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.
William Barclay Distinguished
Visiting Fellow in Biblical Studies
Applications for 2021/22
Applications are invited from established scholars working in biblical studies who are sympathetic to the aims of the Church of Scotland, to take up this fellowship between September and December 2021 OR Jan-Mar 2022.
Subject to COVID restrictions and travel permissions, the fellow is required to be in residence at Glasgow for 6-8 weeks, to deliver at least one public lecture, to participate in the teaching of an honours course in biblical studies linked to their own research specialism (2 hours per week; no marking responsibilities) and to share in the life of the College.
We are particularly interested in scholars whose work includes a focus on Hebrew Bible/Old Testament for this appointment.
The fellowship will cover return flights to Glasgow, accommodation + living allowance for 6-8 weeks, along with an agreed honorarium.
Initial enquiries should be made to:
Dr Sean Adams, Senior Lecturer in New Testament: sean.adams@glasgow.ac.uk
or to Professor Mark Elliott: mark.elliott@glasgow.ac.uk
Applications should be made by email to the Principal of Trinity College, Rev Dr Doug Gay, in the form of a CV with covering letter: doug.gay@glasgow.ac.uk