The Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet
(BIDJ)

Watch our promotional video below!

About the BIDJ
Informational Brochure

Testimonials:  Hear what our students have to say about BIDJ

Sample a short lecture on the Book of Revelation

Learn More at a Preview Night

The Biblical Institute of the Diocese of Joliet is a 4-year program to study every book of the Bible. We use one of the best Catholic Bible studies ever developed for learning Scripture in a systematic way, the Catholic Biblical School Program (Paulist Press). Students earn certificates in Basic Biblical Studies (2 years) and Advanced Biblical Studies (4 years), from this nationally recognized program..

Try the first two years (Old Testament and New Testament Foundations) and decide later whether to stay for Years 3 and 4 (the rest of the Bible).

The Biblical Institute is for everyone! Some of our students serve their parishes as catechists, lectors, or Bible study facilitators. Many people join us with no Bible study background at all. If you bring a commitment to learning and a desire for deeper understanding of God’s Word, we’ll give you what you need to successfully participate in the program. We also welcome interested fellow Christians, so mention us to neighbors and friends!

You’ll study the Bible as a whole and in its parts from a Catholic point of view, with experienced teachers, and within a Catholic faith community.

Sites for 2017-2018:

Old Testament Foundations: Genesis through Kings
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Darien
Wednesdays, 7-9pm

New Testament Foundations: Jesus and Discipleship
Visitation Parish, Elmhurst
Saturdays, 9-11am

Old Testament Continued: Exile and Restoration
Does not meet 2017-2018
Resuming in 2018-2019 

Old and New Testaments Concluded: The Word in the Hellenistic World
 Assumption Parish, Coal City
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
St. Matthew, Glendale Heights
Thursdays, 7-9pm
 

Congratulations to the 2017 Graduates!

Learn more:
An Interview with Joan Gorski, Instructor and Coordinator
What We Study: A Four-Year Plan (PDF) (Word)
Frequently Asked Questions

Registration:
If you are a first time student, you can register in either parish below.  If you have questions, please call us at the REO office at 815-221-6147.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION:

•  CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM AND SAVE THE FILE TO YOUR COMPUTER
  
• EDIT AND SAVE THE CHANGES
• EMAIL TO KWOJNAROWSKI@DIOCESEOFJOLIET
  

Want to study God's Word right now, in your own parish community? Try our Parish Bible Study page.