Study the Bible in a Year
The ‘Bible in a Year’ podcast from Ascension Press is wildly popular, and we love it.
But it’s only a first step. When he was with us, Cardinal Ratzinger said “The word of God draws each of us into a conversation with the Lord: the God who speaks teaches us how to speak to him (Verbum Domini #24).” The beauty of the Bible is that it can be continually read, prayed and studied.
That’s what we do here at the ICT; we offer the next step by reading, praying and studying the Sacred Scriptures. Over an academic year, we study the key books, themes, and figures of the Bible. By doing so, we deepen our understanding of the Lord’s plan for our lives and enjoy times of fellowship with Catholics from throughout Arizona and abroad.
Our course is entitled ‘Word of God: Scripture and Tradition’ (ICT 102) and is a year-long course over the Fall and Spring semesters.
This course allows the student to be guided in deeper study, have their questions answered, interact with students and professors and deepen their love for Christ.
Join us for the 2024-2025 academic year
Location #1:
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Avondale, AZ
Dates: Begins Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Times: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Costs: $150*
Instructor: Will Wright, MA
Sign Up for this Location HERE
Location #2
Location: St. Bridget Catholic Church in Mesa, AZ
Dates: Begins Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Times: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Costs: $150*
Instructor: Jim Spina, MA
Sign Up for this Location HERE
* See the section below for further pricing details regarding earning college credit.
Instructor
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
ICT Fellow Will Wright, MA
Will Wright lives in Phoenix with his wife and sons and is a History and Religion Teacher at St. John Paul II Catholic High School. He is an adjunct instructor and Institute Fellow with the Institute of Catholic Theology in Phoenix and an instructor at the Kino Catechetical Institute. He is also a regular author for the website Catholic-Link English, many of his articles have been featured on “The Best of Catholic Blogging” column on the National Catholic Register website, and has been published with Adoremus Bulletin and SpiritualDirection.com.Will earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also holds a dual course of study Master’s Degree in Catechetics & Evangelization and Theology & Christian Ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is currently enrolled with Pontifex University and working towards a Doctorate in Theology (ThD).
Instructor
St. Bridget Catholic Church
James Spina
James Spina is a passionate speaker and loves to proclaim the Truths of the Catholic faith. James is a retired police officer after 25 years of service and worked a variety of assignments including bicycle patrol, gangs, narcotics, and fugitive apprehension. Afterwards, he taught at Saint Mary’s Catholic High School as a theology teacher for five 5 years and has been teaching classes on a variety of biblical topics at Saint Bernard of Clairvaux for the past 3 years. James has been married to his beautiful wife, Nancy, for 23 years, and they have three children: Clayton, Calley, and Boston. Additionally, James and Nancy taught NFP to engaged and married couples in the Diocese of Phoenix for 17 years, and James was a presenter to teenage boys in the diocese’s C.A.L.L. program for several years. James has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from ASU, a Masters degree in counseling/human relations from NAU, and a second Masters degree in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville.
What our Past Students Say
Participating in the undergrad courses has pulled my focus off the world and all its problems and made me focus on Jesus, His Church, His mother and His truth. Delving deeply into Scripture and the Catechism upgraded my spiritual armor!
Earning Certificate or College Credit
The ICT offers the optional opportunity to work towards a Foundational Certificate in Catholic Theology and credits from Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Students doing homework towards the ICT's Foundational Certificate in Catholic Theology will pay an additional:
- $300
- $150 for Current High School Upperclassmen/College/University Students
Application and payment information will be available after logging into the course.
To receive college credit, an additional charge of $150 per student will be made directly to Franciscan University of Steubenville. Details will be made available at the start of the course. Be sure to check with your college regarding the acceptance of these credits.
For more information about earning our Foundational Certificate in Catholic Theology, click here.
For more information about earning undergraduate credit from Franciscan University, click here.
