2025 Programme at Westminster College, Cambridge
Each week offers two five hour courses, and their three related ‘Readings’ in a Biblical language, which explore exegetical and translation issues. The first week also offers three supplementary lectures – which often form a series.; whilst week 2 offers two supplementary lectures and two short papers offered by young scholars (on Wednesday). Courses explore Old and New Testament topics and related subjects. Courses include a concluding question and answer session; and there is always opportunity for further discussion over meals. Participants can be issued with an Attendance Certificate on request.
Morning lectures begin at 10.15am; and the programme provides participants with plenty of time during the early afternoon to explore the attractions of Cambridge, Ely and the surrounding countryside, or engage in quiet private study. Westminster College is only a short walk from the centre of Cambridge.
Week 1: Sunday 27th July – Friday 1st August 2025
Inaugural lecture: Revd Dr C Hammond, Cambridge University
‘How to read the Bible: Modern insights from Ancient Wisdom’.
Old Testament course: TBC
‘TBC’
New Testament course: Prof. David Horrell, Exeter University
‘The Challenge of Decolonisation and the Future(s) of New Testament Studies’
3 Pat Merriman Memorial lectures: Dr Markus Piennisch, University of Stuttgart ‘Biblical Theology: Historical and exegetical Aspects’
Week 2: Sunday 3rd August – Friday 8th August 2025
Eileen Stamper Memorial Lecture:
TBC
‘TBC’
Old Testament course: Dr Alison Gray, Kings University of Cambridge
”O Taste and See’: making sense of the Psalms’
New Testament course: Dr Ahreum Kim, University of Cambridge
‘The Twelve Disciples in the Gospels & Acts’
2 Lectures: Janet Cowen, Kings College, London.
‘Medieval English Mystery Plays: Drama, Celebration & Doctrine’
‘Reviving Medieval English Drama in the 20th Century: Incentivies, Occassions & Examples’
2 short papers by young scholars – ‘‘TBC’ [details of these papers will be posted by Easter 25]
Language classes in Greek and Hebrew Biblical languages – at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels- in both weeks.
Generous Bursaries and Awards are available to assist students and others with costs.