Reader Specialist Module
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A Transcript of the video above can be found here
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New students only: please join the Forum if you haven't already done so, instructions are here
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Torrence, John R (2020) Accelerated Learning Unlocked (can be purchased here)
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A Short Study Skills Guide, can be found here​
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'The Hub' Church of England Library Resource, access instructions can be found here
SESSION 1 SHARED LEARNING MORNING
Church History
In this session we will explore the main developments in the history of the church through the lense of the Anglican quadrilateral of Scripture, Tradition, Reason and Experience (St John's Timeline: 'The Enlightenment', and 'Simply Scripture')
SESSION 2
Atonement
In this session we will explore the various models of atonement and how they came about, as well as their implications for mission and ministry today.
SESSION 3
Trinity
This session explores the origins and development of Trinitarian doctrine. We begin by looking at the worship of Christ in the early church and then considers the implications of this practice. We will investigate the beginnings of Trinitarian theology, leading to the theology of Origen. Next we look at the debate surrounding the Arian controversy leading to the council of Nicaea and Athanasius’s theology. Moving on from this we will consider the work of the Holy Spirit in Trinitarian terms, leading to the theology of the Cappadocian fathers. Finally we will look at the contemporary debate surrounding Trinitarian theology.
SESSION 4
Christology
This session starts by looking at a key question faced by Modern Christology: whether Christology should start from above or below. We then survey how the person of Christ was understood and defined by the early church. We explore some of the roads not taken, for example Adoptionism and Docetism. Additionally we will examine the contrasting approach to Christology by theologians associated with Alexandra and Antioch. Finally we will explore how the controversy that ensued led to the council of Chalcedon and its creedal definition.
SESSION 5 SHARED LEARNING MORNING
Working with Other Faiths
This day will be held on FRIDAY 7th February 2025 and will take place at the Multi-Faith Centre at the University of Derby (DE22 1GB). Click on the picture for futher information, prgoramme and also what to do instead if you can't make the visit.
SESSION 6
Creation
This session explores the biblical background and intellectual context in which the Christian doctrine of creation was developed. We will explore the idea of Creation ex nihilo by contrasting it with other ways in which the relationship between God and the world were conceived. The doctrine of creation is then critically examined in the light of feminist theology and the ecological crisis.
SESSION 7
Eschatology
This session explores the importance of the doctrine of eschatology and its relevance to our faith, ministry and mission in the here and now.
SESSION 8
LLM (Reader) Ministry Part 1
In this session we will explore the call to Reader ministry and and in what ways it is different to both ordained and other lay ministries.
SESSION 9
LLM (Reader) Ministry Part 2
In this session we will explore the unique place of the ministry of LLM(Reader) in the Church of England's structure and think about the licensing service and the vows LLM(Readers) are required to make.
SESSION 10 SHARED LEARNING MORNING
Rounding Up & Phenomenology
In our final session, we will think about what we have learned over the module and its implications for ministry and mission. There will be a chance to ask questions and talk about the assigments.
ASSESSMENT
Resource for Others & Rationale
There is one ssignment for this module. You can find instructions and guidance by clicking on the picture to the left. Your engagement with module through the quizzes, Learning Support Group Sessions, Shared Learning Mornings and Forum engagement will also form a part of your overall module mark.