Current & Upcoming Courses

SEPTEMBER

Continuing Greek

Location: Online

A new series of 10 sessions, alternating grammar and translation – beginning Tues 9th Sept, weekly for one hour (7.30-8.30pm) by zoom.

Facilitator: Rosie Button

Hebrew Reading Group

Location: Online

The two Hebrew groups will re-start in September, more information to follow.

Facilitator: Phil King

Creation, Climate & Christianity

Time & Date: 5 sessions, Tuesdays 7-9pm, starting 30th September

Location: Online

This course uses an online platform for individual preparation, followed by a weekly zoom session for teaching and discussion.

This is an opportunity to explore the challenges of climate change in relation to our Christian faith, together with unique insights into the theology of creation, our role as God’s image-bearers and caretakers, and our response as individuals and as members of a wider church and society.

Facilitator: Dr Daniel Button

Ageing Gracefully

Time & Date: 6 sessions, Wednesday 2-4pm, Starting 5th March.
Venue: St George’s, Cam
Facilitator: Dr Ian Donald

A six week course for Christians who wish to explore some of the theological issues raised by an ageing society. Together we will explore how Christians might respond to the challenges we often face towards the end of our earthly life and what might it mean to remain fresh and green still bearing fruit into old age.

Israel – Palestine: Past and Present

Dates: Starting Thursday September 26th 7-9pm, 4 Sessions

Location: Christchurch, Abbeydale

The horrific Middle-East conflict between Israel and Hamas continues with no end in sight. It seems almost impossible to understand what it’s all about. Why is the world so up in arms over a tiny strip of land?

What has caused such fierce animosity between peoples, regions, & nations? God loves the Palestinians and the Israelis, and with that premise, this course traces the history of both peoples, exploring the deeply complex background of the conflict in 3 sections: Ancient history; from Rome to British Palestine; and Modern history.

Good Call

Location: Via Zoom online

5+ sessions, Thursdays from 2nd May 7-9pm

We make decisions all the time – often under pressure because of time constraints, or the expectations of people around us. How can we be sure that the decisions that matter are good decisions? How can we be sure that these decisions are made well, that good outcomes are sought, and that the decision-making process honours God and respects those around us?

This course explores ethics for the local church and aims to equip individuals and churches to make good choices. It outlines some of the key ethical principles relating to making moral (good/bad) choices, and the riches that the Christian church brings to the task of doing ethics.

PARTNERSHIP COURSES

GTS has been working closely with the diocese of Gloucester and as a partner we want to promote their courses when running.

The Difference Course

Every Wednesday until 7 February 2024,

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Navigating a divided and complex world can be hard. This course is about equipping us to cross divides, navigate disagreement and pursue a just and flourishing world. Over five sessions we will listen to stories of people facing conflict, consider the way that Jesus engaged with difference and division in the context of prayerful discussion.

Zenas Heritage Tours

A lawyer’s guide to Oxford’s Christian Heritage, the Bible and Archaeology

1st March 2025 – Oxford’s Christian Heritage

29th March – The Bible in the British Museum

26th April 2025 – Ashmolean Museum (Oxford)

‘After being challenged to grow in my own understanding of the Bible I recently completed the GTS course, ‘Unlocking the Bible.’ It was so accessible, well-paced, and fitted in well with an already busy schedule. What an amazing resource, right on our doorstep!’

Ollie Bennett, Pastor, Kingfisher Church Tredworth