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St George’s College is delighted to announce that, Dr. Paula Gooder, freelance writer and lecturer in biblical studies, will be guest lecturer on the Women in the Bible study pilgrimage in October 2023. Visiting the holy and historical sites of Jesus’s ministry, this pilgrimage will focus on the roles and ministries of various women either central or marginal to the gospel narrative as well as in the Old Testament. On site mini lectures and reflections will use women of the Bible to make connections with the lived experience of women and men in our contemporary contexts.
The Revd. Dr. Rodney Aist, College Course Director will also teach on this pilgrimage giving the usual historical and archeological background to sites which St George’s College is known for.
This study pilgrimage is open to everyone, individuals as well as parish and diocesan groups. We expect demand to be high so please book early via the College website: www.saintgeorgescollegejerusalem.com
The cost of this ten day course is US$2750(excluding flights)
Dr Paula Gooder is a speaker and writer on the Bible, particularly the New Testament. After eight years as a freelance speaker and writer, Paula joined the Bible Society as Theologian in Residence followed by a period with the Birmingham Diocese as their Director of Mission Learning and Development. Paula is currently the Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral, London, where she has oversight of their education programme. Paula is the author of many books including Parables (2020), Women of Holy Week (2022), Phoebe: A Story (2018) and Lydia: A Story (2022).
For more information contact registrar@sgcjerusalem.org
