University of St. Thomas

The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church:

Integrating Biblical Studies and

Theology in the Formation of Priests

June 11 – 13, 2009

Monsignor Jerome D. Quinn Institute of Biblical Studies

The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity

DAY ONE

Thursday, June 11, 2009

1:00 p.m.         Welcome and Introductions

                        Fr. Scott Carl

                        Central Conference Room

1:45 p.m.         Opening Address

                        Fr. James Swetnam, S.J. (Pontifical Biblical Institute)

                        “Toward a More Explicitly Catholic Approach to the Teaching of
                         Sacred Scripture”

2:30 p.m.         Break

2:45 p.m.         Presentation of Papers

         2:45 – 3:30 p.m.            Dr. Peter Williamson (Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit)

                                       “Scripture across the Curriculum: Pastoral Ministry and Mission”
3:40 – 4:25 p.m.            Msgr. Michael Magee, (St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, 
                                         Philadelphia)
                                     “Combining Synchronic and Diachronic Methodology in Teaching  
                                       the Pentateuch”

5:00 p.m.         Holy Mass

                        St. Mary’s Chapel, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity

5:45 p.m.         Reception

                        Binz Refectory

6:15 p.m.         Supper

                        Binz Refectory

7:45 p.m.         Evening Prayer (Optional)

                        St. Mary’s Chapel, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity

8:00 p.m.         Informal Gathering

                        St. Olaf Room or Hospitality Room (Patio Reserved)

DAY TWO

Friday, June 12, 2009

7:30 a.m.         Breakfast

                        Central Conference Room

8:35 a.m.         Morning Prayer (Optional)

                        St. Mary’s Chapel, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity

9:00 a.m.         Holy Mass - Homily

                        Archbishop John C. Nienstedt

                        St. Mary’s Chapel, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity

10:00 a.m.       Presentation of Papers

10:00 – 10:45 a.m.         Right Rev. Denis Farkasfalvy, O. Cist

(Our Lady of Dallas Cistercian Monastery)

                                       “Inspiration and Incarnation”

10:55 – 11:40 a.m.         Prof. Kelly Anderson (St. Charles Borromeo Seminary,
                                       Philadelphia)

                                                “The Liturgy of the Hours as an Effective Means for Teaching the Book of Psalms”

12:00 p.m.       Lunch

                        Binz Refectory

12:50 p.m.       MiddayPrayer (Optional)

                        St. Mary’s Chapel, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity

1:00 p.m.         Presentation of Papers

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.             Fr. Chris Ciccarino (Immaculate Conception Seminary,
                                        Newark)

                                       “This Found Book’ (2Kgs 22:13): Lessons in Biblical Renewal from

                                         Josiah”

1:55 – 2:40 pm               Fr. Scott Carl (The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity)

“Historicity and Historiography: A Look at the Gospels”

3:00 – 3:45 pm               Dr. Caroline Nolan (St. Joseph Seminary, Edmonton)

“AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO TEACHING SCRIPTURE IN CATHOLIC SEMINARIES: Combining the Four-Fold Method of Catholic Exegesis with the Four Pillars of Priestly Formation”

3:55 – 4:40 pm               Msgr. Richard Henning (Immaculate Conception Seminary,
                                        Huntington)

“The Eschatological Context of Paul's Encounter with the Jewish Community in Rome and Accusations of an Anti-Jewish Bias in Acts”

4:45 p.m.         Wine and Cheese Reception

                        The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity Atrium

5:30 p.m.         Dinner on your own

5:30 p.m.         Evening Prayer (Optional)

                        St. Mary’s Chapel, The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity