Queen'S Foundation For Ecumenical Theological Education

Hazel's prize-winning thesis (awarded in memory of Lynnette J. Mullings) was on "An evaluation of David Taylor’s assessment of Karl Barth’s sacramental theology and its implications for koinonia and Salvation Army practice." Well done Hazel!

Congratulations also to Queen's tutor Kerry Scarlett who received her MA award.

Congratulations to all our Newman University graduates! Pictured with Queen's tutor Dave Allen are Hazel, who was awarded the Lynnette J. Mullings dissertation prize; and Joan and Conrad who both received letters of commendation from the Queen's exam board.

Queen's tutor Jane Craske is singing with Halesowen Choral Society, performing Handel’s #Messiah on Saturday 3 November 7.30pm, at St Margaret's Church, Hasbury. Tickets are £10 including refreshments!

Tonight's Black Theology Forum taking place at Queen's with guest speaker Rev Alton Bell “Retreating to Advance. Addressing the legacy of colonial slavery and industrial exploitation – a theological response."

Queen's is seeking a new tutor and Co-Director (Methodist) of the Centre for Continuing Ministerial Development. If you think you or someone you know might be interested, please take a look at the link below http://www.queens.ac.uk/jobs

We are looking for a part-time research assistant to work with Queens and other colleagues on the God and Study Skills project, funded through a Common Awards Seedcorn grant. Details on our website: http://www.queens.ac.uk/what/research/act ivity/study-skills

Congratulations to Queen's Director of Research, Nicola Slee, whose poem Sarajevo in Snow was one of the winning entries in the Manchester Cathedral Poetry Competition this year. Nicola is pictured here with the competition judge, Malika Booker.

Queen's tutor, Revd Dr Carlton Turner preached at the service to mark Black History Month last Saturday at Birmingham Cathedral.

Last week, at our day conference at Queen's, more than twenty people participated in a day of rich conversation around the ways in which popular culture - particularly in the forms of film, fiction, jazz and poetry - might act as 'signs of the times', mirroring and shaping contemporary issues, and inviting theological dialogue. Professor Clive Marsh chaired the day, and the panel consisted of Revd Dr Jane Craske, Dr John Lyden, Professor Anthony Reddie and Professor Nicola Slee.

Yesterday's leadership in social justice session was a 'practitioners ' panel. The Revd Cassius Francis (Just Finance Foundation), Revd Cath Holywell (Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity), Graeme Hodge and Claire Welch (All We Can) shared something of their own stories about how they became involved with social justice issues, and how the organisations they are currently involved with aim to address and transform injustice and inequality.

The 2018 Queen's Foundation Lecture was given by Professor Sarah Coakley, Norris-Hulse Professor of Divinity, University of Cambridge, on Monday 25th June 2018 at St Martin's in the Bullring, Birmingham.
The title of the lecture is: 'Christian Worship and Desire' and a copy of the lecture content is available on the website. http://www.queens.ac.uk/…/le…/the-201 8-lecture-sarah-coakley

Last week’s leadership in social justice session at Queen’s involved discussion of different approaches to social justice and how they might relate to Christian discipleship. Staff argued convincingly, even though some (Andrew and David) were representing views quite at odds with their own, resulting in an interesting discussion about politics, persuasion and belief.

Congratulations to Queen’s alumni Alfred Grant and Neville Popo, who were ordained in the Wesleyan Holiness Church, one of our sponsoring churches, on Saturday. Queen's alum, including Dorrett Lemon and Conrad Miller, along with tutor Dulcie McKenzie, were there to support them.

Congratulations to former Anglican student Simon Jones who was ordained deacon yesterday at one of the churches he is serving in rural Nottinghamshire. Simon’s ordination was postponed because of family illness, so it was great to see him ordained yesterday, supported by colleagues from his Queen’s cohort. Mark Earey was there to give a hearty ‘It is!’ on behalf of Queen’s when the bishop asked the congregation if it was their will for Simon to be ordained.

We are celebrating National Poetry Day tomorrow (Thursday 4 October), with workshops led by Nicola Slee and a poetry competition on the theme of change.

Professor Nicola Slee's essay 'Re-imagining Christ as the coming girl: an Advent experiment' is published in Future Perfect (edited Jonny Baker and Cathy Ross) https://proost.co.uk/books/future-present

There are still places available for the Signs of the Times conference which will explore the relationship between theology and popular culture and will include contributions from Queen's colleagues and friends: Jane Craske, John Lyden, Clive Marsh, Anthony Reddie and Nicola Slee Booking deadline extended until 8 October. http://www.queens.ac.uk/…/signs-of-the- times-conference-thu…

Some lovely pictures from the Diocese of Lichfield commissioning service for lay ministers earlier in the month including Readers who trained at Queen's, and the preacher, Queen's tutor Andrew Hayes https://www.lichfield.anglican.org/…/la y-ministers-commiss…/

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first class place, first class people!

The most wonderful and inspiring place for the study of theology. Expert and informed staff many field leaders regularly teaching. I loved it

Supportive, brilliant teachers, help you throughout. Fab!

My time at Queens was, fun, frustrating, mind expanding, life changing and i miss it all!

I loved it such friendly people

made me feel very much at ease and at home. Comes highly recommended

A place were diversity is celebrated .Friendship, fellowship and the search for true theology are held in honor,

great place to work and study :-)

first class place, first class people!

The most wonderful and inspiring place for the study of theology. Expert and informed staff many field leaders regularly teaching. I loved it

Supportive, brilliant teachers, help you throughout. Fab!

My time at Queens was, fun, frustrating, mind expanding, life changing and i miss it all!

I loved it such friendly people

made me feel very much at ease and at home. Comes highly recommended

A place were diversity is celebrated .Friendship, fellowship and the search for true theology are held in honor,