Are you seeking to:
... know, understand, and love Jesus MORE?
... deepen in your understanding of how much Jesus loves YOU!
... participate more deeply in Sunday Mass by engaging in a thorough examination of the readings?

Experience the Bible like never before, with the IPS Scripture School! Find what you are seeking.

In the Name of Jesus follows the liturgical calendar, approaching the Scripture readings for each Sunday in an integrated fashion: with attention to the latest Biblical scholarship and attuned to the way the Bible is a living book in our dynamic community of faith.

Join IPS each week to explore together the richness and depth of every Sunday's readings so that we all may improve our understanding of the Bible, hear more deeply the homily, and participate fully in the Mass, meeting Jesus in the Eucharist!

The group will meet online via Zoom, each week, all year. You can sign up and pay as you go. You can sign up for a month or even all year.

Schedule
Tuesdays 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM (Central) Can't make it to class? Watch a recording, anytime.

Program Fees

• $500 for year-round weekly access, including additional content only available on SAKAI, Loyola's Online Learning Resource Portal!
• $300 each: sign-up for you AND a friend when you register together (includes same access as above!)
• $75 EASTER SPECIAL (includes Easter Sunday through Pentecost Sunday!)
• $50 for the month!
• $15 for any weekly session!

Discover all 73 books of the bible within a Roman Catholic framework. Deepen your knowledge of Sacred Scripture.

Scripture School Bible Study uses the Catholic Biblical School Program published by Paulist Press. The program guides students through every book of the Bible in four years (or twelve units of study, each 10 weeks in length). Students may register for one unit at a time (10 weeks) or one year at a time, three units per year.

The IPS-SS can be undertaken in two phases: Basic Scripture Studies and Advanced Scripture Studies.

Basic Scripture Studies
The first two years (or six units) focus on methods of biblical interpretation and spirituality of the Bible in the Roman Catholic tradition, including a comprehensive study of some major books of the Old and New Testaments. Students who fulfill the requirements of the first two years receive a Certificate of Basic Scripture Studies from the Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago.

Advanced Scripture Studies
The remaining two years (an additional six units of study) delve more deeply into the Old and New Testaments, covering all other books in the Bible. Students who complete this phase receive a Certificate of Advanced Scripture Studies from the Institute of Pastoral Studies at Loyola University Chicago.

Schedule
OLD TESTAMENT FOUNDATIONS

Unit 1, In the Beginning Part 1
Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers
5 Weeks. Tuesdays* SEP 9 - OCT 7 OR Thursdays* SEP 11 - OCT 9

Unit 2, In the Beginning Part 2
Genesis
5 Weeks. Tuesdays* OCT 21 • NOV 18 OR Thursdays* OCT 23 • NOV 20

Unit 3, The Promised Land Part 1
Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, 1 Samuel
5 Weeks, Tuesdays* JAN 20 - FEB 17 OR Thursdays* JAN 22 - FEB 19

Unit 4, The Promised Land Part 2
2nd Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings
5 Weeks. Tuesdays• APR 14 - MAY 12 OR Thursdays" APR 16 - MAY 14

*Class Times: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 PM, Thursdays 10:00 AM-Noon (Central) ALL CLASSES ONLINE.

NEW TESTAMENT FOUNDATIONS

Unit 1, Gospels of Mark & Luke
10 Weeks. Tuesdays* SEP 9- NOV 11 OR Thursdays* SEP 11 - NOV 13

Unit 2, 10 Letters of Paul Overview
10 Weeks. Tuesdays* JAN 6 - MAR 10 OR Thursdays* JAN 8 - MAR 12

Unit 3, Johannine Literature: Gospel, Letter, Revelation
10 Weeks, Tuesdays* MAR 17 - JUN 2 OR Thursdays* MAR 19 -JUN 4

*Class times: Tuesdays 10:00 AM-Noon, Thursdays 6:30-8:30 PM (Central) ALL CLASSES ONLINE.

Program Requirements

• An individual (not shared) email address
• Purchase of course student workbook (one per year, each covering three units of study and other required texts)
• Optional purchase of recommended reference books

Course Fees

OLD TESTAMENT FOUNDATIONS

• $150.00 per individual Unit registration OR Register for all 4 units in advance for $500. Save $100! Prices range from $150 to $600 depending on options selected. Purchase of student workbook, one textbook1 and optional reading.

NEW TESTAMENT FOUNDATIONS

• $200.00 per individual Unit registration OR Register for all 3 units in advance for $500. Save $100! Prices range from $200 to $600 depending on options selected. Purchase of student workbook, one textbook, and optional reading.