Parrothead Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I'm looking at some Bible studies and found three resources that look promising. Look them over and vote on your favorite. If the majority wants to do the St. Paul Center we can pick which of the six at a different time. I'll put this in a poll and see which is like best. Agape Bible Study St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology The Great Adventure Catholic Bible Study (Jeff Cavin) Of course I've only looked at Catholic materials, but that doesn't mean that only Catholics are welcome. Anyone who has any interest in Catholic theology will be welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Thank you for starting this Chucki!!!! I know I shouldn't be opting for the $40 one, but it was incredibly good and I thought it would sell for so much more. It would be an early Christmas. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 I'll just bump this back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimnc Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I voted for #2, but really all of them look great. Be happy to go with the majority vote. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 I think there were a few more interested so I'll bump it up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Ooo, this looks very exciting! I missed the original thread where this was put forth, but I'd love to join you all. :) I voted for number 2. I actually like the look of number 3 a wee bit better, but looking around the website of 3 I couldn't quite figure out how a group would do it solely online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I would do any of these. The second choice seems to have multiple programs which one were you thinking of doing? I am not Catholic, I am Methodist, but I would love to join in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) Just checked the Great Adventure website again. It looks to me that in order to use the Bible study kit, you need to have access to the DVDs and CDs. I haven't been able to really figure out if you can access the DVD/CD content online somehow or not, but I don't think you can.This page is the one from which I'm drawing my conclusions. If that's true, then the Great Adventure program wouldn't be something we could do online. :( ETA: We could use the study kits without the DVD/CDs, of course, but it wouldn't be the full program. Edited June 25, 2011 by Hannah C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) I will do whichever we vote on, but free is good. :001_smile: Edited June 25, 2011 by Asenik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuzu822 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I love the look of #3, but I went with 2 since it's designed for online use and since I was looking into their studies a few years ago before the kids completely stole my brain. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Just checked the Great Adventure website again. It looks to me that in order to use the Bible study kit, you need to have access to the DVDs and CDs. I haven't been able to really figure out if you can access the DVD/CD content online somehow or not, but I don't think you can.This page is the one from which I'm drawing my conclusions. If that's true, then the Great Adventure program wouldn't be something we could do online. :( ETA: We could use the study kits without the DVD/CDs, of course, but it wouldn't be the full program. And I'm so sorry, but my info was wrong. :confused: I thought they were selling the awesome DVD set on Amazon for $40, but it turns out to be just the books to go along with the DVD. The DVD set is about $400. I knew that price seemed too good to be true. I don't think this one can be an option. I'll go with whatever the majority want to do also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I would love too, but only free.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogMom5 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I voted for Agape because it's free. If the St. Paul program isn't too much, I can do that one instead. The Great Adventure program looks far too expensive for me. If most others want to do Great Adventure, don't let my cost factor stop you. I just will have to join some other time. Thanks for looking into this for us. I hope you are beginning to feel better. I'm still praying for you. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 St. Paul is free. "Whether you’re studying Scripture for the first time, looking to take your studies to a higher level, or whether you’re ready for advanced training, you’ve come to the right place! Welcome to our free on-line classes! " I voted for it, but I'll do any free one you all want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I'll just bump this back up. I voted for #2, but really all of them look great. Be happy to go with the majority vote. :) Me, too. I am honestly just happy for the opportunity to study and discuss with a group of women (and men, if any join us) whose insights I enjoy and respect in so many areas already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Why do we do the free one so it isn't cost prohibitive? Chucki, you are MADE of awesome. Every little cell of ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Why do we do the free one so it isn't cost prohibitive? Chucki, you are MADE of awesome. Every little cell of ya. :iagree: you need the baggage one of my (male) coworkers covets: it says "I radiate pure awesome!" (both Agape and St Paul are free) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Looks like we can probably vote on one of the St. Paul studies. How do we want to do this? I don't want to use up SWB's bandwidth for something not related to TWTM. I can toss together from one of those free sites a message board similar to what we have here. We need someway for all of us to discuss things. If you have an idea, speak up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Looks like we can probably vote on one of the St. Paul studies. How do we want to do this? I don't want to use up SWB's bandwidth for something not related to TWTM. I can toss together from one of those free sites a message board similar to what we have here. We need someway for all of us to discuss things. If you have an idea, speak up. Free message board. We might ahve to deal with ads, but I don't want to take up bandwidth either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Why do we do the free one so it isn't cost prohibitive? Chucki, you are MADE of awesome. Every little cell of ya. Thanks. I haven't done anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Well, we could probably use Facebook to the same effect, though I don't really have a preference for their ads over free forum ones. We could also set up a Google or Yahoo group... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 But not everyone does Facebook. Someone else will have to set up Google or Yahoo. I've no clue how to use those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 But not everyone does Facebook. Someone else will have to set up Google or Yahoo. I've no clue how to use those. That's true. I can do that, either one. And a traditional forum is also good. I was just throwing stuff out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I dont Facebook, but let me know where to go for group.