BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Belfast School Of Theology at Stranmillis - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Belfast School Of Theology at Stranmillis X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Belfast School Of Theology at Stranmillis REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260310T204500 DTSTAMP:20260404T010222 CREATED:20250825T002332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T100519Z UID:30000031-1770750000-1773175500@www.bst.ac.uk SUMMARY:Bible Refresh DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n God Behaving Badly in Genesis?Date: January 20\, 2026 - February 10\, 2026Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pmVenue: OnlineTaught By: Dr William Ford\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 10th February – Tuesday 10th March 2026 (No class 3rd March) \nWe will be exploring: \n\nThe Gifts of the Spirit \nUnfortunately\, the gifts of the Spirit have become a controversial subject in the church. Some believe they died out with the original Apostles\, others believe they are still for today\, and then there are those who claim these gifts but abuse them and hurt people in the process.\n \nIn this course\, we will examine some of these issues and how scripture teaches that these gifts will be displayed in the church until Christ’s return. Indeed\, they are essential to completing the Great Commission.\n \nWe will mainly examine 1 Corinthians 12-14 and some other relevant scriptures also.\n\n  \nAbout the speaker/s: \nDavid Legge \nDavid Legge is a Bible teacher\, author and leader\, fuelled by a passion for the world to awaken to the presence of God.  Through his leadership in the ministry Dwellings\, he is also helping other people cultivate their own communities and house churches reminiscent of the early church. \nThrough decades of pastoral and teaching ministry\, David has witnessed the Spirit’s power setting people free\, and he longs to empower ordinary people to embrace their identity and begin to live in the fullness and power of the Spirit. \nSince the year 2000 David’s teaching has been shared globally through Preachtheword.com.  He is the author of Breaking Through Barriers to Blessing. He studied theology at Queen’s University Belfast and the Irish Baptist College. He lives in Portadown\, Northern Ireland\, with his wife\, Barbara and their two adult children\, Lydia and Noah. David also spends months each year based out of Little Rock\, AR\, USA with the Dwellings team. URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/bible-refresh/ LOCATION:BST at Stranmillis\, Second Floor\, Main Building\, Stranmillis University College\, Stranmillis Road\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT9 5DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Catalyst ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bst.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bstcatalystcover@2x-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260120T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T204500 DTSTAMP:20260404T010222 CREATED:20250825T001458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T100603Z UID:30000030-1768935600-1771361100@www.bst.ac.uk SUMMARY:Wellbeing - A Christian Approach DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n God Behaving Badly in Genesis?Date: January 20\, 2026 - February 10\, 2026Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pmVenue: OnlineTaught By: Dr William Ford\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 CATEGORIES:Catalyst ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bst.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bstcatalystcover@2x-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260120T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T204500 DTSTAMP:20260404T010222 CREATED:20250910T104933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T100647Z UID:30000037-1768935600-1770756300@www.bst.ac.uk SUMMARY:God Behaving Badly in Genesis? DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n God Behaving Badly in Genesis?Date: January 20\, 2026 - February 10\, 2026Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pmVenue: OnlineTaught By: Dr William Ford\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/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Catalyst ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bst.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bstcatalystcover@2x-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251028T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251202T211500 DTSTAMP:20260404T010222 CREATED:20250824T234613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T104626Z UID:30000029-1761679800-1764710100@www.bst.ac.uk SUMMARY:Navigating Transition in Life\, Work and Leadership DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n God Behaving Badly in Genesis?Date: January 20\, 2026 - February 10\, 2026Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pmVenue: OnlineTaught By: Dr William Ford\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 28th October – Tuesday 2nd December 2025 \nWe will be exploring: \n\nThis course is designed to equip you with spiritual insight and practical tools for navigating seasons of change in life\, work and leadership. Each session includes teaching\, group discussion\, Q&A\, and opportunities for prayer and prophetic ministry. \n\nAbout the speaker/s: \nCraig Cooney is the Lead Pastor of HOPE Church\, Craigavon\, a thriving Church of Ireland congregation that was planted 10 years ago. \nHe is married to Becky and they have an 12-year-old son called Elijah\, as well as an excitable labradoodle called Henry. \nCraig also has an online ministry called ‘Daily Prophetic’\, where he seeks to bring encouragement and Biblical wisdom to God’s people. \nHe is the author of six books including ‘The Tension of Transition’ and ‘The Threshold’. \nCraig also mentors people from many nations on navigating transitions in life\, work\, and ministry. \nHe is passionate about equipping everyday believers to hear God’s voice\, and to live faithful\, fruitful\, and fulfilling lives in the power of the Holy Spirit. URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/navigating-transition-in-life-work-and-leadership/ LOCATION:BST at Stranmillis\, Second Floor\, Main Building\, Stranmillis University College\, Stranmillis Road\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT9 5DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Catalyst ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bst.