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The Eucharist: Theological Perspectives, Spiritual Practices and Artistic Representations

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The Eucharist: Theological Perspectives, Spiritual Practices and Artistic Representations course

In this course we will examine the development of the Eucharist with reference to theological discourse, eucharistic practice, and artistic engagement with the Eucharist.

Students will critically analyse the central place of the Eucharist in the Christian spiritual tradition.

The module gives scope to critically engage with a wide range of artistic engagements with the Eucharist including visual art, poetry, prose, and film. We will also examine the contemporary context of Eucharist including current debates surrounding the Eucharist and its relationship to issues of justice, peace, and ethics.

This is a new module open to anyone who wants to reflect on the history, meaning, role and impact of the Eucharist on their own lives and spiritual practice.

The teaching team:

Dr David Grumett is Senior Lecturer in Theology and Ethics at the University of Edinburgh and author of Material Eucharist (Oxford University Press, 2016). He has also researched and written on theology and food and on modern French Catholic theology.

Dr Rowan Williams is the Honorary Professor of Contemporary Christian Thought at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge. He previously held the role of Master of Magdalene College, and before that was the Archbishop of Canterbury. He has written on Augustine, Arius, Teresa of Avila, and Bonhoeffer, as well as on a wide range of theological, ethical, historical and political themes. He is also a poet and a translator of poetry. His book Being Christian: Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, Prayer was published by SPCK in 2014.

Dr Cláudio Carvalhaes is a former shoe-shining boy from Brazil. An artist, liturgist, theologian and activist he is now the Associate Professor of Worship at Union Theological Seminary – New York City. His most recent book is Liturgies from Below: Praying with People at the Ends of the World, published in 2020 by Abingdon Press.

Dr Karen O’Donnell is a feminist, ecumenical, practical theologian whose interdisciplinary research interests span theology, spirituality, and pedagogy. Her most recent publications are in the field of trauma theology where she has been particularly focused on feminist and intersectional approaches to trauma theology. Karen is currently working on a project looking at theological ways of thinking about pregnancy loss.

Dr Eleanor McLaughlin is Programme Leader for postgraduate programmes in Theology, Imagination and Culture at Sarum College, and research associate of the Oxford Centre for Religion and Culture. Her research interests include Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s theology, theological anthropology, bioethics and disability theology.

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Dates & Times

06 - 09 Sep 2021
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Day 1 - Starts at 2pm, Day 2 & 3 - Full days, Day 4 - finishes at 4pm

Location

Sarum College

Category

Theology, Imagination & Culture
Contemporary Spirituality

Tutor(s)

Guest Tutors

Course code

2540

Other Notes

This course will be held onsite at Sarum College.

All ticket options include lunch and refreshments on each day of the course.

Residential tickets include an evening meal along with B&B.

What our students say

Riveting!

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Someone on the course said it was ‘riveting!’ This was exactly what I felt. The course was a total joy because of the tutor’s handouts, excellence and Sarum College hospitality.
Mark Oakley

Faith is an imaginative adventure

The Very Revd Dr Mark Oakley

I admire the work and tone of Sarum College very deeply. It is a community that takes theology and spirituality seriously, not as hobbies but as pursuits into understanding, and engaging in, a complex world.

Sarum College reminds us that faith is an imaginative adventure and that it is shaped by a questioning joy.

Vibrant approach to theology

Fr Azariah France-Williams

I’ve been particularly struck by the refreshing approach to theological education here. In a world, and indeed within parts of the church, where faith can sometimes feel stagnant or out of touch, Sarum offers a vibrant and relevant alternative. The courses encourage a bold exploration of profound ideas, connecting with truths that lie beneath the surface and fostering genuine personal growth, which feels particularly significant as I approach my 50th year. This counter-cultural spirit, which embraces depth and challenges ageism and fear, is truly remarkable. Sarum is a place where individuals can be transformed by engaging with a living and breathing faith.

 

 

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I took time to attend the course out of a busy working week and it was well worth taking that time. I have so many things to ponder and reflect on from this course and a helpful further reading list to keep me going for a few months! Thank you Sarum College

 

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Peter Butchers on his MA in Theology, Imagination and Culture student experience

How do cultural tropes, like those found in Black Mirror, help bridge the gap between what academic theology espouses and what the everyday Christian believes? In his research as a student on the MA in Theology, Imagination and Culture, Peter Butchers explored platonic philosophy, digital theology and eschatology, and pastoral practice around death and dying.

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Rewarding Sabbatical Stay

The Revd Greg Syler, is Rector of Ascension & St. George’s, Resurrection Parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, DC USA, spent part of his ministry sabbatical at Sarum College in spring 2022.

His account of the experience begins: ‘I loved spending nearly three weeks of my ministry sabbatical at Sarum College earlier this year.

Not only did I rest, and rest well in the comfortable care of the Sarum College staff, I experienced very significant renewal and fresh insights.’

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