An Alphabet for Beginners

A course interweaving the historical and spiritual contexts with a textual analysis, to explore how mystical prayer empowered young women in 17th century and what it can still teach us today.

Tuesday, 14 October @5:30 PM

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The Margaret Beaufort Institute

The Margaret Beaufort Institute is a Roman Catholic theological college in Cambridge. Through our teaching and learning we facilitate exchange with art, culture and social justice initiatives. We resource schools, parishes, hospitals, prisons and other institutions with expertise, training and pastoral support.

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Event   14th Oct 25 @ 5:30 PM

An Alphabet for Beginners

Early bird Discount If you purchase your ticket before the 1st October there is a discount applied of £20. After the 1st October the full price is £150. Overview: Fr...

Event   1st Jul 25 @ 9:00 AM

Thomism, Creativity and the Arts: Jacques and Raïssa Maritain

Building on last year’s landmark conference on the lives and legacy of Jacques and Raïssa Maritain, this exciting collaborative day symposium draws together philosophers, theologians, musicians, poets, liturgists and other...

Event   6th Jun 25 @ 5:00 PM

End of Year Celebration

You are warmly invited to attend the Margaret Beaufort Institute’s end of year celebration on Friday 6th June 2025, starting at 5 pm with Mass at St Edmund’s College Chapel...

Event   14th May 25 @ 1:00 PM

Children’s Spirituality

The purpose of this course is to help participants develop an understanding of Children’s Spirituality and consider what supports and what hinders Children’s Spirituality in the complex, plural society which...

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Thomism, Creativity and the Arts: Jacques and Raïssa Maritain

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Janet’s absence will be deeply felt. But, her legacy will live on, and we will continue to be inspired by her positive spirit.