About this Event

One-week course at the St. Mark's College Summer Institute - Open to all learners, new and returning

Learn about Jesus’ teachings on children, read New Testament texts that deal with the life of children, and explore how early Christians understood the role of children in the early Church and in their families.

What did it mean to be a child in the ancient world? Did Jesus and the early Christians accept and value children in different ways than their fellow Jews or neighbouring Greeks and Romans?

We will discuss the social life, the moral life, the education and discipline, and the treatment of children, theologically and otherwise, in the early Church and work towards an overall understanding of children in early Christianity.

Instructor: Dr. John Martens
Monday-Friday, July 11-15, 2022 (1 week)
9:00am–12:00pm
$250 for continuing education

About the Summer Institute: Come learn and pray in a vibrant community of faith at St. Mark's College on the beautiful University of British Columbia campus. This year's Summer Institute includes both graduate and continuing education courses, liturgies, a special workshop and BBQ, and other opportunities for learning and discussion.

The Summer Institute offers all who are interested - including those who work in education, parish ministry, healthcare, and other professions - the opportunity to engage deeply in reflection and discussion.