Opening up the Bible 2026/27
Bookings for this year's course are now open via Eventbrite. Click here to book.
Opening up the Bible can be trickier than it looks. Learn from reliable guides not only so we can understand what we read but also to help others to unpack the biblical texts for our faith, mission, and ministries.
Please note booking is essential.
Jesus and Salvation 2026/27
Bookings for this year's course are now open via Eventbrite. Click here to book.
Who is Jesus? It's probably not a question we ask very often, especially if we've been Christians a long time. This course takes a deep dive into who Jesus says he is, if and how he can be fully God and fully human, and what his death and resurrection truly mean for us all.
Please note booking is essential.
Mission and Evangelism 2026/27
Booking for autumn 2026 has now closed. The next booking will open in summer 2027. Thank you!
"As the Father has sent me, so I have sent you." Think more deeply about mission and evangelism and consider where God is inviting you to be part of the transformation of our world. With content from the Bishop of Oxford and a diverse group of guests, delve into seven key disciplines to aid you in your Christian mission.
This study group is ideal for anyone who wants to study multi-faceted approaches to mission more deeply, alongside others.
Please note booking is essential.
Planning and Leading Worship 2026/7
Booking for autumn 2026 has now closed. The next booking will open in summer 2027. Thank you!
Worship can be thought of as the heartbeat of the Church and also its shop window. But how do we worship God together most authentically? Why is it that we worship today in the ways we do?
This hands-on course aims to develop your understanding and skills in planning and leading worship, with a particular focus on the elements and creative possibilities of Common Worship’s Service of the Word framework.
Please note booking is essential.
Preparing to Preach 2026/27
Booking for autumn 2026 has now closed. The next booking will open in summer 2027. Thank you!
Explore the basics of preaching theology and practice in this course designed for anyone starting out or simply wanting to explore this ministry. A hands-on introduction to popular preaching approaches.
Please note booking is essential.
Everyday Discipleship 2026/27
Bookings for the next course in Spring 2027 will open in early 2027.
Explore some of the many aspects of following Jesus with an emphasis on reflecting on ’where I am in my faith journey’ and prayerfully discerning where Jesus might be calling me to grow.
There are eight online units, accompanied by a weekly online group tutorial, and one on-site study day. Topics covered include spiritual disciplines, prayer, rule of life, sabbath, creation care, hospitality and justice as aspects of everyday discipleship.
Introduction to Pastoral Care 2026/27
Bookings for the next course in Spring 2027 will open in early 2027.
All Christians care for others, but some discover a particular gift or ministry in this area. This course is for people already involved in pastoral care or those wanting to discover more about this ministry.
Come ready to learn more about the nature of pastoral care, different ways we can care well for each other, some practical skills to help in all this and how theological understandings of healing, wholeness and being human can help inform our practice.