Bible, Christ and Mary
Learn to read the Bible as a unified whole
A pathway to acquire a method for reading Sacred Scripture, recognize its unity in Christ, and understand Mary’s unique place in salvation history.
Why choose this course
From understanding the text to the mystery of Mary
The Bible is often read through isolated passages, devotional interpretations, or content lacking the necessary context. This can make it difficult to recognize the unity of Scripture and correctly understand its message.
The course offers a clear and rigorous method for reading the Bible as the Word of God expressed through human words. The pathway begins with the criteria of Catholic interpretation, presents the Old Testament as preparation and divine pedagogy, and recognizes Christ as the key that unifies the whole history of salvation.
On this basis, students learn to understand the prefigurations of Mary in the Old Testament and to ground the principal Marian titles biblically, patristically, and theologically.
Who is it for?
This pathway is for you if…
You are looking for solid biblical foundations to prepare meetings, accompany groups, and communicate the faith with greater rigor.
You want to relate biblical content to Catholic criteria of interpretation and to salvation history.
You want a structured introduction to the Christological and Marian reading of Sacred Scripture.
You work in communication, education, or Catholic outreach and want to avoid fragmented or ideologically driven readings of the Bible.
Course program
A pathway structured into five modules
The program progressively leads from a method for reading the Bible to an understanding of biblical Mariology. Each module lasts five weeks, includes five units, and corresponds to approximately 25 hours of learning activities.
Methodology
A progressive, independent, and supported pathway
The course is delivered entirely online across five five-week modules, separated by one administrative week. Each week, students devote approximately 5–7 hours to video lessons, guided readings, study of selected biblical passages, and analysis and application activities.
Each unit follows a clear structure: introduction to the topic, learning objective, exploration of resources, critical questions, contextual application, and a brief assessment with feedback. Activities may include forums, interpretation exercises, short essays, and learning journals. Some modules include live sessions in the form of masterclasses or meetings to clarify questions and explore the content in greater depth.
Students progress independently but receive feedback from the instructor or through automated activities. Each unit includes a brief demonstration of learning, and each module concludes with an integrative activity.
Faculty
Prof. P. Anton Vogelsang
APRA Faculty
Certification and academic value
Complete the pathway and earn the corresponding credits
After completing the modules and passing the assessment activities, you will receive the official document provided by the course, with the corresponding ECTS credits awarded. The total learning workload is calculated on the basis of approximately 25 hours per ECTS credit, including classes, individual study, learning activities, and assessments.
Enrollment
Learn to read the Bible as a unified whole
Acquire a method for understanding Sacred Scripture, recognize Christ as the center of salvation history, and discover the biblical roots of the mystery of Mary. A rigorous and accessible pathway for transforming Bible reading into knowledge, discernment, and life.
