Baptist Histories Course

Baptist Stories, 1612-2012: Short Course Module

An in depth one of a kind engagement with Baptist stories

using unique material from the Angus Library (a world-leading archive of Baptist related material from the 17th to the 21st century.)
with podcasts from expert Baptist historians and theologians including Paul Fiddes, Brian Stanley, Ruth Gouldbourne, Steve Holmes and Matthew Bingham
exploring beginnings, expansion, covenant, revival, mission, women and the anti-slavery movement.

This Level-7 (Masters level) course will offer significant insight into some of the key stories, over four hundred years of those who claim the name Baptists. Starting with the beginnings of the Baptist movement in early 17th century to its expansion in America, Europe and around the world. The Baptist story is from a small group of exiles to diverse global alliance of over 50 million people. It will look at the key theological idea of covenant, before exploring stories of worship, doctrine, cooperation, and mission. A third part of the course will then look at stories of Baptist involvement in the anti-slavery movement, the role and place of women, and ecumenism and inter-faith dialogue. Supporting this course in studying the stories will be unique material from the Angus Library,