Blurb of the Book Why care for the weak and vulnerable if survival is all that matters? Why are people so concerned with fashions and the labels on clothes? Isn’t religion just a matter of being conditioned by your parents? How do we explain the Big Bang? What is love? Over several years, philosopher and theologian Peter Vardy has collected the most searching and significant life questions of his two young daughters, Petra and Thora. In this book, he shares 54 of these questions – a reflection of some of the most important questions and concerns of many young people [...]

In ‘The Philosophers’ Daughters’, two young people, Petra and Thora Vardy, pose direct and challenging questions about God, humanity, the universe, relationships, environment and wealth. Philosophers, theologians, scientists and religious leaders attempt to offer some answers or at least show how to engage with the questions. Amongst contributors are MBIT’s Anna Abram, Michael Barnes, Louise Nelstrop, Sue Price, and Gemma Simmonds, as well as other Mark Oakley, Dean of St John’s College, Cambridge, cardinals and bishops. The book is beautifully illustrated by Rabbi Dan Cohn Sherbok. The launch of the book (published in March 2023 by DLT) will take place [...]

Come and join us to a Silent Retreat Day at Margaret Beaufort Institute. Saturday, 11th March at 10.30am-3.30pm Open to men and women. 30 places available. This retreat will be led by Dr Sue Price & Margaret Beaufort's Pastoral Outreach Team Two led Sessions and Mass at mid-day Cost of the Day: £15.00 which includes tea/coffee Bring and share lunch together. To book your place, please do it via Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/silent-retreat-day-tickets-484295710507 For more information contact Jacqueline at : jacqueline.tevlin@hotmail.co.uk Add Event To Your Calendar

Part I: 9 May, 15 May, 22 May, 30 May and 6 June, 17.00 – 19.00 Part II: 14 October 2023, 13.30 – 17.00 This interactive, interdisciplinary module is designed to explore ethical concepts as they form, relate and critique a particular professional context, with a view to helping students develop their own foundations and tools for reasoning about their own professional ethics. Elements such as sources of ethical thinking and moral imagination; central concepts such as equality, common good, human dignity; the value and spirituality of work; the role of ethics in society, all contribute to the theological context [...]

JULIAN PILGRIMAGE TO MEDIEVAL NORWICH event is officially sold out! For those who missed out on securing a spot for this incredible journey, don’t worry since we have an exciting lineup of upcoming events that we would love for you to be a part of. The next event on our calendar is the ANNUAL CAMBRIDGE ALUMNI FESTIVAL. Simply click on the following link to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-cambridge-alumni-festival-tickets-665244964597?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us for a fascinating and spiritually enriching pilgrimage through medieval Norwich in this, the 650th anniversary of Julian of Norwich's Revelations of Divine Love. The day will be led by Sr [...]

The Margaret Beaufort Institute is now 30! To celebrate this milestone, Blackfriars Priory will be opening its gardens to alumnae, friends and those with an interest in learning more about the Institute for a lavish tea party. An opportunity to connect and re-connect in beautiful surroundings. Programme: Welcome address followed by a lavish cream tea in the Priory's gardens with opportunity to re-connect with former students and make new connections. There will also be opportunity to ask questions from current members of staff and past students & to become members of the Margaret Beaufort Association. You can book your place [...]

This course will enable students to examine and reflect critically upon the theory and practice of Christian spiritual direction with a specific focus on the Ignatian Tradition. Building on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius, this module will explore the dynamics of spiritual direction and issues that arise in the pastoral ministry of spiritual accompaniment. Students will examine the theory and practice of Christian spiritual direction with a specific focus on the Ignatian Tradition, engage with the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius, reflect on pastoral ministry through the lens of spiritual direction, explore the issues that arise in the pastoral [...]