Trinity College Glasgow is delighted to announce the launch of our four short courses, running this Autumn 2022. More information is available here – or click below.
A couple of these courses will be hosted online, and so may be of additional interest to the congregations held within your presbytery.
Preaching in Church Contexts – link
Sept 21st – Nov 30th, 2022
Wednesdays, 4–6pm
This creative, practical and stimulating course will help you to develop as a preacher through reflection on why and how we preach. We will explore the relationships between the form of biblical texts and the sermons we preach on them, as well as reflecting on delivery, style and method. A key feature of the course is the opportunity to learn from tutor and peer feedback on sermons preached in class.
Art and Christian Worship – link
Oct 6th – Dec 1st, 2022
Thursday Evenings, 7–9pm
This course explores and develops the role of contemporary visual art
in Christian worship. Taking practical, creative and theological
approaches, this course seeks to expand and cultivate imaginations,
and stimulate churches and Christian worship in new ways, especially in these changing times. The course is ideal for those who are seeking to develop the visual arts in their church or faith organisation.<
Designing & Leading Christian Worship – link
Oct 3rd – Nov 28th, 2022
Monday Evenings, 7–9pm<
This course is an introduction to designing and leading Christian worship services utilising theological and historically rich patterns and practices and adapting these to participants contemporary church context. This course is accessible to those in a church who are beginning to lead acts of Christian worship and for local church leaders who wish to refresh their understanding and practice.
Listening in Mission – link
Sept 29th – Nov 24th, 2022
Thursday Evenings, 7–9pm
This course will explore the practice and theology of listening in mission within local communities and how this may renew imagination and impact of the church in a rapidly changing society. This course is applicable to those who lead in local church situations and those interested in innovating and pioneering in church mission.