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SUMMARY:Certificate In Christian Spirituality
DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				  \n					  \n					  \n					  \n						   Graduation Celebration 2026Date:  September 4\, 2026Time:  10:30 am - 1:00 pmVenue:  BST at StranmillisTicket  £70.00 Purchase Now   \n					  \n					  \n					 \n				  \n		  \n				  \n			  \n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Content\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Duration: 2 Semesters \nCourse Dates:  \nSemester 1: 30th September – 25th November 2025 (no class 4th November) \nSemester 2: 27th January to 24th March 2026 (no class 3rd March & 17th March). \n Course cost:  \n£275 which may be paid in 2 instalments of £137.50 (instalment 1 payable by Tuesday 30th September\, instalment 2 payable by Tuesday 11th November) \nWe will be exploring: \n\nThe course is designed for Christians from all walks of life and all aspects of spiritual gifting to help them explore their relationship with God through the Holy Spirit. In particular\, it will look at walking in the Spirit in everyday life and ministering in the Spirit\, seeing our service as Hi ministry and seeking to develop the gifts and calling we have in our surrender to His leadership and anointing. \n\nAbout the speaker/s: \nHonorary Fellows \nCourse contributors: Paul Reid\, Priscilla Reid\, Bishop David McClay\, Philip Emerson\, Revd John Dickinson\, Principal James Burnett\, and others
URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/certificate-in-christian-spirituality-semester-2/
LOCATION:BST at Stranmillis\, Second Floor\, Main Building\, Stranmillis University College\, Stranmillis Road\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT9 5DY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:God Behaving Badly in Genesis?
DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				  \n					  \n					  \n					  \n						   Graduation Celebration 2026Date:  September 4\, 2026Time:  10:30 am - 1:00 pmVenue:  BST at StranmillisTicket  £70.00 Purchase Now   \n					  \n					  \n					 \n				  \n		  \n				  \n			  \n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Content\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Duration: 4 Weeks ONLINE \nCourse Dates: Tuesday 11th November – Tuesday 2nd December 2025 \nWe will be exploring: \n\nThere are a number of Old Testament texts that portray God acting or speaking in a way that contemporary Christians find problematic. The aim of this course is to explore some of these within the book of Genesis\, and provide ways to understand and read them better as part of scripture.\n \n\nAbout the speaker/s: \n\nDr William Ford – Ph.D.\, BA (Durham)\, MSt (Oxford)\, PGCHET (QUB)\, FHEA\n\n \nWilliam joined BST in 2009\, and has taught Old Testament and wider biblical subjects ever since. He is also the Programme Leader for the undergraduate programme.\n \nHe is originally from England\, and studied theology and Old Testament in Durham and Oxford. He also spent six years in London\, firstly serving with the London City Mission and then working as a chartered accountant. Prior to joining BST he taught at All Nations Christian College.\nHe is particularly interested in how we understand theologically difficult biblical passages\, especially those that seem to portray God in negative ways.
URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/god-behaving-badly-in-genesis/
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SUMMARY:Wellbeing - A Christian Approach
DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				  \n					  \n					  \n					  \n						   Graduation Celebration 2026Date:  September 4\, 2026Time:  10:30 am - 1:00 pmVenue:  BST at StranmillisTicket  £70.00 Purchase Now   \n					  \n					  \n					 \n				  \n		  \n				  \n			  \n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Content\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Duration: 4 Weeks \nCourse Dates: Tuesday 20th January – Tuesday 17th February 2026 (No class 10th February) \nWe will be exploring: \n\nIn this course\, we will explore the following within a Christian context:- \n\nThe five steps to wellbeing: Connect\, Be Active\, Take Notice\, Keep Learning\, Give.\nHow can I recognise the signs of stress and what should I do about it?\nHow might my relationship with my phone and digital devices impact my wellbeing?\n\nThe course will be informative and evidence based; practical guidance will be offered as well as some space for self-reflection. \n\nAbout the speaker/s: \nDr Deborah Webster is a researcher\, trainer\, consultant\, author and conference speaker with expertise is in the areas of wellbeing and safeguarding. She is an advocate for wellbeing\, regularly writing\, speaking and coaching groups in how to look after all aspects of their wellbeing.  \nDeborah is the founder of Thrive Academy\, a social enterprise set up with the aim of equipping parents\, educating young people\, and informing those who work with them in the area of digital wellbeing and resilience. Her own PhD research explores the relationship between social media and the wellbeing of young people.  \nDeborah lives in Craigavon with her husband and two teenagers and is an active member of her local congregation. 
URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/wellbeing/
LOCATION:BST at Stranmillis\, Second Floor\, Main Building\, Stranmillis University College\, Stranmillis Road\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT9 5DY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Prepared To Lead - Dr Amy Orr-Ewing Morning Conference
DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				  \n					  \n					  \n					  \n						   Graduation Celebration 2026Date:  September 4\, 2026Time:  10:30 am - 1:00 pmVenue:  BST at StranmillisTicket  £70.00 Purchase Now   \n					  \n					  \n					 \n				  \n		  \n				  \n			  \n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Content\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Date: Wednesday 21st JanuaryTime: 9.30am – 12.30pm \nAbout The Event:\n \nJoin Dr Amy Orr-Ewing for an inspiring and thought-provoking morning exploring vital themes for today’s Church.\n \nAmy will offer practical and spiritual insight on Leading Yourself\, Your Life and Others as a Follower of Jesus\, drawing on her experience as a theologian\, author\, speaker\, and leader to encourage purposeful living and wise\, Christ-centred influence in every sphere of life.\n \nAlongside this\, she will engage the challenging question If God Is an Egalitarian\, Why was Jesus born a Man?\, exploring the theology of gender in Scripture and its implications for church leadership today. With clarity\, depth\, and pastoral sensitivity\, Amy invites us to think carefully about Jesus\, equality\, and how the Church can lead faithfully and wisely in a complex cultural moment.\n \nThis event is ideal for anyone seeking to grow in self-leadership\, theological understanding\, and confident\, compassionate leadership in their family\, workplace\, church\, or community.\n  \nAbout The Speaker: \nDr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an international author\, speaker and theologian who addresses the deep questions of our day with meaningful answers found in the Christian Faith. She is the author of multiple books including ‘Where is God in All the Suffering?’ (runner up Michael Ramsay Prize\, 2023)\, bestselling ‘Why Trust the Bible?’ and ‘Mary’s Voice: Advent Reflections to Contemplate the Coming of Christ.’⁠ ⁠ \nOver the last twenty five years\, Amy has spoken in 40 countries as a public advocate for the Christian faith including public lectures and open forums on university campuses\, as a broadcaster on TV and radio\, and addressing Politicians and Parliamentarians in the Speakers Rooms and Chapel at the UK Parliament and staffers on Capitol Hill and the West Wing of The White House. Amy speaks about how theology connects with the deepest questions of life.⁠ ⁠ \nIn 2023\, Amy was awarded the Alphege Medal for Evangelism and Witness by the Archbishop of Canterbury. She previously served as President of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics and is now Honorary Lecturer at the School of Divinity\, University of Aberdeen\, Distinguished Scholar at Wheaton College Illinois and Theologian in Residence at Saint in Hackney\, London.⁠
URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/prepared-to-lead-dr-amy-orr-ewing-morning-conference/
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