Belfast School Of Theology at Stranmillis

Introduction to the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
2025-02-18 19:30 - 2025-03-18 21:15 UTC | Belfast School of Theology, 1A Glenburn Road South, Dunmurry, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT17 9JP, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now - 230 Places Left

Course Content

Course Duration: 4 Weeks
We will be exploring:

An overview of what Christ has given to his Church
Gifts to reveal God’s mind and release His Power
Gifts for Speaking and Serving
How do I discover my Gifts?

All the courses exclude Belfast School of Theology’s reading week: March 4th

Biblical Worship for Today's Church
2025-02-18 19:30 - 2025-03-18 21:15 | Online
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now - 230 Places Left

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Course Duration: 4 Weeks
We will be exploring:

This course provides a Biblical Theology for modern-day worshipers. It takes scriptural principles and applies them to contemporary settings. It uncovers the why and how of worship as well as discovering timeless truths that develop character in us, today’s worshipers. Whether your involvement is through production or on platform, this course gives you the Biblical foundations required for authentic collective and personal worship experiences. It is hoped that this will equip you better as you serve your church community, regardless of your particular role.

All the courses exclude Belfast School of Theology’s reading week: March 4th

A Christian Approach to Wellbeing
2025-02-18 19:30 - 2025-03-18 21:15 | Belfast School of Theology, 1A Glenburn Road South, Dunmurry, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT17 9JP, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now - 230 Places Left

Course Content

Course Duration: 4 Weeks
We will be exploring:
In this course, we will explore the following within a Christian context:-
The five steps to wellbeing: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, Give.
How can I recognise the signs of stress and what should I do about it?
How might my relationship with my phone and digital devices impact my wellbeing?
The course will be informative and evidence based; practical guidance will be offered as well as some space for self-reflection.

All the courses exclude Belfast School of Theology’s reading week: March 4th

Bible teaching Course - Philippians
2025-03-11 19:30 - 2025-04-08 21:15 | Belfast School of Theology, 1A Glenburn Road South, Dunmurry, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT17 9JP, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now - 230 Places Left

Course Content

Course Duration: 4 Weeks
Dates: 11th March, 25th March, 1st April, 8th April

Remapping the Universe: Studies in Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
In this letter there is joy, there is a wonderful description of what God is like, what Christ is like, there is thankfulness, and there is a lot about God’s people being united. But more than that, Paul is doing something quite remarkable: he is “remapping the Philippians’ universe.”
Paul was in dire circumstances in a Roman jail. The Philippians had always been supportive of Paul and had sent Epaphroditus to take him something to meet his needs.
Things were tough for the Philippians too. Like most of the people in the Empire, they lived in poverty or just about getting by. They faced opposition from suspicious.
But something in the world has changed. Roman jails and ill-tempered neighbours and hard times are not the last word. Paul wants the Philippians to know that the current trials are not the last word, and that love, peace and joy are possible because of Christ’s Lordship over everything.
Week 1: Remapping the World & Its Power Structures
Week 2: Remapping our Idea of God
Week 3: Remapping our Thinking
Week 4 Love, Joy, Peace

Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
2025-04-29 19:30 - 2025-05-13 21:15 | Belfast School of Theology, 1A Glenburn Road South, Dunmurry, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT17 9JP, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now

Course Content

Course Duration: 3 Weeks
Course Dates: Tuesday 29th April, 6th May and 13th May
We will be exploring:

Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
1. What is happening out there?
2. Humanity under threat?
3. How did we get here?
The publicity surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) has by now reached staggering proportions. How are Christians to respond to AI? Are we to regard it positively or negatively, or as a mixture?
Our purpose in this course is to answer these questions. AI takes different forms, and we begin by examining the range of ways in which AI is encountered.
Then, we move on to the heart of the matter: are we looking at an unprecedented revolution in our ideas of what it is to be human? Finally, we take a broad look at global, especially Western, civilisation, and try to understand what has been happening on the large scale

Certificate in Counselling from a Christian Perspective
2025-04-30 09:30 - 2025-06-04 16:30 | Belfast School of Theology, 1A Glenburn Road South, Dunmurry, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT17 9JP, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now - 230 Places Left

