Passover & Easter Program • Exodus to Easter
March 25 - April 14 2020
PROGRAM
PRINCIPAL LECTURER
Fr. Scott Lewis SJ. S.S.L.,S.T.L.,S.T.D.
This is a three week program
OVERVIEW
Passover and Easter are about the journey from slavery to freedom in Judaism and Christianity. Primary text will be The Gospel of John with a focus on the complexity of the Passion narratives and the difficult texts related to Jews and Judaism. Other Jewish and Christian sources will include the book of Exodus and Liturgical texts. Participants will be involved in Holy Week liturgies and visit sites relevant to the programme.
CONTENT
The program is comprised of lectures, individual study, group study and field trips. Most lectures take place at the centre, in our fully equipped classrooms. Additional topics are explored with specialist presenters; e.g. the socio / political situation of the region, feasts, archaeology etc.
COST
Cost: Tuition Fees with full board and all excursion expenses.
$ 4,000 USD plus air fare.
Following enrolment students are given access to a student information website with course readings, a detailed program / schedule, overview of lecturers and planned information.