Theology & Culture

Painting of Tate Modern by Anna SimmonsUniquely dedicated to intellectual exploration of faith and mission through excellent theological research and teaching.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are a number of ways to pursue theological enquiry here, from short courses to public lectures to postgraduate programmes.

The College is home to the Southern Theological Education and Training Scheme (STETS), which delivers initial ministerial training for the Church of England and other churches, and Sarum’s theological programmes benefit enormously from a cooperative relationship between the two organisations.

These study opportunities, along with intensive courses such as Biblical Study Breaks and annual events such as the Sarum Theological Lectures, are among the many ways in which Sarum College makes specialist work in this area accessible to a wide audience.

 

This month

Biblical Study Break : Reading Psalms

In its long and varied career, the Book of Psalms has been ‘hymn book’, ‘prayer book’ and ‘theology manual’. This course will explore the different voices (Praise, Shalom, Dissonance, Penitence, Hope, Spirituality and Theology) found in the Book, engage in … Read more

  • Starts: Monday, 6 Feb 2012, 1:00PM
  • Ends: Thursday, 9 Feb 2012, 2:00PM
  • Tutor: Stephen Dawes

Following in the footsteps of Moses? Jesus and the Law

There is scarcely any topic that has divided commentators on the historical Jesus than this one: did he accept the whole Mosaic law as truth for the people of God, or did he exercise radical freedom in accepting some parts … Read more

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, 7 Feb 2012, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
  • Tutor: David Catchpole

Holy people and holy place: Jesus and the Jerusalem Temple

Quite a lot of New Testament specialists think Jesus saw the Jerusalem temple as fundamentally flawed and about to be replaced by himself and his community! Strangely, his followers didn’t seem to see it that way. Again, great care is … Read more

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, 14 Feb 2012, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
  • Tutor: David Catchpole

The Son of God? – It all depends what you mean …

Every Jewish person saw him/herself as a child of God, but the Gospels claim that there was rather more to Jesus than that. Stories of a supernatural conception, and then pointers to resurrection-based claims about him fuel the discussion. Oh … Read more

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, 28 Feb 2012, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
  • Tutor: David Catchpole