Course Content

Connexions Training has partnered with Belfast School of Theology to bring you this certificate in counselling with a Christian perspective.
Students 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<A prerequisite for those wishing to pursue further study to become a counsellor
This course will also be beneficial for church leaders and those in pastoral care, equipping church ministries to support people effectively through psychological distress.
Course Content
Opics:Communication Styles and barriers to effective communicationCounselling verses Pastoral CarePrayer and Spirituality in CounsellingEthics and Diversity (BACP)Boundaries and DualityPositive psychology<
Skills:Active ListeningNon-directive explorationUsing metaphorValidationReflecting and summarising
Content is delivered in a didactical style, integrating interactive and experiential elements with taught theory. Classes will begin with worship and bible teaching relevant to the daily topic. Skills will be demonstrated by tutors and practiced in triads by students. All students are encouraged to hold a safe learning space for each other, developing peer support and promoting growth environment.
Fees: £550 for 6 week certificate programmeWhere: Belfast School of TheologyDates: Dates for 2025 to be confirmedClasses will commence at 9:30am and finish at 4:30pm each day
For more information, contact info@connexionstraining.com
To apply please complete the form on the Connecions Training website.

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WSF - Refresh
2025-05-12 10:00 - 2025-05-19 13:00 | Belfast School of Theology, 1A Glenburn Road South, Dunmurry, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT17 9JP, United Kingdom
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Dates: Monday, 12th and 19th May 2025Time: 10.00am -1.00pmLocation: Belfast School of Theology
Speaker: Charlotte Curran, CFC EastTheme: Seeing Jesus in John’s Gospel
Worship, Bible teaching and interactive studyRefreshments provided
Cost: £50 for two mornings, £30 for one morning
Join us and be refreshed from God’s Word.

Church Planting and Revitalisation Conference
2025-05-15 09:00 - 2025-05-16 15:30 | Belfast School of Theology, 1A Glenburn Road South, Dunmurry, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT17 9JP, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now - 230 Places Left

Course Content

Church Planting and Revitalisation Conference led by Alan McWilliams, Cairn Movement
We will be exploring:
Day 1 “Church Revitalisation – how to establish a culture of discipleship and mission to turn your church inside out”
Day 2 – “Church Planting – how can we plant churches and launch new mission projects that reach those the lost”
Ticket Includes Lunch

A Fond Farewell to Glenburn
2025-08-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Belfast School of Theology, 1A Glenburn Road South, Dunmurry, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT17 9JP, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now - 230 Places Left

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You are invited to attend:A Gathering to Share Memories and StoriesDate: Friday 22nd August 2025Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm (drop-in)Belfast School of Theology Dunmurry SiteRefreshments provided
Followed byA Service of ThanksgivingTime: 6.30pm – 7.30pm (register)Special Guest Speaker: Dr James McKeownPlease book by 15th August 2025

Commissioning of New Site & Celebration of Studies
2025-09-26 19:30 - 20:30 | BST at Stranmillis, Second Floor, Main Building, Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5DY, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now - 230 Places Left

Course Content

You are invited to attend:Date: Friday 26th September 2025Time: @ 7.30pmStranmillis University College campus
Guest Speaker:Dr Chris Wright, Langham Partnership
An opportunity to visit and commission the new site. During the service, Women’s Study Fellowship students shall receive completion certificates and enjoy a Celebration of Studies. The new facilities are open to visit from 6.00pm – 7.00pm. The Service commences at 7.30pm.
Please book by Friday 19th September 2025:

Certificate In Christian Spirituality
2025-09-30 19:00 - 2026-03-24 20:45 | BST at Stranmillis, Second Floor, Main Building, Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5DY, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now

Course Content

Course Duration: 2 Semesters
Course Dates:
Semester 1: 30th September – 25th November 2025 (no class 4th November)
Semester 2: 27th January to 24th March 2026 (no class 3rd March & 17th March).
Course cost:
£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)
We will be exploring:

The 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.

About the speaker/s:
Honorary Fellows
Course contributors: Paul Reid, Priscilla Reid, Bishop David McClay, Philip Emerson, Revd John Dickinson, Principal James Burnett, and others

Retreat Morning: Living in the Joy and Presence of God Through a Life of Intimacy with Jesus
2025-10-17 10:00 - 12:30 | BST at Stranmillis, Second Floor, Main Building, Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5DY, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now

Course Content

Course Duration: 1 Morning
Course Details:
Friday 17th October 2025
Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm
Cost: £35

We will be exploring:
Cleopas 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.

As 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.

Date and time: Friday 17th October 2025, 10am to 12.30pm, price £35

About the speaker/s:
Roz Stirling is the founder of this ministry and a retreat leader who guides these days of refection and prayer.

Introducing Paul
2025-10-28 19:30 - 2025-12-02 21:00 | BST at Stranmillis, Second Floor, Main Building, Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5DY, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now

Course Content

Course Duration: 6 Weeks
Course Dates: Tuesday 28th October – Tuesday 2nd December 2025
We will be exploring:

If you really love Jesus but aren’t too sure of what you think about Paul…
Then this course is for you!

