Programme of Courses in 2010 and 2011
 "…being my first time in Rome, this course has brought tremendous benefits to my spirituality and perception of real ecumenism devoid of bitterness or suspicion. How I had wished that many more members of the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches would be brought together more regularly in this way!"
“The course was great. If only there were funds to run it 1000 times over the problems of the Communion could largely be resolved.”
“I’m sure you have experienced those special moments when events and personalities converge in such a way that you arrive at a turning point in your life. The week of the course has been that for me.”
Explore your faith in the context of Rome.
Learn more about Anglican-Roman Catholic relations.
Understand the Roman Catholic Church more fully.
Experience the world-wide nature of the Anglican Communion.
There are some bursaries available for students from the developing countries. Details from the Administrator.
Monday 25 – Thursday 28 October 2010
Exploration in Rome
Fully subscribed; names can be held on a waiting list
A ‘mini-pilgrimage’ designed to enable independent travellers to explore their faith in the context of Rome and its centrality in Christian history. The course contains introductory talks on aspects of Rome, guided tours of San Clemente and the excavations under St Peter’s, attendance at the weekly Papal audience, guided reflections, corporate worship and several shared meals. Many of those attending may wish to extend their stay with further exploration of Rome.
Cost 150€
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Monday 14 – Sunday 20 March 2011
Harvesting the Fruits: Now the New Wine
The deepening relations between the Roman Catholic Church and Anglican Communion over the past 40 years provide the backdrop for the breakthroughs of the ARCIC conversations. There will be a chance to exchange stories of Anglican-Roman Catholic relations in our different contexts, to discover where we are today, and explore outstanding issues for future dialogue. Identifying new directions will include future practical steps in our journey together. The group will attend a Papal audience, get to know something of the work of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and Vatican Radio, as well as visit sacred sites to deepen their experience of faith.
The key leader throughout the course will be Dame Mary Tanner, OBE, the well-known Old Testament and Hebrew scholar and ecumenist.
Monday 9 – Sunday 15 May 2011
Insights from Benedictine Tradition for Modern Christian Leaders
Tough times call for exceptional qualities of leadership and moral courage, and this is precisely what the Benedictine tradition offers. The Rule that St Benedict wrote to govern the life of his monasteries speaks across the centuries about the personal and moral qualities necessary for effective leadership and co-operative working. His down-to-earth, practical approach resonates with many people today in the Church and in business, who have found in his wisdom a way of addressing the ethical and personal challenges that they meet. In particular Benedict has much to offer the Church which has often looked to business for its models of leadership, overlooking its own rich resources. The course will include visits to significant Benedictine sites in and outside of Rome. It is designed for parish priests, archdeacons, bishops, as well as laity in leadership roles in the Church and in the business world.
The course leader, Canon Dr Peter Sills, taught law before ordination and parish ministry. A Canon of Ely Cathedral until 2008, he founded the Ely Business Ethics Forum. Now retired, he continues his Benedictine work from his home in Sussex.
Monday 20 – Sunday 26 June 2011
Truth, Love and Beauty in the Eternal City
Rome offers the ideal context for exploring three ways humanity has discovered for communion with God: the way of Truth, the way of Love and the way of Beauty. This year’s popular Rome Summer School (ROMESS) focuses on how this communion with God may be perceived through the art, architecture and history of Rome as both an eternal and contemporary city landscape. Current relationships between the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion will also be explored. A series of guided visits and lectures will enable participants to connect with this rich heritage, enhance their insight into the opportunities and challenges facing Christianity today, underpin their knowledge of Christianity and ecumenical relations, and challenge and deepen their personal faith.
The Venerable Jonathan Boardman, Archdeacon of Italy and Malta and author of a popular guide book to the city, will be part of the teaching team.
Cost: 500 €
Tuesday 4 – Thursday 6 October 2011
Naming and Blessing
This is an “Expert Seminar” for invited participants, exploring the depiction of nature and its diversity in art, the understanding of the environment through naming in science and the blessing of the gifts of creation in the liturgy and life of faith. The seminar will consider a series of prepared papers, circulated in advance, and presented and discussed at the meeting. The coordinator will be Canon Prof John Rodwell, until recently Professor of Ecology at Lancaster University, UK.
Monday 17 – Thursday 20 October 2011
Exploration in Rome
A ‘mini-pilgrimage’ designed to enable independent travellers to explore their faith in the context of Rome and its centrality in Christian history. The course contains introductory talks on aspects of Rome, guided tours of San Clemente and the excavations under St Peter’s, attendance at the weekly Papal audience, guided reflections, corporate worship and several shared meals. Many of those attending may wish to extend their stay with further exploration of Rome.
Cost: 200 €
Further details>>>>
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