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Start Date
15 April, 2024
There will be 5 weekly meetings on Monday, 1.30 - 3.30pm, starting from 15 April
Overview
The final chapters of the Acts of the Apostles follow the story of Paul who makes his final journey to Jerusalem where he is arrested, imprisoned at Caesarea for two years and then sent to Rome for trial. Shipwrecked on Malta he finally arrives around the year 62 at the heart of the Roman world. His traveling companion Luke appears to present us with a first hand account of these events.
The course aims to provide a close reading of the text in English translation covering roughly two chapters per week. It will examine the literary and historical issues as well as the theological and social background to the work No prior knowledge is needed but a willingness to engage with the class discussion is expected.
Session 1 - Chapters 20-21
Session 2 - Chapters 22-23
Session 3 - Chapters 24-25
Session 4 - Chapters 26-27
Session 5 - Chapter 28 & What happened to Paul?
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
Course Lecturer: Michael Tunnicliffe
Michael Tunnicliffe is a freelance lecturer in Adult Education. He studied at Birmingham and Cambridge and is a long standing tutor at Liverpool Continuing Education having taught both face to face and Zoom classes for the past 20 years.
Courses fees: Full fee £75/Concession £38.
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