What Content is Covered?
This Course explores the Spiritual Theology articulated in the Gospel of St John. In the early centuries, the Church uniquely honoured St John with the title “The Theologian” (or “The Divine”), recognising the unparalleled depth and elevation of his contemplation and lived experience of God. Within the Sources of Spiritual Theology, his writings occupy a place of primary importance. Drawing on the contributions of modern exegesis and biblical theology, this Course seeks to advance beyond scholarly analysis in order to perceive and receive the spiritual and practical teachings offered by St John’s Gospel.
The Course comprises thirteen lessons, each of two hours’ duration.
Course Topics
The Course is structured around the following topics, with the understanding that certain areas may naturally overlap.
– Presentation of the notion of “Spiritual Biblical Theology”, its relationship with modern “Exegesis” and “Biblical Theology”.
– Introduction to the person of St John: his life (especially the latter part) and his mission.
– Analysing the cornerstone of the Gospel of St John: the Wedding at Cana.
– St John and the Transfiguration of the Lord.
– Question of “Holy Saturday” in St John. Rereading Genesis: “Woman”.
– Structure and goal of the Gospel of St. John: the 6 Signs and the main Sign.
– The First Sign: the New Wine.
– The Second Sign: healing the son of the centurion.
– The Third Sign: the paralytic.
– The Fourth Sign: multiplying the bread.
– Fifth Sign: the man blind from birth.
– Sixth Sign: the resurrection of Lazarus.
– The Sign par excellence: the Crucified.
– Reading the Resurrection accounts.
– The Second level of reading of St John’s Gospel.
Who might find the course useful?
The course is for all of us who would like to deepen their reading and understanding of scripture. Especially with regards to their growth in spiritual life.
As with all School of Mary courses, the Patroness of the Course is Our Lady, the Mother of Jesus.
Course Cost
The course fee for 13 lessons of two hours each is $420 / £320 / €360. A discounted rate of $210 / £160 / €180 is available for those who need it. The School of Mary is committed to making spiritual formation accessible, so please reach out if further financial concerns arise.