The word ‘theology’ comes from two Greek words ‘Theos’ meaning God, and ‘Logos’ often translated as ‘word’. Theology, then, has something to do with ‘speaking about God’.  But how do we even begin to think about God? Let alone speak of God! In this course we will explore 5 different ‘windows’ through which we can view God, all helping us to catch glimpses of the divine mystery. From ancient thinkers to current contexts, we will discover how they’re understandings of God informs our own as together we ‘gaze on mystery’.

This is a great introductory course for anyone wanting to explore the big picture of the story of God presented through the New Testament of the Bible. Using a range of resources this course will provide space for people to ask questions and learn together in a friendly environment and seeks to help people grow deeper in their encounter with Scripture and understanding the Bible storyline.

This class is a practical exploration of themes the Church is encountering today. A variety of ethical issues will be discussed, in order to better equip you to navigate Christlike living in a ‘messy world’.

Choose from a combination of online evening sessions and one day workshops, or sign up for the whole course.
All of these sessions are ideal for people serving in a range of church leadership roles. Whether you’re chairing meetings, trying to understand governance and charity legislation, addressing areas of conflict, or wondering how faith and theology shape our church practices, there’s a session for you.

Simply register and pay for the session(s) that interest you or register for the whole course. You can even register as a group for the online sessions and use this as part of your church training programme for leaders and church boards.

Daring dreamers: Passionate innovators
Church Planting for the 21st Century explores the missional practice of church planting by mapping the current landscape of different ‘tribes,’ and models of planting and the healthy principles, processes and practices that are necessary to facilitate and sustain church planters and communities.

This is a great introduction to the content, structure and theology of the four Gospels.
The emphasis will be given to the major currents of contemporary study of Jesus’ life and teaching in their historical context, as well as to the ways in which Jesus is interpreted within the canonical and non-canonical gospels. This is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the scriptures and to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of how the Gospels speak to us today. Why not consider including this as a part of your local home group programme during the autumn?