Adult Faith Formation - Classes

Scripture Classes

For many years now Glastonbury Abbey has offered scripture classes taught by Fr. Andrew Mark Quillen, OSB. These have been very popular. So, we are proud to announce the following program of scripture classes:

All courses are 12 weeks in duration and the fee is $125. Registration required - see info below. All classes are held at the Abbey Center.

Fall 2011
And the Spirit was Hovering over the Waters: The Spirit of the Biblical Tradition.

This course will examine major texts in the Old and New Testaments which were the basis for the theology of the Holy Spirit. It will include materials from the Archaeology and History of Ancient Israel as well as 1st century Palestine. No previous Scripture study is necessary.

When: Mondays, September 12 - December 12, 2011, 7:30 - 9:00 pm (No classes on Sep. 26, Oct. 31, and Nov. 28)

Required Text(s): Personal Bible

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The Prophet Isaiah: Messenger of the Lord - Part I

This course is Part I of the study of the Book of the Prophet Isaiah. It will cover the background, composition, content, theology and literary forms. the course will include exegesis and application of various selections from the text. It will examine the archaeology and history of the ancient Near East. No previous Scripture study is necessary.

When: Wednesdays, September 14 - December 14, 2011, 7:30 - 9:00 pm -OR- Thursdays, September 15 - December 15, 2011 9:30 - 11:00 am (no classes on Oct. 12, Nov. 2, Nov. 23 and 24)

Required Text(s): Personal Bible and Lawrence Boadt, Reading the Old Testament

Winter 2012
The Church in Conflict: St. Paul's 1st Letter to the Corinthians

Classes to be held on Monday evenings, 7:30 - 9:00 pm, January 9 to April 23, 2012 (no classes on Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 26, and Apr. 2) More details later.

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The Prophet Isaiah: Messenger of the Lord - Part II

Classes to be held on Wednesday evenings 7:30 - 9:00 pm, January 11 to March 28, 2012 (no classes on Feb. 22) -OR- classes held on Thursday mornings 9:30 - 11:00 am, January 12 - March 29. More details later.

Registration Information

Call Joan, Retreat Secretary at 781-749-2155, ext. 200 or email her at: retreats@glastonburyabbey.org