Verbum Domini Summer Institute

Scripture, the Soul of Sacred Theology: The Sermon on the Mount

 

June 22-26, 2026

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All current Doctoral and Masters students in Theology or a related field are invited to apply. 

Jun 22 – Jun 26, 2026

Join us for four days of intensive study, prayer, and fellowship. Attendance is limited.

St. Paul Center

1380 University Blvd.
Steubenville, OH 43952

Price

Free

There is no registration fee, and room and board is provided at no cost. Travel costs not included.

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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Event Details

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.