Biblical Study Breaks

An opportunity to be guided through a whole book of the Holy Scriptures by outstanding scholars. These begin on Monday afternoon at 2pm (1pm lunch is optional) and finish after lunch Thursday. There are no evening sessions.

Forthcoming

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Matthew

Course code 2612
15 to 18 November 2010
David Catchpole

Matthew's Sermon of the Mount has new delights to disclose every time one returns to it. Add to that his views on where wisdom may be found, how a fractured church can be a means of reconciliation, where women should be set within a religious community, what should be done (for better or worse) about the theological legacy of Paul ... and the menu for a biblical break on Matthew offers choice possibilities. Always lurking in the background is the business of defining his religion - is it Christianity, or is it Christian Judaism? In the end, we might ask on our own behalf, is our own calling to be Christians in the style of Matthew?

Genesis

Course code 2717
with Michael DeLashmutt; Anne Claar Thomasson-Rosingh
14 to 17 March 2011

Biblical literacy is at the heart of a well-rounded theological education. Designed to give students an opportunity for sustained study of a single biblical book, these courses are led by emerging and eminent scholars who bring fresh perspectives to the study of Scripture.

Students come away from these breaks with a renewed passion for Scripture and a deeper sense of the scholarly issues surrounding the text. Sessions may consist of a mix of lectures, small group work, and guided self-study. Complimentary access to the library is provided during the breaks.

Galatians and the Pastorals

Course code 2616
Mon 13 to Thur 16 June 2011
with Frances Young

Galatians allows us to sit at the touchlines of the key undoubtedly shaped the theological position he seeks to justify in Romans. The Pastorals are very different: no specific controversy, so no argumentation, no appeal to particular scriptural texts and a general approach of such a different kind that both style and theology read as if from another author. How do all these epistles fit into the 'Pauline corpus'?

Booking information:
These courses can be taken either non-residential or residential:

Non-residential £199 Standard room £279 En-suite room £324 Premier room £369

The residential price includes all meals & refreshments. The non-residential price includes all meals and refreshments except breakfast. If you wish to arrive in time for lunch on Monday (1pm) there will be an opportunity to arrange this when the final details and timetable are sent out (approximately 2 weeks before the course). Do let us know about any dietary or other special requirements in advance.

If you would like any further information please contact Alison Ogden on 01722 424826 or aogden@sarum.ac.uk

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