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bstcatalystcover@2x-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251028T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010222 CREATED:20250825T002711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T150947Z UID:30000032-1761679800-1764709200@www.bst.ac.uk SUMMARY:Introducing Paul DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n God Behaving Badly in Genesis?Date: January 20\, 2026 - February 10\, 2026Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pmVenue: OnlineTaught By: Dr William Ford\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 28th October – Tuesday 2nd December 2025 \nWe will be exploring: \n\nIf you really love Jesus but aren’t too sure of what you think about Paul… \nThen this course is for you! \n \nIf you’ve read some Paul and find him…well\, complicated… \nThen this course is for you! \n \nIf you think Paul’s teaching is hopelessly out-of-date and needs to be thoroughly revised… \nThen this course is for you! \n \nIf you’ve grown up with Paul\, love Paul and want to understand him better… \nThen this course is for you! \n \nAnd if you don’t really know him at all and just want to find out – then this might be a good place to start. \n \nSo\, this short course is for anyone who wants to find out more about how Paul’s letters\, written 2\,000 years ago are surprisingly up-to-date and hold a wealth of inspiration\, challenge and encouragement for Christians today. \n \nContents \nThe course will explore major aspects of Paul’s thought and how it’s relevant for all of us: \n˗ The Love of God \n˗ The Nature of the Gospel \n˗ The Centrality of Resurrection \n˗ The Lordship of Jesus \n˗ Paul and the Spirit \n˗ Becoming the Gospel: Justice\, Peace and Joy \n\n  \nAbout the speaker/s: \nDr Gary Burnett is Senior Fellow in New Testament at Belfast School of Theology. A graduate of London University and Queen’s University Belfast\, he has taught New Testament and New Testament Greek for many years. His specialist area is the letters of the apostle Paul. His recent books include popular titles The Gospel According to the Blues\, a consideration of themes in the Sermon on the Mount\, and Paul Distilled\, an introduction to Paul’s thought and theology. Gary has also held senior positions in the software industry and is the author of a popular faith and music blog\, Down at the Crossroads. URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/introducing-paul/ LOCATION:BST at Stranmillis\, Second Floor\, Main Building\, Stranmillis University College\, Stranmillis Road\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT9 5DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Catalyst ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bst.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bstcatalystcover@2x-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dr Gary Burnett":MAILTO:catalyst@bst.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251017T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010222 CREATED:20250825T154016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T085229Z UID:30000036-1760695200-1760704200@www.bst.ac.uk SUMMARY:Retreat Morning: Living in the Joy and Presence of God Through a Life of Intimacy with Jesus DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n God Behaving Badly in Genesis?Date: January 20\, 2026 - February 10\, 2026Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pmVenue: OnlineTaught By: Dr William Ford\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Content\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Duration: 1 Morning \nCourse Details: \nFriday 17th October 2025 \nTime: 10.00am – 12.30pm \nCost: £35\n  \nWe will be exploring: \nCleopas is a Christian ministry that creates opportunities for retreats and quiet days whereby church groups\, organisations or individuals can come apart from everyday life\, and enjoy unhurried time with the Lord. Jesus himself throughout his ministry was often found in a quiet place with his Father which was an essential life-giving time. \n \nAs Christians we are easily caught up in a whirlwind of busy pursuit\, often in some form of service. But like Mary we need to sit at the feet of Jesus in unhurried attentiveness that we might gain his perspective again on how to live in this challenging world. \n \nDate and time: Friday 17th October 2025\, 10am to 12.30pm\, price £35\n \nAbout the speaker/s: \nRoz Stirling is the founder of this ministry and a retreat leader who guides these days of refection and prayer. URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/retreatmorning/ LOCATION:BST at Stranmillis\, Second Floor\, Main Building\, Stranmillis University College\, Stranmillis Road\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT9 5DY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Catalyst,Conferences & Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bst.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bstcatalystcover@2x-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250930T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T204500 DTSTAMP:20260404T010222 CREATED:20250824T233743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T100801Z UID:30000027-1759258800-1774385100@www.bst.ac.uk SUMMARY:Certificate In Christian Spirituality DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n God Behaving Badly in Genesis?Date: January 20\, 2026 - February 10\, 2026Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pmVenue: OnlineTaught By: Dr William Ford\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 CATEGORIES:Catalyst ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bst.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bstcatalystcover@2x-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250515T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250516T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010222 CREATED:20241127T181025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T162712Z UID:30000014-1747299600-1747409400@www.bst.ac.uk SUMMARY:Church Planting and Revitalisation Conference DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n God Behaving Badly in Genesis?Date: January 20\, 2026 - February 10\, 2026Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pmVenue: OnlineTaught By: Dr William Ford\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Content\n \n \n \n \n \n Church Planting and Revitalisation Conference led by Alan McWilliams\, Cairn Movement\nWe will be exploring: \nDay 1 “Church Revitalisation – how to establish a culture of discipleship and mission to turn your church inside out” \nDay 2 – “Church Planting – how can we plant churches and launch new mission projects that reach those the lost”\nTicket Includes Lunch URL:https://www.bst.ac.uk/event/church-planting-and-revitalisation-conference/ LOCATION:Belfast School of Theology\, 1A Glenburn Road South\, Dunmurry\, Belfast\, Co. Antrim\, BT17 9JP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Catalyst,Conferences & Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bst.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/alanpost@2x-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Alan McWilliam - Cairn Movement":MAILTO:catalyst@bst.ac.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250430T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250604T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T010222 CREATED:20241128T001705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T164357Z UID:30000016-1746005400-1749054600@www.bst.ac.uk SUMMARY:Certificate in Counselling from a Christian Perspective DESCRIPTION:Contact Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n God Behaving Badly in Genesis?Date: January 20\, 2026 - February 10\, 2026Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pmVenue: OnlineTaught By: Dr William Ford\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Content\n \n \n \n \n \n Connexions Training has partnered with Belfast School of Theology to bring you this certificate in counselling with a Christian perspective. \nStudents will expect to gain the following:Counselling Skills to use in a helping roleSelf development opportunitiesA rationale of how to integrate the Christian Worldview with key counselling theoriesA safe community of learning to share experiences\, learn new skills and grow in mutual understandingAn understanding of mental health and how to be an effective helper