The Gladstone Umbrella Friday 6th – Sunday 8th July The Library, the National Memorial to the Grand Old Man, provides the perfect setting for the annual colloquium for scholars and Gladstone enthusiasts. Offers of papers on all aspects of Gladstone’s life and times are welcome (please contact David Brooks [email protected]). The weekend includes a trip …
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Still Honest to God? Monday 16th – Thursday 19th July Ian Bradley and Peter Francis consider the influence and themes of John Robinson’s Honest to God. Written 50 years ago, it still challenges the Christian world. They outline their ideas for a revived liberal Christian agenda – Ian from a Presbyterian perspective and Peter from …
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Celtic Christianity Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd July Author and broadcaster, Ian Bradley explores the myths and realities of Celtic Christianity and ponders its relevance for contemporary Christians. Cost £195 – £225 residential, £175 non-residential For more information please visit the website.
Three Sacred Mothers of Wales Monday 23rd – Friday 27th July A five day exploration of Christian life in early medieval Wales through the lives of three women. The week will include visits to both Pennant Melangell and Winefride’s Well. Saints Melangell, Nonn and Winefride demonstrated unique faith, courage, and prayerful witness to the presence …
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Greek in a Week Monday 6th – Sunday 12th August Kalyan Dey explores a selection of texts for those who are seeking an opportunity to learn, revise or extend their knowledge of New Testament Greek. No prior knowledge is assumed or required. Cost £400 – £490 residential, £380 non-residential For more information please visit the …
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Hebrew in a Week Monday 13th – Sunday 19th August This course offers an exciting way to enjoy and understand Biblical Hebrew. Lyn Bechtel leads the week for those who wish to begin to read Biblical Hebrew. It can be enjoyed by those who know a little Hebrew and wish to revise and improve their …
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Latin in a Week Monday 20th – Sunday 26th August This exciting new course aims to take complete beginners to the point where they can read some short extracts of poetry and prose by Latin authors. Robert Parker leads the week for those who wish to begin to read Latin. It can also be enjoyed …
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Welsh in a Week Monday 27th August – Sunday 1st September Come with little or no knowledge of the Welsh language – just a desire to learn – and by the end of the week, Julie Brake will have helped you to achieve a basic ability in Welsh. Cost £400 – £490 residential, £380 non-residential …
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The Book of Ruth Monday 10th – Friday 14th September Lyn Bechtel helps us to examine the Book of Ruth in Hebrew. Ideal if you are wishing to revise or improve your Hebrew. Cost £235 – £280 residential, £215 non-residential For more information please visit the website.
Faith & Doubt Friday 28th – Sunday 30th September Writer and broadcaster Richard Holloway is well known as an outspoken and respected figure of the modern church in Britain. He frequently reminds people that the church should stand for inclusiveness and plurality, not singularity and exclusiveness. Cost £245 – £275 residential, £225 non-residential For more …
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