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SUMMARY:Graduation Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				  \n					  \n					  \n					  \n						   Christian Apologetics Public Lecture – Faith & ScienceDate:  November 21\, 2026Time:  10:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue:  BST at StranmillisTaught By:  Dr Pablo de FelipeTicket  Free Purchase Now   \n					  \n					  \n					 \n				  \n		  \n				  \n			  \n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Content\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Dates: Friday 4th September 2026 // 10.30am \nLocation: Belfast School of Theology \nTicket Costs Include Gown Rental Where Applicable. \nPlease Note: spaces are limited and early booking is advisable.
URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/graduation2026/
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:Reading the Bible in Context
DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				  \n					  \n					  \n					  \n						   Christian Apologetics Public Lecture – Faith & ScienceDate:  November 21\, 2026Time:  10:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue:  BST at StranmillisTaught By:  Dr Pablo de FelipeTicket  Free 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: 6 Weeks \nCourse Dates: Tuesday 15th September 2026 to 20th October 2026  \nWe will be exploring: \n\nMisunderstanding Scripture can lead to confusion\, error and unhealthy practices. This course explores how to interpret the Bible responsibly by considering historical\, cultural and literary context\, discovering how deeper understanding leads to greater clarity and faithful application.  \n\nAbout the speaker/s: \nDr Bob Keay & Dr William Ford 
URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/readingthebibleincontext/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Catalyst
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SUMMARY:Christian Apologetics Introductory Course - Rediscovering an Enchanted World
DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				  \n					  \n					  \n					  \n						   Christian Apologetics Public Lecture – Faith & ScienceDate:  November 21\, 2026Time:  10:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue:  BST at StranmillisTaught By:  Dr Pablo de FelipeTicket  Free Purchase Now   \n					  \n					  \n					 \n				  \n		  \n				  \n			  \n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Content\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Your opportunity to engage in the intellectual\, spiritual and creative expression of Christian faith in a secular age! \nCourse Duration: 2 SemestersCourse Dates:  1st Teaching Day: Saturday 10th October \nThe CourseThis course is an introduction to Christian Apologetics.  Its approach is broader than simply revisiting arguments for the existence of God.  Christian Apologetics includes the creative reimagining of reality as seen in the works of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.  Christian Apologetics also steps into the public square\, addressing the main issues facing society and people today.  What is the relationship between faith and science\, for example?  The course also offers an opportunity to consider the art of communication: how to write and deliver an effective apologetics talk. \nWho is this course for?Christians who have an interest in developing their understanding of the world we live in and how to effectively communicative\, articulate and describe the reality of the kingdom of God to unchurched people. \nWhy is apologetics necessary?The re-enchantment of the world. From an enchanted world to a disenchanted world. \nThe ancient cosmos was perceived to be alive and deeply integrated with the supernatural. In late antiquity and the medieval period Christianity explained this cosmos with a metaphysical framework that recognized God as the creator of a morally ordered\, participatory\, intelligible and purposive (teleological) world. Truth\, goodness\, and beauty were intrinsic to the cosmic order and gave guidance to living the good life. This Christian framework shaped personal and social ethics\, politics\, education\, law\, science and the concept of a good life (with human dignity\, human rights\, justice\, freedom as paramount) throughout the Western world\, providing a general and unified vision of humanity and life for a diverse variety of cultures.  Nevertheless\, modern intellectual history (the history of ideas)\, particularly since the Enlightenment\, chronicles a vigorous and challenging dismantling of this enchanted cosmos and its unifying framework. As a result of this secularization project\, disenchanting the cosmos\, the historic and traditional values of the West are increasingly under threat and the building blocks of what has been regarded as the good life are crumbling. \nBelfast School of Theology recognizes that this challenge must be addressed and answered\, and that Christianity must be defended.  This apologia will involve a hermeneutical practice in which the cosmos undergoes a re-enchantment through an exposition of the historic Christian faith. \nOn the concept of enchantment and re-enchantment\, see: \n\nS. Lewis\, The Discarded Image. Cambridge University Press 1964.\n\nRichard Harries\, The Re-enchantment of Morality. SPCK 2008. \nCourse DesignThe course begins with a teaching day on Saturday 10th October.  The first semester has additional evening lectures\, including a session on communication.  Assignments are based on core subjects\, participants will also write a communication piece.  The course also offers free Public Lectures. \nPublic LecturesA series of public lectures on Christian Apologetics is part of the course. \nFAITH AND SCIENCE – Saturday 21st NovemberWith: Dr Pablo de Felipe \nTopics \n\n War and peace in the history of science and Christianity\nThe history of the ‘conflict thesis’ and the origins of the ‘flat error’\nBeyond concordism: Lemaître and Hooykaas\n\nDr Pablo de Felipe is a former Senior Honorary Fellow of Bristol University and currently coordinator of the Centre for Science and Faith\, SEUT\, Fundacion Federico Fliedner\, Madrid.  Dr Pablo advises the Spanish Government as its Head of Service of Virology\, as well as the European Medicines Agency (EMA).  Dr Pablo will present three talks on the relationship between Faith and Science. \nCertificateParticipants who finish the course shall receive a BST certificate and are invited to the School’s annual Graduation and Celebration of Studies event in September 2027. \nInformationCourse Coordinator: BST & GuestsCost: £250More Info: catalyst@bst.ac.uk
URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/christianapologetics/
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:New Testament Greek
DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				  \n					  \n					  \n					  \n						   Christian Apologetics Public Lecture – Faith & ScienceDate:  November 21\, 2026Time:  10:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue:  BST at StranmillisTaught By:  Dr Pablo de FelipeTicket  Free 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: 14 Weeks – 7 Weeks Semester One – 7 Weeks Semester 2 \nCourse Dates: \nSemester 1: Oct 13\,20; Nov 3\,10\,17\,24; Dec 1 // Semester 2: Jan 26; Feb 2\,9\,16; March 2\,9\,16  \nWe will be exploring: \n\nDiscover how New Testament Greek can enrich your personal Bible study\, deepen your ministry\, and bring fresh confidence to your reading of Scripture.  \nThis practical and encouraging course is designed to refresh your knowledge of New Testament Greek while giving you a strong foundation for continued learning. You’ll revisit essential grammar and vocabulary\, build confidence in reading the New Testament in its original language and discover the joy and benefits of engaging with the text more directly.  \nYou’ll also learn how to make effective use of modern software for Greek study and for preparing sermons\, Bible studies\, and teaching material. Along the way\, we’ll introduce you to trusted resources that can help you keep Greek as a useful part of your daily study.  \nWhether you’re looking to refresh what you once learned or develop greater confidence in using Greek in ministry\, this course will equip\, encourage and inspire you to keep going.  \nCome and rediscover the New Testament—and the opportunities it opens up—through the richness of its original language.  \nAbout the speaker/s: \n\nDr Gary Burnett
URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/new-testament-greek/
LOCATION:BST at Stranmillis\, Second Floor\, Main Building\, Stranmillis University College\, Stranmillis Road\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT9 5DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Catalyst
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SUMMARY:New Religious Movements
DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				  \n					  \n					  \n					  \n						   Christian Apologetics Public Lecture – Faith & ScienceDate:  November 21\, 2026Time:  10:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue:  BST at StranmillisTaught By:  Dr Pablo de FelipeTicket  Free 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: 6 Weeks \nCourse Dates: Tuesday 3rd November 2026 to 8th December 2026  \nWe will be exploring: \n\nFrom Mormonism to Jehovah’s Witnesses and beyond\, this engaging course examines the origins\, beliefs and practices of various new religious movements. Partcipants will gain a clearer understanding of how these groups differ from historic Christian faith and learn how to engage thoughtfully and compassionately with those who belong to them.  \nAbout the speaker/s: \n\nDr Bob Keay
URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/newreligiousmovements/
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SUMMARY:Christian Apologetics Public Lecture - Faith & Science
DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				  \n					  \n					  \n					  \n						   Christian Apologetics Public Lecture – Faith & ScienceDate:  November 21\, 2026Time:  10:00 am - 1:00 pmVenue:  BST at StranmillisTaught By:  Dr Pablo de FelipeTicket  Free Purchase Now   \n					  \n					  \n					 \n				  \n		  \n				  \n			  \n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Course Content\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				A morning with Dr Pablo de Felipe. \nPart of a series of public lectures on Christian Apologetics. \nCourse Dates: Saturday 21st November / 10.00am – 1.00pm \nWe will be exploring: \n\n\nWar and peace in the history of science and Christianity\n\n\nThe history of the ‘conflict thesis’ and the origins of the ‘flat error’\n\n\nBeyond concordism: Lemaître and Hooykaas\n\n \nAbout the speaker/s: \n\nDr Pablo de Felipe is a scientist\, theologian and lecturer specialising in the relationship between science and Christian faith. He is Professor of Science and Faith at the SEUT Faculty of Theology in Madrid and Coordinator of its Centre for Science and Faith. \nOriginally trained in chemistry and molecular biology\, Pablo holds a PhD from the Autonomous University of Madrid and has worked in biomedical research\, including virology\, biotechnology and gene therapy. He spent seven years as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of St Andrews before working as a biotechnology medicines specialist with the Spanish Medicines Agency. \nHis academic work explores the relationship between Christianity and science\, with particular interests in evolution\, biblical interpretation\, the history of science and faith\, and the life and work of Georges Lemaître. He has written and spoken extensively on these subjects and is associated with the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion at the University of Cambridge. \nBringing together a background in both scientific research and theology\, Pablo helps churches\, students and wider audiences engage thoughtfully with some of the biggest questions surrounding science\, creation and Christian belief. \n \nCost: Free (Donation suggested to cover refreshments)
URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/christianapologeticsfaithandscience/
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