Course Presentation
This course invites participants to engage in a focused study through selected reading material, followed by a written essay on one of three proposed subjects. The aim is to develop both understanding and personal reflection on the themes explored.
Participants are expected to:
1- Complete the following assigned readings attentively the articles below:
What if the fact that God loves us, in a personal and direct way, is the starting point of any talk or preaching in religion? “Jesus looked at him and loved him.” (Mk 10:21) “See how very much our Father loves us” (1John 3:1)
– God’s Overwhelming Love For Us
– The Revelation of God’s Love
– The Goal of Our Life is Union With Christ
– “God is Much Better Than You Believe”
– Jesus The Groom, What Does it Mean?
– St. Teresa of Avila: Christ the Groom
– Dwelling in the Cross’ Sanctuary
– The Revelation of the Our Father
– God’s Eros for the Human Being
– Purification of the Bride-to-be
– Why the Cross? Why All This Suffering?
– Christ, the Unifying Principle of Human Life
– St. Teresa’s Conversion; the meaning of her life
– St. Teresa of Avila: Christ the Groom
– God Loves Us (9 mins Video)
– Discovering God’s Love (27 mins Video)
2- Submit a written essay of 1600 words demonstrating comprehension, critical insight, and personal synthesis. The essay will be formally assessed and marked as part of the course requirements.
Choose one of the three essay topics provided:
a) How can we express God’s love for us and show it to others through Scripture? What difference does it make for a Christian to know that God loves them? Can you give examples?
b) What does God ask in return for His love? Can you give examples?
c) Choose one of the subjects mentioned in the list above (it may appear in several articles) and explain why you like it, how it affects you personally, and how it might affect people you know.
The Course’ Cost
The course fee for one day is $105 / £80 / €90. A discounted rate of $53 / £40 / €45 is available for those who need it.
If you would like to enrol in this course, please contact us.