2027 Programme

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. Wolfson College is only a short walk from the centre of Cambridge.

Week 1: Sunday 25th  – Friday 30th July 2027

Inaugural lecture: TBC
‘TBC’.

Old Testament course: Revd Dr Isabelle Hamley, University of Cambridge
‘Community and leadership in the Book of the Judges’

New Testament course: Dr Nathanael Vette, Kings College, London
‘TBC’

3 Pat Merriman Memorial lectures: Prof Justin Meggitt, University of Cambridge ‘TBC’

Week 2: Sunday 1st August – Friday 8th August 2027

Eileen Stamper Memorial Lecture:
Dr  Elizabeth Powell, Notre Dame, London
‘look at the birds of the air…consider the lilies of the field’ (Mt 6)’

Old Testament course: Prof Katherine Southwood, Oxford University
                                 ‘Reading Job and radical transformation: Why attention, attunement, and attentiveness matter when encountering Job’

New Testament course:: Professor Steve Walton, University of Cambridge
‘To the end of the Earth: the book of Acts and the Mission of God’

2 Lectures: Dr  Elizabeth Powelll, Notre Dame, London

‘look at the birds of the air….consider the lillies of the field’ part 2′ 

2 short papers by young scholars – will be posted by Easter 2027

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Language classes in Greek and Hebrew Biblical languages – at beginners, intermediate and advanced levels- in both weeks.

Generous Bursaries  are available to assist students and others with residence costs.