Session 4 – April 27, 2021

Theology of the Body

Jen Settle

Director of Programs, Theology of the Body Institute

Jen has been part of the Institute since 2008 serving as Certification Course Manager and Managing Director. She now serves as the Director of Programs for the Internship, Certification, and Clergy Enrichment Programs. She teaches TOB throughout the country. In 2017, Jen became a Consecrated Virgin in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and credits Theology of the Body as integral to discerning and forming her in her vocation.

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Resources

Curriculum Suggestions for All Ages:

• Fulfilled: The Promise of the Christian Life Adult TOB Study by Theology of the Body Institute
• Our Bodies Proclaim the Gospel: An Introduction to the Theology of the Body for All Christians, an Adult TOB Study by Theology of the Body Institute
• You: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body High School TOB Study by Ascension Press
• Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Happiness: A Life Teen Curriculum Guide based on the Theology of the Body by Life Teen
• Theology of the Body for Teens: Middle School Edition by Ascension Press
• Rooted: K-12 Theology of the Body Curriculum by Ruah Woods
• Theology of the Body Marriage Preparation Book, for engaged couples by TOBET

Organizations that are Centered on Theology of the Body:

• Theology of the Body Institute
• Ruah Woods
• Eden Invitation
• Reclaim Sexual Health
• Into the Deep
• FIERCE Athlete
• Chastity Project
• The Culture Project

Resources for Families:

• Beyond the Talk: Sharing God’s Plan for Sexuality with Your Kids, a 2-part CD set by Theology of the Body Institute
• Theology of His Body/Theology of Her Body, a 2-in-1 book for young teens by Jason Evert
• The Princess and the Kiss, a book for children by Jennie Bishop
• The Squire and the Scroll, a book for children by Jennie Bishop
• Good Pictures Bad Pictures, a book for children by Kristen A. Jenson
• Raising Pure Teens, a book for parents by Jason Evert and Chris Stefanick
• Good News About Sex & Marriage: Answers to Your Honest Questions about Catholic Teaching, a book for teens and parents by Christopher West
• Beyond the Birds & the Bess: Raising Sexually Whole and Holy Kids, a book for parents by Gregory Popcak

Resources for Personal Growth & In-Depth Learning:

Level 1 – For the TOB Beginner:

• Books & Printed Resources:
  • Theology of the Body for Beginners, by Christopher West
  • Theology of the Body in One Hour, by Jason Evert
  • Fill These Hearts: God, Sex, & the Universal Longing, by Christopher West
  • Men & Women are from Eden: A Study Guide to John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, by Mary Healy
  • Our Bodies Tell God’s Story: Discovering the Divine Plan for Love, Sex, & Gender, by Christopher West
  • These Beautiful Bones: An Everyday Theology of the Body, by Emily Stimpson
  • Eclipse of the Body: How We Lost the Meaning of Sex, Gender, Marriage, and Family (And How to Reclaim It), by Christopher West
• Audio Resources:
  • Why God Gave Us Bodies, a YouTube video by Fr. Mike Schmitz
  • What is Theology of the Body, a YouTube video by Christopher West
  • What is the Point of Theology of the Body?, a YouTube video by Dr. Scott Hahn
• Trainings:
  • Annual Theology of the Body Conference

Level 2 – For the Intermediate TOB Student:

• Books & Printed Resources:
  • Men, Women, & the Mystery of Love, by Edward Sri
  • Discovering the Feminine Genius, by Katrina Zeno
  • Made for Love: Same-Sex Attraction and the Catholic Church, by Fr. Mike Schmitz
  • Heaven’s Song: Sexual Love as It was Meant to Be, by Christopher West
  • At the Heart of the Gospel: Reclaiming the Body for the New Evangelization, by Christopher West
  • “Gender Theory”/”Gender Ideology” – Select Teaching Resources, by the USCCB
• Audio Resources:
  • Ask Christopher West podcast
  • Discerning Marriage podcast
  • Into the Heart: A Journey Through the Theology of the Body, a 16-Part CD study set, by Ascension Press
  • The Triumph of the Immaculate Heart: Theology of the Body and Our Lady of Fatima, a CD by Theology of the Body Institute
• Trainings:
  • TOB 1: Head & Heart Immersion Course
  • Theology of the Body Institute Patron Community

Level 3 – For the Rising TOB Expert:

• Books & Printed Resources:
  • Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body, by Saint John Paul II
  • Theology of the Body Explained: A Commentary on John Paul II’s “Gospel of the Body”, by Christopher West
  • Love & Responsibility, by Karol Wojtyla
  • The Virgin Mary & the Theology of the Body, by Fr. Donald Calloway
  • Crossing the Threshold of Love: A New Vision of Marriage in Light of John Paul II’s Anthropology, by Mary Shivandan
  • Aquinas and the Theology of the Body: The Thomistic Foundations of John Paul II’s Anthropology, by Thomas Petri, OP
  • “Male & Female He Created Them”: Towards a Path of Dialogue on the Question of Gender Theory in Education, by the Congregation for Catholic Education
• Trainings:
  • Theology of the Body Institute Certification Program
  • Master of Theological Studies in Marriage & Family from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute at Catholic University of America
  • Master of Arts in Theology of the Body & the New Evangelization from Pontifex University