Verbum Domini Summer Institute
Scripture, the Soul of Sacred Theology: The Sermon on the Mount
June 22-26, 2026
Apply NowAll current Doctoral and Masters students in Theology or a related field are invited to apply.
The Verbum Domini Summer Institute, previously known as the Letter & Spirit Summer Institute, is an invitation-only, week-long summer intensive for doctoral students to spend time learning from Dr. Hahn on a particular biblical topic or book. In 2024, the Institute was opened to master’s students and now features Dr. Shane Owens, Dr. Hahn, and other theologians from the St. Paul Center. It offers an opportunity for intensive study, prayer, and the formation of personal and professional relationships that will support you throughout your future career and life.
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PRESENTERS
Scott Hahn
John Bergsma
Shane Owens
Jeffrey Morrow
SCHEDULE
Monday Evening Welcome
6:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Introductions & Opening Remarks by Dr. Scott Hahn
Morning Schedule (Tuesday–Friday)
8:30 AM –Morning Prayer
8:45 AM – Gather & Coffee
9:00–10:15 AM – Seminar 1
10:30 AM – Mass
11:15 AM–12:30 PM– Seminar 2
Afternoon Schedule (Tuesday–Thursday)
Midday Prayer
12:30 PM – Lunch
1:30–3:00 PM – Discussion Seminar
3:15–4:15 PM – Holy Hour
4:30–5:30 PM – Evening Lecture & Discussion
5:30 PM – Dinner
Evening Prayer
Optional:
Franciscan University of Steubenville is hosting a conference entitled The Renaissance of Biblical Theology beginning the evening of June 26-28. You can register for this conference separately through the Franciscan University website when it becomes live.
