Course Description
Church and Christian faith practices are in the midst of critical sea-change made all the more intense and unsettling by the Covid 19 pandemic. Navigating this contemporary cultural change presents opportunities and challenges for effective Christian discipleship, to re-imagine and experiment in both ancient and new vessels. This course will use biblical and theological perspectives combined with insights from history and the social sciences to provide portals through which to understand and engage with an increasingly disruptive environment. It will include exploring a range of creative expressions of Christian life for both individuals and communities this Advent, and equip people for spiritual renewal in diverse local contexts.
This is an open access course available as a 10-credit course (accredited by the University of Glasgow) or audit-only for those who just wish to engage with the learning programme for their own personal benefit.
Church and Christian faith practices are in the midst of critical sea-change made all the more intense and unsettling by the Covid 19 pandemic. Navigating this contemporary cultural change presents opportunities and challenges for effective Christian discipleship, to re-imagine and experiment in both ancient and new vessels. This course will use biblical and theological perspectives combined with insights from history and the social sciences to provide portals through which to understand and engage with an increasingly disruptive environment. It will include exploring a range of creative expressions of Christian life for both individuals and communities this Advent, and equip people for spiritual renewal in diverse local contexts.
This is an open access course available as a 10-credit course (accredited by the University of Glasgow) or audit-only for those who just wish to engage with the learning programme for their own personal benefit.
Trinity College Glasgow
Educating for a changing church and a changing world
Trinity is a Church of Scotland college at University of Glasgow. We are a resource for the Kirk and other churches, offering education and research, resources for mission and worship, training for ministry and leadership and continuing professional development.
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Autumn 2021.
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Designing and Leading Worship
Thursday Evenings
7.00-9.00pm
Sept 30th - Dec 2nd
Blended
Become more skilled at designing and leading meaningful, participatory acts of church worship. This course is accessible to those in a church who are beginning to lead acts of Christian worship and for local church leaders who wish to refresh their understanding and practice. A practical introduction to designing and leading Christian worship and adapting to participants' contemporary church context. Offered in blended modes online and in person.
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Listening in Mission
Tuesday Evenings
7.00-9.00pm
Oct 5th - Nov 30th
Online
As churches reconvene in person, we are in a mission space both familiar and new. We have discovered both limitations in former patterns of ministry and new relationships with places and neighbours. The course introduces activities, spiritual practices and practical steps that can be deployed in a local church or a pioneering mission setting, to listen to God and the local community, and renew approaches in Christ's way.
Reimagining Christian Practice
Monday Evenings
7.00-9.00pm
Sept 27th - Nov 29th
Online
The Church and Christian devotion are facing a time of change unprecedented since the Middle Ages and made even more intense and uncertain by the Covid-19 pandemic. History suggests that such times of crisis provide the environment for innovation, creativity and renewal. Join us as we approach these challenges together and explore the emerging expressions of Christian life and spiritual practices that are sustaining people at this time.
