Creative Writing in Challenging Times course
A two-day course to explore creative writing as one means of responding to the serious challenges of climate change, inequality and cultural conflicts that define our contemporary context.
These often appear overwhelming and are a source of grief, anxiety and spiritual discomfort for many. Using writing exercises, mini-lectures and group discussions we will attempt to ‘stay with the trouble’ and yet remain open and creative within it.
The course may be of particular relevance to those who lead worship, are seeking means to sustain their faith and justice commitments, or who wish to explore creative writing as a means of spiritual reflection.
About the tutor
Heather Walton is Professor of Theology and Creative Practice at Glasgow University. She is a life writer, a theologian and preacher as well as an experienced creative writing tutor.
Heather has masters degrees in both applied social research and creative writing and her doctoral research was in literature and theology. She began her academic career lecturing at Northern Baptist College and the University of Manchester before moving to Westminster College in Oxford and then the University of Glasgow. In each context, creative writing and theological reflection have been passionate concerns. Heather is life writer as well as an academic and has published extensively on theology in contemporary culture, creative writing and spirituality.
Her current work is focussed on theological responses to the climate emergency. She has been President of the International Academy of Practical Theology, exercises a preaching ministry and serves as an elder in her local church.
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