August & September Courses and Events Newsletter from Sarum College
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August & September 2015 | 01722 424800 | courses@sarum.ac.uk

Christian Spirituality

Foundations and Forms of Christian Spirituality
An introduction to the study of spirituality through different classic spiritual traditions. Monday 5 to Thursday 8 October

Holy Wisdom: A Theology of Imagination
Explore the books collectively known as The Wisdom Tradition in the Old Testament that underpin a contemporary approach to belief and spirituality. Saturday 10 October

Day of Spiritual Reflection
The changing sights and sounds of autumn provide the backdrop for this day of reflection. Friday 16 October

Stanley Spencer’s Memorial Chapel at Burghclere
A day trip to Burghclere, Hampshire to see Spencer’s extraordinary visionary murals that memorialise the lives and the dead of World War One. Friday 16 October

Enriching Ministry: The Practice of Pastoral Supervision
Two-part residential course designed for anyone in pastoral ministry wishing to develop their skills and understanding of pastoral supervision. Begins Wednesday 21 to Thursday 22 October

Theology and Culture

Theology Quest and Questions Autumn 2015 Term: From Jesus to the Gospels
The four Gospels are our main sources for the recovery of what may be known about Jesus. They are also, in their different ways, an eloquent testimony to his impact and enduring influence. As such, there is more to them than meets the eye.

Begins Tuesday 29 September, 7pm to 9pm. See all forthcoming sessions »

2015 Niblett Memorial Lecture: Troubling Context: Christian Witness in Canada
This lecture with Richard Topping, principal of Vancouver School of Theology, explores the challenges facing Christian witness in Canada. Saturday 10 October at 5pm. Lecture is free, advance booking required.

Theology and Human Culture
Explore the relationship between theology and culture through creative and critical perspectives. Monday 12 to Thursday 15 October

Leadership and Ministry

Christian Faith and Leadership
Explore and analyse how theology and spirituality underpin and challenge an understanding of leadership within and outside faith-based contexts. Monday 5 to Thursday 8 October

Liturgy and Worship

Approaches to Liturgical Studies
An introduction to the sources and methods used by liturgical scholars in the evaluation of liturgical history and contemporary worship events. Monday 12 to Thursday 15 October

The Taizé Community: A Symposium at Sarum
This year marks the 75th year since the founding of the Taizé community in 1940 and the centenary anniversary of the birth of its founder, Brother Roger. This symposium is open to all and is designed as a forum for exchange, questioning and debate. Friday 30 to Saturday 31 October

Ministry & Mission Study Days

These study days offer an opportunity to sit alongside our ordination and licensed lay ministry candidates to share in their undergraduate learning. These days are ideal as a refresher, to stimulate new thinking, or to get a flavour of ordained and lay training at Sarum College.

Mission & Evangelism: Considering the Church’s Participation in the Mission of God
Saturday 10 October
Ecclesiology: Developing Biblical, Theological & Practical Understanding of the Church Saturday 24 October

The Arts

Magna Carta Women by Tracy Satchwill
Exhibition celebrating the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta by depicting the development of the women’s rights campaign since the original document was sealed. Opens Monday 28 September

Lunchtime Concert
Jessica Summers (soprano) and Jelena Makarova (piano) with a programme of British composers including Purcell and Turnage. Friday 2 October

2015 Sarum Singing Break
A musical retreat ideal for anyone who enjoys singing liturgical church music. Weekend includes rehearsals and the singing of services in the college chapel, Salisbury Cathedral and St. Martin’s Church. Friday 2 to Sunday 4 October

The Making of Christian England: Then and Now?
Series of three Thursday evening lectures examining readings in Christian formation and devotion in Anglo Saxon and medieval England. Begins Thursday 8 October

Strengthen for Service
This Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) course at Sarum College will focus on managing parish music, with practical help in choosing suitable materials and in establishing good working practices. Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 September

Bookshop & Library

Book Launch with Eve Bonham
Join Sarum College Bookshop for a free book launch of Dorset author Eve Bonham’s new novel, The Lost Journey of Homeward. Thursday 10 September at 4pm

Looking Ahead

• The Gospel of Luke the Physician Mon 2 to Thurs 5 November
• Landscapes and Literature Begins Mon 2 November
• A Day with Julian of Norwich Wed 4 November
• In Search of Feminist Theological Poetics Fri 13 to Sun 15 November
• How Like an Angel: Responses to Thomas Traherne Sat 14 November
• Renaissance Ministry 2015-16 Begins Mon 30 November to Wed 2 December
• MODEM Leadership Conference 2015 Thurs 3 to Fri 4 December
• Advent Retreat Fri 11 to Sun 13 December

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