Bible Study

An Introduction to the Theology of the Body

Discovering God’s Master Plan for Your Life

An Introduction to the Theology of the Body: Discovering the Master Plan for Your Life is an eight-part study that introduces the vision of the human person found in St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.

This study explores what it means to be created human as male and female in the image and likeness of God and reveals how God’s design for the human person leads to true happiness and fulfillment.

Guided by Dr. Christopher West, this study will help you gain a deeper understanding of your identity and discover how God’s plan for humanity reveals the path to authentic love and freedom.

Presented by: Dr. Christopher West

Written by: Dr. Christopher West

8 Sessions 30-Minute Videos Great for groups

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This program is available in: English

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Un curso introductorio al estudio de la Teología del Cuerpo

Un curso introductorio al estudio de la Teología del Cuerpo

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$19.95

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Introducción a la Teología del Cuerpo Acceso en Línea

Introducción a la Teología del Cuerpo Acceso en Línea

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$7.95

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Introducción a la Teología del Cuerpo, paquete de estudio inicial de 8 partes

Introducción a la Teología del Cuerpo, paquete de estudio inicial de 8 partes

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Version
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Release Date
August 01, 2008
Session Count
8 Sessions
Video Length
30-Minute Videos
Class Length
60-90 Minutes
Est. Time to Complete
1 semester
Grade Levels
Young Adult (18-25) • Adult (26+)
Target Audience
Adults
Recommended Age Group
Adults
Available Languages
English
Outside Preparation
30 Minutes
Ecclesiastical Designation
Imprimatur • Nihil Obstat
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Dr. Christopher West
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Dr. Christopher West

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About Ascension Bible Studies

Who can I reach out to with additional questions? 

If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call at 1-800-376-0520, chat with us by clicking on the chat to the right, or email support@ascensionpress.com 

Can I stream my study videos on a Smart TV?

Thinkific may have issues streaming on Smart TVs. This is because Smart TV web browsers differ from standard computer browsers, and Thinkific does not support Chromium, which is the browser system used by most Smart TVs.

If you are having trouble loading videos on your Smart TV, you can try connecting a laptop or desktop computer to your TV using an HDMI cable and playing the videos from your computer. Many customers have found this to work well.

If you prefer to use AirPlay or screencasting from a mobile device, this may also work, as long as both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Unfortunately, Ascension is not able to troubleshoot issues related to individual Smart TVs or casting devices.

Do I need DVDs to run a study in person?

There are three ways your group could view the study videos:

  • You could watch the videos on DVD, gathered as a group.
  • You could watch the videos streaming from our Thinkific website, gathered as a group.
  • Each person could purchase the online access and watch the videos independently at home on the Thinkific website.

We strongly recommend purchasing the DVDs for in-person group viewing because this is usually the easiest method for volunteer leaders to manage and because the DVD sets can be reused later by other Bible study groups in your parish.

Does the online study access expire?

Online access to our studies do expire after one year (or two years, if you are using The Bible Timeline or Foundations of Faith). This access begins from the day you purchase your online access, or from the day you set up your access (if you are using a group enrollment link given to you from your small group leader).

How do I access the all-digital online course after I purchase?

After you purchase a product that includes access, check your inbox for an email from our partner Thinkific. In order to access your online study, you will receive a link in that email to create a free account with Thinkific and access your study.

You will then be able to access your online study at ascensionpress.thinkific.com.

(Note that if you have already created a Thinkific account through Ascension, you will not need to create a new one, but will then receive a link to access your online study directly.)

If you purchased multiple online course enrollments for your small group, you'll receive an email the day of your purchase with a link which you can then forward to your students. With this link, each student can create their account and access their online course.

Will I need a workbook to complete a study?

The workbook is an integral part of the study, containing reflection and discussion questions. To get the most out of the study, we recommend each participant have a Bible, his or her own workbook, and for studies that include an additional reading book, we encourage a copy of that as well.

What study materials will my group and I need?

You can choose the study materials that best fit how you plan to journey through the study! 

If you are leading a small group, we recommend purchasing the program’s Starter Pack for yourself, along with a Study Set/Workbook and Online Access for each participant.

If you are journeying through the study on your own, we recommend purchasing a Study Set/Workbook and Online Access for yourself.

In addition, we recommend that everyone have a Catholic Bible and Catechism of the Catholic Church. We recommend the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Ascension Edition and The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, which incorporates the same color-coded learning system used throughout our studies.

Can I download and print out the digital workbook from a study?

Our online edition of a study includes a digital copy of your workbook. This workbook is in a read-only format, and therefore cannot be printed out as this is a violation of copyright and intellectual property law. This version of the workbook is also unable to save student responses.

If you would prefer a printed copy of your workbook and have ordered the online-only option in error, please contact us with your order number and we will be able to help you set up your order for the printed materials instead!