Are you interested in going deeper in the Christian faith? To find out more about Christianity and the Bible in a supportive and encouraging group? Then the Bishop’s Certificate in Christian Learning could be for you. The next course starts on 27 September and all the information can be found here: The Bishop’s Certificate in Christian Learning – Diocese of Norwich
Michelle opted to go on the course in January 2025 and wrote a few words to share what it was like and why she chose to do it:
“I wanted to grow my core understanding of my faith and the course offered a variety of modules which I thought would really help give me a broader understanding. With it being a course without the need for assignments or pre-reading it was also something I could attend without any pressure and I enjoyed that element too.
My expectations were around learning more about my faith, meeting others also wanting to learn more about our joint faith, getting an understanding of other peoples perspectives and being able to listen to other peoples thoughts and contribute my own when I felt I could.
I gained a wider understanding of various aspects, confirmation in particular around prayer that it takes many forms, many different ways, means and opportunities and it’s not always a case that the same structure will always work. It’s ok to change it up from time to time, the important thing is to keep praying and spending that time with God.
I wholeheartedly recommend this course for anyone looking to expand their knowledge but with a light touch on the academic side. If nothing else it could be treated as a taster for further study, something to dip your toe in so to speak.”
Thank you to Michelle for writing this piece.