Summer Bible Institute

July 13-16, 2026

This year’s Summer Bible Institute will be available in person and on-line. You may register at oratorycenter@gmail.com with Summer Bible Institute in the subject line.  When registering, please indicate the chosen option. A limited number of overnight accommodations are available.

Old Testament

Edward Mazich, OSB
From David to the Son of David:
Lessons from Israel’s Great King

King David is a central figure in the history of Israel and in the history of salvation. With all his strengths and weaknesses, he serves as both an inspiration to zealous devotion to the Lord and as a warning against hubris and temptation in the course of our spiritual journeys.

Coming to understand David and have sympathy for him in the midst of his triumphs and tragedies – yet remaining prudent in our assessment of David’s flaws that caused those tragedies – will help us to negotiate our own path of discipleship as followers of Jesus, the Son of David.

Edward Mazich is a monk of St. Vincent Archabbey and the Rector of St. Vincent College Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. With degrees from the Pontifical Institute and Gregorian University in Rome and Oxford University, he has taught Scripture and written both academic and popular works. He also currently serves as an Associate editor for The Bible Today.

New Testament

Barbara Reid, O.P.
Parables of Mercy and Justice in the Gospel of Matthew

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus exemplifies God’s mercy as the pathway to justice; that is, promoting right relationship with God, others, and the whole of creation. He teaches his disciples to do the same. One of his primary vehicles for teaching is through parables. In these sessions, we will explore parables that are unique to Matthew’s Gospel.

Barbara Reid is a Dominican Sister of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and former President of Catholic Theological Union (CTU) in Chicago, where she continues to teach New Testament Studies. She is an award-winning author, editor and speaker and has led retreats and study programs in a variety of Biblical lands.

This year’s Summer Bible Institute will be available in person and on-line. When registering, please indicate the chosen option. A limited number of overnight accommodations are available.

COST

Tuition:
$100 per course (OT or NT) * $175/both courses * $25/individual session

Room & Board:
$50/night * Meals included: Monday breakfast – Friday breakfast
Please note: There are a limited number of overnight accommodations available.

PAYMENT

In-person participants may pay on arrival by check or cash or ahead of time by credit card at
www.rockhilloratory.org/Donation/Center for Spirituality

On-line participants may pay by check to: Oratory Center for Spirituality, PO Box 11586, Rock Hill, SC 29731-1586 or by credit card at
www.rockhilloratory.org/Donation/Center for Spirituality

SCHEDULE

New Testament
Barbara Reid, O.P.
Parables of Mercy and Justice
In the Gospel of Matthew
Mornings 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Old Testament
Edward Mazich, OSB
From David to the Son of David:
Lessons from Israel’s Great King
Afternoons 3:00-5:00 p.m. (Please note the new time!)