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 [Edit: see here]. Writing about open and relational theology, his […]
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
In brief: The Susanna Wesley Foundation is funding a series of three ecumenical gatherings for ordained ministers to reflect on their roles, share experiences, explore relational dynamics, discernment, and authenticity, fostering hope and connection within a supportive community. Crafting Hope Together In challenging times and with challenging roles, it is helpful to take time to […]
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 […]
Book review: This Sacred Life
This Sacred Life: Humanity’s Place in a Wounded World by Norman Wirzba (Cambridge University Press 2021). Review by Emma Pavey. ******** In his book This Sacred Life, Norman Wirzba seeks to address three questions: where are you, who are you and how should you live? He seeks to consider these alongside each other, a grounded […]