Applications close 12 noon 21st August 2026
What you'll learn
Why did God choose to give us all a childhood and what are the implications for how we understand children in the world and eternity?
This module will cover biblical, doctrinal, historical and contemporary approaches to the child. What is the Child Theology Movement and Child Liberation theology? How does global theology view the child? What are the theological implications of how children are represented in theological material? These are some of the questions we will be wrestling with.
Each week will consist of a three-hour interactive lecture. Student preparation will be expected based on the set reading for each week and any additional online activities. Alongside the 3 hour lectures each week there are around 8 hours of reading each week. As this is a non-accredited short course there are no assignments to be completed
Students are expected to attend all classes and interact on the online forums between lectures.
This course can be taken in person or online.
Key Dates
Lectures take place on Thursdays 13:40-17:30
Teaching begins on Thursday 10th September and continues until Thursday 17th December with breaks on 1st October, 22nd October and 29th October.
Who is this for?
This is a postgraduate module. Those applying to take this course need to have a miniumum of a DipHE in Theology or an accredited American MA in Theology of equivalent. Students may only take 2 postgraduate courses over the course of their short course study.
Cost
£350
Oak Hill alumni get one free short course per year.
Cancellation Policy
90% refund for cancellations 14+ days in advance.
50% refund for cancellations 7–14 days before the event.
No refund for cancellations less than 7 days before or on the day of the event.
If you have any questions pertaining to signing up for your course, group rates, or church rates email cpd@oakhill.ac.uk.
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