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I like the idea of a free forum. IMHO the forum layout works better than email groups for discussions. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I'm looking at some Bible studies and found three resources that look promising. Look them over and vote on your favorite. If the majority wants to do the St. Paul Center we can pick which of the six at a different time. I'll put this in a poll and see which is like best. Agape Bible Study St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology The Great Adventure Catholic Bible Study (Jeff Cavin) Of course I've only looked at Catholic materials, but that doesn't mean that only Catholics are welcome. Anyone who has any interest in Catholic theology will be welcome. Um...but which Bible study? Doesn't each publisher have more than one? Or am I reading the links wrong?? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) I like the idea of a free forum. IMHO the forum layout works better than email groups for discussions. :001_smile: I've just been playing with Google groups and, while you can definitely post forum-style, I think you are correct. Though live chat would be a nifty widget to have. I will also add that I am feeling particularly warm and fuzzy about Proboards because they have an iphone app. (they also have a droid app) :001_smile: Um...but which Bible study? Doesn't each publisher have more than one? Or am I reading the links wrong?? :confused: I think we've decided to go with the St. Paul Center, but have yet to decide which one. My new question: Who are the funny gals who voted "other" and then didn't post anything about an "other"?? Huh? Are you just messing with the requisite other choice? :blink: Edited June 27, 2011 by MyCrazyHouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquinas Academy Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Looks like I'm too late to vote (although I would have gone for St. Paul anyway), but I just wanted to say that I'm still interested in doing this. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 I could use a bible study, if you don't mind an Episcopalian tagging along. I don't know how to do anything really techie, but I'm willing to learn. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny_P Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Wow, Chucki! For me free is best, of course. Yahoo groups is a fantastic way to keep organized, but I'm not sure how to set it up either. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 Y'all give me to the end of the week to get things together. I'm so behind with household things and I've got the appointment with the allergist in a couple days. If we are going to go with the St. Paul stuff, figure out which program of theirs we want to do first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Chucki- You're the best! Let me know what I can do to help get things started. I've started Yahoogroups in the past, so if that's what we want to do I can start that. Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Chucki, Thank you! I just subscribed to this thread - can you post updates here so I don't miss any? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2Many4 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I voted #3, but meant to vote for St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I like the program that starts w/Genisis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIS0320 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I'd love to participate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I like the program that starts w/Genisis. Maybe we should chat amongst ourselves and work out which is the preferred start point for the group? I'm inclined to begin at the beginning, as well and, left to my own devices, would select either Covenant Love or Genesis to Jesus to begin. (not that I would shun any of them) Also, I'm going to fly my obsessive flag for a moment and throw a question out to the "proper" (as opposed to lapsed and feeling called back) Catholics here: I don't see a preferred Bible edition on the St Paul Center website. Does anyone have any idea which would be the preferred for their Bible studies? (Yes, it seems a crazy thing to ask, but my house somehow ended up with a M-W dictionary edition that has, um, gaps in pretty common words, so I'd prefer to not repeat that here.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Maybe we should chat amongst ourselves and work out which is the preferred start point for the group? I'm inclined to begin at the beginning, as well and, left to my own devices, would select either Covenant Love or Genesis to Jesus to begin. (not that I would shun any of them) Also, I'm going to fly my obsessive flag for a moment and throw a question out to the "proper" (as opposed to lapsed and feeling called back) Catholics here: I don't see a preferred Bible edition on the St Paul Center website. Does anyone have any idea which would be the preferred for their Bible studies? (Yes, it seems a crazy thing to ask, but my house somehow ended up with a M-W dictionary edition that has, um, gaps in pretty common words, so I'd prefer to not repeat that here.) I'm using my New American Bible since it is 1.) handy and 2.) free online at the USCCB website if needed. (Check your PM box. I need an opinion and you got picked since you your light is green.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I'm using my New American Bible since it is 1.) handy and 2.) free online at the USCCB website if needed. (Check your PM box. I need an opinion and you got picked since you your light is green.) Ok. I think that's the one I have. But it has gone missing (it WAS in the living room not too long ago... ). I got it and put in my 2 cents. And Beavis and Butthead mental giggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I vote for starting at the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 What ages is this for? My dc have only read the bible in Spanish. I have recently realized that they really need to experience it in English as well. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Okay, here we go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Chucki, Well-done! I'm registered. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuzu822 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Maybe we should chat amongst ourselves and work out which is the preferred start point for the group? I'm inclined to begin at the beginning, as well and, left to my own devices, would select either Covenant Love or Genesis to Jesus to begin. (not that I would shun any of them) Also, I'm going to fly my obsessive flag for a moment and throw a question out to the "proper" (as opposed to lapsed and feeling called back) Catholics here: I don't see a preferred Bible edition on the St Paul Center website. Does anyone have any idea which would be the preferred for their Bible studies? (Yes, it seems a crazy thing to ask, but my house somehow ended up with a M-W dictionary edition that has, um, gaps in pretty common words, so I'd prefer to not repeat that here.) I've always liked the Ignatius Bible (RSV-CE). Okay, here we go. Off to register! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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