St Philip's Centre

Study & Engagement in a Multi Faith Society

Presence and Engagement in a Multi Faith World 

3 day training course

Programme for 2008

This training is intended for Christians of all denominations and those professionally involved in the field of inter faith, but all are welcome!

WHEN?            Three courses are planned: 2008

1.  4^th – 6^th March 2008

2.  10^th – 12^th June 2008

3.  6, 13, 20 November 2008

WHERE?  St Philip’s Church, Evington Road, Leicester LE2 1QN

WHY?      Theologically, issues of Christian identity within a multi faith world have always been with us, but since 9/11 and 7/7 we are increasingly aware of the challenges in this field wherever we live.

Leicester is an ideal context for inter faith learning.  It is the most multi faith city outside London with equal numbers of Hindus and Muslims and significant numbers of other faiths.  St Philip’s Centre is being developed as a national and European education centre within this context.

·         How can we learn from other faiths but also be aware of our own distinctiveness?

·         What is an appropriate approach to mission within a multi faith world?

·         How do we account for the evident goodness and piety we see in people of other faiths?

·         What of issues of Truth?  Of Grace?  Of Salvation?

Topics to be covered:  Theology, Mission and Dialogue, Education and Chaplaincy, Pastoral and Community Issues, Questions of Spirituality

Resource persons include:  Canon Dr Andrew Wingate, Dr Shanthi Hettiarachchi, Dr Ataullah Siddiqui, Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra, Suleman Nagdi MBE