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Wesley House Cambridge Kido Baek from South Korea studied for an MA at Wesley House from Wesley House September 2009 to July 2011. He is now about to train for ordination as a Cambridge presbyter. He writes: “ The best thing that I believe Wesley House offers overseas students is its welcoming resident community. Each student is invited to be an active participant in the community through daily communal worship, frequent study sessions and sharing of meals.” Geoff Thompson is Professor of Systematic Theology, Uniting Church of Australia and former Wesley House PhD student. He says: “ Living at Wesley House provided me with an insight into British Methodist culture which helped familiarise me with some of my theological and ecclesiastical roots.” Rob Hufton was a sabbatical visitor at Wesley House during Lent Term 2014. He writes: Short-term Study Opportunities “ I appreciated being part of the life of in Cambridge, UK the Wesley House community – particularly worship with students and Summer Seminar staff as well as the choral worship of places like King’s and St John’s. Public lectures, concerts and the excitement Wesley House Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BJ, UK of being in Cambridge added to the +44 (0) 1223 741033 experience.” www.wesley.cam.ac.uk Why Wesley House? scholars for two to four weeks during the summer. Is the summer seminar for me? During their stay, participants will: The Summer Research Seminar is suitable for: N Wesley House is a small community of engage in a research project N undergraduates who would benefit from either Methodist scholars and students at the N have access to the resources of Wesley House, guided or independent summer research (e.g., to heart of the University city of Cambridge. including the library and archives, and the rich complete an undergraduate dissertation or major intellectual environment of the city of Cambridge Since 1921 it has been a gateway for students in the project); and who would like a short-term N Wesleyan tradition into the excellent resources for share opportunities for meals, worship, and fellowship experience abroad learning in the University of Cambridge, and since with other participants N postgraduates needing a defined time apart for 1972, to the shared resources of the globally N engage with one another in regular seminars; research and writing, as well as access to a significant Cambridge Theological Federation (a unique including presenting material from their research to a substantial Methodist library collection collaboration between Anglican, Reformed, Catholic, cohort of scholars N faculty on sabbatical engaging in independent Orthodox and Methodist communities of prayer and N enjoy the cultural and social opportunities presented research, wanting to be part of a small community study). by the city (theatres; concerts; cinema; parks; that worships and eats together We work primarily at the post-graduate (Masters and restaurants all in walking distance) N clergy/church leaders on sabbatical engaging in Doctoral) research level, encouraging research N have the assistance of Wesley House academic staff independent or assisted study, wanting to be part of activities that reflect the vision of Michael Gutteridge, (by prior agreement) to structure their research a small community that worships and eats together. our founder, for an informed Wesleyan contribution to project and identify appropriate resources church and society. N have the opportunity for guided study with one of our How do I apply? college academic staff on a specific topic in Methodist If you are interested in applying you should contact What is the Summer Seminar? theology or history Wesley House’s Director of Studies, Revd Dr Cindy The Summer Research Seminar offers a unique N have the opportunity to visit key sites of Methodist Wesley ([email protected]) who will guide you opportunity for undergraduates, postgraduates, faculty, interest in Britain, e.g. Wesley’s Chapel in London; through the application process. and church leaders to join our global community of Epworth Old Rectory; Lincoln College Oxford. For more information and other study opportunities see our prospectus: www.wesley.cam.ac.uk/documents/wesley-prospectus-2015.pdf.
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