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Spirituality, Love and Community in the Church Fathers

Spirituality, Love and Community in the Church Fathers
What ideals of life together motivated early Christians, and on what beliefs about God and his relationship with human beings did they depend?
This study day aims to look at how Christians expressed their ideals in worship, in theology and spirituality, and in the day-to-day life of monastic communities.
The main speaker for this day will be Dr Graham Gould, a specialist in the study of Early Church monastic communities.

Course Outline

9.15am Spirituality and liturgical community in the early centuries of the Church
GRAHAM GOULD

10.30am Tea / coffee

11.00am Love of God and love of others: the contribution of Augustine
GRAHAM GOULD

12.30pm Break/ Lunch

2.00pm Perfection in the (post-modern) spiritual life according to a fourth century Turkish saint
RUSSELL JEFFORD

3.15pm Tea / coffee

3.45pm Community and communities in early monasticism
GRAHAM GOULD

5.00pm Course disperses

Speakers
Dr Graham Gould was formerly a lecturer in theology at King’s College London, and is the author of ‘The Desert Fathers on Monastic Community’ (OUP).
Russell Jefford has recently completed an MA in Patristics (Early Church history), runs www.EarlyChurch.co.uk and sees much that is inspirational and relevant in the writings of the Early Church Fathers.
Date, Times & Location
The course will be held on Saturday 11 December 2004 at Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA. For a map of the location click here.
To Book
The cost of the day is Ł35 (or Ł45 including lunch). To book, please print the course leaflet , complete the booking form section, and post it to the address indicated.
Please note that this study day is being organised by the Oxford University Continuing Education Department, and any questions concerning administration should be directed to the Day School Administrator (see booking form for contact details).

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