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The Kirk in Crisis: Beyond Samson, Solomon & Gideon (ca' canny Kirk but ca' awa)
This post takes up themes developed in my 2017 Chalmers Lectures and the St Andrew Press book Reforming The Kirk and also builds on the...
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.
Upcoming Short Courses
Autumn 2022
Preaching in Church Contexts
Sept 21st - Nov 30th, 2022
Wednesdays, 4–6pm
This creative, practical and stimulating course will help you to develop as a preacher through reflection on why and how we preach. We will explore the relationships between the form of biblical texts and the sermons we preach on them, as well as reflecting on delivery, style and method. A key feature of the course is the opportunity to learn from tutor and peer feedback on sermons preached in class.
Art and Christian Worship
Oct 6th - Dec 1st, 2022
Thursday Evenings, 7–9pm
This course explores and develops the role of contemporary visual art
in Christian worship. Taking practical, creative and theological
approaches, this course seeks to expand and cultivate imaginations,
and stimulate churches and Christian worship in new ways, especially in these changing times. The course is ideal for those who are seeking to develop the visual arts in their church or faith organisation
Designing & Leading
Christian Worship
Oct 3rd – Nov 28th, 2022
Monday Evenings, 7–9pm
This course is an introduction to designing and leading Christian worship services utilising theological and historically rich patterns and practices and adapting these to participants contemporary church context. 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.
Listening in
Mission
Sept 29th - Nov 24th, 2022
Thursday Evenings, 7–9pm
This course will explore the practice and theology of listening in mission within local communities and how this may renew imagination and impact of the church in a rapidly changing society. This course is applicable to those who lead in local church situations and those interested in innovating and pioneering in church mission
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