Learning and Development
with Trinity College Glasgow and the University of Glasgow
Short Courses
About
Short courses are accessible learning opportunities in practical theology, church ministry and mission for a rapidly changing world. They are suitable for learners from a wide variety of backgrounds including those new to higher education and those already familiar with it. They are designed for many kinds of leaders and members across churches who want to learn in their spare time. Learners can opt to undertake assessments and thus qualify for 10 credit points per course towards a Higher Education certificate or other University of Glasgow approved theology programmes, or alternatively audit for their own personal benefit.
2020 Courses *Registration now closed*
REIMAGINING CHRISTIAN PRACTICE IN AN AGE OF UNCERTAINTY (online delivery)
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September 23 - December 2, 2020
Wednesday evenings, 7-8.30pm GMT +1
This course helps to chart the contemporary challenges we are experiencing in the church and in practicing Christian faith, intensified now by the global pandemic. Along with Biblical, theological and social science insights, the course explores a range of creative expressions and spiritual practices to sustain people and communities in diverse local contexts this Advent.
DESIGNING AND LEADING CHRISTIAN WORSHIP (online delivery)
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September 24 - December 3, 2020
Thursday evenings, 7-8.30pm GMT +1
A practical introduction to designing and leading Christian worship utilising theologically rich patterns and practices and adapting these to participants contemporary church context.
MANAGING DIFFICULT CHURCH CHANGE (online delivery)
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September 28 - December 7, 2020
Monday evenings, 7-8.30pm GMT +1
This course will help leaders active in local church contexts to identify and interpret challenges facing your church, and equip you with tools to develop faithful and creative responses to manage difficult church change.