StPaul’s theological centre
trinitycheltenham
‘St. Paul’s Theological Centre is delighted to be working in partnership with Trinity Cheltenham. This venture has huge potential for deepening faith and enriching understanding for the local Church and beyond.” Rev Dr Graham Tomlin Principal of SPTC, Dean of St Mellitus College
INTRODUCTION Trinity Cheltenham is delighted to be hosting a series of short theological courses in partnership with St Paul’s Theological Centre (based out of Holy Trinity Brompton, London). The School of Theology for 2013-14 will be delivering two 8 week courses with some of the best thinkers and communicators of the Christian faith today. The School of Theology is for anyone who wants to deepen their faith and understand it more fully. In particular the School of Theology is designed for those who already, or who will in the future, exercise leadership roles, such as leading ALPHA groups, house groups, small groups, and who want to deepen their faith so they can be more effective in ministry in both the church and the market place. It is our hope that as we study together we will grow deeper in our understanding of God and His Word and that we will go further in advancing His Kingdom in the world today.
GARETH DICKINSON
Director of Studies for SPTC at Trinity Cheltenham
‘At Trinity, we are passionate about theological education that informs, inspires and equips the church for the mission of God - which is why I believe the ‘School of Theology’ in partnership with St. Pauls Theological Centre, is a must for anyone wanting to fulfil their call as a follower of Jesus.’ Rev Canon Mark Bailey Lead Pastor Trinity Cheltenham
THE PROGRAMME Students may sign up for one term of lectures at a time as follows: AUTUMN TERM - BIBLE TRACK 1 An introduction to the Bible. This track is particularly helpful for students who want a basic overview of the Bible. Date
Session
Speaker
07/10/13
Bible Overview (Part 1)
Peter Walker
14/10/13
Bible Overview (Part 2)
Peter Walker
21/10/13
The Pentateuch (Part 1)
Andrew Emerton
28/10/13
Reading Week
04/11/13
The Pentateuch (Part 2)
Andrew Emerton
11/11/13
Wisdom Literature (Part 1)
Graham Tomlin
18/11/13
Wisdom Literature (Part 2)
Graham Tomlin
25/11/13
The Gospels (Part 1)
Jeremy Duff
02/12/13
The Gospels (Part 2)
Jeremy Duff
SPRING TERM - BIBLE TRACK 2 This track will offer a more advanced look at some of the theological themes and books of the Bible and is a natural next stage to those students who have completed Bible track 1. Date
Session
Speaker
03/02/14
St. Paul’s Letters (Part 1)
Chris Tilling
10/02/14
St. Paul’s Letters (Part 2)
Chris Tilling
17/02/14
New Creation (Part 1)
Prof N. T Wright
24/02/14
New Creation (Part 2)
Prof N. T Wright
03/03/14
Acts
Jeremy Duff
10/03/14
1 + 2 Timothy
Tim Grew
17/03/14
Reading Week
24/03/14
The Death of Christ
John Valentine
31/03/14
Ephesians
Gareth Dickinson
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT IF I DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THEOLOGY? You probably know more than you think. In any case, we don’t assume that students have studied any theology before. After all, you have to start somewhere.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Each term costs £100*. There is also a reduced rate for students of £60 a term. Bursaries may be available for those who cannot afford the course fees but you can also sign up for a term at a time.
WILL I HAVE TO DO HOMEWORK AND ESSAYS? The courses are currently not assessed so you will not be asked to write essays, though some suggested background reading is always helpful.
WHERE DOES IT TAKE PLACE? The School of Theology will be taught at the Trinity Cheltenham campus on Portland Street, Cheltenham, GL52 2NX. Parking is available in the Portland Street car park opposite Trinity Cheltenham church.
DO I HAVE TO BELONG TO TRINITY CHELTENHAM TO TAKE A COURSE? Absolutely not. People from other churches and denominations are very welcome to attend the School of Theology. WHO WILL TEACH IT? Much of the teaching will be delivered through the teaching DVD series from St. Paul’s Theological Centre in London. In addition to the teaching DVD, we will also have invited live speakers who are specialists in the their field of theology.
* payable in advance.
HOW DO I APPLY? Please visit the Trinity Cheltenham website to apply: trinitycheltenham/schooloftheology If you have any enquiries regarding registration please email: sot@trinitycheltenham.com
WHEN DO THE COURSES RUN?
