The 30th Annual Spiritual Life Institute
The Dead Sea Scrolls: History, Religion, and
Scripture
June 25-29, 2012
Program
In 1947, in a cave along the northwest shore of the Dead Sea, a young
Bedouin shepherd made one of the most important archeological finds of
the 20th century. Forever changing our understanding of Judaism,
Christianity, and the history of the Bible, the Dead Sea Scrolls were
copied and collected by a prominent Jewish sect during the decades that
saw the rise of the early Christian community and the decline of the
sacrificial system that had characterized the Jewish religion for the
better part of 1,000 years. Not only have these documents provided us
with invaluable information about the composition and transmission of
what would eventually become the Hebrew Scriptures/Old Testament, but
the Scrolls have also shed much-needed light on the economic,
theological, and political concerns of Jews living under Roman rule in
the years before and after the turn of the millennium.
For the past twenty-nine years, the Spiritual Life Institute at Saint
Martin’s University has explored a wide range of theological topics that
are meant to inspire awareness, challenge preconceived notions, and shed
light upon the spiritual journey. In this, the thirtieth annual meeting
of the Spiritual Life Institute, an internationally recognized group of
academics, authors, and speakers will participate in a weeklong
discussion on the history, religion, and documents that are commonly
referred to as the Dead Sea Scrolls. On behalf of Saint Martin’s
University and the Spiritual Life Institute, I would like to invite you
to join us for what is certain to be an exciting and thought provoking
week!
Ian Werrett, Ph.D.
Associate professor of religious studies
Director, Spiritual Life Institute
Saint Martin's University
Fees
Academic credit
Religious studies 494 (3 semester credits) fee: $1725
Saint Martin’s University undergraduates receive three semester credits
for the successful completion of RLS 494, which satisfies the general
education requirement for religious studies. The requirements for those
wishing to receive three semester credits include: attending all
lectures and presentations, reading the required texts, participating in
discussions, authoring a daily journal, and submitting a 4,000-word
research paper.
Audit
Religious studies 094 (non-credit) fee: $875
For a reduced fee, students may attend the institute without receiving
academic credit.
Continuing education certificate
CEC 080 (30 clock hour credits) fee: $200
Saint Martin’s University invites those who are seeking continuing
education credit to attend the Spiritual Life Institute for their own
personal enrichment and spiritual growth. Participants are required to
attend all lectures and presentations in order to receive their
certificate of continuing education.
Daily attendance fee
Spiritual Life Institute daily attendance fee (non-credit) fee:
$40
For those individuals who are unable to attend the institute in its
entirety, Saint Martin’s University now offers a daily attendance fee.
This non-credit attendance option enables those individuals with a busy
schedule or prior commitments to participate on a level that works for
them. Simply select the number of days that you would like to attend the
Institute, submit your payment in advance, and participate on the days
that suit you best.
Evening public presentations
Fee: free
Housing
On-campus living is encouraged as an important part of the
Spiritual Life Institute. Residence halls are located in a peaceful,
forested setting. Please contact the University director of residence
life at 360-438-4299/4546 in order to make reservations for University
housing. Note: Housing fees are billed separately from the
Spiritual Life Institute program tuition.
To register for academic credit or to audit this course, please click
here:
http://www.stmartin.edu/summer_session/registration.htm.
To register for continuing education credit or for the daily
attendance option, please click here:
http://www.stmartin.edu/spiritual_life/pdf/SLIRegistration.pdf.
(Please note that fees and tuition are subject to change)