Co-hosted by the Reutlingen School of Theology (GBHEM LEaD Hub Europe) & Wesley House Cambridge (GBHEM LEaD Hub Britain) and in cooperation with The Methodist related Schools in Europe (MTSE), this series of lectures will explore Leadership and Ministry in Wesleyan Contexts. These online lectures will explore various aspects of leadership and take place on […]
Theos annual lecture
We partnered with Theos ThinkTank on the research and report Ashes to Ashes: Beliefs, Trends, and Practices in Dying, Death, and the Afterlife. Following this theme, this year’s annual lecture at Theos is entitled Dying for Beginners: how understanding death can help us to live better. The featured speaker is Dr Kathryn Mannix. Acclaimed author, […]
Practical Theology seminars 2023-24
A new series of Practical Theology seminars will take place at the University of Roehampton, supported by the Susanna Wesley Foundation. The seminars take place between 11.30 am – 13.00 pm, usually on campus (Adam Room, Grove House) and usually also online via Teams. For more information as well as online details and campus location, […]
Article: The pedagogical challenges of teaching theology and mission to students from non-traditional diaspora churches in Britain
A peer-reviewed, open-access article has been published based on research by a team of researchers from the University of Roehampton, funded by the Susanna Wesley Foundation. The article appears in Practical Theology and can be read here. Abstract This paper reports the findings of a research project into Ministerial Theology Programmes (MTPs) at three Higher […]
Book Review: The Death of Omnipotence and Birth of Amipotence
Here Emma Pavey reviews Thomas Jay Oord’s new book The Death of Omnipotence and the Birth of Amipotence (2023 SacraSage Press). Thomas Jay Oord is an ordained minister and theologian in the Wesleyan, Holiness, and Church of the Nazarene traditions and is from the USA. Writing about open and relational theology, his views are sometimes […]
Podcast 14: The No Normal
The No Normal: Neurodiversity and youth in the Church In this conversation, part of our Crafting Hope series, Emma Pavey is joined by James Carver and James Blackhall for a conversation about neurodiversity and disability in the church, particularly focusing on intergenerational opportunities. Listen to the episode here or via most of the usual podcast […]
Crafting Hope Together: new programme for ministers
Crafting Hope Together In challenging times and with challenging roles, it is helpful to take time to step back and reflect in new ways on one’s ministry. In this series of 3 in-person, ecumenical gatherings you will have the opportunity to share frustrations and joys, strategies and stories with others in ministry. We will learn […]
Podcast 13: The Real World
The Real World: intergenerational and technological balance in a climate crisis In this conversation, part of our Crafting Hope series, Emma Pavey is joined by Dr Elin Kelsey, Jonathan Nobrega and Abhay Singh Sachal for a conversation about intergenerational challenges and potential in tackling climate change. We also discuss the use of technology and how […]