The School of Theology runs on a Monday evening over two short terms, with a short break for reading each term. AUTUMN TERM 7 October - 2 December READING WEEK 28 October SPRING TERM 3 February - 31 March READING WEEK 17 March We will begin each evening at 7.30pm with worship, then the lecture, which will be followed by coffee, small group discussion and prayer.
SPEAKERS FOR 2013-14 DR GRAHAM TOMLIN
Principal of St Paul’s Theological Centre and Dean of St Mellitus College, London Graham is the Principal of St Paul’s Theological Centre and Dean of St Mellitus College. Having previously been Vice Principal of Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, Graham is author of several books on the history of theology and contemporary mission, including: Luther and his World, The Provocative Church, Spiritual Fitness and most recently, The Prodigal Spirit.
DR ANDREW EMERTON
Assistant Dean of St. Mellitus college and Director of SPTC Andy is Assistant-Dean of St Mellitus College and Director of SPTC. He studied in York, Oxford, Cambridge and London, holding degrees in Maths and Theology, a Masters in Theology & Ministry from Kings College London and a doctorate in Theoretical Physics from Oxford University. He has extensive experience in youth work, was ordained in 2005, and served his curacy at Holy Trinity Brompton.
DR CHRIS TILLING
Tutor in New Testament at St. Paul’s Theological Centre, London Chris Tilling is tutor in Biblical Studies at SPTC and St Mellitus College, and visiting lecturer at King’s College London. He has written several articles on aspects of New Testament studies, and has translated others from German into English. He specialises in the Apostle Paul, and is the author of Paul’s Divine Christology and editor of the forthcoming Beyond Old and New Perspectives on Paul. He alse has an interest in the relation between biblical studies, theology and science, and to this end he has appeared in the documentary From the Dust: Framing the Debate, and in a DVD created by GCI pertaining to Paul and theology.
DR JEREMY DUFF
Writer and scholar and Team Vicar of St. Pauls Church, Widnes. Jeremy is vicar of a small but growing church in Widnes, near Liverpool, with an established teaching and ministry, which has included posts at Liverpool Cathedral and within Oxford University. His writings include ‘Meeting Jesus: Human Responses to a Yearning God’ and ‘The Elements of New Testament Greek’. His passion is for connecting the radical truth of the bible with the reality of twenty-first century life, and encouraging the church to keep up with both!
DR PETER WALKER
Professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA, USA. Dr. Walker holds both a PhD in New Testament from Cambridge University, UK, and a DPhil from University of Oxford. He was ordained in 1989 in the Church of England at Rochester Cathedral. From 1996 to 2012, he served as Tutor of Biblical Studies at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University. He has written many books including In the Steps of Jesus and In the Steps of St. Paul.
PROF N. T. WRIGHT
Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St. Andrews N. T. Wright is a former Bishop of Durham a world renowned scholar, author and much sought after speaker. His writings include ‘The New Testament and the People of God’, ‘The Resurrection of the Son of God’ and the SPCK ‘Everyone’ New Testament series.
REV GARETH DICKINSON
Associate Vicar, Trinity Cheltenham Gareth is on the senior leadership at Trinity Cheltenham. He is a graduate pioneer minister of SPTC, Westminster Theological Centre and Ridley Hall Cambridge. He was ordained in 2008 in the Diocese of London and is passionate about seeing the local church equipped theologically to advance the kingdom of God in the world.
REV TIM GREW
Team Vicar, Trinity Cheltenham Tim is on the senior leadership at Trinity Cheltenham. He studied Greek, French & Linguistics at Cambridge University. After a 5 year flirtation in the business world, Tim became a teacher at Cheltenham College and was ordained 2006 in the Diocese of Gloucester prior to joining the team at Trinity Cheltenham.
REV JOHN VALENTINE
Rector of St George’s Holborn in central London Before ordination, John worked for a spell in the law. After working with churches in Norwich and central London, he joined the staff of Holy Trinity Brompton in 2000 with a view to leading a church plant. He was part of the team that set up the School of Theology at HTB and he is now the Rector of St George’s Holborn. His book on discipleship: ‘Follow Me’ was published recently.
‘Never has been it more urgent for Christians to give a reason for the faith that is within them. In the midst of the conflict between literalism in religion and the disintegrating world view, the appeal of mature biblical faith is very clear.’ The Rt Rev Richard Chartres Bishop of London, Patron of SPTC
CONTACT DETAILS trinitycheltenham.com/schooloftheology sot@trinitycheltenham.com 01242 808762