Christian Spirituality Courses

In today's world, many people cannot accept the moral and religious certainties of earlier times. For them, traditional religious practices, Church service and styles of prayer may seem inadequate, old-fashioned or outmoded.

Yet despite this questioning and rejection of traditional answers, it is clear that many people are asking urgent and searching questions about their lives. They want to make sense of what is happening in the world – to individuals, to society, and to the planet.

Sarum College seeks to respond to the search for spirituality which is one of the most striking aspects of our contemporary society and is vitally important to the life of the Church, to the enrichment of theology, to ecumenism, to interfaith understanding and to discussion about public values.

The College offers a number of ways to explore the subject. The MA in Christian Spirituality, validated by the University of Winchester, is designed to provide the opportunity to study it in some depth, from historical, theological, psychological and other points of view.

For those wishing to explore the connection between heart and mind in spiritual growth, the College offers several residential courses and conferences in Christian spirituality, some of which, like the ever-popular Heart of the Divine, have been running for several years. Indeed, Heart of the Divine has been so popular that participants have asked for further opportunities to explore themes in Christian spirituality. Continuing the Journey provides this opportunity for further and deeper reflection on the riches of the Christian spiritual tradition. Another new course, Literature, Art and the Christian Imagination explores the dynamic relation between Christian spirituality and aesthetic experience through a consideration of particular works of art and literature.

Sarum College is running a special Holy Week programme in a retreat-like atmosphere. Learn more about retreats at Sarum College.

Study for an MA in Christian Spirituality

Sarum College offers a unique ecumenical MA programme in partnership with the University of Winchester. Ideal for those exploring the diverse breadth of spirituality, this programme has an open, flexible structure allows you to study wherever you are based. More information on Christian Spirituality MA degree

Download the January to June 2010 course brochure

Download a booking form

Childhood and Spirituality

9 to 11 June
Mervyn Davies and Rebecca Nye

This conference will introduce participants to ideas about spirituality in childhood, looking particularly at the role and importance of play. 

For more information, please contact Anne Jensen 01722 424827