In the Footsteps of Jesus Presented by Patricia O'Reilly and Scott Lewis SJ  Tentative Dates: July 6-20, 2018 This journey examines the story of the Christian faith in the place where it all began.  Many scholars consider the land of Israel the fifth Gospel. Immersing

Jerusalem is a bustling ancient city whose history engages people in an encounter with the text, the people and the land.  It is central to the sacred story of Christianity, Judaism and Islam. This course will provide an opportunity for deepening biblical understanding, inter-religious dialogue and personal reflection for those involved in faith formation.  Jewish Christian and Muslim sources will be studied to highlight specific teaching. This course is designed for people working in education. Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J. is a member of the California Province of the Society of Jesus. He is Academic Dean and Associate Professor of New Testament at Regis College, the Jesuit School of Theology at the University of Toronto. He earned an S.S.L.