What does our Christian faith have to say about disability?
Join the Leeds Church Institute community for this five week course to learn all about Disability Theology, the study of God and the experience of Disabled people.
These online teaching sessions have been developed by Disabled Christians in Leeds, and will explore:
Session 1: Thursday 27th June
- Introduction to models of disability and theology
Session 2: Thursday 4th July
- What does the Bible say about disability?
Session 3: Thursday 11th July
- Sin, healing and disability
Session 4: Thursday 18th July
- How do we understand emotional and neurological difference?
Session 5: Thursday 25th July
- What might a new theology of disability look like – and what does this mean for you?
Each session will last 1 hour, from 7-8pm
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Please note that this is an open group for Disabled and non-disabled people. If you identify as Disabled, you are welcome to choose this group or join our closed group which is only for people who identify as Disabled here, which will meet on Tuesdays.
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How to join
After you sign up for this event, you’ll receive the Zoom link to join the call on the day. You can use the same link to join the call each week. You don’t need to prepare or read anything in advance – just turn up ready to learn and join in the conversation.
We understand you may need a carer present to join the course, they are more than welcome to attend with you. If you have any other access requirements that could make it easier for you to join this course, do get in touch.
When you sign up for this event, you sign up for the whole course of five weekly sessions. If you can’t make all the sessions you’re still welcome to join in, just send us a message on [email protected] to let us know.