical Hermeneutics

SS 7229 Praying the Psalms with Christ in the Liturgy

SS 7231 Scripture for Preaching

SS 7242 The Parables of Jesus

SS 7285 Engaging Scripture Today

SS 7276 Biblical Foundations of Spirituality

SS 7250 Biblical Greek I

SS 7251 Biblical Greek II

SS 7260 Biblical Hebrew I

SS 7261 Biblical Hebrew II

Students will also benefit from invitations to attend most BYBLOS online events at no cost.

Courses taken for enrichment cannot be transferred into other programs at Oblate School of Theology.

Who Would Benefit

Spiritual directors, Christian counselors, Directors of Religious Education, Ministers on Sabbatical, teachers, others.