Apply by 16 January 2026
Join Lecturer in Doctrine and Church History, Luke Foster to read ‘To Gaze Upon God’ by Samuel Parkison in a guided book club.
Explore the beautiful - but neglected - doctrine of the beatific vision in scripture, church history and contemporary life. Through close readings of Aquinas, Dante, Calvin, and more, Parkison reminds us of the beatific vision's theological and pastoral significance.
Participants need to purchase a copy of the book and read Chapter 1 before the first meeting.
Places are initially limited to 12 to allow for discussion.
Key dates
Thursdays 1-2pm for 6 weeks.
January 22 - March 5 (half term break 19 Feb).
Cost
£60
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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