‘…and the Great Spirit who loves us and has given us our true names whispers them in the darkness, when we are alone when we are weary when we are despairing, and we are re-membered in the heart of God.’ Kathy Galloway, The Dream of Learning our New Name
‘…Science itself suggests that we may now need a different way of looking at the brain and at consciousness – a science of spirituality. Western science has shown the beneficial effects for health of leading a spiritual life. It has shown the high degree of interconnectedness between individuals and suggested that any theory of consciousness must include mind beyond the brain.’ Peter Fenwick Neurophysiology, Consciousness and Ultimate Reality Continuing professional development opportunities at New College
The School of Divinity runs courses which are relevant to your work as minister, health practitioner, chaplain, social worker or teacher at the University of Edinburgh.
Taught postgraduate programmes We offer a range of one year taught masters programmes that can also be taken part-time over two years, including:
MTh in Ministry MTh in Theological Ethics MTh in Theology in History MTh in Christianity in the Non-Western World MTh in Biblical Studies
Centre for Theology and Public Issues The Centre runs conferences and seminars on public issues facing people in the churches and in ‘people’ professsions. Recent conferences have addressed the topics of the churches and civil society. For information: www.div.ed.ac.uk/theologypubl.html
Centre for Theology and Public Issues School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh New College, Mound Place Edinburgh EH1 2LX Tel. 0131 650 7991 Email. [email protected]
‘Being Fully Alive’ in association with: Christian Fellowship of Healing (Scotland) – an ecumenical voluntary organisation which offers a place of welcome for people to discover what is healing for them. The ministry also involves supporting local churches in the areas of prayer, healing and spirituality and encourages discussion of these areas within healthcare settings.
For information: St Columbas-by-the-Castle 14 Johnston Terrace Edinburgh EH1 2PW Tel. 0131 228 6553 www.christianfellowshipofhealing.co.uk BEING FULLY ALIVE Spirituality, Science and Wellbeing
A continuing professional development conference for ministers, health professionals, chaplains, complementary health practitioners, social workers and teachers.
Friday 5th May 2006 Chaplaincy University of Edinburgh BEING FULLY ALIVE Spirituality, Science and Wellbeing
In a unique combination, this conference brings together medical research about the physical effect of spiritual practice on health with theological reflection on ‘being fully alive.’ It also offers participants the opportunity, if they wish, to experience different types of spiritual practice.
Key Speakers: Peter Fenwick Neuropsychiatrist, Maudsley Hospital. Director of Scientific and Medical Network, UK Kathy Galloway Leader of Iona Community, poet, writer, broadcaster
Experiences of Spiritual Practice Finding healing in Jesus’ words – singing Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic Jenny Williams, Chaplain to CFH
The benefits of gentle touch through hand massage Anne Douglas, reflexologist and Sue Kingston, acupuncturist
Song and Silence: Gaelic Sacred chant – listen or join in Fionn Tulach belongs to the Celtic Spiritual Order of the Ceile De (servants or spouses of God)
Mindfulness Meditation – teachings of Thich Nhat Hahn Ani and members of local Interbeing group
Labyrinth walking meditation Self directed – George Square Labyrinth Conference Programme 9.30am-4.45pm Chaplaincy, University of Edinburgh Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8 9AL
Chair: Dr Cecelia Clegg Director, CTPI
9.30am Registration and coffee
10.00am Introduction 10.15am The Neuroscience of Spirituality Speaker: Dr Peter Fenwick
11.00am Coffee
11.15am Group conversation 11.45am Plenary with speaker 12.15pm Experiences of spiritual practice
1.00pm Lunch
2.00pm Being Fully Alive – Compassionate Spirituality Speaker: Rev. Kathy Galloway 2.45pm Group conversation 3.15pm Plenary with speaker
3.45pm Tea
4.00pm Going deeper: conversation between speakers 4.45pm Close
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues gratefully acknowledges financial support for this conference from the University’s College of Humanities and Social Science. Registration form
Being Fully Alive ~ Friday 5 May 2006 9.30am-4.45pm. Chaplaincy, University of Edinburgh Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8 9AL
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Please return by 28 April 2006 to: Jenny Arnott, Administrative Secretary Centre for Theology and Public Issues School of Divinity, Edinburgh University New College, Mound Place Edinburgh EH1 2LX Tel. 0131 650 7991 Email: [email protected]
Cancellations received before 28 April will be refunded minus a 20% cancellation fee. Regretfully, no refunds will be processed after that date. Transfer of places may be made, in writing, at any time.