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Tue 26Exploring Theology: Exploring Modern Developments in Theological Conversations
Tue 26 January, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pmWed 27Reading Scripture Together: Wrestling with our Angels (Genesis 32:22-31)
Wed 27 January, 10:00 am to 4:00 pmTue 02Meet the Academic Staff
Keith Elford
Coordinator, Centre for Leadership Learning Read more
Jayme Reaves
Director of Academic Development, Coordinator, Centre for Encountering the Bible, Short Courses and Programme Leader for Exploring Theology Read more
Kim Stephens
Coordinator, Centre for Formation in Ministry and Director of Contextual Learning Read more
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April 2021
When God’s Face is Hidden: Theology in Times of Crisis
This interactive day course will use art and photography, as well as ancient and modern literary sources, drawing specifically upon the Jewish tradition and the Hebrew Bible, to discuss the rich interplay between God’s hiddenness and self-revelation in the theological imagination. Our study will be prefaced by an overview of the relation between voices of protest and praise in the Hebrew Bible and wider Jewish tradition; between God’s personal attributes as one who, in the rabbinical literature, weeps and jokes… Read more
May 2021
Art, Belief and Spirituality
This module will enable students to understand the relationship between Christian Spirituality and art. This relationship is explored from historical, cultural and theological perspectives, and students will be encouraged to develop their own aesthetic and spiritual awareness. The module also encourages students to appreciate the place of art in Christian worship and in the life of the Church. Those not on the MA programme are very welcome to book on this module as an auditor. Contact Alex Weir for all booking… Read more
June 2021
Theology and Film
This module explores the growing field of theology and film. Students will become conversant in the language and history of cinema, noting specifically the unique ways in which film uses technology, editing, framing, and sound to convey meaning. After a brief introduction to film studies, students will then explore the historical relationship between theology and film, with specific reference to the reception (ranging from prohibition to utilisation) of film by the Christian Churches. We will spend time looking at and studying… Read more