If you’ve read some Paul and find him…well, complicated…
Then this course is for you!

If you think Paul’s teaching is hopelessly out-of-date and needs to be thoroughly revised…
Then this course is for you!

If you’ve grown up with Paul, love Paul and want to understand him better…
Then this course is for you!

And if you don’t really know him at all and just want to find out – then this might be a good place to start.

So, 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.

Contents
The course will explore major aspects of Paul’s thought and how it’s relevant for all of us:
˗ The Love of God
˗ The Nature of the Gospel
˗ The Centrality of Resurrection
˗ The Lordship of Jesus
˗ Paul and the Spirit
˗ Becoming the Gospel: Justice, Peace and Joy

About the speaker/s:
Dr 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.

Navigating Transition in Life, Work and Leadership
2025-10-28 19:30 - 2025-12-02 21:15 | BST at Stranmillis, Second Floor, Main Building, Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5DY, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now

Course Content

Course Duration: 6 Weeks
Course Dates: Tuesday 28th October – Tuesday 2nd December 2025
We will be exploring:

This 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.

About the speaker/s:
Craig Cooney is the Lead Pastor of HOPE Church, Craigavon, a thriving Church of Ireland congregation that was planted 10 years ago.
He is married to Becky and they have an 12-year-old son called Elijah, as well as an excitable labradoodle called Henry.
Craig also has an online ministry called ‘Daily Prophetic’, where he seeks to bring encouragement and Biblical wisdom to God’s people.
He is the author of six books including ‘The Tension of Transition’ and ‘The Threshold’.
Craig also mentors people from many nations on navigating transitions in life, work, and ministry.
He 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.

An Evening with Dr Amy Orr-Ewing
2026-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 | BST at Stranmillis, Second Floor, Main Building, Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5DY, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now

Course Content

Date: Tuesday 20th JanuaryTime: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
About The Event:
Join us for An Evening with Dr Amy Orr-Ewing as we launch Belfast School of Theology’s Apologetics Series with the compelling question: Is belief in God realistic for 21st-century people?

In a culture shaped by division, grievance and rage, Amy will offer a clear, thoughtful and accessible case for the Christian faith today.

This evening is ideal for students, church leaders, and anyone curious about faith, doubt, and the big questions of life. Whether you are a committed believer, or considering faith, we’d love you to join us!.

About The Speaker:
Dr. 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.’⁠ ⁠
Over 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.⁠ ⁠
In 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.⁠

God Behaving Badly in Genesis?
2026-01-20 19:00 - 2026-02-10 20:45 | Online
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now

Course Content

Course Duration: 4 Weeks ONLINE
Course Dates: Tuesday 11th November – Tuesday 2nd December 2025
We will be exploring:

There 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.

About the speaker/s:

Dr William Ford – Ph.D., BA (Durham), MSt (Oxford), PGCHET (QUB), FHEA

William 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.

He 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.
He is particularly interested in how we understand theologically difficult biblical passages, especially those that seem to portray God in negative ways.

Wellbeing - A Christian Approach
2026-01-20 19:00 - 2026-02-17 20:45 | BST at Stranmillis, Second Floor, Main Building, Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5DY, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now

Course Content

Course Duration: 4 Weeks
Course Dates: Tuesday 20th January – Tuesday 17th February 2026 (No class 10th February)
We will be exploring:

In this course, we will explore the following within a Christian context:-

The five steps to wellbeing: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, Give.
How can I recognise the signs of stress and what should I do about it?
How might my relationship with my phone and digital devices impact my wellbeing?

The course will be informative and evidence based; practical guidance will be offered as well as some space for self-reflection.

About the speaker/s:
Dr 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.
Deborah 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.
Deborah lives in Craigavon with her husband and two teenagers and is an active member of her local congregation.

Prepared To Lead - Dr Amy Orr-Ewing Morning Conference
2026-01-21 09:30 - 12:00 | BST at Stranmillis, Second Floor, Main Building, Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5DY, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now

Course Content

Date: Wednesday 21st JanuaryTime: 9.30am – 12.30pm
About The Event:

Join Dr Amy Orr-Ewing for an inspiring and thought-provoking morning exploring vital themes for today’s Church.

Amy 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.

Alongside 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.

This event is ideal for anyone seeking to grow in self-leadership, theological understanding, and confident, compassionate leadership in their family, workplace, church, or community.

