Course Leader:  Dave Tomlinson

Course Date:  Friday 6 - Sunday 8 September

Course Options:  Residential - £340 Non Residential - £244

Course Timings:  Please arrive by 6pm, course ends after lunch

Course Code:  R1924

This retreat will explore if and how the Bible can be reconciled with the values, attitudes and understandings that shape the modern world. 

Drawing on sources in contemporary culture (songs, music videos, films, poetry, stories etc) and approaches to interpretating texts from both Christian and Jewish traditions, it will look at questions such as:

Is it still worth bothering with the Bible?

How do we reconcile the God of the OT with Jesus?

Why does the Bible contain so much violence?

Is St Paul sexist and homophobic – or misunderstood?

Why do the gospels sometimes sound anti-Semitic?

Sessions will be interactive, based around multi-media presentations Q&A and group work – in a playful, fun atmosphere. Come willing to question, debate and receive fresh insight. Non-Christians very welcome!