Fifty-three graduate from Diocesan Bible Courses
Congratulations to the incredible total 53 graduates of the Diocesan Bible Courses who were awarded their certificates at the end of June! Archdeacon Jim Cheshire made the presentations on the last night of each course.
Twenty-six people completed the 1 Year Course which ran in Banbridge on Wednesday evenings and twenty-seven graduated from the 2 Year Course (above) which ran in St Donard’s on Tuesdays.
The feedback from both has been overwhelmingly positive and demonstrates a hunger for more of the same. Here are just a few of the comments:
It was fantastic and really opened the Bible for me. Made me think of things I’ve never thought of before, even passages I’ve read over and over.
One of the things I enjoyed most about the course was making links between Old Testament and New Testament. The course brought ‘the Bible to life.
There was no pressure on me to do exams, everything was explained very clearly, which meant that I didn’t feel out of my depth.
I had some lovely times of fellowship, and this has been one of the best things I’ve ever done.
The courses were devised and taught by Josh Hooker, a Crosslinks Mission Partner who has spent 17 years teaching the Bible in southern Africa. Josh and his wife Cathy have been seconded to the diocese for three years and are returning to Namibia in the autumn. We are very grateful to them for all they have contributed to the life of Down and Dromore.
What’s next?
In the coming year the diocese will run the 1 Year Course again in Banbridge and hopefully also in Belfast on a different evening. We will have new teachers but the same wonderful experience!
A reminder that the 1 Year Diocesan Bible Course is for Christians at any stage on their journey with God who want to know more about the Bible and how it relates to their lives. No prior theological knowledge or qualifications are needed. It comprises three modules each 10 weeks long, beginning in October and ending in June.
More news and details coming soon.