About The Speaker:
Dr. 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.’⁠ ⁠
Over 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.⁠ ⁠
In 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.⁠

Bible Refresh
2026-02-10 19:00 - 2026-03-10 20:45 | BST at Stranmillis, Second Floor, Main Building, Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5DY, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now

Course Content

Course Duration: 4 Weeks
Course Dates: Tuesday 10th February – Tuesday 10th March 2026 (No class 3rd March)
We will be exploring:

The Gifts of the Spirit
Unfortunately, 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.

In 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.

We will mainly examine 1 Corinthians 12-14 and some other relevant scriptures also.

About the speaker/s:
David Legge
David 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.
Through 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.
Since 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.

I believe... the Nicene Creed
2026-04-14 19:00 - 2026-05-05 20:45 | BST at Stranmillis, Second Floor, Main Building, Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5DY, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now

Course Content

Course Duration: 4 Weeks
Course Dates: Tuesday 14th April – Tuesday 5th May 2026
We will be exploring:
The Nicene Creed is perhaps the most significant Christian document, second only to Scripture. Forged in the fire of heresy, this historical creed has safeguarded Christian orthodoxy for 17’000 years. Cherished for centuries, this creed has been a unifying force across the Christian traditions, outlining the core Christian belief.

In this short course, we delve into the historical context of the Creed, examining its origins and developments, before exploring its teachings in depth. In this course, you will receive a deeper understanding of what it means to say the opening words of the Nicene Creed: “I Believe…”

About the speaker/s:
Read Ancient History and Byzantine Studies as an Undergraduate before pursuing a postgraduate in Theology at Queen’s University Belfast. He completed his PhD under Prof. S. N. Williams in Nonviolent Atonement theology, which founded the basics of the book One for the Other: Engaging with Nonviolent Atonement Theology published by Wipf and Stock in their Analysing Theology Series. He has been published in various journals, including Churchman, the European Journal of Theology, and Themelios.
In addition to his role at Belfast School of Theology, Andrew also serves as Adjunct Lecturer of Anglican Dogmatics at the Church of Ireland Theological Institute (Trinity College Dublin).
However, his primary ministry is as Rector (minster) of St Swithin’s Church of Ireland in Magherafelt.
Beyond Ireland, Andrew is an Associate Fellow and Trustee of the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge.
His primary academic interest is in Atonement Theology, though he has also written on Heaven, Analytical Theology, Ethics and Public Theology.
Andrew is married to Allison; they have two children, Henry and Charlotte.

Irish Church History – The First Thousand Years
2026-04-14 19:00 - 2026-05-19 20:45 | BST at Stranmillis, Second Floor, Main Building, Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5DY, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now

Course Content

Course Duration: 6 Weeks
Course Dates: Tuesday 14th April – Tuesday 19th May 2026
We will be exploring:

A look at the development of the church in Ireland through its first thousand years and what we can learn for today’s church

About the speaker/s:
Louise Moffett is an archaeologist with a special interest in the history and archaeology of the medieval church in Ireland. She completed her PhD at QUB on the place of the late medieval church in the landscape. She works as an archaeologist for the Northern Archaeological Company here in Northern Ireland.
She is also involved in Girl’s Brigade and the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and serves as a base guitarist in the church music group.

The Future Of Christian Doctrine Conference
2026-06-23 09:00 - 2026-06-24 17:00 | BST at Stranmillis, Second Floor, Main Building, Stranmillis University College, Stranmillis Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5DY, United Kingdom
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The Future Of Christian Doctrine ConferenceDate: June 23, 2026 - June 24, 2026Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue: BST at StranmillisTaught By: Prof Alister McGrathTicket £80.00 Purchase Now

Course Content

Dates: Tuesday 23rd & Wednesday 24th June 2026
Location: Belfast School of Theology & Online
Keynote Speaker: Prof Alister E McGrath, Oxford University
With Speakers:
Prof Stephen N. WilliamsHon Prof of Theology,Queen’s University,Belfast.
Prof Musa GaiyaProf of African ChurchHistory, University ofJos, Nigeria.
Prof Gladys GanielSociology and Religion,Queen’s University,Belfast.
Dr Hans MaduemeCovenant College,Georgia,USA.
Dr Patrick McGlincheyAdjunct AssistantProfessor of TheologyTrinity College, Dublin.
Prof Veli-Matti KarkkainenProf of Systematic Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary,California.
About The Conference:
The Future of Christian Doctrine International Conference is an important and bespoke opportunity in Ireland to consider and discuss the role of theology in the future of global Christianity, exploring the nature and purpose of doctrine, and listening to and engaging with Christian theologians from different global contexts.
Cost includes lunch & refreshments.
Please Note: spaces are limited and early booking is advisable.
