This day is
being run in partnership with the Rochester Theological
Society
16 March,1000
- 1600hrs at St Andrew Paddock Wood.
Seeking the Risen
Christa
During this
day, we’ll explore a range of images and different associated meanings of the
Christa – the female Christ-figure developed by feminist theologians and artists
over the past few decades, but also reaching back into ancient Christian
tradition. We will explore the development of the idea and see what it might
mean to us today, how it might challenge and inspire us. We will particularly
explore the question of why most images of the Christa have been of suffering,
crucified figure, and why imaging a risen Christa may be particularly important
for women and men in this time.
The day
will use a range of learning methods, and draw particularly on visual images and
on poetry expressing different facets of the Christa. It will be theologically
challenging and creative, and spiritually nourishing, with a reflective
element. There will be time and space for making your own individual and group
responses to the material.
Nicola Slee
is a poet and theologian based at the Queen’s Foundation, Birmingham. She is
the author of numerous books and articles, including Seeking the Risen Christa
(SPCK, 2011) and Presiding Like a Woman (SPCK,
2010, co-edited with Stephen Burns). Apart from her work at Queen’s, where she
co-ordinates the MA in Applied Theological Studies and supervises research
students, she has a wide freelance portfolio including retreat work, spiritual
direction, speaking engagements and consultancy.
Free to
clergy or £5 to others, bring a packed lunch.
Once you
have registered online you will need to send a booking from to the Training
Department. To download a form click here
