Theology & Culture Short Courses

cross visible between tree branchesWhen we engage in theological study we become part of an ongoing conversation that spans time and culture. In playing a part in this dialogue we join a quest to understand and interpret our experience of the present by encountering God’s activity in the past and God’s promises for the future.

Courses and programmes on theology at Sarum support a thoughtful engagement with the gospel and encourage a more effective response to contemporary challenges.

This month

Sarum Theological Lectures 2012: 2

The Morality of New War With the rise of asymmetric warfare, does the traditional understanding of just war theory work in the 21st century? Does human rights legislation have a place on the battlefield? And has secularization undermined the moral … Read more

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Tutor: Giles Fraser

Sarum Theological Lectures 2012: 3

The Morality of New War With the rise of asymmetric warfare, does the traditional understanding of just war theory work in the 21st century? Does human rights legislation have a place on the battlefield? And has secularization undermined the moral … Read more

  • Date & Time: Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Tutor: Giles Fraser

Sarum Theological Lectures 2012: 4

The Morality of New War With the rise of asymmetric warfare, does the traditional understanding of just war theory work in the 21st century? Does human rights legislation have a place on the battlefield? And has secularization undermined the moral … Read more

  • Date & Time: Thursday, 3 May 2012, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Tutor: Giles Fraser

The Crux of the Cross

Part of Theology Quest & Questions The crux of Paul’s thought is Jesus’ death on a cross, which calls for careful interpretation. And that in turn requires a study of Paul’s christology, to which so many steams of thought contribute – … Read more

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
  • Tutor: Philip Seddon

Resurrection and the new creation

Part of Theology Quest & Questions Recognition of the central position of the cross in Paul’s ‘gospel’ should not become unbalanced by any failure to highlight the resurrection, for which the term ‘Lord’ acts as a signpost. The remarkable language of … Read more

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
  • Tutor: Philip Seddon

Christian gospel and/or Mosaic Law

Part of Theology Quest & Questions This is the topic that Paul wrestled with in nearly every letter, and is perhaps the most difficult area of Pauline studies to enter. He seems to move from solution (which must mean the achievement … Read more

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
  • Tutor: Philip Seddon

The neglected spirit

Part of Theology Quest & Questions Discussion of the Holy Spirit of God has been overshadowed by a preoccupation with other key Pauline themes, but Paul has some important things to say which the discussion needs to consider carefully. Concerns with … Read more

  • Date & Time: Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 7:00PM - 9:00PM
  • Tutor: Philip Seddon