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Let My People Go: Reading the Book of Exodus A Gateway to the Old Testament

MBIT in Cambridge or Online via Zoom 12 - 14 Grange Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

This exciting 8 week course offers participants a dual opportunity – to read in its entirety a significant book of the Bible and to be involved in a ground-breaking research project. The Book of Exodus with its emphasis on the liberation of God’s people is a major key to understanding both the Old and New Testaments. Familiar stories include the birth of Moses, the ten plagues, the crossing of the Red Sea, manna in the desert, the giving of the Ten Commandments... You may have encountered these accounts in childhood and through readings at Sunday or weekday Mass. But are [...]

£200

Silent Retreat Day

MBIT in Cambridge jesus lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

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

£15

Moral Development Reasoning and Decision Making

Online with Zoom

This course provides introduction developmental moral psychology in conversation with selected themes from within normative philosophical ethics (for example, ‘care’, ‘justice’ and ‘duty’. It engages with science and art.  It inquires into such questions as ‘what is moral maturity?’; how does the moral self develop?’; ‘what constitutes and conditions moral growth’?; ‘how to achieve moral excellence?’; ‘is good character enough for leading morally good life?’, ‘how do we assess difficult moral situations and prioritise goods?’; ‘how do we deal with moral incontinence or failure?’; ‘what should the content of moral education be in order foster moral growth?’. Cost:  £230 Dates: [...]

£230

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Pope Francis’ Election as part of the Margaret Beaufort Institute’s 30th Anniversary

Online with Zoom

A study day exploring Pope Francis’ theology, ecclesiology and ethics. It will focus on mission and spirituality in the Pontificate of Pope Francis  (with references to Evangelii Gaudium and Gaudete et Exsultate) and his perspective on ethics (with references to Amoris Laetitia, Laudato Si and Fratelli Tutti).  Leaders: Dr Peter Coughlan and Dr Anna Abram  Cost:  Free Dates: 18 March 2023 Time:  10:00 am to 04:00pm London time Method:  Online via Zoom To register: please enter to our Eventbrite event. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrating-the-10th-anniversary-of-pope-francis-election-tickets-493817911667 About the presenters  Dr Peter Coughlan was Under-Secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Laity from 1980 to 1991. During this period, he was also a consultor [...]

Free

Moral Development Reasoning and Decision Making

Online with Zoom

This course provides introduction developmental moral psychology in conversation with selected themes from within normative philosophical ethics (for example, ‘care’, ‘justice’ and ‘duty’. It engages with science and art.  It inquires into such questions as ‘what is moral maturity?’; how does the moral self develop?’; ‘what constitutes and conditions moral growth’?; ‘how to achieve moral excellence?’; ‘is good character enough for leading morally good life?’, ‘how do we assess difficult moral situations and prioritise goods?’; ‘how do we deal with moral incontinence or failure?’; ‘what should the content of moral education be in order foster moral growth?’. Cost:  £230 Dates: [...]

£230

Christian Spirituality in the Contemporary World

Online with Zoom

Students will examine the impact of secularisation on expressions of Christian spirituality. They will consider the subjective turn within western society and the challenge presented to Christian spirituality by New Age and secular spiritualities. The idea of spiritual capital and its place within wider societal evaluations of spirituality. They explore the emergence of spirituality as an important component of well-being within contemporary society(e.g. healthcare, education etc), and the challenges that such expressions of spirituality pose for Christian spirituality. They will also examine expressions of spirituality that respond to these challenges. Add Event To Your Calendar Register here [...]

£230

Ethics in Professional Context

Online with Zoom

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 [...]

£230

Catholic Social Thought

Online with Zoom

Catholic Social Thought (CST) includes the body of official social teachings of the Catholic Church as well as a wider body of thought and practice related to economic, social, and political life. Much of CST has been explicitly addressed not only to Catholics, but to people of all faiths and none, as it addresses issues of our common sociality and our common political structures. In this module we will introduce official documents (Catholic Social Teaching) as well as other sources, thinkers, social movements and practical action (wider Catholic social thought and praxis), focusing on the development of CST as well [...]

£230

Christian Mysticism East & West

Online with Zoom

Students will examine a variety of mystical texts, teachings and figures, for example: Gregory of Nyssa, John Chrysostom, Hadewijch and Teresa of Avila, from a variety of Christian traditions and will explore the continuities and discontinuities between pre-modern mystical texts understood in their historical and cultural context and contemporary interpretations from East and West. Students will explore the languages and images used within mystical texts and key doctrinal beliefs associated with Christian mysticism. Wednesdays 10th May – 28th June 2023 15.30 -18.00 Plus Intensive Saturday 7th October 2023 10am-17.00pm Add Event To Your Calendar Register here [...]

£230

Uncrowned Queen: A biography of Lady Margaret Beaufort

MBIT in Cambridge or Online via Zoom 12 - 14 Grange Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Join us for an exclusive event with historian Dr. Nicola Tallis as she delves into the life of Lady Margaret Beaufort, an extraordinary woman whose courage and determination helped shape the course of English history. Through her insightful presentation, you'll discover the incredible challenges Lady Margaret faced during the Wars of the Roses era. After the presentation, we invite you to enjoy refreshments and a book signing with the author. About the author Dr Nicola Tallis is a British author and historian. She holds a doctorate from the University of Winchester. After completing her thesis on the jewellery collections of [...]

Free

A Gala Fundraising Concert at Fitzwilliam College Chapel

Fitzwilliam College Chapel Storey's Way, Cambridge, United Kingdom

A Gala Fundraising Concert at Fitzwilliam College Chapel which will crown a poignant and celebratory day of bidding farewell to 12 Grange Road. Performed by internationally-acclaimed cellist, Hannah Roberts & pianist, Simon Parkin, the concert is to be in aid of the Susannah Roberts Memorial Bursary for Aspiring Cellists and for bursarial funds to facilitate study at MBIT for future applicants. Places are limited so, again please book early via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gala-fundraising-concert-at-fitzwilliam-college-chapel-tickets-609556549047 Add Event To Your Calendar

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JULIAN PILGRIMAGE TO MEDIEVAL NORWICH

NR1 1QT Rouen Road Norwich NR1 1QT

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 [...]

Free