Theology Short Courses
Theology short courses are accredited University of Glasgow short courses hosted by Theology & Religious Studies and available to internal students and external members of the public.
These 8-9 week online evening short courses offer learning and equipping for local church leaders and members interested in growing Christian faith and thought, practical theology and ministry. They are tutored by experienced practical theologians and church specialists. The majority of short theology courses are held online and can be taken from anywhere.
You may apply for a short theology course from the list available in the up-coming TRS short course page below.
These courses are available for credit or audit and cost £207 each.
Theology short course applications and enrolment are made through University of Glasgow (see links for each active course) with support from Trinity College Glasgow.
Short courses - Autumn 2024
HISTORY AND THEOLOGY OF WORSHIP
September 30th - November 25th 2024
Monday evenings, 6.30-8.30pm
This course introduces students to the history and theology of Christian worship. It provides an understanding of the development of current forms of Christian worship, the nature of sacramental distinctions, and new sources and ecumenical confluences in 20th- and 21st-century worship. It provides perspectives which will underpin future worship practice and the development of advanced worship leading skills.
Last date for applications is August 30th, 2024.
CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ART AND CHRISTIAN WORSHIP
October 3rd - November 28th 2024
Thursday evenings, 7-9pm, online
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.
Last date for applications is August 30th, 2024.
PREACHING IN CHURCH CONTEXTS with Doug Gay
September 25th - December 4th, 2024
Wednesdays, 4 - 6pm, in-person with an online option
This stimulating course will help you to develop as a preacher through reflection on why and how we preach. It will explore preaching delivery, style, and method and offer opportunities for students to practice and receive feedback. It will be offered in person along with some online access.
Last date for applications is Aug 30th, 2024
CREATIVE WRITING AS SPIRITUAL REFLECTION
September 30th - November 25th, 2024
Monday evenings, 7-9pm, online
This course will enable and support the use of creative writing as a means of theological reflection upon personal, spiritual and contemporary experience.
Each week participants will engage with key texts, undertake writing exercises, produce their own creative writing and share their work within small groups. By the end of the course they will have produced a piece of creative writing and a critical reflection. This course will be offered online.
Last date for applications is Aug 30th, 2024
Experienced practitioners and practical theologians teach the courses.
More information is available at https://www.trinitycollegeglasgow.co.uk/.
They start in 2024, cost £207 each, and can be applied for by contacting Heather at trinitycollegeglasgow@gmail.com.
Apply early to be assured of a place.
Short courses - Winter-Spring 2025
LITURGY & PRAYER with Doug Gay
Jan 17th - March 26th, 2025
Wednesdays, 4-6pm, in-person with an online option
This course develops participant skills in planning, writing and producing worship materials including spoken liturgies and prayer, and leading these in the context of Christian Worship. This course is designed as a follow up for those who have completed another course in worship, or who have experience in leading worship. This course will be offered in person at the University of Glasgow with an online option.
Last date for applications is December 13th, 2024.
LISTENING IN MISSION
January 30th - March 27th, 2025
Thursday evenings, 7- 9pm, online
This course provides practical tools for churches and mission teams seeking to engage more actively in their community and discern the kind of future mission they may have there. It takes as a starting point that God is already ahead of us and so both prayerful and in-place listening is needed as we rediscover our neighbourhoods and communities and how they are changing. It involves participants in hands-on practice with these tools and a chance to reflect on what they are discovering. This then offers ways for these processes to be deployed in local churches.
Last date for applications is December 13th, 2024
DESIGNING AND LEADING CHRISTIAN WORSHIP
January 20th to March 27th, 2025
Monday evenings, 7 - 9pm & Sat 15th February, in-person and online
This course is for those in church who are beginning to lead acts of Christian worship and for local non-clergy leaders who wish to grow their understanding and practice. It forms a practical introduction to worship design, prayers, music, multi-sensory aspects, use of the Bible, and multigenerational patterns and practices, that is theologically informed and adapting these to participants' contemporary church context. It will be offered in person along with some online access for those who wish to join remotely. There is a whole-day workshop on Sat 15th February.
Last date for applications is December 13th, 2024
Experienced practitioners and practical theologians teach the courses.
More information is available at https://www.trinitycollegeglasgow.co.uk/.
They start in 2024 and 2025, cost £207 each, and can be applied for by contacting Heather at trinitycollegeglasgow@gmail.com.
Apply early to be assured of a place.