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LIVING THEOLOGY 2009

 

At Ampleforth - Edinburgh - Liverpool- London (Heythrop College)

LATEST NEWS ABOUT LT 2009 SUMMER SCHOOL : RESIDENTIAL & NON-RESIDENTIAL PLACES STILL AVAILABLE

Dear Friends,

We are delighted to announce that the 2009 Living Theology Summer School which will take place at Ampleforth College, Near York, from Monday, 27th July to Saturday, 1st August is now OPEN FOR BOOKING! This year's theme for Keynote Lectures is "The Parish".

Full details of courses, together with printable Application Form are available here or from the Ampleforth link below. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, or would prefer to receive a leaflet for yourself or friends by post, please Email your postal details to us at livingtheology@heythrop.ac.uk

The LT Summer School is traditionally a residential week. However, if you live locally or perhaps wish to make your own arrangments for accommodation and food, you would also be very welcome to attend as a non-residential day participant. Please see the Booking Form for residential and non-residential fees. If you are new to Living Theology, you can be assured of a warm welcome.

Places on the courses are limited, so we recommend early booking to avoid being disappointed, and we are all looking forward to seeing you at our exciting new venue at Ampleforth this summer.

Fr Dominic Robinson SJ, LT Ampleforth Summer School Course Director, and the LT Committee
April 2009

OTHER NEWS ITEMS
  • Edinburgh Living Theology 2009 from Monday 20th July - Friday 24 July is open for booking. For full details and Booklet with Booking Form see our Edinburgh link here.
  • Liverpool Living Theology 2009 to be held from Monday 27th July - Friday 31st July presented by LOYOLA-Metro is open for booking. For a Poster and Booklet with booking form and full details see our Liverpool link here or visit their website at http://www.sfxchurchliverpool.com

The Year for Priests 2009 - 2010: Archbishop Vincent Nichols from Catholic Westminster on Vimeo.

Pope Benedict XVI has declared a Year for Priests ending in June 2010. Click on the links above to view Archbishop Vincent Nichols video message to Westminster Diocese which also has relevance for parishioners in all dioceses, not just Westminster. There are also links to other interesting videos.

 

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Overview

For over forty years Jesuits and their associates have supported a residential summer school of Christian Faith in the Catholic tradition. In recent years, in addition to the annual residential summer school, various non-residential events have also taken place at several other venues.

We seek to provide opportunities for Christians of all denominations

  • to deepen their knowledge of the Christian faith,
  • to learn new and helpful ways of looking at the whole Christian tradition,
  • to develop their personal reflection on Christian living and belief.

We strive to create an environment in which

  • liturgies of prayer, Eucharist and reconciliation enrich the experience of the reflecting community,
  • real questions of Christian living can be discussed frankly, intelligently and without prejudice.
The courses are taught by Jesuits and their associates - some university lecturers, some engaged in academic study and some involved in a variety of pastoral work.

 

Caroline

It was my first experience at Living Theology and I was a little nervous before going but as soon as I arrived, my fears completely disappeared.  I had an amazing week at Ushaw College and I feel the experience has refreshed and strengthened my faith.  The teaching was superb and I got a great deal out of both my courses.  The evening key-note speeches were cutting-edge and always led to interesting discussions at the bar afterwards.  It is a place to ask questions and there are plenty of scholars to help you address these.  The liturgy adds a special focus to each day and there are plenty of opportunities to participate if you want to.  A special sense of community at Ushaw College blossoms immediately and it is no surprise that people become hooked and return every year.  Mealtimes were a real treat, the food is delicious and it is a wonderful time to meet people and share experiences.  The setting is beautiful and I enjoyed going for walks in the countryside in my free afternoons and also visiting Durham cathedral; although so much happens each day, there is time for rest and relaxation.Holidays are a precious time and this is definitely one of the most rewarding weeks I have spent.

Caroline Child (34)

 

Patty

Having heard great stories about Living Theology from my friends, who studied with me at the Institute of Ecumenical Studies (http://www.iespraha.cz), Charles University, Prague, really encouraged me to sign up for LT 2008. The summer school fully met my expectations. Taking place in a beautiful Durham countryside the Living Theology summer school offers high quality academic lectures, great friendships across generations and traditions as well as time for prayers and liturgies. Well, equally important is the delicious food provided five times a day and stimulating late night discussions at the bar. 

I took an in-depth course on the Church Ecumenical Councils by Norman Tanner and really enjoyed taking a spiritual journey into the art of Dialogue using the technique of Journaling with Billy Hewett.  The liturgies were uplifting spiritual celebrations, in particular, the Mass of the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola in St. Cuthbert's Chapel.

The highlight of the week was however the Wednesday afternoon trip to Hadrian's Wall. This enjoyable trip to the impressive Roman fortresses remains provided an unexpected level of adrenalin. No wonder we ended up having to boost our calorie levels by delicious homemade scones, raspberry jam and cream in a traditional country Tea Room.  The Friday night leaving party was an unforgettable experience too - a series of singing, dancing and comedy followed by an African drumming and all join in dancing finale made it even harder to accept that the enjoyable and so enriching week is really over. Look forward to LT 2009!

Patty Kostkova



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